Eufy Cam E vs Reolink Argus Eco - Which Battery Powered WiFi Security Camera Is Better?

[@Shadow91507]

Thanks for this pretty thorough comparison review! I believe you left out comparing the farthest distance (ft/m) that each camera will detect motion? I vaguely recall in another video that Argus Eco can detect motion from about 25 feet?

[@SinMidnight]

Bought the Eufycam based on your previous review and so far have not been disappointed. Thank you!

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks.

[@be236]

Great review, especially showing picture quality of car license plates. Though eUfy camera seems better overall, I'd pick the Argus since it has the solar panel option available.

[@JGisMe2013]

Eufy cam wins again. The best wifi battery operated camera on the market

[@LifeHackster]

It is a pretty good wireless WiFi camera...

[@Erc83reefer]

Hey lifehacker, your videos are awesome and I appreciate what you do to help people decide on purchasing.. But I am still undecided whether to invest in ring products like the stick up cam/spotlight cam.. It’s a no brainer about the floodlight cam for my driveway.. When will you have your view between the eufy-e vs stick up cam/spotlight? I am stuck between either three:/

[@LifeHackster]

That is a good idea for comparison..I will be making those soon but for you if you already have ring cameras, I would suggest to stick with Ring.. wired ring cameras are also better than the battery powered ones.

[@PandaArmy-fy5zh]

We have a problem here in town,we have a one block area that produces one shooting a weak. The last one a mother was shot in her home and her son child called 911,I can't even imagine, I need your help choosing a couple cameras to place in strategic places to catch these shooters "AS REAL AS IT GETS". This is not my neighborhood but it is my community . I will purchase these cameras and a brave few will allow us to place them, with some added lighting. Please think this over and reply .

[@LifeHackster]

I’m sorry to hear that you have security issues in your town. I would highly suggest wired NVR system and recording 24/7...

[@PandaArmy-fy5zh]

@@LifeHackster Thank you will look into this now.

[@battistuzzijohn]

Hi I’m John from Italy I’m a big fan of your channel. I have a topic you can try that no one had done on KZbin. Here in Europe it is quite common for thieves to avoid detection in alarms (for wireless application’s) by using frequency jammers . I was wondering how this applies to the security camera world. My hypothesis is that wifi based systems would succumb to the interference and non record anything to the cloud or base station (as in the case of the Eufycam) leaving only the reolink Eco or argus to record to se this crating a safer system even though there is the risk of it being stolen. Would you be able to do a video to see which systems could better protect under this type of cyber attack. Thanks for all the great videos… love your channel. John

[@hendriklwanga-iga6817]

isn't it possible to also review products from Hikvision? That would be interesting to see how the other IoT cameras and system stack up to the "number 1 security surveillance brand in the world". Otherwise, great channel! really appreciate a real world perspective of these products.

[@LifeHackster]

I know... I will eventually,..

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

In pretty much every category, the Eufy Cams win hands down.... except for the non-replaceable battery. That's a non-starter for me. Not sure what it is with Eufy and non-replaceable batteries. Same issue on the wireless doorbell, etc.

[@symq3604]

What happens if power or ISP connectivity goes out. Do they record anything? I have heard of Eufy not recording if there is internet outage but power is still up

[@K03sport]

Which camera has the longest wifi range? Is the reolink on camera storage better than the eufycam base station setup? I'm probably going to do 2 cameras on the front of the house and anywhere bywn 30' and 55' to the base station.

[@bucketrobbert]

its ok buying them cameras they should makes it easy to buy new battery's where i fined it hard to buy a battery for my camera .what's the point of a camera when it becomes land full in a number of years

[@tancam1231]

I noticed on the Eufy website there's possibly a new camera coming out soon, Eufy Cam2C, with a 180 day battery. Not sure if the battery is removable or not. The pics lead one to think its a removable battety (yay)!! It also has a spotlight!!! PLEASE FIND A WAY TO GET YOUR HANDS ON THIS PRODUCT! Would love to see your review on it!!!!! Thank you in advance.

