Choosing the best UniFi Protect camera for your home or business in Australia? Ubiquiti's UniFi cameras record locally with no monthly cloud fees, do on-device AI detection, and span everything from a discreet dome to a 4K AI PTZ. This guide compares the most popular UniFi Protect cameras side by side — turret, bullet, dome, PTZ and 360° — with specs, prices, pros and cons, and where to buy them in Australia.
At a glance — our top picks
- 🏆 Best overall: UniFi G6 Turret
- 💲 Best value: UniFi G5 Turret Ultra
- 🪙 Cheapest / most discreet: UniFi G5 Dome Ultra
- 🤖 Best AI detection: UniFi AI Turret
- 🔭 Best zoom / long range: UniFi AI Pro
- 🎯 Best PTZ tracking: UniFi G6 PTZ
- 🌐 Best wide coverage: UniFi G6 Pro 360
- 🚧 Best for perimeters: UniFi G6 Bullet
All prices are in AUD. Every camera is genuine Ubiquiti stock from ARC IP Networks — an authorised Ubiquiti reseller in Australia. Jump to the full UniFi Protect camera range any time.
UniFi Protect camera comparison table
| Camera | Resolution | Type | AI | Optical Zoom | Weatherproof | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G6 Turret | 4K (8MP) | Turret | On-device AI | — | Indoor/Outdoor | Buy → |
| G5 Turret Ultra | 2K (4MP) | Turret | Motion + smart detections | — | Indoor/Outdoor | Buy → |
| AI Turret | 4K (8MP) | Turret | Dedicated AI processor | — | Indoor/Outdoor | Buy → |
| G6 Bullet | 4K (8MP) | Bullet | On-device AI | — | Indoor/Outdoor | Buy → |
| AI Pro | 4K (8MP) | Bullet (telephoto) | Dedicated AI processor | 3x optical | Indoor/Outdoor | Buy → |
| G6 PTZ | 4K (8MP) | PTZ | Multi-TOPS AI engine | 10x optical | Indoor/Outdoor | Buy → |
| G6 Pro 360 | 12MP | Fisheye / 360° | AI + digital PTZ | Digital | Indoor/Outdoor | Buy → |
| G5 Dome Ultra | 2K (4MP) | Dome | Motion + smart detections | — | Indoor (vandal-resistant) | Buy → |
See each product page for current pricing and stock.
2K vs 4K, and what AI cameras add
Resolution: 2K (4MP) cameras like the G5 Turret Ultra and G5 Dome Ultra are sharp and cost-effective for general coverage. Step up to 4K (8MP) — the G6 Turret, G6 Bullet and AI range — when you need to identify faces, read signage or digitally zoom into recordings. The G6 Pro 360 pushes to 12MP for whole-room detail.
AI: all G6 cameras detect people, vehicles and animals on-device. The dedicated AI Turret and AI Pro add a separate AI processor for the most accurate detection and face grouping, and the AI Pro adds 3x optical zoom for detail at distance.
The most popular UniFi Protect cameras, compared
UniFi Protect G6 Turret (G6 Turret)
The best all-round UniFi camera — 4K detail, on-device AI detection and excellent low-light, in the popular turret shape that suits walls and ceilings.
Resolution: 4K (8MP) · Type: Turret · AI: On-device AI · Zoom: — · Best for: Most homes & businesses
Pros
- 4K (8MP) detail
- On-device person/vehicle AI
- Great low-light performance
- Indoor/outdoor, discreet
Cons
- No optical zoom
- Dearer than the G5 Turret
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UniFi Protect G5 Turret Ultra (G5 Turret Ultra)
The best-selling UniFi camera and the best value — a tiny 2K turret with reliable night vision that covers most indoor and sheltered-outdoor needs.
Resolution: 2K (4MP) · Type: Turret · AI: Motion + smart detections · Zoom: — · Best for: Best value, most installs
Pros
- Lowest-cost UniFi Protect camera
- Compact and discreet
- Reliable IR night vision
- Indoor/outdoor
Cons
- 2K (4MP), not 4K
- No dedicated AI processor
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UniFi AI Turret (AI Turret)
A 4K turret with a dedicated AI chip for the most accurate person, vehicle and face detection — ideal where you depend on smart alerts and fewer false alarms.
