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Smlight SLZB-MR5U vs Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

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Key differences between Smlight SLZB-MR5U and Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

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): Smlight SLZB-MR5U — Yes; Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 — No.
  • Ethernet (connectivity): Smlight SLZB-MR5U — Yes; Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 — No.
  • Bluetooth Proxy (features): Smlight SLZB-MR5U — Yes; Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 — No.
  • Dual Network (features): Smlight SLZB-MR5U — Yes; Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 — No.
Specifications to check side by side
  • Antenna Gain (radio specifications): Smlight SLZB-MR5U — +5dB; Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 — +4.5dBi.
  • External Antennas (radio specifications): Smlight SLZB-MR5U — 2; Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 — 1.
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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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.

7differences with recorded values for every device
3rows with missing or unspecified information

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Showing 25 of 25 rows. “Not recorded” does not mean “No”.

Connectivity

Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Yes
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
No
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
No
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
No
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Yes
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
No
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Yes
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Yes
Manufacturer source

The dongle connects to its host through USB.

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 manufacturer product page →
Source section
Product description
Model
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Region
Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware
Not specified by this source
Checked

The host software and flashed firmware determine the radio role. A Thread-capable dongle alone does not establish a complete 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 Plus MG24
No
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Yes
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
No
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
No
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
No

Integrations

Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Yes
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Yes
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Yes
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Yes

Matter

Smlight SLZB-MR5U
No
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
No
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Yes
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Yes

Power

Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Yes
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
No
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Yes
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Yes

Radio Specifications

Smlight SLZB-MR5U
+20dBm
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
+20dBm
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
+5dB
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
+4.5dBi
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
2
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
1

Z Wave

Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Not applicable / unspecified
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Not applicable / unspecified
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
No
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
No
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Not applicable / unspecified

Zigbee

Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Silicon Labs
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Silicon Labs
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
EFR32MG24
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
EFR32MG24
Manufacturer source

The radio uses the EFR32MG24 chipset.

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 manufacturer product page →
Source section
Product description
Model
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Region
Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware
Not specified by this source
Checked

The host software and flashed firmware determine the radio role. A Thread-capable dongle alone does not establish a complete border router.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Yes
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Yes
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Yes
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Yes
Smlight SLZB-MR5U
Zigbee 3.0
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Zigbee 3.0
Specifications for Smlight SLZB-MR5U versus Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
SpecificationSmlight SLZB-MR5USonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Connectivity
YesNo
NoNo
YesNo
YesYes
Manufacturer source

The dongle connects to its host through USB.

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 manufacturer product page →
Source section
Product description
Model
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Region
Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware
Not specified by this source
Checked

The host software and flashed firmware determine the radio role. A Thread-capable dongle alone does not establish a complete border router.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Features
YesNo
YesNo
NoNo
Integrations
YesYes
YesYes
Matter
NoNo
YesYes
Power
YesNo
YesYes
Radio Specifications
+20dBm+20dBm
+5dB+4.5dBi
21
Z Wave
Not applicable / unspecifiedNot applicable / unspecified
Not applicable / unspecifiedNot applicable / unspecified
NoNo
Not applicable / unspecifiedNot applicable / unspecified
Zigbee
Silicon LabsSilicon Labs
EFR32MG24EFR32MG24
Manufacturer source

The radio uses the EFR32MG24 chipset.

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 manufacturer product page →
Source section
Product description
Model
Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Region
Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware
Not specified by this source
Checked

The host software and flashed firmware determine the radio role. A Thread-capable dongle alone does not establish a complete border router.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

YesYes
YesYes
Zigbee 3.0Zigbee 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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