Level Lock+ (Black)
2022
Samsung SmartThings Station
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Level Lock+ (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Level Lock+ (Black) lands at 84 and Samsung SmartThings Station at 82. That puts Level Lock+ (Black) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Level Lock+ (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Samsung SmartThings Station if…
- ✓Matter support (modern)
- ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- ✓Automations
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEase of use
TieCompared on the ease of use sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ecosystem
Level Lock+ (Black)Compared on the ecosystem sub-score
Level Lock+ (Black) leads on ecosystem (84 vs 82).
Features
Level Lock+ (Black)Compared on the features sub-score
Level Lock+ (Black) leads on features (82 vs 80).
Value for money
Samsung SmartThings StationSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung SmartThings Station more score per dollar ($79 vs $330).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Level Lock+ (Black) | Samsung SmartThings Station |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Color | Black | — |
Level Lock+ (Black)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
Samsung SmartThings Station
- +Matter support (modern)
- +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- +Automations
- −App quality varies
- −Cloud dependency on some
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: Level Lock+ (Black) vs Samsung SmartThings Station
Which is better, Level Lock+ (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +
Level Lock+ (Black) scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Level Lock+ (Black) worth the price? +
At $330, Level Lock+ (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in ecosystem.
Is Samsung SmartThings Station worth the price? +
At $79, Samsung SmartThings Station delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Does Level Lock+ (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for ecosystem, Level Lock+ (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +
Level Lock+ (Black) — leads on ecosystem (84 vs 82). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.
Which is better for features, Level Lock+ (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +
Level Lock+ (Black) — leads on features (82 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.