Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 vs Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff and Zooz sites.

2026 verdict

The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 wins this cross-protocol dongle matchup as the cheaper and more versatile radio, working as a Zigbee 3.0 coordinator and router that can also flash into a Thread border router for Matter, neither of which the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick does. The Zooz is the natural choice for Z-Wave homes, however: it is a plug-and-play Z-Wave 800 controller with Long Range and S2 security, it holds a higher owner rating, and its 5-year warranty far outstrips the Sonoff's 1 year. Because they run different protocols, the real decision is whether your devices are Zigbee or Z-Wave. Buy the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 for affordable, flexible Zigbee and optional Thread; buy the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick when you need Z-Wave and want the longer warranty.

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Feature	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick	Winner
Price	$35.90	$39.95	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Warranty	1 year	5 years	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Zigbee Router	YES	NO	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Z-Wave Controller	NO	YES	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Rating	4.7	4.7	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie
Bluetooth Proxy	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $35.90
+ Zigbee Router: YES
+ Thread Border Router: YES
- Warranty: 1 year vs 5 years
- Z-Wave Controller: NO vs YES

Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Warranty: 5 years
+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Price: $39.95 vs $35.90
- Zigbee Router: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which should I buy, the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 or the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?

The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 wins for Zigbee and Thread users as the cheaper, more flexible stick. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is the pick for Z-Wave homes, with a Z-Wave 800 Long Range controller, S2 security, a higher rating and a 5-year warranty.

What is the biggest difference between the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 and the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?

Protocol. The Dongle Plus MG24 is a Zigbee coordinator that can flash into a Thread radio, while the Zooz is a Z-Wave 800 controller with Long Range. They serve different device ecosystems, so what you own decides the winner.

Which has the longer warranty?

The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick has a 5-year warranty, well beyond the 1-year warranty on the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24. Both are USB radios that plug into a Home Assistant host.

Who should buy the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?

Buy the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 if you want an affordable, truly plug-and-play Zigbee coordinator for Home Assistant with the option to flash it for Thread and Matter. It has no Z-Wave.

Who should buy the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?

Buy the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick if your smart home runs on Z-Wave and you want a plug-and-play Z-Wave 800 Long Range controller with S2 security, a high owner rating and a 5-year warranty. It does no Zigbee or Thread and is indoor-only.

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