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Eufy SoloCam S220 vs TP-Link Tapo C100

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
A shelf in a living room is not an outdoor mount, so the TP-Link Tapo C100 is the camera that belongs on it.
TP-Link Tapo C100
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TP-Link Tapo C100
$17.98$24.9928% OFF

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It is wired, records 24/7 history to a microSD card, offers RTSP, and is the lower priced of the two, with a two-year warranty. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is the yard camera: IP67, solar charging, a 3 month battery rating, 2K and a 135 degree view, with 8 GB inside and no card slot. Sit the TP-Link Tapo C100 indoors, and put the Eufy SoloCam S220 on a sunny wall.
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TP-Link Tapo C100
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TP-Link Tapo C100

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$17.98
$24.99
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17% above its lowest price of the last 6 months (€17.90)

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FeatureEufy SoloCam S220TP-Link Tapo C100Winner
Price$56.99$17.98TP-Link Tapo C100
Rating4.24.4TP-Link Tapo C100
Warranty1 year2 yearsTP-Link Tapo C100
Weather ResistanceIP67NOEufy SoloCam S220
Solar ChargingYESNOEufy SoloCam S220
StorageInternalMicroSD Card Slot, CloudTP-Link Tapo C100
2K VideoYESNOEufy SoloCam S220
RTSPNOYESTP-Link Tapo C100
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar FacesMotion, People, Baby Crying SoundEufy SoloCam S220
SirenYES (75db)YESTie
PoENONOTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie

What the differences mean

Indoor plug or outdoor solar

The TP-Link Tapo C100 has no weather resistance and must be wired. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is IP67, with solar charging and a battery rated for 3 months, and it is not a plug-in indoor camera. Putting the Tapo outside, or expecting the Eufy to be a nursery cam on a shelf, fights what each one is sealed and powered for.

2K events or 1080p all day

The Eufy SoloCam S220 is 2K, records events only, and keeps them on 8 GB with no microSD slot and no 24/7 history. The TP-Link Tapo C100 is 1080p, not 2K, and lists 24/7 video history plus a microSD slot and RTSP. A yard wants the Eufy's resolution. A room you might scrub through later wants the Tapo's timeline.

How wide, and whether it turns

Neither camera pans. The Eufy SoloCam S220 sees 135 degrees on the diagonal. The TP-Link Tapo C100 sees about 99 degrees horizontal and 54 degrees vertical, a tighter indoor cone. The Eufy has a 75 dB siren. The Tapo has a siren too, without a published loudness, plus baby-crying detection the Eufy does not list.

Platforms and plans

Both work with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The TP-Link Tapo C100 also supports SmartThings. The Eufy SoloCam S220 does not. Neither supports Apple Home. Person detection is included on both. Animal, vehicle and face alerts on the Eufy need a HomeBase S380. The Tapo does not list animal alerts. Cloud on the Tapo is subscription required. The Eufy lists no cloud tier.

Which one to buy if

Eufy

Eufy SoloCam S220

43% OFF
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$56.99
$99.99

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  • + Weather Resistance: IP67
  • + Solar Charging: YES
  • + 2K Video: YES
  • - Price: $56.99 vs $17.98
  • - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
Winner
TP-Link

TP-Link Tapo C100

28% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$17.98
$24.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $17.98
  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Warranty: 2 years
  • - Weather Resistance: NO vs IP67
  • - Solar Charging: NO vs YES

What owners say

These buyers barely describe the same job. Eufy SoloCam S220 owners talk about a fast outdoor install, a 2K daytime picture, infrared that is clearer than they expected, and a solar panel that holds the charge in direct sun. Shade and winter send them back to a cable, motion needs tuning, and 8 GB with no card fills up. TP-Link Tapo C100 owners are surprised by the picture for the money and often buy a second. They like the Tapo app, 1080p night vision, two-way talk, a siren, and RTSP into Home Assistant. The catch they mention is that nothing is recorded until a microSD card is added, and that the lens cannot turn to follow anyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Eufy SoloCam S220 or TP-Link Tapo C100?

The TP-Link Tapo C100, for the indoor job this comparison keeps losing to the outdoor camera on paper. It is the lower priced, with 24/7 local history and RTSP. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is the better camera the moment the mount is outside, because it is IP67, solar charged and 2K.

What is the biggest difference between the Eufy SoloCam S220 and the TP-Link Tapo C100?

Indoors against outdoors. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is a solar battery camera rated IP67 with 2K event clips on 8 GB. The TP-Link Tapo C100 is a small wired indoor camera with 1080p, a microSD slot and continuous history.

Can the TP-Link Tapo C100 be used outside?

No. It has no weather resistance. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is the outdoor camera here, IP67, with solar charging. The TP-Link Tapo C100 belongs on an indoor shelf, powered by its cable.

Which records without a subscription?

Both can. The Eufy SoloCam S220 uses 8 GB of internal storage and lists no cloud tier. The TP-Link Tapo C100 records to a microSD card you add yourself, and its cloud option is subscription required. The Tapo also lists 24/7 history, which the Eufy does not.

Who should buy the Eufy SoloCam S220?

Someone covering a yard or porch with sun, who wants 2K, a siren and person detection without a monthly plan, and who does not need pan or a memory card.

Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo C100?

Someone who wants a small, lower priced indoor camera with two-way audio, a siren, baby-crying detection, RTSP and local continuous recording on a microSD card.

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