Aqara Hub M3 vs BroadLink RM4 Mini

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and BroadLink sites.

2026 verdict

For this 2026 head-to-head, Aqara Hub M3 has the better all-around case. What pushes it ahead is connectivity, protocols, and integrations, and its broader overall balance keeps the advantage from looking narrow. The only strong reason to choose BroadLink RM4 Mini is if price and rating is more important to you than the overall verdict. That is why the final call still favors Aqara Hub M3.

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Hub M3

20% OFF

$149.99

$119.99

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BroadLink

BroadLink RM4 Mini

20% OFF

$25.99

$20.79

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Feature	Aqara Hub M3	BroadLink RM4 Mini	Winner
Price	$119.99	$20.79	BroadLink RM4 Mini
Rating	4.0	4.3	BroadLink RM4 Mini
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Ethernet	2.4 GHz Wifi	Aqara Hub M3
Protocols	Bluetooth, Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge, IR	IR	Aqara Hub M3
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant	Aqara Hub M3
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Univeral Remote Control	YES	YES	Tie
Smart Learning	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Hub M3

20% OFF

$149.99

$119.99

BUY NOW

+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Ethernet
+ Protocols: Bluetooth, Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge, IR
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
- Price: $119.99 vs $20.79
- Rating: 4.0 vs 4.3

BroadLink

BroadLink RM4 Mini

20% OFF

$25.99

$20.79

BUY NOW

+ Price: $20.79
+ Rating: 4.3
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Ethernet
- Protocols: IR vs Bluetooth, Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge, IR

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Aqara Hub M3 or BroadLink RM4 Mini?: Aqara Hub M3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for connectivity, protocols, and integrations.
What is the biggest difference between Aqara Hub M3 and BroadLink RM4 Mini?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aqara Hub M3 lists $119.99, while BroadLink RM4 Mini lists $20.79.
Which one looks better on price?: Aqara Hub M3 is listed at $119.99, while BroadLink RM4 Mini is listed at $20.79. BroadLink RM4 Mini (better spec).
Who should buy Aqara Hub M3?: Choose Aqara Hub M3 if your priority is connectivity and protocols and that matters more than price.
Who should buy BroadLink RM4 Mini?: Choose BroadLink RM4 Mini if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than connectivity.