Aqara Camera Hub G3 vs Reolink RP-PCT8MD

The Reolink RP-PCT8MD takes the overall win thanks to its warranty, weather resistance, PoE connection, 4K video, color night vision, RTSP support, two-way talk, and privacy zone. The Aqara Camera Hub G3 actually wins more categories overall, including price, rating, connectivity, storage, its built-in siren, hub role, and gesture recognition, but the RP-PCT8MD's outdoor and video fundamentals carry the overall verdict.

The Aqara Camera Hub G3 is a feature-dense indoor camera that also acts as a Zigbee hub with a built-in siren, while the Reolink RP-PCT8MD is a weatherproof, PoE-wired outdoor camera built for 4K color video. That split explains why the Aqara wins on breadth of features while the Reolink wins on outdoor camera fundamentals.

Yes, the Aqara Camera Hub G3 wins on price, rating, connectivity, storage, its built-in siren, its Zigbee hub role, and gesture recognition. Even so, the Reolink RP-PCT8MD takes the overall win because weatherproofing, PoE reliability, and 4K color video weigh more heavily for a camera meant to work outdoors.

Yes, both weather resistance and a Power over Ethernet connection are wins for the Reolink RP-PCT8MD over the Aqara Camera Hub G3, which is an indoor camera without PoE support. That combination makes the RP-PCT8MD the sturdier choice for an outdoor install.

Buyers who want more features for their money, a built-in siren, and a camera that doubles as a Zigbee smart-home hub should choose the Aqara Camera Hub G3. It is not weatherproof, so it belongs indoors.

Buyers who need a rugged, wired 4K camera with color night vision and two-way talk built for outdoor exposure should choose the Reolink RP-PCT8MD. It is the recommended overall pick for a weatherproof, PoE-powered outdoor install.