Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 vs Sonoff ZBDongle-P comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff site.

2026 verdict

Protocol settles this one before anything else: the Sonoff ZBDongle-P is a Zigbee coordinator and the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is a Z-Wave controller, so the right answer depends entirely on which devices you own. On the scoreboard the Sonoff ZBDongle-P takes it, costing less, carrying a 2 year warranty against 1, and able to act as a Zigbee router as well as a coordinator, which helps extend a mesh. The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 holds the stronger owner rating and is the only one of the two that controls Z-Wave, running the Silicon Labs 800 series with S2 security and Long Range support. If your sensors and switches are Z-Wave, nothing about the ZBDongle-P's price or warranty helps you. Choose the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 for a Z-Wave network, and the Sonoff ZBDongle-P for Zigbee, where it is the cheaper and better-covered option.

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Feature	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23	Sonoff ZBDongle-P	Winner
Price	$39.90	$34.57	Sonoff ZBDongle-P
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Sonoff ZBDongle-P
Zigbee Router	NO	YES	Sonoff ZBDongle-P
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 $34.57
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBDongle-P

14% OFF

$34.57

$39.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $34.57
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Z-Wave Controller: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 or Sonoff ZBDongle-P?

The Sonoff ZBDongle-P on price, a 2 year warranty against one, and its Zigbee router capability. But they use different protocols: the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is the only one that controls Z-Wave devices, and it holds the better owner rating.

What is the biggest difference between the two?

One is Zigbee and the other is Z-Wave. The Sonoff ZBDongle-P coordinates Zigbee devices, while the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is a Z-Wave 800 controller. They are not interchangeable.

Which one should I buy for my existing devices?

Check the protocol on your sensors and switches. Zigbee devices need the Sonoff ZBDongle-P, Z-Wave devices need the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23. Buying the wrong one means nothing will pair at all.

Which has the longer warranty?

The Sonoff ZBDongle-P, at 2 years against 1 year for the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23.

What does Z-Wave Long Range add?

The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 supports the 800 series with S2 security and Long Range, which extends reach to distant devices well beyond normal mesh range, useful for gates or outbuildings.

Who should buy the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?

Anyone building or running a Z-Wave network who wants an 800 series controller with S2 security and Long Range support, from the better rated of these two sticks.

Who should buy the Sonoff ZBDongle-P?

Anyone with Zigbee devices who wants a cheap, well-supported coordinator with a 2 year warranty that can also serve as a router to extend the mesh.

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