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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE vs Reolink Duo 3 WiFi

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Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Reolink sites.
2026 verdict
Reolink Duo 3 WiFi is the better pick for pure coverage, a dual-lens 4K camera whose 180 degree panoramic view watches what would normally take two cameras.
Reolink Duo 3 WiFi
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Reolink Duo 3 WiFi
$219.99

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It connects over dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet, is rated IP67, records 24/7 to microSD or an NVR with RTSP, and carries a two year warranty at the lower price. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is the smarter home device: powered and connected by a single Ethernet cable, it works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, recognises faces, packages, baby cries and smoke alarms, and doubles as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge. Choose the Reolink Duo 3 WiFi to cover a wide driveway or yard, and the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE for an Apple or multi-platform smart home with a PoE switch.
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Reolink Duo 3 WiFi
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Reolink Duo 3 WiFi

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$219.99
57% above its lowest price of the last 6 months ($139.99)
33% above its lowest price of the last 6 months (€149.99)

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FeatureAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoEReolink Duo 3 WiFiWinner
Price$159.99$219.99Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Rating4.54.2Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Warranty1 year2 yearsReolink Duo 3 WiFi
Weather ResistanceIP65IP67Reolink Duo 3 WiFi
PoEYESNOAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
ConnectivityEthernet2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, EthernetReolink Duo 3 WiFi
4K VideoNOYESReolink Duo 3 WiFi
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm SoundMotion, People, Animals, VehiclesAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
HubZigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter BridgeNoneAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Solar ChargingNONOTie
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudMicroSD Card Slot, CloudTie
2K VideoYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Field of view

The Reolink Duo 3 WiFi stitches two lenses into a 180 degree panorama, enough for a full driveway and street. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE covers 133 degrees, a wide view of one area.

Resolution

The Reolink Duo 3 WiFi records 4K. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE does not list 2K or 4K, and through HomeKit its stream is capped at 1080p.

Power and connection

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE takes power and data over one Ethernet cable from a PoE switch, the most stable setup. The Reolink Duo 3 WiFi plugs into a 12V outlet and joins Wi-Fi or Ethernet, with no PoE.

Smart home

The Aqara works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant and is a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub. The Reolink Duo 3 WiFi works with Google Home and Home Assistant only, with no hub role.

Detection

Both detect people, animals and vehicles. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE adds familiar faces, packages, baby crying and smoke alarm sounds.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Reolink

Reolink Duo 3 WiFi

Prime exclusive deal
$219.99

Last recorded price

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  • + Warranty: 2 years
  • + Weather Resistance: IP67
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet
  • - Price: $219.99 vs $159.99
  • - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5

What owners say

Owners of both rate the image highly and like recording locally with no forced plan. Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE owners single out true-color night vision close to daylight, a PoE link with near-zero lag and no Wi-Fi drops, and HomeKit Secure Video that feels native, plus using it to extend Zigbee and Thread outside; they complain about a mount that flips but does not swivel, a clunky Aqara app, incomplete Home Assistant support and a more involved cable install. Reolink Duo 3 WiFi owners praise the crisp 180 degree view with almost no fish-eye, stable Wi-Fi 6 at distance and a bright spotlight, but say distant subjects get grainy when zoomed, first setup can require a wired connection and the camera can run warm in heat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reolink vs Aqara: which is better, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE or the Reolink Duo 3 WiFi?

For coverage, the Reolink Duo 3 WiFi: 4K across a 180 degree view, IP67, Wi-Fi or Ethernet and a two year warranty. For a smart home, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE, which supports HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant and doubles as a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub.

Does the Reolink Duo 3 WiFi support PoE?

No. The Reolink Duo 3 WiFi is powered by a 12V plug and connects over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is powered by PoE and connects over Ethernet only, with no Wi-Fi.

Do they work with Apple HomeKit or Alexa?

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE works with both, plus Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Reolink Duo 3 WiFi works with Google Home and Home Assistant but not HomeKit or Alexa.

Can both record 24/7 without a subscription?

Yes. Both record continuously to a microSD card and offer RTSP for a NAS or NVR. Cloud storage is optional and paid on each.

Who should buy the Reolink Duo 3 WiFi?

Anyone covering a wide outdoor area, such as a driveway, a yard or a storefront, who wants 4K panoramic video over Wi-Fi with no monthly fee.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE?

Apple Home users and smart home owners with a PoE switch who want a lag-free camera with excellent color night vision and a built-in Zigbee and Thread hub.

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