Door Locks · Head to head

Nuki Smart Lock Go vs Nuki Smart Lock Ultra

Full Smart Door Locks comparison in 2026

Data from Amazon and official Nuki site.
2026 verdict
Nuki Smart Lock Go wins this entry-versus-flagship matchup on price, while the Nuki Smart Lock Ultra answers with a higher owner rating, and the rest of the sheet is shared: both retrofit European cylinders in minutes, auto-unlock by geolocation, support Matter with HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, carry 2-year warranties, and reserve keypad and fingerprint entry for accessories. What the scoreboard hides is the hardware gap: the Ultra is Nuki's fastest, most compact and most premium lock with a rechargeable battery and built-in Wi-Fi, while the Go runs on four AA cells and trims refinements to hit its price. Buyers watching budget get the concept intact in the Nuki Smart Lock Go; buyers wanting Nuki at its best pay for the Ultra.
FeatureNuki Smart Lock GoNuki Smart Lock UltraWinner
Price€139.99€349.00Nuki Smart Lock Go
Rating4.04.5Nuki Smart Lock Ultra
Warranty2 years2 yearsTie
Weather ResistanceNONOTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread Protocol2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Thread ProtocolTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Lock/Unlock SystemRemote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Physical KeyRemote, Bluetooth, Passcode, Fingerprint, Physical KeyTie
One-Time PasswordKeypad requiredKeypad requiredTie
Periodic PasswordKeypad requiredKeypad requiredTie
Anti-peep PasswordNONOTie
Emergency FingerprintNONOTie
DoorbellNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Nuki Smart Lock Go or Nuki Smart Lock Ultra?

Nuki Smart Lock Go wins on value: the same retrofit design, auto-unlock and platform support at a fraction of the price. Nuki Smart Lock Ultra earns the higher rating as the brand's best-engineered lock, faster, smaller and more premium.

What is the difference between Nuki Smart Lock Go and Nuki Smart Lock Ultra?

Engineering tier. The Ultra brings Nuki's fastest motor, most compact housing, rechargeable battery, built-in Wi-Fi and color options. The Go delivers the same core function on four AA cells with fewer refinements and a remote-access add-on cost.

Do both support Matter and all platforms?

Yes, both work with Matter (Thread border router required), Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, and both auto-lock and auto-unlock by geolocation. Keypad and fingerprint entry are accessories on each.

How does reliability compare?

The Nuki Smart Lock Ultra draws very few complaints beyond minor install quirks. The Nuki Smart Lock Go has a notable minority reporting motor errors within the first year, cushioned by the 2-year warranty and well-regarded support.

Who should buy Nuki Smart Lock Go?

Choose Nuki Smart Lock Go to try smart locking on a European door cheaply: quick install, hands-free entry and every major platform, accepting AA power and add-on costs.

Who should buy Nuki Smart Lock Ultra?

Choose Nuki Smart Lock Ultra for the definitive Nuki: the fastest, quietest, best-rated hardware with rechargeable power and built-in Wi-Fi, ideal for a heavily used front door.

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