Smart locks spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Schlage Encode Plus vs SwitchBot Lock Ultra
Schlage Encode Plus vs SwitchBot Lock Ultra lines up the January 2022 Schlage Encode Plus with the January 2025 SwitchBot Lock Ultra. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the smart locks database.
SwitchBot Lock Ultra leads Schlage Encode Plus vs SwitchBot Lock Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on matter, thread, fingerprint, and listed price.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Schlage Encode Plus | SwitchBot Lock Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | No Matter | MatterLeads |
| Thread | No Thread | Matter over ThreadLeads |
| Keypad | KeypadTie | Keypad Touch, sold with the reviewed bundleTie |
| Fingerprint | No fingerprint | Fingerprint on Keypad TouchLeads |
| Listed price | $299 | $199Leads |
| Install | Replaces the deadbolt | Retrofit over an existing deadbolt |
| Apple Home Key | Apple Home Key over Wi-Fi | Not an Apple Home Key lock |
Who should buy which
Choose the Schlage Encode Plus if you want a Wi-Fi deadbolt.
Choose the SwitchBot Lock Ultra if you want a retrofit Matter lock. It leads on matter, thread, fingerprint, and listed price.
Questions
Which is better, Schlage Encode Plus or SwitchBot Lock Ultra?
SwitchBot Lock Ultra leads Schlage Encode Plus vs SwitchBot Lock Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on matter, thread, fingerprint, and listed price.
Schlage Encode Plus vs SwitchBot Lock Ultra: which has the better Matter support?
SwitchBot Lock Ultra leads on Matter support. Schlage Encode Plus: No Matter. SwitchBot Lock Ultra: Matter.
Schlage Encode Plus vs SwitchBot Lock Ultra: which has the better Thread support?
SwitchBot Lock Ultra leads on Thread support. Schlage Encode Plus: No Thread. SwitchBot Lock Ultra: Matter over Thread.
What did Schlage Encode Plus and SwitchBot Lock Ultra cost?
SwitchBot Lock Ultra leads on price. Schlage Encode Plus: $299. SwitchBot Lock Ultra: $199.