Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01) vs eufy Security Smart Lock C220 Fingerprint Deadbolt (T8506)
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01)
Apple households already running an Aqara Zigbee hub
A fingerprint and keypad deadbolt with Apple Home Key, NFC card support and a mechanical key, running on four AA batteries with a USB-C emergency port. Bluetooth and Zigbee do the talking, so remote access and voice control need an Aqara hub, and the manual lists no Thread or Matter.
Published specifications
- Maker: Zigbee 3.0, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC; no Wi-Fi listed in the manual
- Maker: Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub required for remote and voice unlocking
- Maker: door thickness 35-55 mm; backset 2-3/8 in or 2-3/4 in
- Maker: up to 50 fingerprints, 75 passwords, 50 accounts
- Maker: four AA batteries, eight months average in Aqara's own test
- Maker: front panel IP65; the indoor panel is for indoor use only
Strengths
- Apple Home Key works from an iPhone or Apple Watch after HomeKit setup
- USB-C emergency port on the outside plus two mechanical keys
- Phantom passwords let you pad a code to twenty digits against onlookers
Caveats
- Remote access and voice control need an Aqara hub that is not included
- Apple Home only setup disables fingerprint recognition and auto-lock
- Listing title says Matter over Thread; the manual lists neither
Read the full Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01) guide
eufy Security Smart Lock C220 Fingerprint Deadbolt (T8506)
Standard US deadbolt doors where guests need code or finger entry
A full deadbolt replacement with a fingerprint reader, keypad, built-in Wi-Fi and a physical key, running on eight AA batteries with a USB-C port on the outside for emergencies. eufy states BHMA Grade 3 certification after more than 100,000 cycles, plus IP53 and a wide temperature range.
Published specifications
- Maker: backset 2-3/8 in (60 mm) or 2-3/4 in (70 mm) by rotating the faceplate
- Maker: cross bore 2-1/8 in (54 mm), or 1-1/2 in (38 mm) with the spacer out
- Maker: door thickness 1-3/8 in (35 mm) to 55 mm; 1 in deep latch hole
- Maker: eight AA batteries, around eight months claimed; USB-C rescue port
- Maker: BHMA Grade 3 certified after more than 100,000 cycles; IP53
- Maker: -22F to 158F operating range; two keys supplied
Strengths
- USB-C port on the exterior face powers the lock if the batteries die
- Maker publishes full door measurements in both inches and millimetres
- Fingerprint, keypad, key, app, watch and voice all documented
Caveats
- The keyway can be copied but cannot be rekeyed, per the guide
- Setup requires a eufy Security account with no documented alternative
- Round latch recesses need a faceplate that is not in the box
Read the full eufy Security Smart Lock C220 Fingerprint Deadbolt (T8506) guide
How to choose between them
Choose the Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01) if your situation matches: Apple households already running an Aqara Zigbee hub. Its main caveat: Remote access and voice control need an Aqara hub that is not included.
Choose the eufy Security Smart Lock C220 Fingerprint Deadbolt (T8506) if your situation matches: Standard US deadbolt doors where guests need code or finger entry. Its main caveat: The keyway can be copied but cannot be rekeyed, per the guide.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- Aqara Smart Lock U100 user manual, supplied with the listing Source for Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01)
- Aqara Smart Lock U100 FAQ document, supplied with the listing Source for Aqara Smart Lock U100 Fingerprint Deadbolt, Gray (SDL-D01)
- eufy product page for the Smart Lock C220 (T8506111) Source for eufy Security Smart Lock C220 Fingerprint Deadbolt (T8506)
- eufy Smart Lock C220 quick start guide, supplied with the listing Source for eufy Security Smart Lock C220 Fingerprint Deadbolt (T8506)
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