Aqara Curtain Driver E1 vs RYSE SmartCurtain (2026)

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and RYSE sites.

2026 verdict

Aqara Curtain Driver E1 is the more complete option versus RYSE SmartCurtain in 2026, helped most by price, rating, and battery life.

Winner

Aqara Curtain Driver E1

$89.99

Buy on Amazon USA

Its biggest wins come from price, rating, and battery life, and integrations and light sensor add more confidence to the verdict. You should still consider RYSE SmartCurtain if connectivity matters more than raw overall balance. That is why Aqara Curtain Driver E1 wins the verdict here.

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Curtain Driver E1

$89.99

Buy on Amazon USA

RYSE

RYSE SmartCurtain

$199.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Aqara Curtain Driver E1	RYSE SmartCurtain	Winner
Price	$89.99	$199.99	Aqara Curtain Driver E1
Rating	4.0	3.3	Aqara Curtain Driver E1
Battery Life	1 year	8 months	Aqara Curtain Driver E1
Connectivity	Zigbee	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	RYSE SmartCurtain
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit	Aqara Curtain Driver E1
Light Sensor	YES	NO	Aqara Curtain Driver E1
Retrofit Kit	YES	YES	Tie
Motor & Operation	Position Control, Manual Operation	Position Control, Manual Operation	Tie
Blackout	NO	NO	Tie
Solar Charging	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Curtain Driver E1

$89.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $89.99
+ Rating: 4.0
+ Battery Life: 1 year
- Connectivity: Zigbee vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth

RYSE

RYSE SmartCurtain

$199.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- Price: $199.99 vs $89.99
- Rating: 3.3 vs 4.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Curtain Driver E1 or RYSE SmartCurtain?

Aqara Curtain Driver E1 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and battery life.

What is the biggest difference between Aqara Curtain Driver E1 and RYSE SmartCurtain?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Aqara Curtain Driver E1 lists $89.99, while RYSE SmartCurtain lists $199.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Aqara Curtain Driver E1 is listed at $89.99, while RYSE SmartCurtain is listed at $199.99. Aqara Curtain Driver E1 (better spec).

Who should buy Aqara Curtain Driver E1?

Choose Aqara Curtain Driver E1 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than connectivity.

Who should buy RYSE SmartCurtain?

Choose RYSE SmartCurtain if your priority is connectivity and that matters more than price.

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