Great work as always! I've been waiting for this video to see if I should return my Eufycam 2C Pro and wait for the Argus 3 Pro. I think I will probably do that because the drawbacks of the Eufy and the worse video quality are dealbreakers. Biggest drawback of the Eufy is internet is required to view video even though it's local recording and no subscription. If you can't connect to their servers, you can't view any recordings. So if Eufy goes out of business or stops support, you have an expensive set of bricks. Also, they promised storage expansion from the USB port and it never happened (it's still mentioned in the Amazon description!). The small 16GB storage is probably why compression is so high. Biggest drawback of Reolink is storage at the cameras only. They are cheaper, but you also have to buy dashcam rated microSD cards so they can handle heat/cold and constant writing. Not having RTSP makes sense because of the battery, but not even connecting to their NVR to store recordings is a major oversight. That would solve the local recording issue, I think. I think the slow FPS at night will be fixed, so I'm not to worried about that. Without the base station handling processing, I think battery life won't be that great. Definitely must be kept in low activity areas even with solar panel. I don't like the Arlo at all, so no comments for that one from me :)
@@LifeHackster I just heard about E1 Outdoor, so now I'm questioning getting the Argus 3 Pro LOL This stuff is neverending! Can't wait for you to get your hands on the E1 Outdoor!
@@carlandrews5810 I returned the Eufy cameras because of the internet required issue. I kept a Eufy doorbell though because not a whole lot of good options in that space. For cameras I went with super discounted Reolink Lumus. Quality is mediocre but okay. But no batteries to worry about and I like the spotlight. Onboard motion detection is, at best, bad and at worst, totally broken. No official RTSP support even though it's wired. RTSP support only works through a "hacky" server app someone made. It's not super reliable, but I did get it to work with Blueiris (later moved to Frigate + Home Assistant). With Frigate and a Google Coral ML stick, detection is MUCH better. But I wouldn't recommend this setup to someone who doesn't like to tinker. Definitely not plug and play. I wish I could wire up some POE Reolink or Amcrest. But wired wifi cams are best I can do. I'm happy enough until I find something better, but it seems like everything is either wired POE NVR or battery wifi with internet required and nothing in-between.
I have a eufy 2 pro over the garage, eufy can 2 over back patio and the eufy battery powered 2k doorbell. I have been quite pleased with the set up minus a few bugs here and there they have been great.
Great video! I’ve been following you for a while and I liked the fact you included some extra features in this video. Like the still shot of zoomed in at 200% at 30 ft. You are definitely right that no one camera is the perfect choice, as each one has pluses and negatives to them. Which ever company does meld them all together will be a money maker for them. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦
Very informative, review. I like my Arugus 3 pro however,never came with magnetic removal base.The siren is sooooo quite even at max.thanks for sharing.
He didn't name one, he basically says if they can combine different features from each camera that would be the best one. I guess he just kind of leaves it up to you to decide what you thought was the best.
Great video @LifeHackster and thank you for this comparison :). I wonder if this still applies for 2022 or do you have some new 'favourites'? Looking forward to your Best of Outdoor Battery Powered WIFI Security Cameras for 2022. Take care
Vehicle detection is as important to me as person detection, and the Eufy 2C I had was disappointing with its PIR detection capability. Which of these would be best for vehicle detection and/or AI detection abilities?
Video title: "Best Outdoor Battery Powered WIFI Security Cameras of 2021" End of video: "There's no camera that I can name as the best outdoor battery powered security camera of 2021"
Debating on getting 2 cameras I need one for the front and back yard. North side front, south side gets back sun exposure. Ideally leave them inside and plugged in. Live in MI gets -30F here. Suggestions on a brand or brands that would work for my concerns. No lag between movements, leaves blowing creating false alerts, sunlight making the camera unable to see. I have outside outlets I could plug them into if need be don't have to charge that way.
ello, thank you very much for all your videos, they are very good, I wanted to ask you what you think of Lorex 2k Wire free, is it good? is it convenient? and although I see that the best is reolink or eufycam 2 pro.
Howz it performing? What about the storage? And is it performing as expected when scheduled? Since no motion zone is available are you getting false alarms or notifications?
@@abin26 It does the job. I have 3 cameras and I signed up for reolink cloud. It gives 30 GB of space but only holds things for 30 days which is pretty annoying. I do get false alarms when its windy and the stray cat that visits my backyard a lot. One thing that isn't great is the motion detection. Sometimes by the time it triggers and starts recording the person is already outside of the camera view.
Nice side by side comparison. Overall I still prefer the Reolink over the others except for the low fps at night. Your snap shot of you jumping in midair with a big smile had me laughing! Now time for my breakfast. Chicken Tocino or Pork? Hmmm....:)
Good review Sir, but the reality is motion detection is a waste of time if the camera us outside. Wind. And more wind until you are winded. I have bought multiple security camers and they (as you said) have strengths and weaknesses. So far out of five manufacturers Wyze an Alfred using cell phones have the best people detection. Iam also in Texas and need a battery operated wireless that I can place on the necks of cows and be notified when a person is detected. Waterproof, with a rugged build. I respect your opinion and would like your advice. Initially these would be placed on only gentle cattle for easy access. If it is not battery operated i can always add a usb battery device with a solar panel. Michael (outside Canton Texas in East Texas).
