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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE vs Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera

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Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
Power over Ethernet, local recording and a built-in smart home hub put the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE ahead of the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera.
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
$199.99$229.9913% OFF
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The Aqara saves to microSD, streams over RTSP, acts as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, and is the better reviewed of the two. The Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera is less expensive, shoots 2K with HDR and lists extra sound alerts such as glass breaking, but those alerts and all of its recordings need an Arlo subscription. Both are IP65 outdoor cameras with color night vision, a light, a siren, two-way talk and a one-year warranty. Choose the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE for a cabled, fee-free camera that anchors a HomeKit or Matter setup; choose the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera to swap an existing floodlight for a 2K camera in an Arlo home.
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FeatureAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoEArlo Wired Floodlight CameraWinner
Price$199.99$149.99Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera
Rating4.54.3Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
PoEYESNOAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudCloudAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
2K VideoNOYESArlo Wired Floodlight Camera
HDRNOYESArlo Wired Floodlight Camera
RTSPYESNOAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm SoundMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Packages, Glass breaking Sound, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm SoundArlo Wired Floodlight Camera
HubZigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter BridgeNoneAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Weather ResistanceIP65IP65Tie
Solar ChargingNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE better than the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera?

Yes, overall. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE leads on PoE, microSD storage, RTSP, owner reviews and hub features, while the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera leads on price, 2K video, HDR and alert variety.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE and the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera?

The Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera is a mains-wired floodlight fixture with cloud-only recording, while the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is a compact PoE camera that records locally and runs a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub.

Which has better video, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE or the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera?

The Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera records in 2K with HDR. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE records in HD without HDR, and both offer color night vision.

Do the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE and Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera work with HomeKit?

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE works with HomeKit directly. The Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera needs an Arlo SmartHub for it; both support Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant.

Who should buy the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera?

Arlo subscribers replacing an outdoor light who want 2K HDR video and sound alerts such as glass breaking should buy the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE?

Homeowners with Ethernet outdoors who want no mandatory subscription, RTSP and a smart home hub built in should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE.

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