Aqara
Aqara M3 Hub
Hub
86
/ 100
From $129
VS
Home Assistant Green wins by 7
Nabu Casa
Home Assistant Green
Local-first · open-source · plug-and-play
93
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict
Home Assistant Green takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Aqara M3 Hub lands at 86 and Home Assistant Green at 93. That puts Home Assistant Green ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Aqara M3 Hub if…
- ✓Matter support (modern)
- ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- ✓Automations
Pick Home Assistant Green if…
- ✓Runs everything via integrations
- ✓Completely local
- ✓Active community
Aqara M3 Hub 86
vs 93 Home Assistant Green
Score breakdown
Aqara M3 Hub
86 ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84
Home Assistant Green
93 ecosystem 98
local 100
ease 80
features 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Aqara M3 Hub | Home Assistant Green |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | Rockchip RK3566 |
| RAM | — | 4 GB |
| Storage | — | 32 GB eMMC |
| OS | — | Home Assistant OS |
Aqara M3 Hub
Pros
- +Matter support (modern)
- +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- +Automations
Cons
- −App quality varies
- −Cloud dependency on some
- −Ecosystem lock-in
Home Assistant Green
Pros
- +Runs everything via integrations
- +Completely local
- +Active community
Cons
- −Config still has a learning curve
- −No Matter radios built-in (add dongle)
- −Updates can break things
FAQ: Aqara M3 Hub vs Home Assistant Green
Which is better, Aqara M3 Hub or Home Assistant Green? +
Home Assistant Green scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 Home Assistant Green worth the price? +
At $99, Home Assistant Green delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in local.
Does Aqara M3 Hub or Home Assistant Green 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.