Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi vs TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and TP-Link sites.

2026 verdict

In this 2026 comparison, TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 comes out ahead overall. It wins the broader comparison through price, warranty, and solar charging, while customizable motion zones helps confirm the result. There is still a case for Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi, but mainly if connectivity, alerts, and hub is what you value most. That is enough to make TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 the better pick for most buyers.

Aqara

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi

6% OFF

$169.99

$159.99

BUY NOW

Winner

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402

18% OFF

$54.99

$44.99

BUY NOW

Feature	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402	Winner
Price	$159.99	$44.99	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
Warranty	1 year	2 years	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
Solar Charging	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Ethernet	2.4 GHz Wifi	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi
Alerts	Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound	Motion, People, Vehicles	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi
Hub	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	None	Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi
Customizable Motion Zones	NO	YES	TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402
Rating	4.3	4.3	Tie
Weather Resistance	IP65	IP65	Tie
PoE	NO	NO	Tie
Storage	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud	Tie
2K Video	NO	NO	Tie

Aqara

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi

6% OFF

$169.99

$159.99

BUY NOW

+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Ethernet
+ Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound
+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- Price: $159.99 vs $44.99
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Winner

TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402

18% OFF

$54.99

$44.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $44.99
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Solar Charging: YES
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Ethernet
- Alerts: Motion, People, Vehicles vs Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi or TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402?: TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, warranty, and solar charging.
What is the biggest difference between Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi and TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi lists $159.99, while TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 lists $44.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi is listed at $159.99, while TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 is listed at $44.99. TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 (better spec).
Who should buy Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi?: Choose Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Wifi if your priority is connectivity and alerts and that matters more than price.
Who should buy TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402?: Choose TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 if your priority is price and warranty and that matters more than connectivity.