Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) vs Reolink Video Doorbell PoE
Two of the video doorbells in our best video doorbells: ring, nest, eufy, wyze, tapo & more comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Wired or PoE doorbell with microSD and NAS backup
Check price at AmazonBest for: Doorbell that runs on PoE or doorbell wiring
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) | Reolink Video Doorbell PoE | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution classThe maker's resolution label grouped into 3 classes (computed): 4K (or 8 MP and up), 2K (2K, 2.5K, 3K, or 3–5 MP) and 1080p/HD. Higher-resolution sensors on doorbells are often square or portrait, so pixel counts are listed in each product's details. | 2K class | 2K class | 20% |
| Field of viewThe widest figure the maker lists. Makers mix horizontal and diagonal figures, so the basis is listed per product; a diagonal figure is larger than the horizontal one for the same lens. | 165 ° | 100 ° | 10% |
| Color night visionYes when the maker says the doorbell records color video in the dark or low light. Infrared-only (black-and-white) is no. | No | No | 15% |
| HDRYes when the maker lists HDR. WDR is not counted as HDR. | No | No | 5% |
| Local recordingYes when the maker lists built-in storage, a microSD slot, a chime or hub with storage, or NVR/NAS recording, so clips can be saved without a cloud plan. | Yes | Yes | 20% |
| Power optionsHow many power methods the maker lists: battery, doorbell wiring, PoE, solar (counted, computed). | 2 | 2 | 10% |
| Weather rating (IP)The IP code's numeric value (for example IP65 = 65). "IPX" with no digit counts as not listed. | 65 | 65 | 10% |
| Battery lifeThe maker's longest listed battery life. Wired-only doorbells and doorbells with no published figure score at the minimum. | Not listed | Not listed | 10% |
| Resolution (maker) | 2K HD | 1920 x 2560 (5 MP class) | info |
| Field of view (maker) | 165° (basis not stated) | 100° horizontal (180° diagonal) | info |
| Night vision | 940 nm infrared | Not listed | info |
| Local storage | microSD up to 512 GB; NAS backup | Local recording (microSD and NVR) | info |
| Power | Hardwired or PoE | PoE or hardwired doorbell wiring | info |
| Weather rating | IP65 | IP65 | info |
| Paid plan (maker says) | "To use this device with HomeKit Secure Video, an iCloud+ plan and an Apple home hub are required." | Not listed | info |
| SecurePick score | 5.6/10 | 4.9/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
Better published figure on: Field of view.
What we like
Watch out for
- Battery life not published by Aqara
Reolink Video Doorbell PoE
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
Watch out for
- Lowest field of view in this comparison (100 °)
- Battery life not published by Reolink
Verdict
Both can run on PoE and record locally with IP65. Reolink lists 5 MP-class video; Aqara lists 2K, a 165° view and NAS backup.
- Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired): Aqara: Doorbell Camera G400
- Reolink Video Doorbell PoE: Reolink: Video Doorbell PoE