Amcrest ASH21
Score: 78/100
Tapo C520WS
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Tapo C520WS is a TP-Link 2K QHD outdoor pan/tilt Wi-Fi security camera offering 340° pan and 90° tilt coverage with starlight color night vision. It features free AI motion detection and IP66 weatherproofing, making it a high-value PTZ solution. Ideal for homeowners needing wide-area outdoor surveillance with high-resolution video and smart-home integration.
The Amcrest ASH21-B is a compact 1080p indoor WiFi camera with pan/tilt capabilities and hardware-based AI detection. It offers versatile storage options and sound monitoring but is limited to 2.4GHz WiFi. It is ideal for nanny/baby monitoring and pet cams without mandatory subscriptions.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10 meters | 30 metersbest | |
93 degrees | 360 degreesbest | |
30 fpsbest | 30 fpsbest | |
— | 12 xbest | |
— | 24 monthsbest |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 4 | 802.11ac |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
IP Rating | null | IP66 |
Camera & Image(8) | ||
Video Resolution | 1080p | 2K |
Night Vision Range (meters) | 10 meters | 30 meters |
Field of View (degrees) | 93 degrees | 360 degrees |
Night Vision Type | IR | Color |
Digital Zoom (x) | null x | 12 x |
Lens Aperture (f-stop) | null f-stop | f-stop |
Focal Length (mm) | null mm | mm |
Image Sensor Type | CMOS | |
Support & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | null months | 24 months |
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Professional reviewers and editors praise the Amcrest ASH21 for its reliable 1080p streaming, smooth pan/tilt operations, and effective smart alerts.
Everyday users generally express satisfaction with the camera's performance for pet and baby monitoring, particularly appreciating the accurate AI tracking and lack of subscription fees.
Professional reviewers commend the C520WS for its sharp 2K resolution, expansive 340° pan/90° tilt with motion tracking, and starlight color night vision. They also appreciate the dual Wi-Fi antennas for stable connectivity.
Everyday users consistently praise the camera's crystal-clear 2K video, easy app-based pan/tilt control, accurate motion tracking, and full-color night vision.
“Great for pet/baby monitoring-AI tracks movement accurately without cloud fees.”
“Night vision and two-way audio work perfectly; app sharing easy for family.”
