Winner
Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
For a plain Zigbee network in Home Assistant, the Sonoff ZBDongle-E gets the nod, because these two Sonoff USB coordinators match on everything but the chip and the E is the lower priced.
They share the same 75 x 25.5 x 13.5 mm case, the same +20 dBm transmit power and 2 dBi antenna, Zigbee router mode, a two-year warranty and support for ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT, and neither does Thread, Z-Wave or PoE. What separates them is the radio: the Sonoff ZBDongle-E runs a Silicon Labs EFR32MG21, the Sonoff ZBDongle-P a Texas Instruments CC2652P, the chip owners call the community reference. Pick the Sonoff ZBDongle-E for a new network at the lowest cost, and the Sonoff ZBDongle-P if you are migrating from another Texas Instruments coordinator or want the most widely documented stick.
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| Feature | Sonoff ZBDongle-E | Sonoff ZBDongle-P | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.90 | $33.45 | Sonoff ZBDongle-E |
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.6 | Sonoff ZBDongle-E |
| Zigbee Chip Model | EFR32MG21 | CC2652P | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
| Power | USB | USB | Tie |
| Connectivity | USB | USB | Tie |
| Zigbee Router | YES | YES | Tie |
| Z-Wave Controller | NO | NO | Tie |
| Thread Border Router | NO | NO | Tie |
| Matter Bridge | NO | NO | Tie |
| Transmit Power | +20dBm | +20dBm | Tie |
| Antenna Gain | +2dBi | +2dBi | Tie |
What the differences mean
Chip
This is the only real difference. The Sonoff ZBDongle-E uses a Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 and the Sonoff ZBDongle-P a Texas Instruments CC2652P. Both run Zigbee 3.0 as coordinator or router, so for a new network the choice barely matters; for a migration, staying on the same chip family as your old stick keeps things simple.
Everything else
Case size, weight, transmit power, antenna, warranty and software support are identical on paper. Neither supports Thread, so a Matter over Thread plan needs a different radio whichever of the two you pick.
Which one to buy if
- you are starting a new Zigbee network
The Sonoff ZBDongle-E does the same job for less and ships pre-flashed for Home Assistant.
- your current coordinator uses a Texas Instruments chip
The Sonoff ZBDongle-P keeps the CC2652P family, and owners report migrations in about ten minutes.
- you are replacing a Philips Hue bridge
Sonoff ZBDongle-E owners single it out as a private, local replacement for the Hue bridge, at the lower price.
- you want the stick with the most community documentation
Owners describe the Sonoff ZBDongle-P as the reference coordinator, supported across HAOS, Docker, Proxmox and NAS installs.
Winner
- + Price: $24.90
- + Rating: 4.7
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$33.45
$39.99
- - Price: $33.45 vs $24.90
- - Rating: 4.6 vs 4.7
What owners say
Owners of both sticks praise the same things: Home Assistant recognises them immediately, they run dozens of mixed-brand devices reliably and they free a network from brand bridges such as Philips Hue. Both groups also recommend a USB extension cable, Sonoff ZBDongle-E owners to avoid interference from USB 3.0 ports and Sonoff ZBDongle-P owners because the aluminium case causes clearance problems. Beyond that, Sonoff ZBDongle-P owners single out control they find faster than a ConBee II and a ten minute migration that keeps IEEE addresses, and mention VM passthrough troubleshooting and rough flashing instructions. Sonoff ZBDongle-E owners stress that it ships pre-flashed, and a few report trouble pairing specific Aqara sensors.
Price history compared
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Sonoff ZBDongle-E and the Sonoff ZBDongle-P?
The chip. The Sonoff ZBDongle-E is built on a Silicon Labs EFR32MG21 and the Sonoff ZBDongle-P on a Texas Instruments CC2652P. Case, transmit power, antenna, two-year warranty and Home Assistant support are the same on both.
Which is better overall: Sonoff ZBDongle-E or Sonoff ZBDongle-P?
For a new network, the Sonoff ZBDongle-E, since it is the lower priced and otherwise matches the Sonoff ZBDongle-P. The ZBDongle-P is the better pick when migrating from another Texas Instruments coordinator.
Which works better with Zigbee2MQTT, the Sonoff ZBDongle-E or the Sonoff ZBDongle-P?
Both are supported Zigbee2MQTT adapters and both work with ZHA. Owners of the Sonoff ZBDongle-P describe it as the community reference, while Sonoff ZBDongle-E owners report it working out of the box with dozens of devices.
Do the Sonoff ZBDongle-E or the Sonoff ZBDongle-P support Thread or Matter?
No. Both the Sonoff ZBDongle-E and the Sonoff ZBDongle-P are Zigbee 3.0 coordinators and routers only, with no Thread border router, Z-Wave or Matter support.
Who should buy the Sonoff ZBDongle-E?
Anyone setting up a new Zigbee network in Home Assistant who wants the lower priced of the two Sonoff sticks, pre-flashed and ready to use.
Who should buy the Sonoff ZBDongle-P?
Buyers moving from another Texas Instruments coordinator, or who want the CC2652P stick with the widest community documentation.
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