Aqara Camera Hub G3 vs Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is the better overall pick. It has a better rating and adds weather resistance, PoE support, color night vision, RTSP streaming, a built-in light, two-way talk and listen and a privacy zone, along with broader alerts and hub features.

The biggest difference is wired reliability and feature depth: the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE adds PoE support, weather resistance and RTSP streaming for a more robust outdoor setup, while the Aqara Camera Hub G3 is the cheaper, WiFi-based option with more connectivity choices and gesture recognition.

Yes, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE supports Power over Ethernet, giving it a stable wired connection for power and data, an option the Aqara Camera Hub G3 does not offer.

Yes. The Aqara Camera Hub G3 costs less and wins on connectivity options, 2K video, customizable motion zones and gestures recognition, making it a solid budget pick for buyers who do not need PoE or weather resistance.

Budget-conscious buyers who want more connectivity flexibility, customizable motion zones and gesture recognition at a lower price should choose the Aqara Camera Hub G3.

Buyers who want a more capable, weatherproof camera with a wired PoE connection, RTSP streaming, two-way talk and a privacy zone should pick the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE.