Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro vs TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 comparison

Updated August 2026

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2026 verdict

For outdoor coverage that does not depend on a nearby outlet, the TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 is the stronger camera in this pairing, winning on price, warranty length, weatherproofing, solar charging, color night vision, RTSP support, a built-in light, and a wider range of alerts. The Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro fights back on two fronts: it carries a better user rating, and its built-in Zigbee hub lets it also manage Aqara sensors, a dual role the TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 does not offer. Buyers who need weatherproof outdoor coverage that recharges itself via solar, without swapping batteries, should lean toward the TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402. Anyone who wants an indoor camera that doubles as a well-reviewed Zigbee hub for existing Aqara sensors is better off with the Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro instead.

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Feature	Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402	Winner
Price	$69.99	$47.99	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
Rating	4.3	4.2	Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro
Warranty	1 year	2 years	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
Weather Resistance	NO	IP65	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
Solar Charging	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
Color Night Vision	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
RTSP	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
Alerts	Motion	Motion, People, Vehicles	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
Hub	Zigbee Coordinator	None	Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro
Light	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
PoE	NO	NO	Tie
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi	Tie

Aqara

Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro

$69.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.3
+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator
- Price: $69.99 vs $47.99
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Winner

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402

$47.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $47.99
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Weather Resistance: IP65
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.3
- Hub: None vs Zigbee Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro or TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402?

The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 is the stronger overall camera, winning on price, warranty, weather resistance, solar charging, color night vision, RTSP support, and alerts. The Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro answers with a better user rating and its built-in Zigbee hub, but for outdoor coverage the SolarCam C402 is the more capable pick.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro and the TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402?

The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 is built for weatherproof outdoor use with solar charging and color night vision, while the Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro is an indoor camera that instead doubles as a built-in Zigbee hub for Aqara sensors.

Does the TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 need to be plugged in or recharged manually?

No. The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 includes solar charging, letting it recharge itself outdoors without manual battery swaps, a feature the Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro does not include.

Which camera has the better user rating?

The Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro has the better user rating between the two, even though the TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 wins on most other measured specs.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro?

Choose the Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro if you want an indoor camera with a strong user rating that also works as a Zigbee hub for Aqara sensors.

Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402?

Choose the TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 if you need weatherproof outdoor coverage with solar charging, color night vision, RTSP support, and a wider range of alert types.

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