Audio recording quality

Reviewers describe the microphones and speakers as good enough for clear two way conversations, with audio quality that matches the premium, detailed video output of the cameras.

The Nest Cam’s speaker and microphone are described as clear and natural-sounding, making two-way conversations easy to understand for both sides during quick check-ins or brief chats at the door.

This review finds the Argus 4 Pro’s two-way audio clear and responsive enough to greet delivery drivers or warn off intruders, and appreciates that it works reliably without much tweaking of the audio settings.

Reviewers find the G5 Pro’s two way audio clear and effective for conversations, highlighting that both the microphone and speaker deliver distinct voice reproduction and that the built in 100 decibel siren adds a loud deterrent for security scenarios.

Reviewers say the S3 Pro’s two way audio is clear, with built in noise reduction helping voices remain understandable from roughly 20 to 25 feet away when speaking through the camera.

Recordings still capture clear speech close to the camera, but this reviewer noticed obvious lip-sync delay, motor noise during panning and speech quickly being drowned out by ambient sounds beyond around six meters, so audio is adequate for basic monitoring rather than high-quality evidence.

Two-way audio on the H8 Pro tends to sound distorted, with reviewers saying it is adequate for brief exchanges but not pleasant for extended conversations.