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| Feature | Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor | Sonoff SNZB-02WD | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.98 | $19.90 | Sonoff SNZB-02WD |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 | Sonoff SNZB-02WD |
| Screen | NO | YES | Sonoff SNZB-02WD |
| Sensors | Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric Pressure | Temperature, Humidity | Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor |
| Connectivity | Zigbee | Zigbee | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Tie |
| Alerts | Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts | Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts | Tie |
What the differences mean
Weather resistance
The Sonoff SNZB-02WD is rated IP65, so damp garages, greenhouses and outdoor spots are within its design. The Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor has no weather resistance and is meant for indoors or covered places.
On-device display
The Sonoff SNZB-02WD has an LCD, so anyone walking past reads the temperature and humidity. The Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor has no screen; the reading only appears in an app or dashboard.
Atmospheric pressure
The Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor also reports atmospheric pressure. The Sonoff SNZB-02WD reads temperature and humidity only.
Size and battery
The Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor is a 36 x 36 x 9 mm, 13 g puck on a CR2032 rated for 2 years, small enough for a shelf in the fridge. The catalog does not document the dimensions or battery life of the Sonoff SNZB-02WD, so check its size before planning a tight spot.
Apple Home and Matter
Both reach Apple Home and Matter only through their own maker's hub: an Aqara hub for the Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor and a SONOFF hub for the Sonoff SNZB-02WD.
Which one to buy if
- the sensor lives in a garage, a greenhouse or outdoors
The Sonoff SNZB-02WD has an IP65 rating, which the Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor lacks.
- you want to read the temperature without pulling out your phone
The Sonoff SNZB-02WD shows its readings on a built-in LCD.
- you already run an Aqara hub for HomeKit
The Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor pairs with it directly and reaches Apple Home and Matter through that hub.
- you need a sensor small enough for a fridge shelf
The Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor measures 36 x 36 x 9 mm and weighs 13 g.
- + Sensors: Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric Pressure
- - Price: $19.98 vs $19.90
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
- + Price: $19.90
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Screen: YES
- - Sensors: Temperature, Humidity vs Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric Pressure
What owners say
Owners of both sensors describe simple pairing with Home Assistant, through ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT, and readings they trust. Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor owners single out its coin-sized body that goes into fridges, freezers and covered outdoor spots, and its reach across HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and Zigbee dongles. Their complaints are a fragile battery cover and a minority of units with much shorter battery life than rated. Sonoff SNZB-02WD owners use it in garages, greenhouses and log stores and like reading the value straight off the LCD, with battery performance they call strong and a redesigned, more secure battery door. Their main criticism is that the reporting interval feels slow when they want fast monitoring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor or Sonoff SNZB-02WD?
The Sonoff SNZB-02WD, thanks to its IP65 rating and built-in LCD. The Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor wins on sensors, since it adds atmospheric pressure, and on size.
What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor and the Sonoff SNZB-02WD?
The Sonoff SNZB-02WD is a weather-resistant Zigbee sensor with its own screen, while the Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor is a tiny, screenless indoor sensor that adds a pressure reading.
Can the Sonoff SNZB-02WD be used outdoors, unlike the Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor?
Yes. The Sonoff SNZB-02WD is rated IP65 and owners use it in garages, greenhouses and log stores. The Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor is not weather resistant.
Do the Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor and the Sonoff SNZB-02WD need a hub?
Yes. Both are Zigbee only, with no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, so each needs a Zigbee hub or a coordinator such as a Home Assistant dongle. Both support Home Assistant.
Who should buy the Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor?
Aqara hub owners, HomeKit users, and anyone who wants pressure readings or a sensor small enough to hide in a fridge or a freezer.
Who should buy the Sonoff SNZB-02WD?
Home Assistant users who monitor garages, greenhouses or other damp places, and buyers who want the number on a screen instead of an app.
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