Excellent review as usual! Well done! Can you use the Eufy home base with all their wireless products (such as cameras, doorbell, sensor) or are there limitations? Cheers
Great Video thank you brother. I'm leaning towards the Reolink Argus 3 Pro. I do hope the reolink will fix 2 of my concerns #1: the temperature capability. It gets to be -15 here and #2: Increase the size memory card greatly. Again, thank you.
I purchased the Eufy S40, never owned a security camera before. Reolink Duo wifi battery model is coming out in 2 days. Debating on getting it or the Argus 3 Pro.
You must read this! There are many things to consider but the one issue never discussed is that if the power is cut. You will need a a UPS, even if you have only wifi cameras with no home base the camera needs the modem to send alerts. This is very important and should be a standard with all camera h8me base suppliers.
What's the use of a security camera if it's don't have clear image quality. With all the rich features of the Arlo and Eufy, I'll never trade my reolink for any. Hoping in time reolink will adapt all these features
And by the way you don’t have to tie a double knot to keep your laces from coming untied…just do a runner knot as they will never come untied until you want them to:) look it up:) peace
LH you always present excellent information. I own Eufy snd Blink in my home. My only wish list presentation from LH is to show how to extend recording footage to several minutes and which outdoor security cameras are best at long period video recording when burglary is in action. Also, do a video on lighting, infrared lights as well. Thanks LH keep liking guys.
You can adjust the recording on the mode settings on the Arlo to record up to 2 minutes per event, Eufy on the power option to customized recording up to also 2 minutes and with the Reolink you can set it to continue to record for 30 seconds more after the motion has stopped.
@LifeHackster Appreciate all the info on the cameras. We went with Arlo but have a question. At 18:40 it looks like you may have a monitor of some sort connected that brings up the video automatically. What is it or how is that set up? We'd like something like that for our set up. Thanks in advance and for all the great work. 👍
I’d be curious to see what you think of the EufyCam 2 Pro in a re-visit (perhaps a new comparison of the three cameras, since they’ll be great value now). Have they improved in picture quality since this video? I think my video footage does look a little better.
Nice video! I'm looking for a outdoor security camera with awesome color vision that works well that you have ran into thru your testing. What camera or cameras would that be? Or those 3 you just reviewed be it.?
Life Hackster!?! As Always, THANK YOU for All that You put into your videos👍 I’ve been trying to order the Argus 3 since watching your Multiple Reviews..... It keeps showing up as “Give is Your Email and we’ll let you know when it’s ready”. Do You Know when we can Actually order them?? I have 2 Areas to cover with them, but at this point I think it would be better to get a inferior camera and at least have something there.
Hi! I really like your detailed video but unfortunately, I didn't see you talking about sustainability of those systems. As far as I know, based on my multiple researches, Eufy battery cameras cannot record to the base station when internet is down (but power and wifi are still functioning). Another problem of Eufy is that the base doesn't have battery anymore and you need to buy an extra ups to avoid power interruption. Plus, if you would like to backup in the cloud, the service is really expensive. I would really appreciate to hear your opinion but based on the specs, I believe Argus is the best for now with battery, recording offline and 1 free cloud storage. Thanks for your videos!
I want to see a WiFi Range test! Something most reviews leave out! My cell can get my WiFi in the back of my yard and the router is in my Basement and I have a 1 Acre lot! Yet most of these cameras drop out unless they are very close to their hub. I had the Blink System with 5 Cameras and Returned it for this Reason! Even with the Hub Mounted to a Glass window it lost connectivity within 30 feet and had serious Latency over 15 seconds at that distance And i have a 200+ MBS Internet System! Basically Camera to Hub to Home Router.
Hi LH! and Once again thanks for the testing and analysis💪🙏! It sucks a bit the Eufy has not upped their game in the resolution department, and still recording with high compression, not giving the end user the ability to customize😣. Especially cause of using the Homebase to store recordings, where in my case i will be using en external SSD drive to store the recordings on, hooked to the Homebase2.Size will be 1TB so there should be plenty of space for for example me to run lower compression with better outcome on the video quality. Come on Eufy!!!! you can do it!....it´s more or less a software/firmware tweak they need to do. As for the Vessi´s....they look great.....only issue is they don´t sell them in Europe! Or else i might consider getting me a pair of Men´s everyday in blue. 😉 PS! It would be great if at some point you also could do comparisons between how they work with Google assistant, Alexa and the Amazon app. Just to see the difference in interaction between them. I am an Android Fan boy so for me everything runs on Android platform.
Why didn’t you use the Eufycam 2C Pro, instead of the 2 Pro? The 2C Pro has a spotlight like the Arlo and Reolink. Would the Eufycam 2C Pro, with the spotlight, have performed better than the non-spotlight 2 Pro?
I have to show the longer battery life of the 2 Pro and the anti-theft feature. Aside from color recording which the 2 Pro can also do with an additional light, they should performed the same.
