Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C245D vs Aqara Camera Hub G3

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C245D and the Aqara Camera Hub G3 are security cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages; Aqara specs come from our Aqara review, checked against Aqara’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C245D

Pick it for: Wide view and close-up at the same time (the G3: a single 2K lens) · microSD up to 512GB (the G3: up to 128GB)

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Aqara Camera Hub G3

Pick it for: Camera and Zigbee 3.0 hub in one (the C245D: a camera, not a hub) · HomeKit Secure Video (the C245D: no Apple HomeKit) · Dual-band Wi-Fi (the C245D: 2.4GHz only)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C245D Aqara Camera Hub G3
Resolution Dual 2K 3MP (wide + telephoto) 2K (2304 x 1296), pan and tilt
Power Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord) USB-C, 5V 2A
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Weather rating Indoor use Indoor use
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 128GB
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings Apple Home (HomeKit Secure Video), Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT; Zigbee 3.0 hub
Apple HomeKit No Yes ✅ (HomeKit Secure Video)
Tapo C245D

Pros

  • Wide view and close-up at the same time
  • Smart tracking between lenses
  • Full AI detection list
  • Wall or ceiling mounting

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Lower resolution per lens than the 4K C250 and C260
Aqara Camera Hub G3

Pros

  • Camera, Zigbee hub and infrared remote in one
  • Pan and tilt
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Physical privacy masking

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • microSD support tops out at 128GB
  • Face information is stored in Aqara’s cloud

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C245D

  • Wide view and close-up at the same time (the G3: a single 2K lens)
  • microSD up to 512GB (the G3: up to 128GB)
Why choose the Aqara Camera Hub G3

  • Camera and Zigbee 3.0 hub in one (the C245D: a camera, not a hub)
  • HomeKit Secure Video (the C245D: no Apple HomeKit)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi (the C245D: 2.4GHz only)

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