Resolution: 4K (8MP) · Type: Turret · AI: Dedicated AI processor · Zoom: — · Best for: Sites that rely on smart alerts
Pros
- Dedicated AI processor
- Accurate smart detection + face grouping
- 4K, indoor/outdoor
Cons
- Premium price for a turret
- No optical zoom
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UniFi Protect G6 Bullet (G6 Bullet)
A 4K bullet with a visible deterrent profile and on-device AI — ideal for perimeters, driveways and entrances where you want the camera to be seen.
Resolution: 4K (8MP) · Type: Bullet · AI: On-device AI · Zoom: — · Best for: Perimeters & driveways
Pros
- Visible deterrent shape
- 4K with on-device AI
- Long-range IR night vision
- Indoor/outdoor
Cons
- Bulkier than a turret
- No optical zoom
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UniFi Protect AI Pro (AI Pro)
The flagship fixed UniFi camera — 4K with 3x optical zoom, long-range IR and a dedicated AI processor for capturing faces and plates at distance.
Resolution: 4K (8MP) · Type: Bullet (telephoto) · AI: Dedicated AI processor · Zoom: 3x optical · Best for: Long-range detail
Pros
- 3x optical zoom + long-range IR
- Dedicated AI processor
- Captures detail far from the camera
Cons
- Premium price
- Often on backorder — check availability
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UniFi Protect G6 PTZ (G6 PTZ)
A pan-tilt-zoom camera with a Multi-TOPS AI engine and 10x optical zoom to actively track movement across car parks, yards and large open areas.
Resolution: 4K (8MP) · Type: PTZ · AI: Multi-TOPS AI engine · Zoom: 10x optical · Best for: Tracking large areas
Pros
- 10x optical zoom
- Pan/tilt/zoom auto-tracking
- AI engine, 4K
Cons
- Looks one way at a time
- Higher price than fixed cameras
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UniFi Protect G6 Pro 360 (G6 Pro 360)
A 12MP 360° fisheye that covers an entire room or forecourt from a single camera, with digital PTZ to zoom into any part of recorded footage.
Resolution: 12MP · Type: Fisheye / 360° · AI: AI + digital PTZ · Zoom: Digital · Best for: Whole-room coverage
Pros
- 360° coverage from one camera
- 12MP high resolution
- Digital PTZ on recordings
Cons
- Fisheye view needs dewarping
- Premium price
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UniFi Protect G5 Dome Ultra (G5 Dome Ultra)
A tiny, vandal-resistant 2K dome for discreet indoor coverage — the most unobtrusive UniFi camera, and the cheapest in the range.
Resolution: 2K (4MP) · Type: Dome · AI: Motion + smart detections · Zoom: — · Best for: Discreet indoor coverage
Pros
- Cheapest UniFi camera
- Discreet vandal-resistant dome
- Simple ceiling mount
Cons
- 2K (4MP)
- Best indoors / sheltered areas
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How to choose the right UniFi camera
- Pick the shape: a turret is the best default all-rounder; a bullet deters intruders on perimeters; a dome is discreet and vandal-resistant; a PTZ actively tracks; and a 360° covers a whole room.
- Resolution: choose 4K where you need to identify people or plates, 2K for general coverage.
- AI & zoom: for smart alerts choose an AI camera; to capture detail far away, choose the zoom-equipped AI Pro or G6 PTZ.
- Indoor or outdoor: most UniFi turret, bullet, dome and PTZ cameras are weatherproof; keep compact indoor models to sheltered spots.
Don't forget: you need a recorder and PoE
UniFi Protect cameras record to a UniFi NVR or a UniFi Cloud Gateway / Dream Machine running UniFi Protect with a hard drive, and they're powered by a UniFi PoE switch. Planning a full system? We can spec the cameras, recorder, storage, switch — and even UniFi WiFi — as one project.
Why buy your UniFi cameras from ARC IP Networks?
ARC IP Networks is an authorised Ubiquiti reseller in Australia, so every UniFi camera you buy from us is genuine Australian stock with the official Ubiquiti manufacturer warranty — not grey-market imports. We dispatch Australia-wide from our Melbourne warehouse with same-day dispatch on most orders before 2pm AEST, and we price-match genuine UniFi gear from other authorised Australian resellers. Installers and integrators can open a trade account for project pricing.
Read more about why we're a trusted Ubiquiti reseller, browse the full UniFi camera range, or talk to our Melbourne team for a security design and quote.
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