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Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black) — 2021
Google

Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black)

2021

82
/ 100
From $100
VS
Aqara M3 Hub wins by 4
Aqara M3 Hub — Hub
Aqara

Aqara M3 Hub

Hub

86
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict

Aqara M3 Hub takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black) lands at 82 and Aqara M3 Hub at 86. That puts Aqara M3 Hub ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Google Nest Cam (wired) (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 M3 Hub

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Aqara M3 Hub leads on ecosystem (86 vs 82).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Features

Aqara M3 Hub

Compared on the features sub-score

Aqara M3 Hub leads on features (84 vs 80).

Value for money

Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black) more score per dollar ($100 vs $129).

Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black) 82
vs
86 Aqara M3 Hub

Score breakdown

Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black)
82
ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80
Aqara M3 Hub
86
ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84

Specs side-by-side

Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black) versus Aqara M3 Hub — full spec comparison
Spec Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black) Aqara M3 Hub
Release year
2021
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Color
Black
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Google Nest Cam (wired) (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: Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black) vs Aqara M3 Hub

Which is better, Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black) or Aqara M3 Hub? +

Aqara M3 Hub scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black) worth the price? +

At $100, Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Is Aqara M3 Hub worth the price? +

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

Does Google Nest Cam (wired) (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, Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black) or Aqara M3 Hub? +

Aqara M3 Hub — leads on ecosystem (86 vs 82). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Google Nest Cam (wired) (Black) or Aqara M3 Hub? +

Aqara M3 Hub — leads on features (84 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.