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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (PoE)vs Google Nest Cam (battery)
Both are cameras. Rows that do not match are marked Differs. The feature paragraphs under each name are AI-generated.
Aqara
Camera Hub G5 Pro (PoE)
Priced separately from the Wi-Fi model. Confirm Aqara’s current PoE price and whether the switch port is 802.3af.
Pros
- • Power and data on one cable, which is the stable way to hang an outdoor hub.
- • Same published image and Thread/Zigbee radios as the Wi-Fi camera.
- • USB-C remains listed if you need a temporary power source.
Cons
- • You need a PoE switch or injector that the box does not include.
- • The spec line for this model does not include Wi-Fi, so do not plan on wireless camera uplink.
- • Still an Aqara camera, with Aqara’s app for the features Matter does not expose.
Nest Cam (battery)
Google Store listed it from $199.99 on 13 Oct 2026. History past three hours is a subscription.
Pros
- • Battery and IP54, so it can go where you will not pull cable.
- • 1080p HDR and a published night-vision distance, without a hub purchase.
- • Three hours of event history is included, which is more than a pure teaser.
Cons
- • Useful history and 24/7 recording are subscriptions, and 24/7 also wants the camera plugged in.
- • No smart-home radio. It does not help Thread devices.
- • Tied to a Google Account and the Google Home app.
Hardware
| Spec | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (PoE) | Google Nest Cam (battery) |
|---|---|---|
| ModelDiffers | CH-C03E / CH-C03D (PoE) | — |
| ImageDiffers | 2688 × 1520, 133° diagonal, f/1.0, 4.2 mm — same image block as the Wi-Fi model | Up to 1080p at 30 fps, HDR, 130° diagonal, 6x digital zoom, 2-megapixel 1/2.8-inch sensor |
| PowerDiffers | PoE 48V 0.27A (802.3af) and USB-C 5V 2A | Built-in 6 Ah, 3.65V battery. Indoor 1 m charge cable and a 7.5W adapter included. Magnetic connector. |
| NetworkDiffers | Ethernet for the camera. Zigbee and Thread (802.15.4) and Bluetooth for accessories. This SKU’s radio line does not list Wi-Fi. | — |
| DetectionDiffers | PIR 100° by 65°. Spotlight 3W, 120°, 3000K. | — |
| SizeDiffers | 70.5 × 70.5 × 89 mm, stand not included | Camera 3.27 × 3.27 in, 14.04 oz |
| WeatherDiffers | −30°C to 50°C | IP54. Operating −4°F to 104°F. Charge only from 32°F to 104°F. |
| NightDiffers | — | HDR night vision, six 850 nm IR LEDs, illumination up to 20 ft |
| RadiosDiffers | — | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth Low Energy. No Thread or Zigbee hub. |
Software
| Spec | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (PoE) | Google Nest Cam (battery) |
|---|---|---|
| RoleDiffers | Same camera-hub job as the Wi-Fi model: Matter controller, Thread border router, Zigbee hub | — |
| PlatformsDiffers | Aqara, Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant | — |
| Why PoEDiffers | One cable for power and the camera’s network. The Thread radio still needs this unit powered and online. | — |
| AppDiffers | — | Google Home app and a Google Account. Not compatible with the old Nest app. |
| HistoryDiffers | — | 3 hours of event history included. Longer event history needs Google Home Premium. Continuous recording needs the camera plugged in and Home Premium Plus. |
| VoiceDiffers | — | Hey Google and Alexa on compatible devices. A Google speaker for Hey Google is sold separately. |
| BandwidthDiffers | — | Google asks for at least 2 Mbps upload per camera |
What you buy with it
| Spec | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (PoE) | Google Nest Cam (battery) |
|---|---|---|
| What else you buyDiffers | An 802.3af PoE switch or injector, and a cable run to the mount. | — |
| Do not mix the SKUsDiffers | If the hole you pulled is Ethernet, this is the one. If it is only USB, buy the Wi-Fi model. | — |
| SubscriptionDiffers | — | Budget for Google Home Premium if three hours of events is not enough. The camera price is not the whole price. |
| What it is notDiffers | — | Not a Thread border router, not a Zigbee hub, and not an NVR you control. |
| MountDiffers | — | Screws or a magnet. Outdoor cable runs are optional accessories. |