Eufy SoloCam S220 vs TP-Link Tapo C500

The TP-Link Tapo C500 wins overall on price, owner rating, warranty, storage, color night vision and its light. The Eufy SoloCam S220 wins on weather sealing, solar charging, 2K resolution and alert types.

Power and movement. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is wire-free, with a rechargeable battery rated for about 3 months and a built-in solar panel. The TP-Link Tapo C500 is wired but pans 360 degrees and tilts 130 degrees to follow motion.

The Eufy SoloCam S220 records to 8GB of built-in storage and has no microSD slot or cloud plan. The TP-Link Tapo C500 records to a microSD card and also offers cloud storage, and it supports 24/7 recording, which the SoloCam does not.

The TP-Link Tapo C500 offers color night vision and a built-in light. The Eufy SoloCam S220 has black-and-white infrared night vision only, though it records at 2K.

Owners who need a camera where no outlet reaches, in a sunny location, or who already run a eufy HomeBase S380 and want face, pet and vehicle detection.

Anyone with an outdoor outlet who wants to cover a wide area with one camera, with a light, color night vision and a two-year warranty, at a budget price.