[@luasagt]

Do you know what means soon? :-)

[@tancam1231]

I wish I did! The Eufy website made no mention of a specific date. :( Hopefully in time for the holidays and wishful thinking an appearance on Amazon Prime as a deal!

[@LifeHackster]

Cool.. I’ll be checking it out when it comes out..

[@memoil254]

Hey man! I noticed that in the night vision test there is a camera or something on the wall that looks like it’s spinning. What is it?

[@LifeHackster]

That’s my UniFi G4 pro..and the spinning light is its status light when it senses motion... also the IR LEDs are off because of this testing...

[@PandaArmy-fy5zh]

One more thing these shootings always happen at night.

[@pauldejesus9644]

I think this is the best review I've ever seen you covered all the bases

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@michaeln.8401]

Try comparing the eufy cam E with the reolink Argus pro 2

[@adventureseekerdude]

You've done so many awesome videos. If you could only choose one for your home and only need two cameras outside what would you get?

[@LifeHackster]

If I can hook it up wired..I’ll go with Ring Wired floodlight or spotlight..if not the eufy or arlo Pro 2s and Wyze cam inside.

[@ellisnishimoto5752]

Is the Eufy Cam E going to come out with a Replaceable Battery Soon ?

[@LifeHackster]

I’m not sure.

[@paolobardi9385]

The cam of eufy is ten time best respect to reolink in base of the review :)

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks

[@talpolano4549]

Wrong label on eufy video clarity test :)

[@LifeHackster]

Yup..sorry. I guess I was tired when I was previewing it :)

[@raider6511]

I'm watching this on Aug 10, 2019. My question is how did you upload this the day AFTER on Aug, 11, 2019 because it's not Aug 11 2019 yet. Just wondering

[@LifeHackster]

Because I’m from the future...seriously though.. today is Sept. 10 not August..

[@Pera-Peric]

Sorry i dont speak english. What is beterer camera ?

[@dannyschmith529]

Hy there could you review the reolink lumus?

[@darrinmiller4777]

Great video. You should also include the wifi ranges of the cameras so that people know the distance the camera can be away from modem to work properly. this give Eufy a clear advantage in my area in Canada

[@LifeHackster]

Check out my eufy cam E ..1 year long term review and I tested it on that video..

[@GabrielSanchez-vc3ot]

Is there a solar panel compatible with the Eufy camera?

[@LifeHackster]

Not that I know of.

[@slingshot1961]

Really great video. Helped me allot, thanks!

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@jinhayu]

Is it possible to say whether the PIR sensor of the Argus Eco can cope better with a person moving head-on towards the camera? The Argus 2 has big problems with it and there's no other positioning for me :/

[@LifeHackster]

The Argus 2 PIR sensor has issues. It can only detect 12-15 feet..the Eco is way better.

[@jinhayu]

@@LifeHackster I've ordered it via Amazon and check it. Unfortunately, the Eufy E is out of stock here in Germany. BTW: Will you check the new Eufy Cam 2 or make a comparison to the Arlo 2/3, Eufy E? Thanks

[@swasho2939]

Hey pare! Have you tried using a Wifi mesh system? I saw a few people suggest it in your comments in previous videos- i got Samsung Smarthings Wifi - i have to say it made a world of the difference. I have Ring doorbell, Nest cam, 4 yi homes, and 2 yi 360s. They all are buttery smooth now- ring and nest viewing on app lightning quick. No black screens. Virtually no change in my ISP, but it feels like it was upgraded. I did a speedtest on my iphone, and get up to 230Mbps down/15Mbs up in the same room straight wifi. where as without the mesh system i got a max 30Mbps down/5Mbps up for some reason, regardless how far i was inside

[@LifeHackster]

I’m in the process of updating my WiFi and it will be a mesh system...stay tuned..

[@Zanewv]

Its not Alex a, its uh lex uh.

