August
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White)
2022
84
/ 100
From $230
VS
Aqara Hub M3 (White) wins by 3
Aqara
Aqara Hub M3 (White)
2024
87
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict
Aqara Hub M3 (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) lands at 84 and Aqara Hub M3 (White) at 87. That puts Aqara Hub M3 (White) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Aqara Hub M3 (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) 84
vs 87 Aqara Hub M3 (White)
Score breakdown
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White)
84 ecosystem 84
local 70
ease 84
features 82
Aqara Hub M3 (White)
87 ecosystem 87
local 70
ease 84
features 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) | Aqara Hub M3 (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Color | White | White |
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (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 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
FAQ: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) vs Aqara Hub M3 (White)
Which is better, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) or Aqara Hub M3 (White)? +
Aqara Hub M3 (White) scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) worth the price? +
At $230, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in ecosystem.
Is Aqara Hub M3 (White) worth the price? +
At $129, Aqara Hub M3 (White) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) or Aqara Hub M3 (White) 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.