Great breakdown on the possible important aspects of the security cameras. I've tested on Blink v2 and it doesn't deliver what I need in terms of video quality at night and buffer recording when notification is sent out. My subjects are already out of view by the time the camera starts recording. Although it might improve if I add one of those motion activated lights, that's something I would also love to see on your reviews of cameras that don't have spotlights. With that I'm focusing my efforts on eufycam 2k versions at the moment as its cheaper vs Lorax(no wiring needed) or Arlo(also has a subscription double whammy) which has 4k capability. I also just need 1 camera so that further limits my options, NVR would be an overkill at this point. I was also thinking of backing up footage from the camera or HomeBase to a PC at regular intervals so space won't be a problem. What are your thoughts on this? You mentioned that the eufy ones are better, in terms of notifications and buffered videos. The Solo S40 takes around 10+ seconds while the eufyCam 2C Pro 4+ seconds and eufyCam 2 Pro 3+ seconds respectively. You also mentioned that the Solo S40 also takes a while to view the video and download it. So would that make the eufyCam 2 pro or 2C Pro a better choice? Side question How do you view and download the video from the eufyCam 2 pro or eufyCam 2C Pro? From what I understand they are stored in the HomeBase 2 right?
You do an amazing job with your presentation. Thanks to this review I purchased two Argus 3 pros. Unfortunately they will be shipping until June 7th. LH your reviews are the best man. Thanks
I pre-order the Argus 3 on their website too back in April with an estimated delivery of mid-May. Then, it was pushed back to June 7th. I canceled my order and bought it at Amazon. It arrived the next day.
Can you tell us what you feel is the best outdoor camera that doesn’t require a home base, or is it a better system to have a h8me base. Eufy suppliers in Australia, have said they are working on a SID card wifi camera with no home base required. What’s your opinion on these type of systems?
Hey, nice video, i really like your tests and comparisons... Do you know if Eufy is planning to reduce video compression ? Or if it's already done ? Or is there a way to change it ? For me the Eufy is the most interesting but when you see the video footage... yeak... what is it for to have a 2k resolution and you compress it so much that you can't even read a lisence plate at 30 feets...
Wondering same. But doesn't appear the compression is adjustable or that Eufy is planning to add adjustability. Deal breaker. Otherwise I'd prob go with Eufy.
@@jeffborkowski Worse than that, the Eufy has a huge security flaw where you can delete the videos stored on the storage device from outside the house by taking the camera and resetting it.
@@jeffborkowski that's what I am trying to figure out. I was set on the Eufy after a couple days of research, but then stumbled on this flaw which people were complaining about on their forum. Apparently known for a few months now and no solution offered as far as I can tell. Anyway, back to the drawing board for me.
If I put one of this camera in my Car, will the motion sensor still work behind a layer of glass? Will really appreciate if you could do a test like this. Thank you
I reviewed your Blink with the wasserstein light set up and was thinking about getting that set up for my home. How does that set up compare to these you reviewed? I want to use the set up where I record to the thumb drive and use the wasserstein lighting system that you reviewed. Now I am confused a little. Thanks
Why does the Argus 3 Pro look so dramatically better? When I see stuff like this...I assume a couple of things are possible. 1. Arlo needs a firmware update. 2. Video was compressed or edited. 3. Argus got lighting help. AND the Argus is half the FPS?
Loved the video. Made a subscriber out of me. I'm looking to get one of these camera systems for my parents house in the Caribbean, but they only go about once or twice a year. I was thinking the Reolink with solar panels. Any thoughts or concerns I should think about or go with?
hi can u reviews of full color (night) camera best from DAHUA , HICK VISION ? DOME OR TURRET AS many people have low roof , thats why other cameras can be tempered easyly ETC
I realize this video is from a year ago now, but some additional comments for Reolink Argus 3 Pro: 1) Argus 3 Pro now has motion zones in the new firmware. 2) for a "homebase" comparable to Eufy, Reolink has the "Reolink NVR Go", which also is the NVR for their 4G-connected camera's. The Reolink seems to have the most reliable PIR motion sension by using a pixel shift detection. I had a Vacos Cam IR for testing for a while and when approaching it directly from the front, or walking straight away from it, it sometimes started recording only after 5-10 seconds. What I missed was how reliable the Person detected is in your opinion.
@@stephenb1367 one with a permanent power supply then ;) dont forget that if you remove the camera for charging, which means once every few months, then you dont have a camera during that time you're charging the camera. Plus how many months do you think it will take before you forget to charge the camera and like half a year later realize the camera is probably empty? The solar panel is not expensive at all with Reolink. Eufy seems to think that charging 50 euros is totally acceptable, but Reolink and Vacos charge around 30 euro (all 3 are nearly identical). Ideally you do need direct sunlight exposure on the solar panel, but it has a 4 meter cable connected to it, so you have some flexibility on where to put it. But if you can in any way, always go for a permanent power supply - those cameras are simply more reliable, faster, etc etc and require little to no maintenance. If for example you're able to get a network cable to the spot where you want the camera to be, add a PoE injector somewhere at the start of that cable and you can have network+power in 1 cable going to the camera. For example the Reolink RLC-811A. LifeHackster has some good videos on the RLC-811A too. I got a good (positive) review on the 811A also, but its in Dutch so I wont bother linking it ;)
After watching a ton of your outdoor security cam videos I'm about to pull the trigger on joining the Eufy ecosystem but I hear they're about to release the 3rd generation of their homebase and eufycams. Should I wait for this or just make the plunge?
