Winner
Updated November 2026
Data from the official Philips and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Which Zigbee bridge should you buy? The Philips Hue Bridge Pro is the better one, adding Ethernet, a Matter bridge and Apple Home to what the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro does.
Both are Zigbee coordinators with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, the same two-year warranty and partial third-party support, and both work with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Philips Hue Bridge Pro also lists a quad-core processor with 8 GB of memory and room for 150+ subdevices, against 128 on the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro, whose hardware is not published. The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro is the lower priced of the two and a popular way to put Sonoff sensors and switches on Home Assistant, so it suits a tight budget. Choose the Philips Hue Bridge Pro for a Hue lighting system or an Apple Home household, and the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro for a low-cost Zigbee network.
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| Feature | Philips Hue Bridge Pro | Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $24.90 | Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro |
| Rating | 4.4 | 3.9 | Philips Hue Bridge Pro |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Ethernet | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Philips Hue Bridge Pro |
| Protocols | Bluetooth, Zigbee Coordinator, Matter Bridge, Third-Party Devices | Bluetooth, Zigbee Coordinator, Third-Party Devices | Philips Hue Bridge Pro |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Philips Hue Bridge Pro |
| Local Control | YES | Partially | Philips Hue Bridge Pro |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
What the differences mean
Ethernet
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro has an Ethernet port next to its 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and Philips recommends the cable for the steadiest link. The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro is Wi-Fi only, so a weak signal at its shelf is your problem to solve.
Matter and Apple Home
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro is a Matter bridge and supports Apple Home. The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro has neither, which rules it out for an iPhone household that wants its devices in the Home app.
Capacity and hardware
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro lists 150+ subdevices, a 1.7 GHz quad-core processor and 8 GB of memory. The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro lists 128 subdevices and no processor or memory figures, and 128 is still plenty for a typical home.
Size
The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro weighs 35 g in a 62 mm square case, while the Philips Hue Bridge Pro weighs 210 g in a 93.7 mm one. Either fits on a shelf, but the Sonoff hides more easily.
Which one to buy if
- you want your devices in Apple Home
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro supports Apple Home and bridges over Matter, and the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro does neither.
- you have a large Hue lighting system
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro lists 150+ subdevices and is built for Hue lights.
- you want a low-cost Zigbee bridge for Sonoff sensors and Home Assistant
The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro is the lower priced of the two and pairs with Sonoff Zigbee devices.
- you want the hub on an Ethernet cable
Only the Philips Hue Bridge Pro has an Ethernet port.
Winner
$139.99
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Ethernet
- + Protocols: Bluetooth, Zigbee Coordinator, Matter Bridge, Third-Party Devices
- - Price: $139.99 vs $24.90
$24.90
- + Price: $24.90
- - Rating: 3.9 vs 4.4
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Ethernet
What owners say
Owners of both bridges praise the steadiness of the Zigbee network they get compared with the built-in radios or the older bridge they replaced. Philips Hue Bridge Pro owners single out much quicker lights and scenes, several old bridges folded into one and MotionAware turning bulbs they own into motion sensors, and a minority mention unreachable lights and scenes to rebuild after migrating. Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro owners single out a stable network with local scenes, an easy Home Assistant link and the low cost, and they complain about the eWeLink app sign-in, firmware updates that fail, third-party devices that will not pair (Aqara among them) and distant devices dropping off without a repeater.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Philips Hue Bridge Pro or Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro?
The Philips Hue Bridge Pro. It adds Ethernet, a Matter bridge, Apple Home support and a larger subdevice count to the same Zigbee, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant base. The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro wins only on being the lower priced.
What is the biggest difference between the Philips Hue Bridge Pro and Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro?
Ecosystem reach. The Philips Hue Bridge Pro is a Matter bridge that reaches Apple Home and has Ethernet, while the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro is a Wi-Fi-only Zigbee coordinator without Matter or Apple Home.
Do the Philips Hue Bridge Pro and Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro work with Home Assistant?
Yes, both list Home Assistant, along with Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings. Only the Philips Hue Bridge Pro also lists Apple Home.
Can the Philips Hue Bridge Pro and Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro run third-party Zigbee devices?
Partially, on both. Each lists third-party device support as partial, so check your device before you buy, since the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro in particular works best with Sonoff's own devices.
Who should buy the Philips Hue Bridge Pro?
Owners of large Hue lighting systems, Apple Home households and anyone who wants Matter bridging, an Ethernet connection and headroom for 150+ subdevices.
Who should buy the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro?
Budget-minded buyers putting Sonoff Zigbee sensors and switches on Alexa, Google Home or Home Assistant, who do not need Apple Home, Matter or Ethernet.
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