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Smlight SLZB-MR5U vs Sonoff Dongle Max
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Key differences between Smlight SLZB-MR5U and Sonoff Dongle Max
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
- Bluetooth Proxy (features): Smlight SLZB-MR5U — Yes; Sonoff Dongle Max — No.
- Dual Network (features): Smlight SLZB-MR5U — Yes; Sonoff Dongle Max — No (One EFR32MG24 radio: Zigbee and Thread together only through SONOFF's MultiPAN firmware, which the manufacturer labels experimental).
Specifications to check side by side
- Antenna Gain (radio specifications): Smlight SLZB-MR5U — +5dB; Sonoff Dongle Max — +5dBi.
Information still to confirm
- 3 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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Connectivity
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Yes
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- No
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Yes
Manufacturer source
Ethernet connectivity is provided.
Sonoff Dongle Max — manufacturer product description →- Source section
- Product description / feature descriptions
- Model
- Dongle Max
- Region
- Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Radio role depends on the installed firmware and host software; a Thread radio is not proof of a standalone border router.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Yes
Manufacturer source
USB connectivity is provided.
Sonoff Dongle Max — manufacturer product description →- Source section
- Product description / feature descriptions
- Model
- Dongle Max
- Region
- Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Radio role depends on the installed firmware and host software; a Thread radio is not proof of a standalone border router.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Features
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- No
Catalog note
One EFR32MG24 radio: Zigbee and Thread together only through SONOFF's MultiPAN firmware, which the manufacturer labels experimental
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- No
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- No
Integrations
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Yes
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Yes
Matter
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- No
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Yes
Power
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Yes
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Yes
Radio Specifications
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- +20dBm
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- +20dBm
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- +5dB
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- +5dBi
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- 2
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- 2
Z Wave
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- No
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- No
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Not applicable / unspecified
Zigbee
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Silicon Labs
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Silicon Labs
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- EFR32MG24
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- EFR32MG24
Manufacturer source
The Zigbee/Thread chipset is EFR32MG24.
Sonoff Dongle Max — manufacturer product description →- Source section
- Product description / feature descriptions
- Model
- Dongle Max
- Region
- Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
- Firmware
- Not specified by this source
- Checked
Radio role depends on the installed firmware and host software; a Thread radio is not proof of a standalone border router.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Yes
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Yes
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Yes
- Smlight SLZB-MR5U
- Zigbee 3.0
- Sonoff Dongle Max
- Zigbee 3.0
| Specification | Smlight SLZB-MR5U | Sonoff Dongle Max |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | YesManufacturer sourceEthernet connectivity is provided. Sonoff Dongle Max — manufacturer product description →
Radio role depends on the installed firmware and host software; a Thread radio is not proof of a standalone border router. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | |
| Yes | YesManufacturer sourceUSB connectivity is provided. Sonoff Dongle Max — manufacturer product description →
Radio role depends on the installed firmware and host software; a Thread radio is not proof of a standalone border router. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | |
| Features | ||
| Yes | No | |
| Yes | NoCatalog noteOne EFR32MG24 radio: Zigbee and Thread together only through SONOFF's MultiPAN firmware, which the manufacturer labels experimental | |
| No | No | |
| Integrations | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Matter | ||
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Power | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Radio Specifications | ||
| +20dBm | +20dBm | |
| +5dB | +5dBi | |
| 2 | 2 | |
| Z Wave | ||
| Not applicable / unspecified | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| No | No | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| Zigbee | ||
| Silicon Labs | Silicon Labs | |
| EFR32MG24 | EFR32MG24Manufacturer sourceThe Zigbee/Thread chipset is EFR32MG24. Sonoff Dongle Max — manufacturer product description →
Radio role depends on the installed firmware and host software; a Thread radio is not proof of a standalone border router. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Zigbee 3.0 | 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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