[@cameraz99]

I enjoy your reviews, but I wish you would test the cameras' sensitivity. How soon do they pick up motion in their activity zones? My eufyCam E doesn't start recording until the subject is near the center of the activity field, while my Arlo cameras will pick up motion at the very edge of of the activity zones. Big difference!

[@LifeHackster]

It is all about positioning. Both cameras (Arlo and Eufy) unless you plugged in the Arlos, uses PIR motion detection..which means it will detect better and sooner if the motion is going across the cameras...

[@cameraz99]

@@LifeHackster -- I completely understand that. But I put my new eufyCams in the same location and direction that I used to have my Arlo cameras, and the eufyCams seem to only pick up motion near or at the center of their activity zones, whereas the Arlos detected motion all the way to the edge of their zones! Regardless of the direction the motion is coming from, the Arlos detected over a wider area. And yes, I increased the sensitivity of the eufyCams, but that didn't help.

[@thespartan060]

Hows the battery life on Eufy so far?

[@LifeHackster]

Just one bar out from 5.. so if this is accurate, then it is working good and should last for at least a year before needing to be recharged.

[@danb7146]

Hey like your reviews and the detail you cover. Good job. It looks like Eufy has better night vision or low light vision than most and the audio seems to be lot better than most I've seen you and others review? I know you reviewed the Eufycam E models but I was looking at the original model with the battery backup in the base. For a wireless camera setup do you think the Eufy is the best all around setup on the market right now? I also understand the base once configured can connect via wireless to your home router which can be used to move the base for a better signal for the camera. Have you tried this?

[@LifeHackster]

Eufy Cam E is pretty good and is better than the Arlo's in my testing. I haven't tried configuring the base station to connect wirelessly yet.

[@danb7146]

@@LifeHackster Have you tried the AI built into the original Eufycam base. Wonder about how good it is to distinguish between people vs leaves, shadows, bugs, etc in limiting false or too many notifications?

[@gojeffgordon24]

So what happens if you plug the Reolink solar panel into the Eufy camera? A solar option would make it even better. My Argus eco is in a fairly high traffic area, but the solar panel keeps it charged nicely so far. I imagine the Eufy would need charging every 2-3 months in the same spot. Eufy’s image quality is still really nice and held its own on that license plate test with an even wider field of view. Just a life hack idea, take the Reolink solar panel and plug it into a small usb battery pack and then that into the Eufy cam. Just trying to life hack a solar panel into that camera somehow.

[@LifeHackster]

I haven’t tried it yet...but I’m pretty sure it will work..it just needs to have some weatherproofing in the connection..

[@Itsnotavailable]

Every things is fun and hacks until shit starts exploding. Battery packs aren't meant to be sitting in the hot sun but they do have solar battery pack chargers

[@אלירןאלירן-ב9ש]

Can the camera record continuously and not just while there is movement? Is it possible to connect the camera to electricity in addition to the battery?

[@zevekar]

any chance to use some other alternative app not recommenced by manufacturer? and how about Evkvo cams?

[@janelee2361]

Hi ,I am Jane and working on a smart lock recently . Im interested on your channel content , and how can i contact you with some business requirement ? May i have your email address?

[@larrynolte9611]

Have you did a comparison of the reolink Argus 3 pro vs the eufy cam 2c pro

[@JonathanPalmore149]

Sir thank you for your great, detailed reviews! Please note the Eufy E also has a wireless Base feature. You can move the Base after you originally setup the base with an ethernet cable. Just wanted to share that info as the owner may have to move the base to get a better signal to each camera location. Best wishes.

[@LifeHackster]

I didn’t know that thanks for the info.

[@tancam1231]

So after you set up the base with the Ethernet cable, you no longer need the base to be hooked up to the ethernet cable to use and are able to move the base to different locations?

