Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Aqara Camera Hub G3 vs Tapo C250

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Aqara Camera Hub G3 and the Tapo C250 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 G3

Pick it for: Camera, Zigbee 3.0 hub and infrared remote in one (the C250 is a camera, not a hub) · Dual-band Wi-Fi (the C250: 2.4GHz only) · HomeKit Secure Video (the C250: no HomeKit)

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Tapo C250

Pick it for: 4K 8MP (3840 x 2160) video (the G3: 2K, 2304 x 1296) · microSD up to 512GB (the G3: up to 128GB) · Works with SmartThings (the G3: Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT)

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Quick comparison

Spec Aqara Camera Hub G3 Tapo C250
Resolution 2K (2304×1296) 4K 8MP (3840 x 2160)
Power Plug-in (USB-C, 5V 2A) Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord)
IP Rating Indoor only Indoor use
Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4+5GHz 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 128GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit Yes ✅ (HomeKit Secure Video) No
Subscription Face, gesture and pet recognition with no plan needed Optional (Tapo Care)
Smart home Aqara Home, Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT Alexa, Google, SmartThings, IFTTT
Aqara Camera Hub G3

Pros

  • Camera, Zigbee 3.0 hub and infrared remote in one
  • Local face, gesture and pet recognition
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Physical privacy masking

Cons

  • Indoor only
  • Pan and tilt not available in HomeKit Secure Video mode
  • No bracket in the box
  • microSD up to 128GB
Tapo C250

Pros

  • 4K detail
  • Auto-zoom tracking
  • Works with SmartThings and IFTTT
  • Local storage

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only (the C260 is dual-band)
  • Indoor use only
  • 4K fills microSD cards faster

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Aqara Camera Hub G3

  • Camera, Zigbee 3.0 hub and infrared remote in one (the C250 is a camera, not a hub)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (the C250: 2.4GHz only)
  • HomeKit Secure Video (the C250: no HomeKit)
Why choose the Tapo C250

  • 4K 8MP (3840 x 2160) video (the G3: 2K, 2304 x 1296)
  • microSD up to 512GB (the G3: up to 128GB)
  • Works with SmartThings (the G3: Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT)

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