Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Sonoff and Zooz sites.
2026 verdict
In a straight Z-Wave 800 stick comparison, the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 narrowly wins over the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick as the more affordable of two very similar controllers.
Both are USB Z-Wave Series 800 controllers on Silicon Labs radios, both work with Home Assistant, and neither handles Zigbee, Thread or Matter. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick has one clear answer, a five-year warranty against one year on the Sonoff, which is a lot of extra cover for the device your whole Z-Wave network depends on. The Sonoff documents its radio in full (EF32ZG23 chip, +20 dBm transmit power, 2 dBi external antenna), while the catalog does not record the Zooz's. Buy the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 to spend less, and the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick if a long warranty matters more.
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| Feature | Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 | Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.90 | $39.95 | Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years | Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.6 | Tie |
| Power | USB | USB | Tie |
| Connectivity | USB | USB | Tie |
| Zigbee Router | NO | NO | Tie |
| Z-Wave Controller | YES | YES | Tie |
| Thread Border Router | NO | NO | Tie |
| Matter Bridge | NO | NO | Tie |
| Dual Network | NO | NO | Tie |
| Bluetooth Proxy | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Warranty
The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is covered for five years, the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 for one. It is the clearest difference between two otherwise similar sticks.
Documented radio
The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 lists its EF32ZG23 chip, +20 dBm of transmit power and a 2 dBi external antenna. The catalog does not record the chip model, transmit power or antenna of the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick, so range cannot be compared on paper; owners of both describe it as strong.
Platforms
Both work with Home Assistant through Z-Wave JS. Owners also run the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 with openHAB and the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick with HomeSeer.
Size
The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is a small 56 mm stick weighing 20g. The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 ships with an extension cable so it can sit away from the host.
Which one to buy if
- you want the lowest cost for a Z-Wave 800 controller
The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is the more affordable of the two and covers the same Z-Wave job.
- a long warranty is a priority
The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick carries five years of cover against one.
- you run HomeSeer
Owners report the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick working with HomeSeer as well as Home Assistant.
- your host has busy USB 3 ports
The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 includes an extension cable to move its antenna away from interference.
Winner
- + Price: $39.90
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 5 years
- + Warranty: 5 years
- - Price: $39.95 vs $39.90
What owners say
Owners of the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 and the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick sound remarkably alike: plug it in, Home Assistant finds it, and Z-Wave locks, thermostats and plugs join without errors, with a Honeywell T6 Pro named by both groups. Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 owners single out the extension cable in the box, rock-solid stability and devices migrated off an old Vera hub, and their only reservation is that the stick is too new to judge long-term. Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick owners stress a year or more of trouble-free running on hosts from a Mac Mini to Proxmox, and warn that reach is limited on very large properties, that it is sold in regional frequency versions and that very large networks can hit its endpoint limit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 or Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?
They are close. The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 wins as the more affordable Z-Wave 800 stick; the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick answers with a five-year warranty. Both work with Home Assistant and owners of both describe them as rock-solid.
Does Sonoff make a Z-Wave dongle?
Yes. The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is a Z-Wave Series 800 USB controller on the Silicon Labs EF32ZG23, with +20 dBm of transmit power and an external antenna. It competes directly with the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick.
What is the biggest difference between the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 and the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?
The warranty: five years on the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick against one year on the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23. Both are USB Z-Wave 800 controllers for Home Assistant.
Do they support Zigbee or Thread?
No. The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 and the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick are both Z-Wave only, with no Zigbee, Thread or Matter bridge.
Who should buy the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?
Home Assistant or openHAB users who want an affordable, plug-and-play Z-Wave 800 controller with a documented external antenna.
Who should buy the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?
Z-Wave users who value a five-year warranty and a small stick, and who order the frequency version sold for their region.
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