| Feature | Aqara Smart Lock U400 | Wyze Palm Lock | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.99 | $129.98 | Wyze Palm Lock |
| Rating | 4.0 | 4.6 | Wyze Palm Lock |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 | IP53 | Aqara Smart Lock U400 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Thread Protocol, Other | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Aqara Smart Lock U400 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa | Aqara Smart Lock U400 |
| Lock/Unlock System | Remote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, NFC Tag, Apple Home Key, Physical Key | Remote, Passcode, Physical Key | Aqara Smart Lock U400 |
| Periodic Password | YES | NO | Aqara Smart Lock U400 |
| Battery Life | 6 months | 6 months | Tie |
| One-Time Password | YES | YES | Tie |
| Anti-peep Password | YES | YES | Tie |
| Emergency Fingerprint | NO | NO | Tie |
| Doorbell | NO | NO | Tie |
- + Weather Resistance: IP65
- + Connectivity: Bluetooth, Thread Protocol, Other
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, Matter
- - Price: $269.99 vs $129.98
- - Rating: 4.0 vs 4.6
- + Price: $129.98
- + Rating: 4.6
- - Weather Resistance: IP53 vs IP65
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs Bluetooth, Thread Protocol, Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Aqara Smart Lock U400 or Wyze Palm Lock?
Aqara Smart Lock U400 wins with IP65 sealing, UWB hands-free unlocking, HomeKit, Matter and a fuller unlock menu with recurring guest passwords. Wyze Palm Lock counters with a lower price, higher owner rating and its standout palm-vein recognition.
What is the biggest difference between Aqara Smart Lock U400 and Wyze Palm Lock?
Biometric style and ecosystem. The Wyze reads palm veins, brilliant for kids and elderly users, but lives in the Wyze app with Alexa and Google only. The Aqara reads fingerprints and senses your iPhone or Apple Watch by UWB, integrating with HomeKit, Home Assistant and Matter.
How do backup power options compare?
The Wyze Palm Lock stands out with a secondary battery that takes over when the main pack dies, plus a USB-C emergency port. The Aqara Smart Lock U400 relies on its single rechargeable pack and USB-C emergency port, both lasting about 6 months per charge.
Which handles exposed doors better?
The Aqara Smart Lock U400, whose outer panel is rated IP65 against dust and heavy rain, versus IP53 on the Wyze Palm Lock. Note storm doors can drain the Wyze's battery in its default proximity-wake mode.
Who should buy Aqara Smart Lock U400?
Choose Aqara Smart Lock U400 for a weatherproof, Apple-centric flagship with UWB approach-unlock, Home Key and Matter, plus recurring passwords for regular visitors.
Who should buy Wyze Palm Lock?
Choose Wyze Palm Lock for effortless family entry at a lower price: a wave of the palm opens the door in any light, backup batteries prevent lockouts, and no subscription is required.
