Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 vs Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)

The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is better overall, with 2K video, free local microSD storage, a built-in Matter hub and support for Apple HomeKit, Google and SmartThings. The Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is much cheaper and lasts far longer on battery, but it is Alexa-only and its new Sync Module removes local storage.

Ecosystem breadth and storage. The G410 works with nearly every platform (HomeKit, Google, Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant) and stores video locally for free, while the Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) works only with Alexa and IFTTT and effectively pushes you to a paid cloud plan since its Sync Module has no local storage.

The Blink. The Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is rated around 2 years on 3 AA batteries, well beyond the Aqara G410's 5-month rating on its six AA cells. If maximum time between battery changes is the priority, Blink clearly leads there.

Only the Aqara. The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 records to microSD with no fee (plus 7 days of free cloud), while the new Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) Sync Module has no local storage, so saving video effectively requires a paid cloud plan.

Buyers who want subscription-free 2K recording, Apple HomeKit, wide platform support and a built-in Matter hub. It is the choice for anyone building a broader smart home or wanting to skip cloud fees.

Budget buyers in an Alexa or Blink household who value the very long AA battery life and a low price, and who do not mind paying for a cloud plan and skipping HomeKit, Google and local storage.