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Aeotec Z-Stick 7 vs Smlight SLZB-MR5U
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Key differences between Aeotec Z-Stick 7 and Smlight SLZB-MR5U
A summary of selected recorded differences between these dongles. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.
Feature differences among your selected devices
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Aeotec Z-Stick 7 — No; Smlight SLZB-MR5U — Yes.
- Ethernet (connectivity): Aeotec Z-Stick 7 — No; Smlight SLZB-MR5U — Yes.
- Bluetooth Proxy (features): Aeotec Z-Stick 7 — No; Smlight SLZB-MR5U — Yes.
- Dual Network (features): Aeotec Z-Stick 7 — No; Smlight SLZB-MR5U — Yes.
Specifications to check side by side
- Amplifier Gain (radio specifications): Aeotec Z-Stick 7 — +9.3dBm; Smlight SLZB-MR5U — +20dBm.
- External Antennas (radio specifications): Aeotec Z-Stick 7 — 0; Smlight SLZB-MR5U — 2.
Information still to confirm
- 8 of 25 comparison fields lack a resolved value for at least one selected device. Missing information is not evidence that a feature is absent.
- Check the full table and manufacturer documentation before ruling out a device.
These observations are derived from recorded catalog data and have not all been independently verified. Confirm details with the manufacturer before purchasing.
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What the catalog tells us
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These counts describe the available data, not a quality score. More features do not automatically make a better device.
11differences with recorded values for every device
8rows with missing or unspecified information
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Showing 25 of 25 rows. “Not recorded” does not mean “No”.
Connectivity
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- No
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- Yes
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
Features
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- No
Integrations
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- Yes
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
Matter
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- No
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
Power
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- Yes
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
Radio Specifications
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- +9.3dBm
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- +20dBm
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- +5dB
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- 0
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- 2
Z Wave
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- Silicon Labs
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- ZG14
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- Yes
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- No
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- Z-Wave Series 700
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Not applicable / unspecified
Zigbee
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Silicon Labs
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- EFR32MG24
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Aeotec Z-Stick 7
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Zigbee 3.0
| Specification | Aeotec Z-Stick 7 | Smlight SLZB-MR5U |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | ||
| No | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| No | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Features | ||
| No | Yes | |
| No | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Integrations | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | Yes | |
| Matter | ||
| No | No | |
| No | Yes | |
| Power | ||
| No | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Radio Specifications | ||
| +9.3dBm | +20dBm | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | +5dB | |
| 0 | 2 | |
| Z Wave | ||
| Silicon Labs | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| ZG14 | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| Yes | No | |
| Z-Wave Series 700 | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| Zigbee | ||
| Not applicable / unspecified | Silicon Labs | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | EFR32MG24 | |
| No | Yes | |
| No | Yes | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | Zigbee 3.0 | |
Know what’s behind the comparison.
The table matches specifications by section and field. It preserves notes, separates missing data from explicit “No” values, and keeps qualifications attached to their values. No overall winner is assigned from feature counts.
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