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Xiaomi CW500 Dual vs Xiaomi BW300

Compare video quality, night vision, storage and power.

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Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU)

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU)

  • Operating range: Camera −30°C to 60°C; adaptor −30°C to 45°C.
  • Wi-Fi 6.
  • IP66 water and dust resistance.
  • Night vision: infrared and white supplementary lights.
  • Image resolution: dual 4MP.
KSh 13,800In Stock
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Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300

  • 3 MP main camera.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Infrared black-and-white mode and white-light full-colour night vision.
  • Resolution: 3MP.
  • Storage methods: cloud event clips.
KSh 9,830In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual if you want a 4 MP main camera and 1440p video. Choose the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300 if you want IP67 water resistance and a lower price (KSh 3,970 less).

Camera

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
4 MP main camera
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300
3 MP main camera

Water resistance

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
IP66 water and dust resistance
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300
IP67 water and dust resistance

Night vision

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
Infrared and white supplementary lights
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300
Infrared black-and-white mode and white-light full-colour night vision

Storage methods

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
16–256GB microSD, paid Xiaomi Cloud
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300
Cloud event clips, regional service options apply

Two-way audio

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual
Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone
Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300
Yes, through Xiaomi Home

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual

  • Higher-resolution main camera: 4 MP.
  • Higher video resolution: 1440p.

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300

  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Lower price: KSh 9,830 (KSh 3,970 less).

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Xiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual

  • 4 MP main camera.
  • IP66 water and dust resistance.
  • Infrared and white supplementary lights.
  • 16–256GB microSD, paid Xiaomi Cloud.
  • Yes, initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phone.
  • Fixed camera plus PTZ camera.
  • Human and vehicle detection, linked tracking.

Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300

  • 3 MP main camera.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Infrared black-and-white mode and white-light full-colour night vision.
  • Cloud event clips, regional service options apply.
  • Yes, through Xiaomi Home.
  • 130° diagonal.
  • PIR motion detection and activity notifications.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU)Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Model5982355304
Camera resolutionDual 4MP; 2560 × 14403MP; 2304 × 1296
Lens and aperturef/1.6f/1.6
Field of viewFixed camera plus PTZ camera; published PTZ horizontal movement 355°130° diagonal
Night visionInfrared and white supplementary lights; event-triggered full colourInfrared black-and-white mode and white-light full-colour night vision
Detection and alertsHuman and vehicle detection; linked tracking; virtual fence; sound/light alarmPIR motion detection and activity notifications; AI human recognition requires Pro Xiaomi Cloud membership
Two-way audioYes — initiated from Xiaomi Home on the phoneYes — through Xiaomi Home
Storage methods16–256GB microSD; paid Xiaomi Cloud; NASCloud event clips; regional service options apply
Network connectivityWi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Ethernet—
App and system compatibilityXiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and laterXiaomi Home
Rated input12V DC, 1A—
Operating temperatureCamera −30°C to 60°C; adaptor −30°C to 45°C—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU)Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300
Weather resistanceIP66 camera; adaptor is not waterproof and is for indoor useIP67 camera; keep charging connector dry and correctly protected

Product details

Product details specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Outdoor Camera CW500 Dual (EU)Xiaomi Outdoor Camera BW300
Image resolutionDual 4MP; 2560 × 1440—
Lens coverageFixed camera plus PTZ camera; published PTZ horizontal movement 355°130° diagonal
NetworkWi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz; Ethernet—
Storage16–256GB microSD; paid Xiaomi Cloud; NASCloud event clips; regional service options apply
Phone compatibilityXiaomi Home; Android 8.0 or iOS 12.0 and later—
Resolution—3MP; 2304 × 1296
Weather / installation—IP67 camera; keep charging connector dry and correctly protected
Package contents—camera, bracket, mounting template, charging cable, warning sticker, four screws, four expansion anchors and manual; solar panel purchased separately

Similarities

  • Same lens and aperture: f/1.6.
  • Both are made by Xiaomi.

In summary

Choose Outdoor Camera BW300 for IP67 water and dust resistance at a lower price; Outdoor Camera CW500 offers a higher-resolution main camera.

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