Aqara Curtain Driver E1 vs SwitchBot Curtain 3 (2026)

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and SwitchBot sites.

2026 verdict

SwitchBot Curtain 3 wins the 2026 matchup against Aqara Curtain Driver E1, mainly on rating, solar charging, and connectivity.

Winner

SwitchBot Curtain 3

$89.99

Buy on Amazon USA

It builds its lead on rating, solar charging, and connectivity, then backs it up with a stronger showing on its broader overall balance. Aqara Curtain Driver E1 is still relevant if you care most about battery life and light sensor, but SwitchBot Curtain 3 is the stronger recommendation overall. That is why the final call still favors SwitchBot Curtain 3.

Aqara

Aqara Curtain Driver E1

$89.99

Buy on Amazon USA

Winner

SwitchBot

SwitchBot Curtain 3

$89.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Aqara Curtain Driver E1	SwitchBot Curtain 3	Winner
Rating	4.0	4.4	SwitchBot Curtain 3
Battery Life	1 year	8 months	Aqara Curtain Driver E1
Solar Charging	NO	Sold separately	SwitchBot Curtain 3
Connectivity	Zigbee	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	SwitchBot Curtain 3
Light Sensor	YES	Sold separately	Aqara Curtain Driver E1
Price	$89.99	$89.99	Tie
Retrofit Kit	YES	YES	Tie
Motor & Operation	Position Control, Manual Operation	Position Control, Manual Operation	Tie
Blackout	NO	NO	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Tie

Aqara

Aqara Curtain Driver E1

$89.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Battery Life: 1 year
+ Light Sensor: YES
- Rating: 4.0 vs 4.4
- Solar Charging: NO vs Sold separately

Winner

SwitchBot

SwitchBot Curtain 3

$89.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.4
+ Solar Charging: Sold separately
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- Battery Life: 8 months vs 1 year
- Light Sensor: Sold separately vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Curtain Driver E1 or SwitchBot Curtain 3?

SwitchBot Curtain 3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, solar charging, and connectivity.

What is the biggest difference between Aqara Curtain Driver E1 and SwitchBot Curtain 3?

Rating is one of the clearest differences: Aqara Curtain Driver E1 lists 4.0, while SwitchBot Curtain 3 lists 4.4.

Which one looks better on price?

Aqara Curtain Driver E1 is listed at $89.99, while SwitchBot Curtain 3 is listed at $89.99. Tie.

Who should buy Aqara Curtain Driver E1?

Choose Aqara Curtain Driver E1 if your priority is battery life and light sensor and that matters more than rating.

Who should buy SwitchBot Curtain 3?

Choose SwitchBot Curtain 3 if your priority is rating and solar charging and that matters more than battery life.

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