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Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max vs Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

Full Smart Dongles comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Sonoff and Zooz sites.
2026 verdict
Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick edges out Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max in 2026, led by price, rating, and warranty.
What pushes it ahead is price, rating, and warranty, and its broader overall balance keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max is the better fit only for buyers who prioritize power and connectivity above everything else here. That makes Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick the clearer recommendation in 2026.
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FeatureSonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle MaxZooz Z-Wave Long Range StickWinner
Price$44.90$39.95Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Rating4.34.6Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Warranty2 years5 yearsZooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
PowerUSB, PoEUSBSonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFiUSBSonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max
Zigbee RouterNONOTie
Z-Wave ControllerYESYESTie
Thread Border RouterNONOTie
Matter BridgeNONOTie
Dual NetworkNONOTie
Bluetooth ProxyNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max or Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.

What is the biggest difference between Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max and Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max lists $44.90, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick lists $39.95.

Which one looks better on price?

Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max is listed at $44.90, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is listed at $39.95. Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick (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 Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?

Choose Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than power.

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