Eufy vs Nest | Who Has the BETTER Security Camera?

[@jaygarcia6176]

Well done Steve. It's unfortunately time for a consumer security system and I will spare the obvious reasons. I thought Nest was the sure way to go. After watching numerous videos - thank you! - I'm actually leaning towards the Eufy S40 - this coming from a Google fan.

[@tomgaffy9434]

I'm a senior on limited budget. I've watched your best doorbell and camera videos you did a very good job describing and comparing the items. If I had to choose between doorbell and camera, I'm liking the Eufy, which would you recommend. Thanks

[@dagalumin]

You are right Steve, these are security cameras, so apart from the video and audio quality, would you please say your feedback about their motion/person/face/animal/package detection reliability please, in daylight and night time? thank you! this is where my attention falls the most.

[@marcoontingco5370]

i agree, Nest's day shot is way better than Eufy's but as you walked towards the back with shadow Nest can't pick details up and Eufy's "washed out" capture comes in handy. Nest audio quality is superb something that Eufy is not too good at. But the night shots were all Eufy at this comparison no doubt.

[@christinek1824]

After owning Nest for a year at our new home, I'm extremely disappointed that the Nest does not notify me 100% of the time when people approach the door or cars pull into the driveway (more like 50% and then will notify me way more often for shadows). For that reason, I've been looking to try Eufy. Saving $60/yr on storage doesn't hurt too.

[@jasonbrown5376]

Great video. I am thinking of upgrading from blink the first version to Eufy pro 2. I have their wireless doorbell. This is an upgrade correct?

[@TheGeekazoid]

What's the detection initiation... At what point do they start recording??

[@CoachThomas]

Steve, great video as always. Do you feel Eufy’s company security model i adequate after the breach earlier in the year? It seems they don’t have real end to end encryption.

[@kingkhai4life]

Great video comparison! What cameras are you using for home security?

[@btr333]

Eufy cam owner here. Just to add that Eufy cam can operate without internet. You can still see live feed thru the apps as long as the apps use the same wifi with the cam. Would love to see more details with other security products when internet or power outage.

[@dadsingh5323]

you forgot to mention the delay in your discussion. You mentioned it slightly in the caption but did not discussed about it. To me it is very important. That is why I prefer Nest over others like Arlo/Ring, etc. I had tried others but Nest is the best so far regarding the delay. It is important to catch the act when it is starting rathe than late even for few seconds

[@SDMCanada]

Do they both work with Google home?

[@alex-650]

Eufy is best as a security camera, and has no monthly fees. There is a new S40 out that I plan to get and try out.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

I Definitely luv my Eufy S40 Solo cams'

[@matthewm3912]

I’m in need of a home security camera system. I really want a POE 4K system with a DVR but I don’t want to deal with running wires all through my attic. What is the best picture quality wireless system out there?

[@johnnylawrence7232]

Although the Eufy was clearer at night, without the spot light,, i still could not see a clear face image from all the way back at the gate, so despite being a little clearer than the nest, without the clear face image from that distance, i think i still prefer the nest as it wins with audio and day pic

[@kelalamusic9258]

Perhaps from a photographer’s standpoint, the Nest does win, but from a security standpoint, the Eufy wins. When you look at the footage from the Eufy, it shows more details in the shadows, even on your face, and that’s what we want. Having the spotlight is a plus, and for one big reason, alerting the bad guy that he is detected and hopefully, if he had half a brain, would leave the premises. The winner for me, is the Eufy. After all, it’s a security camera. Nice comparison video.

[@tonetone7834]

What do you recommend I would like to keep my cameras hidden?

[@mistyanderson6834]

Nest now comes with security flood lights but it is wired and $279 and still 1080p. Not sure if any Black Friday deals. All my current outside Nest cameras are wired and was considering upgrading. 🤔 Thanks for your time and effort put into these videos.

[@jesse4550]

I think you left out a big plus for the Nest camera. If this is for security, and it only turns on when it detects motion, you want a security camera that is very sensitive to motion. The Eufy camera had a delay on activation both times you showed side by side shots. If that is a car driving by your house, it is quite possible by the time Eufy turns on, the car is out of frame. Also, no mention of testing how long each camera stayed on, or if there was a delay in reactivating once it went back into sleep mode from lack of motion. As much as picture quality is important, if it never turns on, or doesn't pick up the right shots, the camera is worthless.

