Aqara
Aqara M3 Hub
Hub
86
/ 100
From $129
VS
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) wins by 2
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 M3 Hub lands at 86 and Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) at 88. That puts Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Aqara M3 Hub if…
- ✓Matter support (modern)
- ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- ✓Automations
Pick Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Aqara M3 Hub 86
vs 88 Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
Score breakdown
Aqara M3 Hub
86 ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
88 ecosystem 88
local 70
ease 84
features 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Aqara M3 Hub | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | — | 2023 |
| Color | — | Black |
Aqara M3 Hub
Pros
- +Matter support (modern)
- +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- +Automations
Cons
- −App quality varies
- −Cloud dependency on some
- −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 M3 Hub vs Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
Which is better, Aqara M3 Hub or Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)? +
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Aqara M3 Hub worth the price? +
At $129, Aqara M3 Hub delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 M3 Hub 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.