Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE vs Eufy Cam S3 Pro comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Eufy sites.

2026 verdict

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE takes this comparison over the Eufy Cam S3 Pro, costing slightly less, rating marginally higher, and doing considerably more than record video: it works as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, so it can run the smart home rather than just watch it. Its single PoE cable carries power and data for the most stable install, it records to microSD as well as the cloud, it masks a privacy zone, and it recognises the widest set of events here, adding packages, baby crying and smoke alarm sounds to the motion, people, animal, vehicle and familiar face detection both cameras share. The Eufy Cam S3 Pro is the better pure camera: IP67 sealing against IP65, solar charging so it needs no wiring at all, 2K and 4K recording with HDR, and customizable motion zones. Choose the Eufy Cam S3 Pro for image quality and wire-free mounting, and the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE when you can run a cable and want a camera that is also the hub.

Feature	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE	Eufy Cam S3 Pro	Winner
Price	$199.99	$219.99	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Rating	4.5	4.4	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Weather Resistance	IP65	IP67	Eufy Cam S3 Pro
PoE	YES	NO	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Solar Charging	NO	YES	Eufy Cam S3 Pro
Storage	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	Cloud	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
2K Video	NO	YES	Eufy Cam S3 Pro
4K Video	NO	YES	Eufy Cam S3 Pro
HDR	NO	YES	Eufy Cam S3 Pro
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Hub	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	None	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Customizable Motion Zones	NO	YES	Eufy Cam S3 Pro

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE

13% OFF

$199.99

$229.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $199.99
+ Rating: 4.5
+ PoE: YES
- Weather Resistance: IP65 vs IP67
- Solar Charging: NO vs YES

Eufy

Eufy Cam S3 Pro

$219.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Weather Resistance: IP67
+ Solar Charging: YES
+ 2K Video: YES
- Price: $219.99 vs $199.99
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE or Eufy Cam S3 Pro?

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE, which costs a little less, rates marginally higher and adds Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub duties, PoE, microSD recording, a privacy zone and the widest alert list. The Eufy Cam S3 Pro wins on IP67 sealing, solar charging, 4K, HDR and motion zones.

What is the biggest difference between the two?

One of them runs your smart home. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE acts as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, while the Eufy Cam S3 Pro is purely a camera, though a very capable one.

Which one has the better image?

The Eufy Cam S3 Pro, offering 2K and 4K with HDR for scenes mixing bright sky and shadow. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE records at a lower resolution but adds RTSP-friendly local storage on microSD.

How are they powered?

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE takes power and network over one Ethernet cable, the most reliable option where a cable can reach. The Eufy Cam S3 Pro charges from solar, so it can be mounted anywhere without wiring.

Which one detects more types of event?

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE, which adds packages, baby crying and smoke alarm sounds to motion, people, animals, vehicles and familiar faces. The Eufy Cam S3 Pro covers the first five and adds customizable motion zones.

Who should buy the Eufy Cam S3 Pro?

Buyers who want the sharpest picture with 4K and HDR, tighter IP67 weather sealing and solar power for a spot where running a cable is not practical.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE?

Buyers who can run Ethernet and want one device to watch the property and act as the Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub, with local microSD recording, a privacy zone and the richest event detection.

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