The Arlo pro 4 is different from the pro 3. Or maybe it’s just the software but it has excellent day time recording and it’s flawless but as soon as the sun sets it’s absolutely garbages even with the led on. I don’t know why it doesn’t do well at night. It’s quite sad for paying so much money for to only have a 35 Wyze v3 out preform it at night. Not to mention the audio quality from Arlo is one of the best
I've had the arlo 4 since release 5 cameras and have had nothing but issues with them Loosing connection Batteries failing Battery over heat Battery to cold Audio don't record alot of the time Audio not working at all on 3 cameras on recordings Constant app issues with the app loosing my payment info 2 cameras freeze up all the time and need to be manually reset every couple days I have 1 camera that works flawlessly well over 100 plus days on a charge somehow the night time picture is better than the others the Audio works 90% of the time and never had a battery issue or connection issue with it and it's the one furthest away from my router with the lowest signal lol so it really don't make sense if all the cameras worked like this one I'd say hands down they are the best but unfortunately they are not that great
Hi, this might be a stupid question! i'm leaning towards the reolink argus 3 pro! can I link this to 2 or 3 iphones so my wife, son and myself can all monitor the camara at the same time??? thank for your time once again. regards alan.
Will these continue to record a motion event as long as there is motion? My Reolink Eco usually only records 7-8 seconds of events, and it is usually late to start recording. My Ring Doorbell Pro will only record for a minute. Thanks for all your great content.
Yes..you can adjust on the eco in the setting to lengthen the recording time..but remember for the camera to continue to record..the motion needs to be in motion..like especially in your front door..when somebody gets to your door and just stand there..more than likely the camera will stop recording because the motion has stopped but in reality the person is still there but just standing still.
Thanks for the hard work on this. Has better information than reading 50 reviews of each camera!
Man Lifehackster, you are the BEST!...............Very extensive.
This video really helped me make my decision! I like all the side by side comparisons and multiple tests to review against. Real thorough!
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Which one did you choose?
@_Donny_ Which one did you go with ?
This is really well presented and researched information for anybody looking to add some decent home security. Thank you for the great job
Thank you. I appreciate it.
I love the side by side by side comparison. Another outstanding video!
Glad you liked it!
Liked the new test to see how quick the battery cam starts recording. 💯
I think if a camera had a built in GPS when criminals steal it, this would really be a game changer. Thanks for the info.
Great work as always! I've been waiting for this video to see if I should return my Eufycam 2C Pro and wait for the Argus 3 Pro. I think I will probably do that because the drawbacks of the Eufy and the worse video quality are dealbreakers.
Biggest drawback of the Eufy is internet is required to view video even though it's local recording and no subscription. If you can't connect to their servers, you can't view any recordings. So if Eufy goes out of business or stops support, you have an expensive set of bricks. Also, they promised storage expansion from the USB port and it never happened (it's still mentioned in the Amazon description!). The small 16GB storage is probably why compression is so high.
Biggest drawback of Reolink is storage at the cameras only. They are cheaper, but you also have to buy dashcam rated microSD cards so they can handle heat/cold and constant writing. Not having RTSP makes sense because of the battery, but not even connecting to their NVR to store recordings is a major oversight. That would solve the local recording issue, I think. I think the slow FPS at night will be fixed, so I'm not to worried about that. Without the base station handling processing, I think battery life won't be that great. Definitely must be kept in low activity areas even with solar panel.
I don't like the Arlo at all, so no comments for that one from me :)
Thank You and thanks for your input.
@@LifeHackster I just heard about E1 Outdoor, so now I'm questioning getting the Argus 3 Pro LOL This stuff is neverending!
Can't wait for you to get your hands on the E1 Outdoor!
@@carlandrews5810 I returned the Eufy cameras because of the internet required issue. I kept a Eufy doorbell though because not a whole lot of good options in that space.
For cameras I went with super discounted Reolink Lumus. Quality is mediocre but okay. But no batteries to worry about and I like the spotlight. Onboard motion detection is, at best, bad and at worst, totally broken. No official RTSP support even though it's wired. RTSP support only works through a "hacky" server app someone made. It's not super reliable, but I did get it to work with Blueiris (later moved to Frigate + Home Assistant). With Frigate and a Google Coral ML stick, detection is MUCH better. But I wouldn't recommend this setup to someone who doesn't like to tinker. Definitely not plug and play.
I wish I could wire up some POE Reolink or Amcrest. But wired wifi cams are best I can do. I'm happy enough until I find something better, but it seems like everything is either wired POE NVR or battery wifi with internet required and nothing in-between.
I have a eufy 2 pro over the garage, eufy can 2 over back patio and the eufy battery powered 2k doorbell. I have been quite pleased with the set up minus a few bugs here and there they have been great.
Cool.
Great video! I’ve been following you for a while and I liked the fact you included some extra features in this video. Like the still shot of zoomed in at 200% at 30 ft. You are definitely right that no one camera is the perfect choice, as each one has pluses and negatives to them. Which ever company does meld them all together will be a money maker for them. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦
Thanks.
