SwitchBot Hub 2 vs SwitchBot Hub 3

The SwitchBot Hub 2 is the better all-round value, costing less and carrying a higher owner rating while covering the same IR, climate-sensor and Matter-bridge duties. The SwitchBot Hub 3 is worth the step up only if you want its screen, dial, buttons and presence sensor for hands-on control.

Physical controls and presence sensing. The SwitchBot Hub 3 adds a 2.4-inch screen, a rotary dial, four programmable buttons and a presence/motion sensor, and it supports up to 30 devices versus about 8 on the Hub 2. Both share the IR blaster, temperature, humidity and light sensors, and Matter bridging.

Yes. Both the SwitchBot Hub 2 and SwitchBot Hub 3 include a learning IR blaster for TVs and mini-split ACs and built-in temperature, humidity and light sensors. The Hub 3 additionally adds a presence/approach sensor and a longer-range IR, which the Hub 2 does not have.

No. Both the SwitchBot Hub 2 and SwitchBot Hub 3 are 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only with Bluetooth, and neither is a Zigbee, Z-Wave or Thread coordinator, nor do they have an Ethernet port. They bridge SwitchBot gear to other platforms over Matter rather than acting as universal radio hubs.

Buy the SwitchBot Hub 2 if you want the cheaper, higher-rated hub for IR control of TVs and mini-split ACs, built-in temperature, humidity and light sensing, and Matter bridging with HomeKit, and you do not need a screen or physical buttons.

Choose the SwitchBot Hub 3 if you want on-device control from a screen, rotary dial and programmable buttons, a presence/motion sensor, longer IR range and room for up to 30 devices. It costs more, so it is best if you will use those extras rather than tuck the hub away.