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Samsung

Samsung SmartThings Station

Hub

82
/ 100
From $79
VS
Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) wins by 4
Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) — 2022
Yale

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White)

2022

86
/ 100
From $280
Specdex verdict

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung SmartThings Station lands at 82 and Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) at 86. That puts Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung SmartThings Station if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations

Pick Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) if…

  • ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • ✓App-based setup
  • ✓Works with major voice assistants
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ecosystem

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) leads on ecosystem (86 vs 82).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White)

Compared on the features sub-score

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) leads on features (84 vs 80).

Value for money

Samsung SmartThings Station

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung SmartThings Station more score per dollar ($79 vs $280).

Samsung SmartThings Station 82
vs
86 Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White)

Score breakdown

Samsung SmartThings Station
82
ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80
Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White)
86
ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84

Specs side-by-side

Samsung SmartThings Station versus Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung SmartThings Station Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White)
Release year
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2022
Color
—
White

Samsung SmartThings Station

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cloud dependency on some
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White)

Pros
  • +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • +App-based setup
  • +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
  • −Subscription sometimes required
  • −Cloud dependency on many
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

FAQ: Samsung SmartThings Station vs Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White)

Which is better, Samsung SmartThings Station or Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White)? +

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung SmartThings Station worth the price? +

At $79, Samsung SmartThings Station delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Is Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) worth the price? +

At $280, Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ecosystem.

Does Samsung SmartThings Station or Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) 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, Samsung SmartThings Station or Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White)? +

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) — leads on ecosystem (86 vs 82). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Samsung SmartThings Station or Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White)? +

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) — leads on features (84 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.