Head-to-head · Best Garage Door Openers

Chamberlain B5330 vs Genie SilentMax Connect (Model 3053)

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Chamberlain B5330 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.4 vs 3.7). Chamberlain B5330 is best for: homeowners who want a quiet belt-drive opener with a built-in camera and app control, and who do not need Alexa, Google or HomeKit support. Read the strengths below before deciding.

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Chamberlain B5330

4.4

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The Chamberlain B5330 is a 1 HP belt-drive smart opener with battery backup and a built-in 1080p camera. PCMag rated it 4.0 out of 5 for quiet, smooth operation and a sharp camera, while noting that the keypad costs extra and recorded video and face recognition need a myQ subscription. Bob Vila's reviewer gave it 5/5 after two months of daily use.

Strengths

— Quiet, smooth belt-drive operation in PCMag's testing
— Built-in 1080p camera with a 130-degree field of view
— Backup battery included, good for up to 10 open-and-close cycles per PCMag

Watch-outs

— Keypad costs extra ($44.99 wireless or $79.99 video keypad, per PCMag)
— Does not support Alexa, Google or HomeKit, per PCMag
— Recorded video, face recognition and other features require a myQ subscription

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Genie SilentMax Connect (Model 3053)

3.7

1 source

A 3/4 HPc DC belt-drive opener with built-in Wi-Fi and the Aladdin Connect app. PCMag rated it 3.5 out of 5 and called it one of the quietest garage door openers it has tested, with smooth operation and reliable scheduling, but marked it down for having no battery backup and no IFTTT or Apple HomeKit support.

Strengths

— One of the quietest openers PCMag has tested; it could barely be heard from inside the house
— Smooth opening and closing, and the safety sensors never failed to reverse the door in PCMag's testing
— Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands

Watch-outs

— No battery backup
— No IFTTT or Apple HomeKit support at the time of PCMag's review
— Does not integrate with other smart devices such as cameras and lighting

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How they stack up

Chamberlain B5330

The B5330 and the Genie SilentMax Connect are both DC belt-drive openers with Wi-Fi app control; the B5330 adds battery backup and a built-in camera and is rated at 1 HP against the Genie's 3/4 HPc. The Genie 1035 is a basic chain-drive opener operated by a wall button and remote, and the Genie 4062-TKNMSO is a screw-drive unit.

Genie SilentMax Connect (Model 3053)

Like the Chamberlain B5330 on this page it is a DC belt-drive opener with app control, but it has no battery backup and no camera, and its motor is rated 3/4 HPc against the B5330's 1 HP. The Genie 1035 is a chain-drive opener and the Genie 4062-TKNMSO a screw-drive unit.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Chamberlain B5330	Genie SilentMax Connect (Model 3053)
Horsepower	1 HP (DC motor equivalent)	3/4 HPc
Drive Type	Belt	Steel-reinforced belt
Motor Type	DC	DC
Battery Backup	Yes (up to 10 cycles, per PCMag)	No
Camera	1080p, 130° wide angle	—
Connectivity	Wi-Fi (myQ app)	Wi-Fi (Aladdin Connect app)
Control Methods	myQ app, 2 remotes, wall control, HomeLink	App, 2 pre-programmed remotes, wall console, Alexa and Google Assistant, HomeLink and Car2U
Lighting	2 x 60 Watt LED bulb sockets	2 bulb sockets (60-watt max incandescent)
Dimensions	7.2 x 8.2 x 16.2 inches	5.0 x 20 x 7.0 inches (HWD)
Warranty	5 years motor and belt, 1 year parts	Limited lifetime motor
Door Capacity	—	Up to 7 ft high and 500 lb

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