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Aqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE vs Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)

Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026

Updated July 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Google sites.
2026 verdict
In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Aqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE over Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen), driven by weather resistance, poe, and color night vision. It has the clearer edge on weather resistance, poe, and color night vision, and it stays ahead on rtsp and hub. Pick Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) only when price, rating, and connectivity is the deciding factor for your setup. For most setups, Aqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE is the smarter buy.
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FeatureAqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoEGoogle Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)Winner
Price$229.99$74.99Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
Rating4.54.6Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
Weather ResistanceIP65NOAqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE
PoEYESNOAqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE
ConnectivityEthernet2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiGoogle Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
2K VideoNOYESGoogle Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
HDRNOYESGoogle Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)
Color Night VisionYESNOAqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE
RTSPYESNOAqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE
HubZigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter BridgeNoneAqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE
LightYESNOAqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE
Customizable Motion ZonesNOYESGoogle Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE or Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)?

Aqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for weather resistance, poe, and color night vision.

What is the biggest difference between Aqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE and Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Aqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE lists $229.99, while Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) lists $74.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Aqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE is listed at $229.99, while Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is listed at $74.99. Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) (better spec).

Who should buy Aqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE?

Choose Aqara CameraHub G5 Pro PoE if your priority is weather resistance and poe and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)?

Choose Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than weather resistance.

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