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Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max vs Sonoff ZBDongle-P

Full Smart Dongles comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
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2026 verdict
In this 2026 Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max vs Sonoff ZBDongle-P comparison, Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max comes out ahead thanks to power, connectivity, and Z-Wave controller.
What pushes it ahead is power, connectivity, and Z-Wave controller, and antenna gain keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Choose Sonoff ZBDongle-P only if price, rating, and zigbee router matter more to you than the broader advantage from Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max. For most setups, Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max is the smarter buy.
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FeatureSonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle MaxSonoff ZBDongle-PWinner
Price$44.90$39.99Sonoff ZBDongle-P
Rating4.34.6Sonoff ZBDongle-P
PowerUSB, PoEUSBSonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFiUSBSonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max
Zigbee RouterNOYESSonoff ZBDongle-P
Z-Wave ControllerYESNOSonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max
Antenna Gain+3dBi+2dBiSonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max
Warranty2 years2 yearsTie
Thread Border RouterNONOTie
Matter BridgeNONOTie
Transmit Power+20dBm+20dBmTie
Dual NetworkNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max or Sonoff ZBDongle-P?

Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for power, connectivity, and Z-Wave controller.

What is the biggest difference between Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max and Sonoff ZBDongle-P?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max lists $44.90, while Sonoff ZBDongle-P lists $39.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max is listed at $44.90, while Sonoff ZBDongle-P is listed at $39.99. Sonoff ZBDongle-P (better spec).

Who should buy Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max?

Choose Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max if your priority is power and connectivity and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Sonoff ZBDongle-P?

Choose Sonoff ZBDongle-P if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than power.

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