Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro vs Tapo C225

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro and the Tapo C225 are security cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Aqara specs come from our Aqara review, checked against Aqara’s own pages; Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro

Pick it for: Camera and Zigbee 3.0 hub in one (the C225 is a camera, not a hub) · Wider 146° diagonal view (the C225: 100°)

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Tapo C225

Pick it for: 2K QHD 4MP (2688 x 1520) video (the G2H Pro: 1080p) · Pan and tilt with fast tracking (the G2H Pro: fixed lens)

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Quick comparison

Spec Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro Tapo C225
Resolution 1080p 2K QHD 4MP (2688 x 1520)
Power Plug-in (5V 1A adapter not included) Plug-in (12V, 3 m cord)
IP Rating Indoor only Indoor use
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 512GB + NAS microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit Yes ✅ (HomeKit Secure Video) Yes
Subscription Free short motion clips in Aqara cloud Optional (Tapo Care)
Smart home Aqara Home, Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT Apple Home, Alexa, Google
Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro

Pros

  • Camera and Zigbee 3.0 hub in one
  • Invisible 940nm infrared night vision
  • microSD, NAS and free short cloud clips
  • Activity zones and privacy masking

Cons

  • 1080p rather than 2K
  • Fixed lens, no pan or tilt
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Power adapter not included
Tapo C225

Pros

  • Apple HomeKit support
  • Physical privacy shield
  • Starlight sensor for low light
  • Fast tracking

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Needs a 12V adapter

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro

  • Camera and Zigbee 3.0 hub in one (the C225 is a camera, not a hub)
  • Wider 146° diagonal view (the C225: 100°)
Why choose the Tapo C225

  • 2K QHD 4MP (2688 x 1520) video (the G2H Pro: 1080p)
  • Pan and tilt with fast tracking (the G2H Pro: fixed lens)

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