Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) vs Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)

For indoor use, the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is the better buy. It records 2K instead of 1080p, costs less, and carries a higher owner rating. The battery model is the one to get only if you also need an outdoor-rated, wire-free camera.

Placement and resolution. The wired 3rd Gen is indoor-only with 2K video, while the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) is weather-resistant and runs on a battery, but tops out at 1080p.

Only the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) is weather-resistant and rated for outdoor use. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is strictly an indoor camera and is not weatherproof.

Both include a few hours of free event history and unlock 24/7 recording and familiar faces with a paid Google plan. On video, the wired 3rd Gen shoots 2K with HDR; the battery model records 1080p with HDR.

Google Home users who want the sharpest indoor picture with smart Gemini alerts and no batteries to recharge. It is a strong pet, baby or living-room cam and the better value of the two.

Anyone who needs a single Google camera that works both indoors and outdoors without wiring. Its weatherproof build and long battery life suit porches, yards and spots with no nearby outlet.