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| Feature | Eufy Indoor Cam E220 | TP-Link Tapo C120 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $31.99 | TP-Link Tapo C120 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | TP-Link Tapo C120 |
| Weather Resistance | NO | IP66 | TP-Link Tapo C120 |
| Storage | Internal, MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | Eufy Indoor Cam E220 |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Animals, Baby Crying Sound | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Glass breaking Sound, Baby Crying Sound | TP-Link Tapo C120 |
| Light | NO | YES | TP-Link Tapo C120 |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.4 | Tie |
| PoE | NO | NO | Tie |
| Solar Charging | NO | NO | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| 2K Video | YES | YES | Tie |
| 4K Video | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Pan and tilt versus fixed view
The Eufy Indoor Cam E220 pans 360 degrees and tilts 96 degrees, with a 125 degree diagonal view, so you can sweep a room or set it to follow motion. The TP-Link Tapo C120 is fixed at 103 degrees horizontal, which is fine for a doorway but leaves blind spots in a big room.
Weather resistance
The TP-Link Tapo C120 is rated IP66, so a sheltered porch or garage is fair game. The Eufy Indoor Cam E220 has no weather rating and is meant to stay indoors.
Night vision and light
The TP-Link Tapo C120 lists color night vision and a built-in light, and owners describe its low-light mode as close to daylight. The Eufy Indoor Cam E220 has black-and-white night vision only and no light.
Alert types
Both flag motion, people and animals, and both hear a crying baby. The TP-Link Tapo C120 also flags vehicles and breaking glass, which matters for a driveway or a window, and the Eufy Indoor Cam E220 does neither.
Ecosystems
The Eufy Indoor Cam E220 works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, but not SmartThings. The TP-Link Tapo C120 works with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, but not Apple Home.
Which one to buy if
- you want a camera on a porch, garage or entryway
The TP-Link Tapo C120 is rated IP66 and has a built-in light and color night vision, none of which the Eufy Indoor Cam E220 offers.
- you need one camera to cover a whole living room or nursery
The Eufy Indoor Cam E220 pans 360 degrees and tilts, which a fixed camera like the TP-Link Tapo C120 cannot do.
- your home runs on Apple Home
Only the Eufy Indoor Cam E220 lists Apple Home support, and owners run it as a HomeKit Secure Video camera at 1080p.
- you use SmartThings or want vehicle alerts
The TP-Link Tapo C120 lists SmartThings and vehicle detection, and the Eufy Indoor Cam E220 lists neither.
- + Storage: Internal, MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
- - Price: $49.99 vs $31.99
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
- + Price: $31.99
- + Warranty: 2 years
- + Weather Resistance: IP66
- - Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud vs Internal, MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
What owners say
Owners of both cameras keep coming back to one point: recording to a microSD card with no monthly fee, which they call the reason to choose either over a subscription camera. Eufy Indoor Cam E220 owners single out the pan and tilt that covers a room from one spot, HomeKit Secure Video at 1080p and cameras that run near 24/7 for years, while they say person and pet detection is inconsistent, the app can lag and microSD is capped at 128GB. TP-Link Tapo C120 owners single out sharp color night vision, detection of people, pets and vehicles with separate zones, and easy setup with a magnetic base, while they warn that line-crossing detection is basic, the microphone is poor and remote clip downloads need the paid cloud.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Eufy Indoor Cam E220 or TP-Link Tapo C120?
The TP-Link Tapo C120 for most buyers. It adds an IP66 rating, a built-in light, color night vision, vehicle and glass-breaking alerts and a 2-year warranty. The Eufy Indoor Cam E220 is better when you need pan and tilt or HomeKit support.
Is Tapo better than Eufy: TP-Link Tapo C120 or Eufy Indoor Cam E220?
For these two models, the TP-Link Tapo C120 is the better all-rounder and can be used outdoors. The Eufy Indoor Cam E220 is the better choice for covering a whole room with pan and tilt, or for an Apple Home setup.
What is the biggest difference between the Eufy Indoor Cam E220 and the TP-Link Tapo C120?
Movement and placement. The Eufy Indoor Cam E220 is an indoor pan-and-tilt camera with a wide 125 degree view, while the TP-Link Tapo C120 is a small fixed camera with an IP66 rating that works indoors or under cover outside.
Do the Eufy Indoor Cam E220 and the TP-Link Tapo C120 need a subscription?
Neither needs one to record: both have a microSD slot for local storage, and cloud storage is a paid option on both. Neither includes a memory card in the box.
Who should buy the Eufy Indoor Cam E220?
Buyers who want to sweep a whole room from one camera, such as a living room, nursery or pet area, and especially those who use Apple Home.
Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo C120?
Buyers who want a small, weather-resistant 2K camera with color night vision for a doorway, porch or garage, and who use Alexa, Google Home or SmartThings.
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