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Yale Assure SL (Black) — 2019
Yale

Yale Assure SL (Black)

2019

82
/ 100
From $250
VS
Aqara Hub M3 wins by 8
Aqara Hub M3 — Matter Bridge · Thread · Zigbee 3.0
Aqara

Aqara Hub M3

Matter Bridge · Thread · Zigbee 3.0

90
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict

Aqara Hub M3 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Yale Assure SL (Black) lands at 82 and Aqara Hub M3 at 90. That puts Aqara Hub M3 ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Yale Assure SL (Black) if…

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

Pick Aqara Hub M3 if…

  • Matter + Thread + Zigbee in one box
  • Local automation engine
  • Wired Ethernet for stability
Yale Assure SL (Black) 82
vs
90 Aqara Hub M3

Score breakdown

Yale Assure SL (Black)
82
ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80
Aqara Hub M3
90
ecosystem 92
local 92
ease 88
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Yale Assure SL (Black) versus Aqara Hub M3 — full spec comparison
Spec Yale Assure SL (Black) Aqara Hub M3
Release year
2019
Color
Black
Radios
Zigbee 3.0 + Thread + Matter Bridge
Connectivity
Wi-Fi + Ethernet
CPU
Quad-core ARM
Storage
4 GB
PoE
Yes (PoE+ optional)

Yale Assure SL (Black)

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

Aqara Hub M3

Pros
  • +Matter + Thread + Zigbee in one box
  • +Local automation engine
  • +Wired Ethernet for stability
Cons
  • Aqara Home app polish trails Apple
  • No HomeKit Secure Video routing
  • Lacks Z-Wave

FAQ: Yale Assure SL (Black) vs Aqara Hub M3

Which is better, Yale Assure SL (Black) or Aqara Hub M3? +

Aqara Hub M3 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Yale Assure SL (Black) worth the price? +

At $250, Yale Assure SL (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Is Aqara Hub M3 worth the price? +

At $129, Aqara Hub M3 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in ecosystem.

Does Yale Assure SL (Black) or Aqara Hub M3 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.