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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE vs Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is the marginally better rated of these two nearly identical cameras, though the real choice here is about wiring, not features.
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
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Both share the same 2K sensor, true-color night vision, Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, and the same RTSP and ONVIF support for NAS recording. The PoE version connects and draws power over Ethernet only, while the WiFi version connects over dual-band 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi and is powered by USB-C, with no Ethernet option at all. Choose the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE if you can run a cable, since a wired connection is the more stable of the two; choose the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi if running Ethernet to the mounting spot is not possible.
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FeatureAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoEAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFiWinner
Price$159.99$199.99Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Rating4.54.2Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
PoEYESNOAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
ConnectivityEthernet2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Weather ResistanceIP65IP65Tie
Solar ChargingNONOTie
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudMicroSD Card Slot, CloudTie
2K VideoYESYESTie
4K VideoNONOTie
HDRNONOTie
Color Night VisionYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Wiring

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE connects and powers over a single Ethernet cable. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi connects over dual-band Wi-Fi and is powered by USB-C, with no Ethernet option at all.

Connection stability

A wired PoE connection is inherently more stable than Wi-Fi, which is part of why the PoE version rates slightly higher among owners. The WiFi version still supports both 2.4 and 5GHz bands for flexible placement.

Outdoor power

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is powered through an exposed USB-C port with a short cable and no included power brick. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE draws power over the same shielded Ethernet cable that carries its data.

Install complexity

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE needs a PoE switch or injector and cable routing to the mounting spot. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi only needs a nearby power source and a Wi-Fi signal.

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What owners say

Since the two cameras are otherwise the same hardware, owners describe near-identical praise for the night vision and the smart-home hub features, and the difference shows up mainly in how each is wired. Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE owners say the wired connection ended the Wi-Fi disconnects they had with earlier cameras entirely, crediting a single stable Ethernet cable for near-zero lag; their main complaint stays the same as any G5 Pro, no free 24/7 recording without a subscription or a NAS. Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi owners, several of whom switched from other HomeKit brands, praise the dual-band Wi-Fi for staying connected where Eufy, Logitech and Arlo cameras kept dropping, but flag the exposed USB-C power connector and its short cable as a weak point for an outdoor camera, wanting a proper weatherproof power setup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE and the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi?

Only how they connect and power on. The PoE version runs on a single Ethernet cable; the WiFi version connects over dual-band Wi-Fi and is powered by USB-C, with no Ethernet option. Every camera and hub feature is otherwise the same.

Which is better overall: the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE or the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi?

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE, by a small margin, mainly because a wired connection is more stable than Wi-Fi. Pick the WiFi version instead if running Ethernet to the camera is not realistic.

Does the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi have an Ethernet port?

No. It connects over 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi only and is powered by USB-C. Ethernet, with Power over Ethernet, is exclusive to the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE.

Are the camera and hub features the same on both versions?

Yes. Both share the same 2K sensor, true-color night vision, Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router, Matter bridge, and RTSP and ONVIF support. The only difference is how each one connects and gets power.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE?

Anyone who can run an Ethernet cable to the camera and wants the most stable possible connection, with power and data on one line.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi?

Anyone who cannot run Ethernet to the mounting spot and needs the flexibility of dual-band Wi-Fi instead, while planning a weatherproof USB-C power setup outdoors.

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