| Protocol |
Zigbee 3.0 / Thread |
Zigbee 3.0 / Thread |
Zigbee 3.0 / Thread |
Zigbee 3.0 |
Zigbee 3.0 |
Z-Wave 800 / Z-Wave Long Range |
| Chip |
EFR32MG24 + ESP32D0WDR2 |
EFR32MG24 |
EFR32MG21 |
TI CC2652P + CP2102(N) |
EFR32MG21 |
EFR32ZG23 |
| Connection |
Ethernet (PoE), Wi-Fi or USB-C |
USB |
USB |
USB |
USB |
USB |
| Antenna |
Dual adjustable 5dBi |
3dBi (optimized up to 4.5dBi) |
2dBi gain |
External SMA, +20dBm |
External, +20dBm |
2dBi external, adjustable angle |
| Signal range |
— |
Up to 200 m (line of sight) |
Up to 135 m (line of sight) |
— |
— |
— |
| Firmware roles |
Zigbee coordinator, router, Thread RCP |
Zigbee coordinator, router, OpenThread RCP, MultiPAN RCP |
Zigbee coordinator, router, OpenThread RCP, MultiPAN RCP |
Pre-flashed Z-Stack coordinator (re-flashable) |
Pre-flashed coordinator (re-flashable) |
Z-Wave controller |
| Power input |
5V 1A (USB-C) or 48V 0.25A (PoE) |
5V 500mA |
5V 500mA |
5V (100mA max) |
5V (100mA max) |
5V 500mA |
| USB extension cable |
— |
Included (1 m) |
Included (0.5 m) |
— |
— |
Included |
| Works with |
Home Assistant (ZHA), Zigbee2MQTT |
Home Assistant (ZHA), Zigbee2MQTT, openHAB |
Home Assistant (ZHA), Zigbee2MQTT, openHAB |
Home Assistant (ZHA), Zigbee2MQTT |
Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT, openHAB |
Home Assistant, openHAB |
| Best for |
Placing the coordinator anywhere on your network with one PoE cable |
Large Zigbee/Thread networks and the latest MG24 chip |
Compact size and a lower price for Zigbee/Thread |
Proven TI chip with strong +20dBm signal |
Ready-to-use Zigbee coordinator with Green Power support |
Z-Wave devices, including Z-Wave Long Range |