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Babysense HD S2 5-Inch Split-Screen Video Baby Monitor, Two Cameras vs eufy Baby Monitor E21 with 4K Camera and 5-Inch Monitor

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.

Babysense HD S2 5-Inch Split-Screen Video Baby Monitor, Two Cameras

Watching two rooms side by side, with an outlet at each camera

The HD S2 puts two plug-in cameras on one 5-inch 720p parent unit over a 2.4GHz FHSS link, with split screen, a three-level night light on each camera, and white noise and lullabies. Its manual specifies up to 960 ft in open space, up to 20 hours on VOX, and a six-foot distance from the cot for both the camera and its cord. Zoom is disabled while split screen is on.

Published specifications

  • Manual: up to 960 ft / 350 m transmission range, open space with no obstructions
  • Manual: 5.0-inch TFT LCD, 1280x720; x2 and x4 digital zoom
  • Manual: 4000mAh pack, about 20 h with VOX on or 12 h with the monitor on
  • Manual: camera and cords at least 6 ft from the child; indoor use only
  • Manual: temperature alert limits adjustable; night light with 3 levels on each camera
  • Maker: one-year warranty, extendable to 18 months by registering online

Strengths

  • Two cameras and true split screen on one 5-inch 720p parent unit
  • Adjustable temperature alert, three VOX levels and a night light on each camera
  • Maker publishes the exact-model manual, a spec sheet and an 18-month warranty extension

Caveats

  • Zoom is switched off while split screen is on, and audio follows one camera at a time
  • The maker's 1,000 ft claim does not match the 960 ft in its own manual and spec sheet
  • The manual has no pan or tilt procedure although the listing advertises remote pan and tilt

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eufy Baby Monitor E21 with 4K Camera and 5-Inch Monitor

Parents who want a portable camera and the option of a phone app

The E21 pairs a battery-powered 4K pan-and-tilt camera with a 5-inch 720p handheld monitor on a charging stand. A physical switch on the camera turns Wi-Fi off for a monitor-only link, and turns it back on for the app, sharing with up to five people and recording to a microSD card you supply. eufy quotes about 9 hours of camera battery, or 5.5 with night vision.

Published specifications

  • Guide: camera model T8354; 5000mAh camera battery; two 5V 2A adapters
  • Listing: 4K camera capture, 720p monitor screen, 330 degrees pan, 60 tilt, 8x zoom
  • eufy FAQ: about 9 hours on battery, around 5.5 hours with night vision
  • Guide: microSD slot, Class 10 minimum, 128 GB maximum, card not included
  • Guide: up to two cameras per monitor; monitor battery is user-replaceable
  • Guide: cot mount included, but not once the child pushes up onto hands and knees

Strengths

  • A physical Wi-Fi switch on the camera, so the app is opt-in rather than required
  • Camera runs on its own 5000mAh battery, and the monitor battery is replaceable
  • Cot mount, gooseneck arm, wall plate and screws are all in the box

Caveats

  • The 4K is in the camera and app; the handheld screen you watch is 720p
  • Smart Connect is on by default and can route the link through your router
  • No warranty period is stated on eufy's product page, and its warranty page 404s

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Read the full eufy Baby Monitor E21 with 4K Camera and 5-Inch Monitor guide

How to choose between them

Choose the Babysense HD S2 5-Inch Split-Screen Video Baby Monitor, Two Cameras if your situation matches: Watching two rooms side by side, with an outlet at each camera. Its main caveat: Zoom is switched off while split screen is on, and audio follows one camera at a time.

Choose the eufy Baby Monitor E21 with 4K Camera and 5-Inch Monitor if your situation matches: Parents who want a portable camera and the option of a phone app. Its main caveat: The 4K is in the camera and app; the handheld screen you watch is 720p.

Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.

Primary sources

  1. Babysense product page for the HD S2 two-camera video baby monitor Source for Babysense HD S2 5-Inch Split-Screen Video Baby Monitor, Two Cameras
  2. Babysense HD S2 user manual, covering the one-camera and two-camera models, attached to the listing Source for Babysense HD S2 5-Inch Split-Screen Video Baby Monitor, Two Cameras
  3. Babysense HDS2 troubleshooting guide and specification sheet, attached to the listing Source for Babysense HD S2 5-Inch Split-Screen Video Baby Monitor, Two Cameras
  4. eufy product page for the Baby Monitor E21 Source for eufy Baby Monitor E21 with 4K Camera and 5-Inch Monitor
  5. eufy product page for the Baby Monitor E21 add-on camera Source for eufy Baby Monitor E21 with 4K Camera and 5-Inch Monitor
  6. eufy Baby Monitor E21 user guide, camera model T8354, attached to the listing Source for eufy Baby Monitor E21 with 4K Camera and 5-Inch Monitor

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