Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
2023
Aqara Hub M3
Matter Bridge · Thread · Zigbee 3.0
Aqara Hub M3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) lands at 88 and Aqara Hub M3 at 90. That puts Aqara Hub M3 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Aqara Hub M3 if…
- ✓Matter + Thread + Zigbee in one box
- ✓Local automation engine
- ✓Wired Ethernet for stability
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEcosystem
Aqara Hub M3Compared on the ecosystem sub-score
Aqara Hub M3 leads on ecosystem (92 vs 88).
Features
Aqara Hub M3Compared on the features sub-score
Aqara Hub M3 leads on features (92 vs 86).
Ease of use
Aqara Hub M3Compared on the ease of use sub-score
Aqara Hub M3 leads on ease (88 vs 84).
Value for money
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) more score per dollar ($82 vs $129).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) | Aqara Hub M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Color | Black | — |
| Radios | — | Zigbee 3.0 + Thread + Matter Bridge |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi + Ethernet |
| CPU | — | Quad-core ARM |
| Storage | — | 4 GB |
| PoE | — | Yes (PoE+ optional) |
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
Aqara Hub M3
- +Matter + Thread + Zigbee in one box
- +Local automation engine
- +Wired Ethernet for stability
- −Aqara Home app polish trails Apple
- −No HomeKit Secure Video routing
- −Lacks Z-Wave
FAQ: Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) vs Aqara Hub M3
Which is better, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) or Aqara Hub M3? +
Aqara Hub M3 scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
Is Aqara Hub M3 worth the price? +
At $129, Aqara Hub M3 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) or Aqara Hub M3 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.
Which is better for ecosystem, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) or Aqara Hub M3? +
Aqara Hub M3 — leads on ecosystem (92 vs 88). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.
Which is better for features, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) or Aqara Hub M3? +
Aqara Hub M3 — leads on features (92 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.