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

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara site.

2026 verdict

These two are the same camera with different plumbing, and the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is the better version, carrying a clearly stronger owner rating and taking power and data over a single Ethernet cable. Power over Ethernet is the quietest install there is: no adapter, no socket near the mount, and a connection that does not care how busy the Wi-Fi is, which matters for a camera that also acts as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge for the rest of the house. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is the more flexible one on paper, since it accepts 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi as well as Ethernet, so it can be mounted where no data cable reaches. Everything else, from the sensor to the alert list to the hub duties, is the same. Choose the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi when you cannot run Ethernet, and the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE whenever you can.

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Feature	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi	Winner
Price	$229.99	$199.99	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
Rating	4.5	4.1	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
PoE	YES	NO	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Connectivity	Ethernet	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Weather Resistance	IP65	IP65	Tie
Solar Charging	NO	NO	Tie
Storage	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	Tie
2K Video	NO	NO	Tie
4K Video	NO	NO	Tie
HDR	NO	NO	Tie
Color Night Vision	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE

$229.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.5
+ PoE: YES
- Price: $229.99 vs $199.99
- Connectivity: Ethernet vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet

Aqara

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi

$199.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $199.99
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet
- Rating: 4.1 vs 4.5
- PoE: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE, which rates higher with owners and takes power and network over one cable. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi wins only on placement flexibility, since it also connects over 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

What is the difference between the two models?

Connectivity. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is powered and networked through Power over Ethernet, while the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi adds dual-band Wi-Fi as an option. The camera, alerts and hub features are otherwise the same.

Do both act as a smart-home hub?

Yes. Both work as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, so either can run sensors, switches and Matter devices alongside its camera duties.

Why choose PoE over Wi-Fi?

One cable carries both power and data, so there is no need for a socket at the mounting point and the connection is immune to wireless congestion. For a device that also acts as your hub, that stability is worth having.

When does the Wi-Fi model make more sense?

When running Ethernet to the mounting point is impractical. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi still supports a wired connection if you can provide one later, so it is the safer choice if you are unsure.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi?

Buyers whose mounting spot has power but no data cable, and who want the same camera and hub features over dual-band Wi-Fi.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE?

Anyone who can run an Ethernet cable and wants the most reliable install, with a single cable for power and data and the stronger owner rating of the two.

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