Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 vs Sonoff ZBDongle-E comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff site.

2026 verdict

Two Sonoff sticks, two protocols, and the Sonoff ZBDongle-E comes out ahead overall as the more affordable, better-reviewed radio with a longer 2-year warranty against the PZG23's 1 year, plus a full Zigbee 3.0 coordinator and router role that the Z-Wave-focused PZG23 does not fill. The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 answers on protocol rather than price: it is a dedicated Z-Wave 800 controller with S2 security and Z-Wave Long Range, so it is the right stick if your locks, sensors and thermostats speak Z-Wave. They do not overlap, so this is really Zigbee versus Z-Wave. Buy the Sonoff ZBDongle-E for a cheap, proven Zigbee coordinator with a longer warranty; buy the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 when you specifically need a Z-Wave controller.

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Feature	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23	Sonoff ZBDongle-E	Winner
Price	$39.90	$24.90	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Zigbee Router	NO	YES	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Z-Wave Controller	YES	NO	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Amplifier Gain	+20dB	+20dBm	Different strengths
Rating	4.6	4.6	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Thread Border Router	NO	NO	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Antenna Gain	2 dBi	2 dBi	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Price: $39.90 vs $24.90
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBDongle-E

8% OFF

$24.90

$26.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $24.90
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Z-Wave Controller: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 or the Sonoff ZBDongle-E?

The Sonoff ZBDongle-E wins overall as the cheaper, higher-rated stick with a longer 2-year warranty and a proven Zigbee coordinator role. The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 wins only if you need Z-Wave, since it is a dedicated Z-Wave 800 controller and does no Zigbee.

What is the biggest difference between the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 and the Sonoff ZBDongle-E?

Protocol. The Dongle-PZG23 is a Z-Wave 800 controller with Long Range and S2 security, while the ZBDongle-E is a Zigbee 3.0 coordinator. They cover different device ecosystems, so what you already own decides the winner.

Can either do both Zigbee and Z-Wave?

No. The Sonoff ZBDongle-E is Zigbee only and the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is Z-Wave only. Owners who need both simply run one of each stick side by side on the same Home Assistant host.

Who should buy the Sonoff ZBDongle-E?

Buy the Sonoff ZBDongle-E if you want an affordable, well-established Zigbee coordinator with a longer 2-year warranty and effortless plug-and-play setup for Home Assistant, ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT. It has no Z-Wave.

Who should buy the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?

Buy the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 if your smart home runs on Z-Wave and you want a plug-and-play Z-Wave 800 controller with S2 security and Long Range for Home Assistant or openHAB. It does no Zigbee or Thread.

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