Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE vs Wyze Cam Pan v3 (2026)

Updated September 2026

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2026 verdict

Winner

$199.99$229.9913% OFF

A camera that is also a hub changes the brief, and the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is the better overall security camera, winning on owner rating, Power over Ethernet, hub duties (Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge) and privacy zones. Native HomeKit is on the Aqara side too. The Wyze Cam Pan v3 stays the more affordable pan-and-tilt option with customizable motion zones and a wider alert catalog. Pick the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE if the camera should also run your Zigbee and Thread network; pick the Wyze Cam Pan v3 for cheaper steerable coverage without hub ambitions.

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Aqara

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE

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$199.99

$229.99

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Wyze

Wyze Cam Pan v3

$44.97

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Feature	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE	Wyze Cam Pan v3	Winner
Price	$199.99	$44.97	Wyze Cam Pan v3
Rating	4.5	4.3	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
PoE	YES	NO	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Glass breaking Sound, Baby Crying Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound	Wyze Cam Pan v3
Hub	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	None	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Customizable Motion Zones	NO	YES	Wyze Cam Pan v3
Privacy Zone	YES	NO	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Weather Resistance	IP65	IP65	Tie
Solar Charging	NO	NO	Tie
Connectivity	Ethernet	2.4 GHz WiFi	Tie
Storage	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE

13% OFF

$199.99

$229.99

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+ Rating: 4.5
+ PoE: YES
+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- Price: $199.99 vs $44.97
- Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound vs Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Glass breaking Sound, Baby Crying Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound

Wyze

Wyze Cam Pan v3

$44.97

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+ Price: $44.97
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Glass breaking Sound, Baby Crying Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
+ Customizable Motion Zones: YES
- Rating: 4.3 vs 4.5
- PoE: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE or Wyze Cam Pan v3?

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is the better overall security camera. It wins on rating, PoE, hub features and privacy zones. The Wyze Cam Pan v3 wins on price, alerts and customizable motion zones.

Is the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE also a smart home hub?

Yes. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE includes a Zigbee coordinator, a Thread border router and a Matter bridge. The Wyze Cam Pan v3 has none of those hub roles.

Does the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE work with Apple HomeKit?

Yes. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE supports Apple HomeKit. The Wyze Cam Pan v3 does not.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE?

Buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE if you want a PoE outdoor camera that also acts as a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub, with HomeKit and privacy zones.

Who should buy the Wyze Cam Pan v3?

Buy the Wyze Cam Pan v3 for a cheaper pan-and-tilt camera with customizable motion zones and a broader alert list.

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