Aqara Camera G100 vs Blink Outdoor 4

The Aqara Camera G100 is the better all-round camera. It is more affordable, better rated, records in 2K (versus 1080p on the Blink), and adds color night vision, RTSP, a spotlight and privacy zones. The Blink Outdoor 4's edge is its wire-free design with a battery rated around two years.

Resolution and power set them apart. The Aqara Camera G100 shoots 2K with color night vision and plugs in, while the Blink Outdoor 4 records 1080p but runs completely wire-free on long-life batteries. The Aqara also brings RTSP, a spotlight and much wider platform support.

The Aqara Camera G100 has the sharper image, capturing 2K video with both black-and-white and color night vision. The Blink Outdoor 4 tops out at 1080p HD, so for detail and low-light color the Aqara is the stronger performer.

The Blink Outdoor 4 is the easy answer there, since it is battery-powered and wire-free with a battery rated for about two years, so it mounts anywhere. The Aqara Camera G100 is wired and needs a nearby outlet, but rewards that with more features and higher resolution.

Buy the Blink Outdoor 4 if you want a straightforward, fully wireless outdoor camera with multi-year battery life and you live in the Alexa ecosystem. It is ideal for remote mounting spots where running power is impractical and 1080p is good enough.

Buy the Aqara Camera G100 if you want 2K video, color night vision, RTSP, a spotlight and broad support for HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, all at a lower price. It is the pick when your mounting spot has power and you want maximum capability.