[@simonelliott2945]

I have had an eufy set up for a while now and con say the motion detection is terrible many times doesn’t pic up people walking up to the house and walking away at all other times car driving past well out of the activation zone will trigger a notification.

[@DavidMacKinnonfromNY2AZ]

Thanks for the review. I'm not one that's big on home security systems, because most are monitored either on the cloud or by a hub (like ADT). I just don't trust putting that content on the cloud or putting it in the hands of someone in a call center. I really like that Eufy has a local storage, where I can monitor my own content. I think Eufy is the big winner here. For me, the main reason to have a home security system is to have good quality night coverage. That spotlight feature was "bar none". I'm glad that it picks up the color and detail of the shirt and shorts while having good coverage on the face. Hidden or spotlight on: I'd go for the spotlight on. If someone is brave enough to get over the gate and sees the spotlight, I can describe to the cops exactly what the perp/unsub was wearing and which way he fled to. Having the spotlight off in order to capture the crime in its entirety, to me is counter productive. You can't really tell what the criminal was wearing because it was in b/w. That color detail is a game changer. Day/evening coverage: I personally can deal with the slightly washed out daytime coverage. Its not so bad that the shirt/bottom detail is unrecognizable.

[@nickhemphill]

I'd say Nest's biggest limitation is that it is 100% internet dependent. Your internet goes down, you have no footage during that time. Eufy allows you to record full time and retrieve that information from the camera through their cloud service. What I mostly don't like about Eufy is the 15 fps compared to the 30.

[@jennifernemerson4849]

Just curious about privacy data protection settings between these two (and any others). I am just starting to investigate investing in outdoor security cameras and am starting at zero knowledge. I am watching many of your videos! :)

[@1975Stevo]

Hi Steve, ive been watching lots of your videos but keen to get your option on location and positioning of the cameras. I took delivery for the Eufy 2C and mounted one of them approx 10-12 Ft and found the pickup especially at night was pretty poor. Home base is very close so no issues there. Bit of a catch 22 if youre supposed to mount it lower then its more accessible to thieves on your property. I noticed you have cameras mounted up pretty high on your house and wondered what you were using. Thanks

[@Somives]

I don't like spot cameras because as seen in your example it ruins the video recording. I like separate motion lights and then cameras but realize others want an all in one. I do wish you would have compared clarity more like being able to read text on clothing to identify people. Also would like to see how notifications work, especially at night

[@EpicBenjo]

I don’t like to use the Google Home app with my Nest Cameras, which is why I’m not buying the new cameras yet which force you to use only the Google Home app.

[@johnnylawrence7232]

would have loved to see the night shots side by side, like the day shots were..... for the day google wins for me, but i cant decide on the night as i need to see them side by side

[@DanFlynn]

Great comparison review Steve! I noticed that the Nest Cam seems to do a fantastic job all the way until it's pitch black. My hypothesis is that the IRs on the camera are just not powerful enough, so I've purchased a separate IR Illuminator that's on its way. Will see if that gives it the added detail it's lacking.

[@popparock6506]

Please post your results/feedback! TY

[@DanFlynn]

@@popparock6506 My IR illuminator arrived yesterday from Amazon but they sent me the wrong one... Will let you know when I'm able to test

[@DanFlynn]

Didn't end up getting another one, just kept my camera setup as is

[@Boswd]

not sure why nest camera with floodlights isn't available when this one was announce. I agree abou the the lights. So I will wait, hopefully soon I thought I heard by the end of Ocotober. I'm pretty impressed with the 1080P which I'm sure helps with battery life as well.

[@rsqwyr]

My Nest Cam Outdoor has a delay so by the time i get a notification, the person is gone. Does Eufy also have this issue?

[@deonh9303]

Great video - thx! Totally agree - you want the cameras seen to prevent anything before it happens.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

I luv my Eufy S40 Solo cams with built in solar panel, keeps the battery percentage at 100% Always 2k video an works Great!

