Overview
The G5 Pro is one of the easiest Protect picks to recommend when you want practical bullet surveillance without paying flagship prices.
The G5 Pro is one of the easiest Protect picks to recommend when you want practical bullet surveillance without paying flagship prices.
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The G5 Pro is one of the easiest Protect picks to recommend when you want practical bullet surveillance without paying flagship prices.
I recommend the Ubiquiti G5 Pro for its 4k capture, long-range ir. This sits in a sensible place in the lineup, especially next to the AI Pro if you want enhanced recognition features, or the G6 Pro Bullet if you want the newer flagship bullet platform.
At around $379, G5 Pro is not a bargain camera, but it is the kind of premium model that can save disappointment in difficult scenes. It makes the most sense where lighting is mixed, identification matters, or truck rolls are expensive.
Performance is where G5 Pro either justifies its price or reveals exactly where it sits in the range. You are getting 4K, 3x optical zoom with exceptional image performance. For real-world perimeter work, that means dependable subject detail, better night footage, and a format that is still easy to aim. long-range IR, exceptional image performance.
Setup is straightforward by UniFi standards: PoE on the cable side, Adopt in Protect, then spend most of your time on angle, mount choice, and detection zones. The nicer part of the experience is that once the camera is physically in the right place, UniFi usually makes the software side pleasantly uneventful.
At around $379, G5 Pro is not a bargain camera, but it is the kind of premium model that can save disappointment in difficult scenes. It makes the most sense where lighting is mixed, identification matters, or truck rolls are expensive.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Core Details | |
| Category |
Cameras
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| Connectivity | |
| Protocols |
PoE, Ethernet, UniFi Protect
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| Use Case | |
| Best for |
UniFi Protect users who want reliable AI-powered security cameras.
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| Technical Specs | |
| MSRP |
$379.0
|
| Resolution |
8MP 3840 x 2160 (16:9)
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| Frame rate |
30 FPS
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| Field of view |
Wide: H 109.9°, V 60°, D 127.7°; Zoom: H 35°, V 19.8°, D 40°
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| Night vision |
25 m (82 ft), up to 40 m (131 ft) with Vision Enhancer
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| Dimensions |
⌀86 x 154.3 mm (⌀3.4 x 6.1")
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| Weatherproofing |
IP65
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