[@JonathanPalmore149]

@@tancam1231 that is correct. You can disconnect the Ethernet cable after the initial setup. The only issue I recently had was that the cameras went offline for an unknown reason. I did not have a power failure. I found the solution from Eufy's/ Anker's community blog. It was: 1. Unplug the Homebase till the sound appears: “Homebase is now operating on backup battery” 2. Press the little round button at the backside of the homebase short and once. 3. The Homebase is now OFFLINE and turned off. 4. Wait some seconds and plug in the power again. Thats it. After the homebase restarted all cams were available and online again! Thanks and shout out to that poster!! Another note, the batteries will drain quickly by your trees limbs, bushes, etc moving in your target zones. The units are very sensitive. You can adjust the settings but I prefer the coverage. The units are very EASY to remove to charge. I have taken down one unit, not truly needed in a covering area, to replace a camera that needed charging. Once the unit is recharged, I place it on the spot I removed it from. I believe @LifeHackster may have covered it, that you can actually see the battery life on the app. What I like the most, you can also see the recharging level live, as it is recharging. June, I do not work for Eufy/Anker; but, shouting to all, this is the best "wireless" system that I have seen and obviously using. Also, I sent in a question to support (you have to email them) and they helped me within 24 hours. I would've liked to have spoken with someone; but, oh well, I got the help. Hope that helped. Best wishes!

[@tancam1231]

Thank you for the clarification. I believe you when you say this is the best wireless camera out there. I've been looking at it for some time. The only drawback I see is the enclosed, non replaceable battery. It states in its literature 300 cycles, does that mean 300 years???? Lol. I doubt that. Perhaps 3 or 4 years is the life of the camera. Either way it would be nice to simply have to purchase a new battery rather than the camera itself. On their website it looks as if they're coming out with a 180 day battery camera system. I'm hoping that one has a replaceable battery. Again, thank you!

[@kylinsimonchow]

Is this only for the Eufy E? It would be great if you could have two HomeBase (1st gen) in different locations, connected to one's WiFi mesh network

[@meraner81]

Just want to give thumbs up to very professional comparison, much effort put into and very pleasant to watch.

[@hygiuygiuo]

What is your favorite wireless cameras in order? And why?

[@LifeHackster]

For now, it will be eufy cam e, Reolink Eco, arlo Pro 2, Ring spotlight cam battery, blink XT2.

[@Thatsmessedupman]

Is there any battery that can be plugged in to keep top off and any with 4MP

[@LifeHackster]

As to battery powered WiFi cameras..there is only the Arlo Ultra (4K) and Arlo Pro 3 (2K) that has more than full HD in resolution.

[@sixosixo]

I like my Blink XT2 system for the money..

[@LifeHackster]

Blink XT2 is the second cheapest - $100 for a 1 camera kit...what I really not liking with the Blink XT is how they implemented their push notification..which is after the camera finishes recording... aside from that, it is a dependable battery powered wifi camera.

[@AC_Milan1899]

The notification on blink is whack man. Way behind the competition, the night vision is pretty shocking too.

[@gunny4510]

Hi. It only starts recording after the motion is detected right? Like 1/2 seconds after right? Thanks.

[@coffeeisgood102]

I just bought 5 Argus Ecos and this video was very helpful.

[@yourbackupplan]

Do you think the Ring cameras were comparable to these?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes but Ring will lose in video quality..I am planning to do a comparison video soon..

[@mali2640]

Nicely done!!

[@surimaribo24]

gotta give you lots of credit for making easy to make a choice and im def getting the eufy no doubt

[@sharkfabtube]

Great review man, keep it up! - because of your vids I've now 2 Argus Eco & an Argus Pro, all with Solar. Works quite well for my needs.

[@LifeHackster]

Thank You.

[@kylinsimonchow]

Wrong label at 2:24, I think?

[@dw4457]

Where did u buy that Solar Panel for that camera?

[@omiza3416]

Hello. What happened if internet connection lost? They stop recording motion detection?