[@mountainsunsets]

Good video Steve, I found the audio was not good on the Eufy. I was really surprised it was t better. I would like the bad guys to see the cameras as a deterrent. Believe it or not I have a geenie camera In my window (indoor) and considering I paid around $30 (CDN) I think it does a neck of a job, including sending part of a file to my local police when they requested it. I also have two Blink cameras which I like but, their detection field is to small.

[@MusicMonkey5555]

I feel like they should be able to improve their night shots. Unless they're isn't a starlight sensor. But I agree is take eufy at this point. The audio being so much better on the best is the big thing. As long as you can get a general idea of color for police descriptions.

[@flashh112362]

Hey steve, I have a large front yard that gets very dark at night. In terms of being able to see more/clearer at a farther distance which would be better? the eufy 2 pro or the eufy 2c pro?

[@tk_customwoodworks]

No battery life comparison?

[@peterhall6656]

I find it remarkable that any review of a "security" camera, especially a battery operated one does not discuss the costs of plumbing in an electrical connection which can be much more than the camera itself!

[@kurts3779]

With Nest you can view all cameras live feed at once on your Desktop PC

[@mea1831]

Hi Steve! Thank you for your great videos. Have you ever done a review on Smart Door locks?

[@SteveDOES]

Funny you should ask. I have 4 locks sitting right next to me just waiting to be tested. :)

[@mea1831]

@@SteveDOES that’s great! I’ll be waiting to see what you say and hold off buying until then.

[@DennisKenneybees]

I very much disagree about the comparison of day shots. I could not tell the difference.

[@jeeptransport-tutorials7761]

Cant you manually calibrate the Camera Video settings to match colors better?

[@dkodko11]

It would be nice if Eufy and Nest added color night vision without the spotlight on. Along with adding an 8MP and 12MP camera with a 4K picture quality, and able to see and be able to read small fonts from far away. And upgrade the audio, add more speakers and microphones too, a 180-degree view of the sound. Along with a 180-degree camera view.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

A Battery wouldn't be able to keep up with 4k video hence the reason why no battery cams have 4k...

[@LEOretired]

I know the vid was about battery cameras....but if you like the Eufy night vision you should see the $30 Wyze V3 at night with your ambient lighting and with night vision TURNED OFF. For the money, Eufy is the winner over Nest & their subscription.

[@dontump2286]

Eufy has 4k and 3k dual lens options now.

[@EastAngliaUK]

you say the same I say I have the 2c and 2K bell. I would like to have them not seen as easy.

[@hhova29]

Nice video. I have been viewing a few of your reviews and seem like you tend to favor eufy and stop overall. I like the fact that you echo on no monthly fees. Other features seem very promising as well. I was wondering if you knew of battery time frame until a recharge? Also, do the Rudy cameras come with a hardwire option?

[@espokane]

Great video! Informative but not unnecessarily long. Considering that I most likely would need security cam video from events in the dark, the night vision quality gives the Eufy cam a huge advantage over the Nest. And that's without considering the spotlight feature. My take away from this comparison is that there's no good reason to choose the Nest over the Eufy 2C Pro.

[@ashneal3104]

Thanks for the review Steve. I can't justify the higher base price of the nest, plus the ongoing subscription fees you'd have to pay, to make it on par with Eufy's local storage. Just seems like Nest wants to milk it's customers with it's subscription pricing model. I also agree that having visible cameras and spot lights is the way to go.

[@AlexRocks24-7]

You are 100% right

[@AlexRocks24-7]

I have nest and eufy and they both good but can't justify what nest charges for their camera's and their subscription 😔 In my street only two of us have nest and the rest have other makes. I'm sure it must be what nest charges for storage which is putting people off buying then .

[@Facewest]

I like my eufy door bell camera because illuminates illuminates itself letting the intruder know that he or she has been detected hopefully . them in their tracks

[@intorion8lv]

Using eufy cameras for over a year now and can say for sure they are not reliable. Have issues from tkme to time where I spend enormous amount of time to get the system to work as expected. Switching to wired setup now in hope to get reliability

[@Stealther]

IMO the Eufy video shows a greater dynamic range in the daytime than the more contrasty image the Nest cam provides. Much more detail in the shadows and no blown highlights.