Very informative, review.
I like my Arugus 3 pro however,never came with magnetic removal base.The siren is sooooo quite even at max.thanks for sharing.
Awesome video, and thank you for taking the time to conduct a complete and comprehensive product review.
So I’m confused which one was the best?
Watch the video again:)
@@yankeesusa1 Pointless comment.
He didn't name one, he basically says if they can combine different features from each camera that would be the best one. I guess he just kind of leaves it up to you to decide what you thought was the best.
We should tap the "like" button to help LH.
Thanks.
I'm glad I own reolink I'm very happy with the video quality day and night and very affordable
This is an absolutely brilliant commentary!
I just thought of something! The Eufy indoor cameras would a great outdoor camera!
Thank you for sharing I watch your video before I buy camera
Great video @LifeHackster and thank you for this comparison :). I wonder if this still applies for 2022 or do you have some new 'favourites'? Looking forward to your Best of Outdoor Battery Powered WIFI Security Cameras for 2022. Take care
Vehicle detection is as important to me as person detection, and the Eufy 2C I had was disappointing with its PIR detection capability. Which of these would be best for vehicle detection and/or AI detection abilities?
Video title: "Best Outdoor Battery Powered WIFI Security Cameras of 2021"
End of video: "There's no camera that I can name as the best outdoor battery powered security camera of 2021"
Debating on getting 2 cameras I need one for the front and back yard. North side front, south side gets back sun exposure. Ideally leave them inside and plugged in. Live in MI gets -30F here. Suggestions on a brand or brands that would work for my concerns. No lag between movements, leaves blowing creating false alerts, sunlight making the camera unable to see. I have outside outlets I could plug them into if need be don't have to charge that way.
Never Mind.... Sorry I see you already Answered the When??? For the Argus 3 Pro release. I haven’t been able to order the Regular Argus 3 either.
You have sold me on the Reolink cameras. The Eufy had better audio but that Reolink had great picture and good audio
Great video as always!! :) Just wondering, why not include the Eufy Cam 2C Pro?
I have to show the Eufy Cam 2 Pro for its battery life...
Well explained.. Reolink!!
Thanks.
ello, thank you very much for all your videos, they are very good, I wanted to ask you what you think of Lorex 2k Wire free, is it good? is it convenient? and although I see that the best is reolink or eufycam 2 pro.
Great video pare. I ended up going with the argus 3 pro and I'm happy with it
Howz it performing? What about the storage? And is it performing as expected when scheduled? Since no motion zone is available are you getting false alarms or notifications?
@@abin26 It does the job. I have 3 cameras and I signed up for reolink cloud. It gives 30 GB of space but only holds things for 30 days which is pretty annoying. I do get false alarms when its windy and the stray cat that visits my backyard a lot.
One thing that isn't great is the motion detection. Sometimes by the time it triggers and starts recording the person is already outside of the camera view.
Very informative! Keep up the good work.
Nice side by side comparison. Overall I still prefer the Reolink over the others except for the low fps at night. Your snap shot of you jumping in midair with a big smile had me laughing! Now time for my breakfast. Chicken Tocino or Pork? Hmmm....:)
Why not longanisa w eggs and rice?! 😋😉👊🏼🤙🏼
@@blancaeyre7848 I love longanisa! Wife won't let me eat it anymore because we get nasty burps! :)
You are the best at this thanks dude once again you're the man 👍
Very helpful video, thank you so much
Very well presented and articulated kaibigan!!!
Where in TX are you?
South Texas - coastal bend..thanks
Cool! I’m in between Houston & Galveston. I’m going to install my Arlo Pro 4 outside today…wish me luck🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Great information. Helped make the choice for me. Thanks
Any upcoming reviews for the Arlo pro 4?
Good review Sir, but the reality is motion detection is a waste of time if the camera us outside. Wind. And more wind until you are winded. I have bought multiple security camers and they (as you said) have strengths and weaknesses. So far out of five manufacturers Wyze an Alfred using cell phones have the best people detection. Iam also in Texas and need a battery operated wireless that I can place on the necks of cows and be notified when a person is detected. Waterproof, with a rugged build.
I respect your opinion and would like your advice. Initially these would be placed on only gentle cattle for easy access. If it is not battery operated i can always add a usb battery device with a solar panel.
Michael (outside Canton Texas in East Texas).
Excellent job!!!
Fantastic reveiw. Thanks man
Excellent review as usual! Well done! Can you use the Eufy home base with all their wireless products (such as cameras, doorbell, sensor) or are there limitations? Cheers
Yes, you can connect them to one homebase. Thanks.
@@LifeHackster Thank you very much for your time and advise.
A very professional and comprehensive review! Thank you from Australia.
Great Video thank you brother. I'm leaning towards the Reolink Argus 3 Pro. I do hope the reolink will fix 2 of my concerns #1: the temperature capability. It gets to be -15 here and #2: Increase the size memory card greatly. Again, thank you.
Always good information.
Definitely going to buy one of these cameras for ourselves 🙌 Such an informative video!
