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Data from the official Aqara and SwitchBot sites.
2026 verdict
For a household already on Aqara and Apple Home, the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition is the better smart lock of the two, costing less, running about 1.5 years on its batteries and adding Apple Home Key and a built-in doorbell.
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo answers with 3D face recognition, an emergency fingerprint, an anti-peep password, and Matter and SmartThings support with a hub in the box, none of which the Aqara lists. Both take fingerprint, passcode, NFC and a physical key, and both work with Home Assistant. The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition needs an Aqara hub for remote control, Alexa and Google Home. Choose it for a long-lasting, Home Key-ready door, and the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo for hands-free face unlock and the widest platform list.
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| Feature | Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 1.5 years | 9 months | Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Zigbee | Bluetooth | Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo |
| Anti-peep Password | NO | YES | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo |
| Emergency Fingerprint | NO | YES | SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo |
| Doorbell | YES | NO | Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Lock/Unlock System | Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, NFC Tag, Apple Home Key, Physical Key | Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Face Recognition, NFC Tag, Physical Key | Tie |
| One-Time Password | YES | YES | Tie |
| Periodic Password | YES | YES | Tie |
| Local Control | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Ways to unlock
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo adds 3D face recognition to the fingerprint, passcode, NFC, app and key entry that the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition also lists, along with an emergency fingerprint and an anti-peep password. The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition is the one that lists Apple Home Key, so an iPhone or Apple Watch can open it, which the SwitchBot does not offer.
Smart home support
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo lists Matter, Google Home, Alexa, Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition lists Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home through an Aqara hub plus Home Assistant, but no Matter and no SmartThings.
Battery life
The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition is rated for about 1.5 years on 8 AA cells with a USB emergency port. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo is rated about 9 months on rechargeable 18350 cells with a CR123A backup.
Auto-lock and doorbell
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo can lock on leaving, after the door closes and by geolocation. The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition only locks after the door closes but has a built-in doorbell.
Which one to buy if
- you carry groceries and want the door to open without touching anything
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo adds 3D face recognition, which owners call fast and reliable.
- you want a lock that joins any Matter ecosystem
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo lists Matter, and the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition does not.
- you already run an Aqara hub and want fewer battery changes
The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition pairs over Zigbee and is rated for about 1.5 years per set of batteries.
- you want a doorbell button built into the lock
Only the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition lists a built-in doorbell.
- you want to open the door with an iPhone or Apple Watch
Only the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition lists Apple Home Key.
Winner
$159.90
- + Battery Life: 1.5 years
- + Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
- + Doorbell: YES
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- - Anti-peep Password: NO vs YES
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- + Anti-peep Password: YES
- + Emergency Fingerprint: YES
- - Battery Life: 9 months vs 1.5 years
- - Connectivity: Bluetooth vs Bluetooth, Zigbee
What owners say
SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo owners say the 3D face recognition is the star: they walk up with full hands and the door opens, with no key, phone or keypad touch. They also like the breadth of entry methods, temporary passcodes for guests, a drill-free euro-cylinder install and calibration that is much improved over the older SwitchBot Lock Pro, with quiet night mode and a hub in the box. Their cautions are isolated but serious: a faulty first unit or night-latch calibration trouble that support replaced after some back-and-forth, face unlock for a similar-looking family member and one lock that opened by itself at night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition or SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo?
The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition, for its lower price, longer battery life, Apple Home Key and built-in doorbell. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo is the choice for face recognition, Matter and the wider platform list.
What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition and the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo?
Entry and ecosystem breadth against endurance. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo adds face recognition and Matter to what the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition offers, while the Aqara has a longer battery life, Apple Home Key and a built-in doorbell.
Do the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition and the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo support Apple Home Key?
Only the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition does, though it needs an Aqara hub for HomeKit and remote control. The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo works with Apple Home through its hub but does not support Home Key.
Which has the longer battery life, the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition or the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo?
The Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition, at about 1.5 years on 8 AA cells, against about 9 months on rechargeable batteries for the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo.
Who should buy the Aqara Smart Lock N100 Zigbee Edition?
Aqara and Apple households that want fingerprint, NFC and Home Key entry with a doorbell and long battery life, and that already have or plan to buy an Aqara hub.
Who should buy the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo?
Buyers who want face, fingerprint and other entry methods, Matter and broad platform support, and a hub in the box, on a door that fits its retrofit.
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