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Sonoff ZBDongle-E vs Sonoff ZBDongle-P
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Key differences between Sonoff ZBDongle-E and Sonoff ZBDongle-P
A summary of selected recorded differences between these dongles. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.
Specifications to check side by side
- Zigbee Chip Manufacturer (zigbee): Sonoff ZBDongle-E — Silicon Labs; Sonoff ZBDongle-P — Texas Instruments.
- Zigbee Chip Model (zigbee): Sonoff ZBDongle-E — EFR32MG21; Sonoff ZBDongle-P — CC2652P.
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.
2differences with recorded values for every device
3rows with missing or unspecified information
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Mark the specifications you care about. Open manufacturer sources for verification scope; fields without citations remain catalog data. Expand notes for other qualifications.
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Connectivity
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Yes
Manufacturer source
The dongle connects to its host through USB.
Sonoff ZBDongle-E manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Factory coordinator image described as EZNet 6.10.3; installed version may differ
- 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.
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Yes
Manufacturer source
The dongle connects to its host through USB.
Sonoff ZBDongle-P manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Factory coordinator image described as Z-Stack 3.x.0; installed version may differ
- 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
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- No
Integrations
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Yes
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Yes
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Yes
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Yes
Matter
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- No
Power
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Yes
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Yes
Radio Specifications
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- +20dBm
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- +20dBm
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- +2dBi
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- +2dBi
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- 1
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- 1
Z Wave
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- No
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Not applicable / unspecified
Zigbee
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Silicon Labs
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Texas Instruments
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- EFR32MG21
Manufacturer source
The radio uses the EFR32MG21 chipset.
Sonoff ZBDongle-E manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Factory coordinator image described as EZNet 6.10.3; installed version may differ
- 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.
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- CC2652P
Manufacturer source
The radio uses the CC2652P chipset.
Sonoff ZBDongle-P manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Factory coordinator image described as Z-Stack 3.x.0; installed version may differ
- 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.
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Yes
Manufacturer source
The manufacturer describes a pre-flashed Zigbee coordinator image.
Sonoff ZBDongle-E manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Factory coordinator image described as EZNet 6.10.3; installed version may differ
- Checked
The source names EZNet 6.10.3 as the supplied image; check the firmware actually installed on your unit.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Yes
Manufacturer source
The manufacturer describes a pre-flashed Zigbee coordinator image.
Sonoff ZBDongle-P manufacturer product page →- Source section
- Product description
- Model
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Region
- Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
- Firmware
- Factory coordinator image described as Z-Stack 3.x.0; installed version may differ
- Checked
The source identifies Z-Stack 3.x.0; check the firmware actually installed on your unit.
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Yes
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Yes
- Sonoff ZBDongle-E
- Zigbee 3.0
- Sonoff ZBDongle-P
- Zigbee 3.0
| Specification | Sonoff ZBDongle-E | Sonoff ZBDongle-P |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
YesManufacturer sourceThe dongle connects to its host through USB. Sonoff ZBDongle-E manufacturer product page →
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. | YesManufacturer sourceThe dongle connects to its host through USB. Sonoff ZBDongle-P manufacturer product page →
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 | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Integrations | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Matter | ||
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Power | ||
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Radio Specifications | ||
| +20dBm | +20dBm | |
| +2dBi | +2dBi | |
| 1 | 1 | |
| 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 | Texas Instruments | |
EFR32MG21Manufacturer sourceThe radio uses the EFR32MG21 chipset. Sonoff ZBDongle-E manufacturer product page →
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. | CC2652PManufacturer sourceThe radio uses the CC2652P chipset. Sonoff ZBDongle-P manufacturer product page →
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. | |
YesManufacturer sourceThe manufacturer describes a pre-flashed Zigbee coordinator image. Sonoff ZBDongle-E manufacturer product page →
The source names EZNet 6.10.3 as the supplied image; check the firmware actually installed on your unit. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | YesManufacturer sourceThe manufacturer describes a pre-flashed Zigbee coordinator image. Sonoff ZBDongle-P manufacturer product page →
The source identifies Z-Stack 3.x.0; check the firmware actually installed on your unit. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Zigbee 3.0 | Zigbee 3.0 | |
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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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