Yeah...and at the same time start promoting the shoes in Europe!!!! They look awesome....would love a pair of Men´s everyday in blue. 🙏👌
He nails everything and you can decide on need. I'm going with Argus haha
@@GeKo1966 We really hope to expand to Europe soon 💙
Well in cameras picture is still most important part, and between those 3 it is really a no contest....Reolink is way better
great video - i have the arlo pro 4 and looking for a solar panel and plugged in a memory card onto the base station
Hey lifehackster was wondering if reolink Argus 3 pro have made any updates yet like you mentioned? Thank you 🙏🏻
I purchased the Eufy S40, never owned a security camera before. Reolink Duo wifi battery model is coming out in 2 days. Debating on getting it or the Argus 3 Pro.
The Argus 3 Pro camera now records at 15 fps at night
Excellent comparisons!
You must read this! There are many things to consider but the one issue never discussed is that if the power is cut. You will need a a UPS, even if you have only wifi cameras with no home base the camera needs the modem to send alerts. This is very important and should be a standard with all camera h8me base suppliers.
Agreed
Great video, reviews. So which outdoor wifi battery powered camera is your choice to have in your backyard? Thanks!
Do you know which of them that got the best wifi range?
Thanks for a great review!
I have an Arlo Pro 2 camera that is 50 yards away from the base station and it has no problem. Good for the last 2 years. Charges by itself solar.
Life hacker whats the best wired outdoor wide angel security camera
Im even going try the Vessi too
Thanks.
Thanks for a great video
Can you please do the best security doorbells of 2021? Thanks
What's the use of a security camera if it's don't have clear image quality. With all the rich features of the Arlo and Eufy, I'll never trade my reolink for any. Hoping in time reolink will adapt all these features
True.
And by the way you don’t have to tie a double knot to keep your laces from coming untied…just do a runner knot as they will never come untied until you want them to:) look it up:) peace
LH you always present excellent information. I own Eufy snd Blink in my home. My only wish list presentation from LH is to show how to extend recording footage to several minutes and which outdoor security cameras are best at long period video recording when burglary is in action. Also, do a video on lighting, infrared lights as well. Thanks LH keep liking guys.
You can adjust the recording on the mode settings on the Arlo to record up to 2 minutes per event, Eufy on the power option to customized recording up to also 2 minutes and with the Reolink you can set it to continue to record for 30 seconds more after the motion has stopped.
@@LifeHackster what if nothing really happens in the first two minutes then there is a scuffle of some sorts, all that would not be recorded?
Can you do the best WiFi wired security cameras for 2021 ?
I might. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@LifeHackster yes, I'm worried about Eufy's homebase coverage and would like to compare them to a wired wifi camera.
@@LifeHackster yes please
@LifeHackster Appreciate all the info on the cameras. We went with Arlo but have a question. At 18:40 it looks like you may have a monitor of some sort connected that brings up the video automatically. What is it or how is that set up? We'd like something like that for our set up.
Thanks in advance and for all the great work. 👍
Great vid, thank you!
I’d be curious to see what you think of the EufyCam 2 Pro in a re-visit (perhaps a new comparison of the three cameras, since they’ll be great value now). Have they improved in picture quality since this video? I think my video footage does look a little better.
I might need to check. Thanks for watching!
Nice video! I'm looking for a outdoor security camera with awesome color vision that works well that you have ran into thru your testing. What camera or cameras would that be? Or those 3 you just reviewed be it.?
What does cool off mean? And can you still receive notifications from the cameras if your phone is not on WiFi?
Get a brain.
Life Hackster!?! As Always, THANK YOU for All that You put into your videos👍
I’ve been trying to order the Argus 3 since watching your Multiple Reviews..... It keeps showing up as “Give is Your Email and we’ll let you know when it’s ready”.
Do You Know when we can Actually order them??
I have 2 Areas to cover with them, but at this point I think it would be better to get a inferior camera and at least have something there.
Thank you for the great Video again. Always heplful and my first adress for Camera reviews and tests.
Hi! I really like your detailed video but unfortunately, I didn't see you talking about sustainability of those systems. As far as I know, based on my multiple researches, Eufy battery cameras cannot record to the base station when internet is down (but power and wifi are still functioning). Another problem of Eufy is that the base doesn't have battery anymore and you need to buy an extra ups to avoid power interruption. Plus, if you would like to backup in the cloud, the service is really expensive. I would really appreciate to hear your opinion but based on the specs, I believe Argus is the best for now with battery, recording offline and 1 free cloud storage. Thanks for your videos!
I want to see a WiFi Range test! Something most reviews leave out! My cell can get my WiFi in the back of my yard and the router is in my Basement and I have a 1 Acre lot! Yet most of these cameras drop out unless they are very close to their hub. I had the Blink System with 5 Cameras and Returned it for this Reason! Even with the Hub Mounted to a Glass window it lost connectivity within 30 feet and had serious Latency over 15 seconds at that distance And i have a 200+ MBS Internet System! Basically Camera to Hub to Home Router.
Arlo essential spotlight has connectivity issues. I just returned one to Amazon.
So the ARLO ULTRA 2 is not worth the price? But its the only one out of this group that does 4K
Love the gorgeous content
What camera do you use?