[@jungleninja-tropic5690]

i heard reolink would still record. but yes im curious to know for sure too. hopefully someone can answer this thanks

[@BeinGiza]

many thanks

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@davidchavarria2992]

Great video as usual. I think another thing to consider is that the Argus Eco will continue to record during a power or WiFi outage because the SD card is stored in the camera. Please do correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems that cameras that store video to an SD card in a base station, such as Eufy and Arlo---or even to the cloud, such as Ring and Logitech---will not capture footage during a power or WiFi outage. Of course, the con for an on-camera SD card is that the camera can be stolen and all the footage be lost. This feature may only serve as important in areas that lose power or WiFi often or that must be evacuated during hurricanes and the like. But it may be nice to know that the Argus Eco seems to serve as an ultimate back-up camera.

[@LifeHackster]

True that the Eco will continue to record when power is out..but catch 22 because if it is stolen or vandalized, you will have no footage...the arlo and the eufy will not record to the base station if power is out.

[@inhawaii4941]

I have argus eco for that same reason

[@NNHK97]

Alex-A 😂

[@LifeHackster]

Yes... if not, I will get some comments that I activated their Alex-A :)

[@Frenchyk]

But do these compare to the Arlo Ultra camera?

[@Frenchyk]

@11 11 If we're sticking to the topic of the wifi battery operated cameras I would like to see how it compares. The Arlo is expensive no doubt but that doesn't mean it shouldn't get compared to its competition.

[@LifeHackster]

I know... might need to revisit this... but I can tell you that because of the wider FOV of the Ultras, it will not fare any better as to clarity in a given distance...Also, the last time I tested it is a bit soft and not as crisp like these 2 cameras.

[@Frenchyk]

@@LifeHackster The 4k feature does seem to be better now IMO. I would love your take on it if you get around to it.

[@a1credit860]

Hi what's better those or Arlo Ultra?

[@PandaArmy-fy5zh]

yyyaahhh he doesn't reply anymore .

[@LifeHackster]

I’ll be comparing them soon..

[@LifeHackster]

I do reply eventually..can’t catch up with all these comments :)

[@ericchandler90]

You're awesome!

[@RideByNight]

I just installed the eufy 2 camera kit. So far I am happy with their quality and performance. I am thinking of buying the eufy doorbell camera when it's back in stock and moving my front door camera to the backyard.

[@LifeHackster]

Cool.. Eufy doorbell is good too..

[@zachary3603]

Hi lifehackster. I've recently been watching your videos. Thanks for the information, thumbs up! Wondering if you could offer advice. After a solution with 5 NVR cameras inside and 2 PIR cameras outside (to reduce false movement alerts). I'm thinking reolink indoors and ring cameras outside (connected via PoE) due to it being the only PIR camera I can see that offers continual recording when plugged in. Do you have any recommendations, would I better with other cameras in that price point? Thanks in advance!

[@LifeHackster]

Ring Wired cameras are pretty reliable in motion detection inside and out but it doesn’t have continuous recording. It will only record when it senses motion..inside the house, you don’t need it to be NVR.. cheaper Wyze cam will do the job..just turn off motion alerts if you and you are family are inside..

[@giovanniturco6428]

Hi fantastic video again I am glad you did a video setting up Reolink Camera to Alexa did you ever tried to connect the Reolink Argus 2 Camera to Alexa because I am still having problems with my When I ask Alexa show me the front Door they it says waiting for Reolink then she says the Camera it’s responding I don’t no if it got something to do with the firmware this is my firmware Ver 5007_311_280_24 is yours the same can you let me know please I forgot to say they do work on my google assistant hub

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, I did and it works for me..my firmware version 0620_361_316_23

[@kevinmichaelx4894]

Love your videos but prefer when you spoke just a bit slower.

[@SLickev92]

Kevin Michael X he already speaks slow lol

[@kevinpratt8483]

Eufy Cam E or Ring Spotlight Cam battery? I have the Ring & want to add a couple more cameras but wasn’t sure if Eufy was any better?

[@Erc83reefer]

Kevin Pratt I’m in the same situation.. can’t decide

[@LifeHackster]

If you already have Ring.. then go with Ring spotlight cam battery..it does record in full color when the spotlight is on..eufy will have the better video quality...