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Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) — 2023
Aqara

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)

2023

88
/ 100
From $82
VS
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) wins by 2
Aqara M3 Hub — Hub
Aqara

Aqara M3 Hub

Hub

86
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) lands at 88 and Aqara M3 Hub at 86. 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 Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) if…

  • ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • ✓App-based setup
  • ✓Works with major voice assistants

Pick Aqara M3 Hub if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ecosystem

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) leads on ecosystem (88 vs 86).

Features

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) leads on features (86 vs 84).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

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).

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) 88
vs
86 Aqara M3 Hub

Score breakdown

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
88
ecosystem 88
local 70
ease 84
features 86
Aqara M3 Hub
86
ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84

Specs side-by-side

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) versus Aqara M3 Hub — full spec comparison
Spec Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) Aqara M3 Hub
Release year
2023
—
Color
Black
—

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

Aqara M3 Hub

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cloud dependency on some
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

FAQ: Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) vs Aqara M3 Hub

Which is better, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) or Aqara M3 Hub? +

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 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 M3 Hub worth the price? +

At $129, Aqara M3 Hub delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ecosystem.

Does Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) or Aqara M3 Hub 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 M3 Hub? +

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) — leads on ecosystem (88 vs 86). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) or Aqara M3 Hub? +

Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) — leads on features (86 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.