Eufy cams had a severe privacy breach on May 17 2021. Looks like they have a problem of very bad cybersecurity practices.
Hi LH! and Once again thanks for the testing and analysis💪🙏! It sucks a bit the Eufy has not upped their game in the resolution department, and still recording with high compression, not giving the end user the ability to customize😣. Especially cause of using the Homebase to store recordings, where in my case i will be using en external SSD drive to store the recordings on, hooked to the Homebase2.Size will be 1TB so there should be plenty of space for for example me to run lower compression with better outcome on the video quality. Come on Eufy!!!! you can do it!....it´s more or less a software/firmware tweak they need to do.
As for the Vessi´s....they look great.....only issue is they don´t sell them in Europe! Or else i might consider getting me a pair of Men´s everyday in blue. 😉
PS! It would be great if at some point you also could do comparisons between how they work with Google assistant, Alexa and the Amazon app. Just to see the difference in interaction between them. I am an Android Fan boy so for me everything runs on Android platform.
Why didn’t you use the Eufycam 2C Pro, instead of the 2 Pro? The 2C Pro has a spotlight like the Arlo and Reolink. Would the Eufycam 2C Pro, with the spotlight, have performed better than the non-spotlight 2 Pro?
I have to show the longer battery life of the 2 Pro and the anti-theft feature. Aside from color recording which the 2 Pro can also do with an additional light, they should performed the same.
@@LifeHackster what type of additional light? Daytime 😄🤣
Hi guys, I am looking to buy the Arlo ultra 2 cam. Is there an better option than this cam? Thanks in advance for the advice.
Great breakdown on the possible important aspects of the security cameras. I've tested on Blink v2 and it doesn't deliver what I need in terms of video quality at night and buffer recording when notification is sent out. My subjects are already out of view by the time the camera starts recording. Although it might improve if I add one of those motion activated lights, that's something I would also love to see on your reviews of cameras that don't have spotlights.
With that I'm focusing my efforts on eufycam 2k versions at the moment as its cheaper vs Lorax(no wiring needed) or Arlo(also has a subscription double whammy) which has 4k capability. I also just need 1 camera so that further limits my options, NVR would be an overkill at this point. I was also thinking of backing up footage from the camera or HomeBase to a PC at regular intervals so space won't be a problem. What are your thoughts on this?
You mentioned that the eufy ones are better, in terms of notifications and buffered videos. The Solo S40 takes around 10+ seconds while the eufyCam 2C Pro 4+ seconds and eufyCam 2 Pro 3+ seconds respectively. You also mentioned that the Solo S40 also takes a while to view the video and download it. So would that make the eufyCam 2 pro or 2C Pro a better choice?
Side question How do you view and download the video from the eufyCam 2 pro or eufyCam 2C Pro? From what I understand they are stored in the HomeBase 2 right?
You do an amazing job with your presentation. Thanks to this review I purchased two Argus 3 pros. Unfortunately they will be shipping until June 7th. LH your reviews are the best man. Thanks
Much appreciated!
I pre-order the Argus 3 on their website too back in April with an estimated delivery of mid-May. Then, it was pushed back to June 7th. I canceled my order and bought it at Amazon. It arrived the next day.
@@olicas8137 How do you like the Argus 3 Pro?
Can you tell us what you feel is the best outdoor camera that doesn’t require a home base, or is it a better system to have a h8me base. Eufy suppliers in Australia, have said they are working on a SID card wifi camera with no home base required. What’s your opinion on these type of systems?
Hey, nice video, i really like your tests and comparisons...
Do you know if Eufy is planning to reduce video compression ? Or if it's already done ? Or is there a way to change it ?
For me the Eufy is the most interesting but when you see the video footage... yeak... what is it for to have a 2k resolution and you compress it so much that you can't even read a lisence plate at 30 feets...
Wondering same. But doesn't appear the compression is adjustable or that Eufy is planning to add adjustability. Deal breaker. Otherwise I'd prob go with Eufy.
@@jeffborkowski Worse than that, the Eufy has a huge security flaw where you can delete the videos stored on the storage device from outside the house by taking the camera and resetting it.
@@bohabbibab5858 deal breaker #2
which system do you prefer?
@@jeffborkowski that's what I am trying to figure out. I was set on the Eufy after a couple days of research, but then stumbled on this flaw which people were complaining about on their forum. Apparently known for a few months now and no solution offered as far as I can tell. Anyway, back to the drawing board for me.
@@bohabbibab5858 Which camera did you end up with?
What is the range from camera to router with the Arlo? I want to put a camera on my elderly neighbours house and iam wondering if it will be in range?
That Argus 3 Pro looks amazing! When is it supposed to be released?
They didn’t say a specific date but I’m hoping soon.
If I put one of this camera in my Car, will the motion sensor still work behind a layer of glass? Will really appreciate if you could do a test like this. Thank you
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@@LifeHackster thank you so much, that answered my question perfectly
How does Reolink not have a notification preview?
Or motion zones...
No Pro 4 review?
