Aqara
Aqara Hub M3 (White)
2024
87
/ 100
From $129
VS
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) wins by 1
Aqara
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
2023
88
/ 100
From $82
Specdex verdict
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Aqara Hub M3 (White) lands at 87 and Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) at 88. That puts Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Aqara Hub M3 (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Aqara Hub M3 (White) 87
vs 88 Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
Score breakdown
Aqara Hub M3 (White)
87 ecosystem 87
local 70
ease 84
features 85
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
88 ecosystem 88
local 70
ease 84
features 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Aqara Hub M3 (White) | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Color | White | Black |
Aqara Hub M3 (White)
Pros
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
Pros
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: Aqara Hub M3 (White) vs Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
Which is better, Aqara Hub M3 (White) or Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)? +
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Aqara Hub M3 (White) worth the price? +
At $129, Aqara Hub M3 (White) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in ecosystem.
Is Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) worth the price? +
At $82, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Aqara Hub M3 (White) or Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.