August
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White)
2022
84
/ 100
From $230
VS
Aqara M3 Hub wins by 2
Aqara
Aqara M3 Hub
Hub
86
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict
Aqara M3 Hub takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) lands at 84 and Aqara M3 Hub at 86. That puts Aqara M3 Hub ahead by 2 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 M3 Hub if…
- ✓Matter support (modern)
- ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- ✓Automations
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) 84
vs 86 Aqara M3 Hub
Score breakdown
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White)
84 ecosystem 84
local 70
ease 84
features 82
Aqara M3 Hub
86 ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) | Aqara M3 Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Color | 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 M3 Hub
Pros
- +Matter support (modern)
- +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- +Automations
Cons
- −App quality varies
- −Cloud dependency on some
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) vs Aqara M3 Hub
Which is better, August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) or Aqara M3 Hub? +
Aqara M3 Hub scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 M3 Hub worth the price? +
At $129, Aqara M3 Hub delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th gen) (White) 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.