Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 vs Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff and Zooz sites.

2026 verdict

For this 2026 head-to-head, Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick has the better all-around case. It has the clearer edge on rating and warranty, and it stays ahead on its broader overall balance. There is still a case for Sonoff Dongle-PZG23, but mainly if price is what you value most. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick.

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

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Feature	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick	Winner
Price	$39.90	$39.95	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Rating	4.6	4.7	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Warranty	1 year	5 years	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
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

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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+ Price: $39.90
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.7
- Warranty: 1 year vs 5 years

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Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

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+ Rating: 4.7
+ Warranty: 5 years
- Price: $39.95 vs $39.90

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 or Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 and Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 lists $39.90, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick lists $39.95.
Which one looks better on price?: Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is listed at $39.90, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is listed at $39.95. Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 (better spec).
Who should buy Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Choose Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 if your priority is price and that matters more than rating.
Who should buy Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: Choose Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick if your priority is rating and warranty and that matters more than price.

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