I reviewed your Blink with the wasserstein light set up and was thinking about getting that set up for my home. How does that set up compare to these you reviewed? I want to use the set up where I record to the thumb drive and use the wasserstein lighting system that you reviewed. Now I am confused a little. Thanks
Why does the Argus 3 Pro look so dramatically better? When I see stuff like this...I assume a couple of things are possible. 1. Arlo needs a firmware update. 2. Video was compressed or edited. 3. Argus got lighting help. AND the Argus is half the FPS?
Loved the video. Made a subscriber out of me. I'm looking to get one of these camera systems for my parents house in the Caribbean, but they only go about once or twice a year. I was thinking the Reolink with solar panels. Any thoughts or concerns I should think about or go with?
Can you delay camera recording with electronics ? Interesting question?
hi can u reviews of full color (night) camera best from DAHUA , HICK VISION ? DOME OR TURRET AS many people have low roof , thats why other cameras can be tempered easyly ETC
I have to check them out. Thanks.
Have you tried the Ezviz BC1-B2?
Is it better than the Eufycam 2?
I realize this video is from a year ago now, but some additional comments for Reolink Argus 3 Pro: 1) Argus 3 Pro now has motion zones in the new firmware. 2) for a "homebase" comparable to Eufy, Reolink has the "Reolink NVR Go", which also is the NVR for their 4G-connected camera's. The Reolink seems to have the most reliable PIR motion sension by using a pixel shift detection. I had a Vacos Cam IR for testing for a while and when approaching it directly from the front, or walking straight away from it, it sometimes started recording only after 5-10 seconds.
What I missed was how reliable the Person detected is in your opinion.
Witch camara would you go for without using the solar panel? Using to watch car in the drive way
@@stephenb1367 one with a permanent power supply then ;) dont forget that if you remove the camera for charging, which means once every few months, then you dont have a camera during that time you're charging the camera. Plus how many months do you think it will take before you forget to charge the camera and like half a year later realize the camera is probably empty? The solar panel is not expensive at all with Reolink. Eufy seems to think that charging 50 euros is totally acceptable, but Reolink and Vacos charge around 30 euro (all 3 are nearly identical). Ideally you do need direct sunlight exposure on the solar panel, but it has a 4 meter cable connected to it, so you have some flexibility on where to put it. But if you can in any way, always go for a permanent power supply - those cameras are simply more reliable, faster, etc etc and require little to no maintenance. If for example you're able to get a network cable to the spot where you want the camera to be, add a PoE injector somewhere at the start of that cable and you can have network+power in 1 cable going to the camera. For example the Reolink RLC-811A. LifeHackster has some good videos on the RLC-811A too. I got a good (positive) review on the 811A also, but its in Dutch so I wont bother linking it ;)
After watching a ton of your outdoor security cam videos I'm about to pull the trigger on joining the Eufy ecosystem but I hear they're about to release the 3rd generation of their homebase and eufycams. Should I wait for this or just make the plunge?
I'd get the current gen because you can find some great deals on it right now. But, if you want the best and newest features, then I'd wait.
if you could only have one between the Eufycam Pro 2 or Arlo Pro 4, which one would you pick? Thanks!
Eufy Pro 2 without a doubt
How do they compare for the ring stick up cam and wondering if they would intergtate with the ring app and doorbell?
Nobody will break into your home with all those cameras you have :)
😁Bet LH even has one in the bath room!!!!🤣💪🙌👏👌
Or with the 7 new laws the Texas governor passed.
@@GeKo1966 for his only4fans account?
The Arlo pro 4 is different from the pro 3. Or maybe it’s just the software but it has excellent day time recording and it’s flawless but as soon as the sun sets it’s absolutely garbages even with the led on. I don’t know why it doesn’t do well at night. It’s quite sad for paying so much money for to only have a 35 Wyze v3 out preform it at night. Not to mention the audio quality from Arlo is one of the best
I've had the arlo 4 since release 5 cameras and have had nothing but issues with them
Loosing connection
Batteries failing
Battery over heat
Battery to cold
Audio don't record alot of the time
Audio not working at all on 3 cameras on recordings
Constant app issues with the app loosing my payment info
2 cameras freeze up all the time and need to be manually reset every couple days
I have 1 camera that works flawlessly well over 100 plus days on a charge somehow the night time picture is better than the others the Audio works 90% of the time and never had a battery issue or connection issue with it and it's the one furthest away from my router with the lowest signal lol so it really don't make sense if all the cameras worked like this one I'd say hands down they are the best but unfortunately they are not that great
VERY NICE
Hi, this might be a stupid question! i'm leaning towards the reolink argus 3 pro! can I link this to 2 or 3 iphones so my wife, son and myself can all monitor the camara at the same time??? thank for your time once again. regards alan.
Will these continue to record a motion event as long as there is motion? My Reolink Eco usually only records 7-8 seconds of events, and it is usually late to start recording. My Ring Doorbell Pro will only record for a minute. Thanks for all your great content.
Yes..you can adjust on the eco in the setting to lengthen the recording time..but remember for the camera to continue to record..the motion needs to be in motion..like especially in your front door..when somebody gets to your door and just stand there..more than likely the camera will stop recording because the motion has stopped but in reality the person is still there but just standing still.
@@LifeHackster so if there was a scuffle the doorbell and the security cameras would keep recording till their battery dies?