Sonoff ZBDongle-E vs Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff and Zooz sites.

2026 verdict

The Sonoff ZBDongle-E takes this cross-protocol dongle comparison as the more affordable radio and the one that brings a full Zigbee 3.0 coordinator and router, which the Z-Wave-only Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick cannot provide. Both sticks earn similarly high owner ratings and both are genuinely plug-and-play with Home Assistant, so the split is really about protocol. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is the clear pick for Z-Wave homes, delivering a Z-Wave 800 controller with Long Range and S2 security plus a much longer 5-year warranty against the Sonoff's 2 years. Buy the Sonoff ZBDongle-E for a cheap, dependable Zigbee coordinator; buy the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick when your locks and sensors run on Z-Wave and you want the longer warranty.

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Feature	Sonoff ZBDongle-E	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick	Winner
Price	$24.90	$39.95	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Rating	4.6	4.7	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Warranty	2 years	5 years	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Zigbee Router	YES	NO	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Z-Wave Controller	NO	YES	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Thread Border Router	NO	NO	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie
Bluetooth Proxy	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBDongle-E

8% OFF

$24.90

$26.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $24.90
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.7
- Warranty: 2 years vs 5 years

Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.7
+ Warranty: 5 years
+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Price: $39.95 vs $24.90
- Zigbee Router: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which should I buy, the Sonoff ZBDongle-E or the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?

The Sonoff ZBDongle-E wins overall as the cheaper stick and a proven Zigbee coordinator. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is the one to buy if your devices are Z-Wave, offering a Z-Wave 800 Long Range controller with S2 security and a 5-year warranty.

What is the biggest difference between the Sonoff ZBDongle-E and the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?

Protocol. The ZBDongle-E is a Zigbee 3.0 coordinator, while the Zooz is a Z-Wave 800 controller. They cover different device ecosystems, so what you already own decides which one is right.

Which has the longer warranty?

The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick has a 5-year warranty, versus 2 years on the Sonoff ZBDongle-E. Both are USB radios that plug into a host running Home Assistant.

Who should buy the Sonoff ZBDongle-E?

Buy the Sonoff ZBDongle-E if you want an affordable, well-established Zigbee coordinator that is plug-and-play with Home Assistant, ZHA and Zigbee2MQTT. It has no Z-Wave, Thread or Matter.

Who should buy the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?

Buy the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick if your smart home runs on Z-Wave and you want a plug-and-play Z-Wave 800 Long Range controller with S2 security and a 5-year warranty. It does no Zigbee and is indoor-only, so order the version for your region's frequency.

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