The new G5 Flex came out a few months ago and it replaces the older G3 Flex. During the launch of the G4 line of cameras, Ubiquiti never updated the Flex camera so it has skipped a generation. Unlike the G5 Bullet, the G5 Flex isn’t cheaper than the outgoing model, but it does have a pretty much identical design. The new Ubiquiti logo has been used here and moved down to the lower section of the camera, thanks to being the same size, all the existing accessories, mounts and covers should work with both the G3 and G5 Flex.
Looking at the spec sheet, Ubiquiti has upped the camera quality from 2MP to 5MP and added support for smart detections, so the camera will be able to detect vehicles, people and also listen out for smoke and CO alarms.
The older G3 Flex costs $79 in the US €85.61 in the EU and £76.06 in the UK. The G5 Flex is a notable amount more at $129 in the US €141.59 in the EU and £124.67 in the UK.
G3 Flex | G5 Flex | |
 |  | |
Power Type | 802.3af / 24V passive / 48V passive | 802.3af / 48V passive |
Camera Megapixel | 2MP | 5MP |
Connectivity Method | Ethernet - 10/100MbE | Ethernet - 10/100MbE |
Colour | White Body | White Body |
Build Material | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
Special Features | Versatile mounting options | Versatile mounting options |
FPS | 25 FPS | 30 FPS |
RAM | Unknown | Unknown |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 688 x 1512 |
Night Vision | Integrated IR LEDs | Integrated IR LEDs |
Weatherproof rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Operating Temperature | -20 to 40° C (-4 to 104° F) | -20 to 40º C (-4 to 104º F) |
Resistance rating | None | IK04 |
Price | $79 US / €85.61 EU / £76.06 | $129 US / €141.59 EU / £124.67 UK |
Recommendation
The new G5 Flex has been out for a few months and so far, it seems to have a good quality sensor and if the G5 Bullet is anything to go by the night time footage should be greatly improved. The addition of smart detections is a welcome change and brings the camera up to speed with the rest of the UniFi Protect lineup. However, the notable price increase is something to bear in mind if you are budgeting for a new camera system.
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