Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 vs Third Reality USBC-Dongle

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff and Third Reality sites.

2026 verdict

For 2026, Third Reality USBC-Dongle is the stronger overall choice. Its strongest advantages show up in price, thread border router, and matter bridge, with its broader overall balance helping widen the gap. You should still consider Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 if rating and z-wave controller matters more than raw overall balance. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Third Reality USBC-Dongle.

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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Winner

Third Reality

Third Reality USBC-Dongle

$19.99

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Feature	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23	Third Reality USBC-Dongle	Winner
Price	$39.90	$19.99	Third Reality USBC-Dongle
Rating	4.9	3.2	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Z-Wave Controller	YES	NO	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Thread Border Router	NO	YES	Third Reality USBC-Dongle
Matter Bridge	NO	YES	Third Reality USBC-Dongle
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Zigbee Router	NO	NO	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie
Bluetooth Proxy	NO	NO	Tie

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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+ Rating: 4.9
+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Price: $39.90 vs $19.99
- Thread Border Router: NO vs YES

Winner

Third Reality

Third Reality USBC-Dongle

$19.99

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+ Price: $19.99
+ Thread Border Router: YES
+ Matter Bridge: YES
- Rating: 3.2 vs 4.9
- Z-Wave Controller: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 or Third Reality USBC-Dongle?: Third Reality USBC-Dongle has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, thread border router, and matter bridge.
What is the biggest difference between Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 and Third Reality USBC-Dongle?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 lists $39.90, while Third Reality USBC-Dongle lists $19.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is listed at $39.90, while Third Reality USBC-Dongle is listed at $19.99. Third Reality USBC-Dongle (better spec).
Who should buy Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Choose Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 if your priority is rating and z-wave controller and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Third Reality USBC-Dongle?: Choose Third Reality USBC-Dongle if your priority is price and thread border router and that matters more than rating.

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