[@TOM-rj4fc]

We see this is a lot of the comparison's with Nest cameras, it was a problem even before Google owned them, the night vision is very poor. Bright day shots look really nice with good resolution, but at night the Nest is horrible in the dark.

[@dmomcilovic9185]

Review does not talk about the base unit, set up, noose of base unit, size etc ???

[@kg16460]

I guess buying a motion detection flood light is the way to go so with google you can get the best of both worlds.

[@amigatommy7]

Eufy has a better color balance as set up.

[@ramisaleh1020]

Nest from the start is a better Camera. eufy has a better night mode or vision!

[@derekwdna]

Most robberies happens at night. Just the statistics and fact. Eufy a sure winner

[@erinmassey4787]

Try turning the night vision off and compare. I like the camera without the night vision on. I know most people default to the night vision, but there is another option that works great. Try it and let me know what you think.

[@coffeebeardtv]

I love my nest cameras beats the garbage that was Wyze

[@amigatommy7]

The guy knows about a camera if the light comes on.

[@skateata1]

Subscribed!

[@Kiddro22]

Eufy for me

[@justme19852]

and again no mention of battery life what is disappointing from your reviews. Colours like u said are not important at all, for me is ability to read numbers plates or details. car in my driveway and i can't read during the day plates with mi wired ring spotlight, not even mentioning the super poor nite videos without lights, just super terrible. Ordered eufy 2c pro as video quality seems to much much clearer then ring and night videos best i seen,also trying battery cam and Eufy seems to have best battery reviews

[@percival23]

Eufy is owned by the Chinese.

[@Bluedruid13]

To me the night vision on both are pretty much useless. The nest did look and sound better for day time.

[@SJ-ev6by]

I want people to see my cameras. With either of these cameras, do you feel the nighttime image was good enough for the police to identify the person caught on camera?

[@shanew7361]

Eufy s40 is best one out

[@SteveDOES]

Is that out already?

[@shanew7361]

@@SteveDOES Yes, been out a week or so.

[@mcrivers16]

@@SteveDOES my pre-order shipped 4 days ago...

[@mattp2595]

@Shane W does the s40 have anyway of backing up to the cloud or a base station. I just wonder what happens if the s40 is stolen how you would see the last footage.

[@shanew7361]

@@mattp2595 Pretty sure you can save the data to your phone through the application.

[@rosscosan6647]

Only 3 hours recording available with Nest is pointless. Ness had better audio but lacked nighttime shots compared to Eufy.

[@amigatommy7]

The two Jeddai look good.

[@amigatommy7]

Internet dependent IOT is ok until the internet goes away...

[@pklemm1]

30fps is nice for the nest

[@choice5589]

Nest is 1080p eufy is 2k But how come are they look the same quality video... lol

[@clive7788]

Think I'll stick to reolink 😉😉😉🍺🍺🍺

[@27baltimore]

Eufy seems like the video it's lighter but you can't detect anyone's face

[@bjnslc]

Nest has better microphone. I'm not impressed with my Eufy's mic or speaker.

[@DrivenHard]

I kinda feel hte mic and speaker is the least important part of the camera. I do agree with you though, the Nest was better in that department

[@Peterderoode]

Nice system but Eufy doesn't have a powerful outdoor siren or a flash light. Burglars are mainly startled by a powerful siren, which the Eufy system cannot offer! Eufy does have a beeper (alarm) on the homebase and the camera, but with that you tell the burglar exactly where the camera and the Eufy homebase are. If he also takes it with him, then you have nothing because the video images are stored on the homebase! And the beeping sound from the camera or the Eufy homebase is far from powerful. A pitty for Eufy security system and a missed opportunity.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

My Eufy S40 Solo cams has a Loud siren" Not a Beep!

[@matsudakodo]

1920x1080p = 2k

[@harmzegt8066]

Its all crap. Hung under 9 feet(3 meters) it is going to be stolen. Hung over 9 feet you are going up a ladder twice every 3 months 😂👎

[@nicolasciampaglia3488]

If it helps at all, eufy cameras have a option in the app for if they are moved at all after you put it up it will emit a loud alarm until you stop it in the app, so if someone goes to pull it down they’ll probably freak out and bail haha

[@tk_customwoodworks]

Twice every 3 months? Your information is outdated and inaccurate