Amcrest ASH21
Score: 78/100
YI Pro
Score: 79/100Rankings
The YI Pro 2K 3-PC bundle offers three plug-in indoor Wi-Fi cameras with 2K resolution and AI-driven detection for budget-friendly home monitoring. Its main limitation is the requirement for a paid cloud subscription to access full AI features and the lack of pan-tilt coverage. It is best suited for budget-conscious families needing multi-room indoor monitoring where outlets are nearby.
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 metersbest | 9 meters | |
93 degrees | 107 degreesbest | |
30 fpsbest | 20 fps | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1.4 f-stopbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 4 | 2.4 GHz |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
IP Rating | null | |
Camera & Image(9) | ||
Video Resolution | 1080p | 2K |
Night Vision Range (meters) | 10 meters | 9 meters |
Field of View (degrees) | 93 degrees | 107 degrees |
Frame Rate (fps) | 30 fps | 20 fps |
Night Vision Type | IR | Infrared |
Digital Zoom (x) | null x | x |
Lens Aperture (f-stop) | null f-stop | 1.4 f-stop |
Focal Length (mm) | null mm | mm |
Image Sensor Type | CMOS | 3 MP |
Support & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | null months | months |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 YI Pro 2K bundle for its sharp 2K video, robust AI detection and straightforward Wi-Fi setup, positioning it as a solid budget indoor solution. However, they caution that the lack of 5 GHz support, absence of pan-tilt, and the need for a paid cloud subscription for full AI limit its appeal for power users.
Consumers generally praise the clear video quality, easy installation and reliable two-way audio, while repeatedly noting Wi-Fi instability in crowded bands, the annoyance of subscription prompts for advanced AI, and the limited mounting options as common pain points.
“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.”
“quality output, easy install”
