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Aqara Camera Hub G3 vs TP-Link Tapo C660

Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026

Updated July 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aqara and TP-Link sites.
2026 verdict
In 2026, the recommendation leans toward TP-Link Tapo C660 over Aqara Camera Hub G3, driven by weather resistance, solar charging, and 4K video. Its clearest strengths are weather resistance, solar charging, and 4K video, and it still looks stronger on color night vision and light. There is still a case for Aqara Camera Hub G3, but mainly if price, hub, and gestures recognition are what you value most. In practical terms, TP-Link Tapo C660 is the easier product to recommend.
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FeatureAqara Camera Hub G3TP-Link Tapo C660Winner
Price$89.99$118.99Aqara Camera Hub G3
Weather ResistanceNOIP65TP-Link Tapo C660
Solar ChargingNOYESTP-Link Tapo C660
4K VideoNOYESTP-Link Tapo C660
Color Night VisionNOYESTP-Link Tapo C660
HubZigbee Coordinator, Matter BridgeNoneAqara Camera Hub G3
LightNOYESTP-Link Tapo C660
Talk & ListenNOYESTP-Link Tapo C660
Gestures RecognitionYESNOAqara Camera Hub G3
Rating4.34.3Tie
PoENONOTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera Hub G3 or TP-Link Tapo C660?

TP-Link Tapo C660 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for weather resistance, solar charging, and 4K video.

What is the biggest difference between Aqara Camera Hub G3 and TP-Link Tapo C660?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Aqara Camera Hub G3 lists $89.99, while TP-Link Tapo C660 lists $118.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Aqara Camera Hub G3 is listed at $89.99, while TP-Link Tapo C660 is listed at $118.99. Aqara Camera Hub G3 (better spec).

Who should buy Aqara Camera Hub G3?

Choose Aqara Camera Hub G3 if your priority is price and hub and that matters more than weather resistance.

Who should buy TP-Link Tapo C660?

Choose TP-Link Tapo C660 if your priority is weather resistance and solar charging and that matters more than price.

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