Vision Well CG6S
Score: 72/100
YI 2K
Score: 78/100Rankings
The YI 2K 3MP is an indoor plug-in Wi-Fi security camera offering 2K resolution and AI-based detection for person, vehicle, and animal monitoring. Its primary drawback is the requirement for a paid cloud subscription to access the full suite of AI features. It is best suited for budget-conscious homeowners who need basic indoor monitoring with high-resolution video.
The Vision Well CG6S is a budget-friendly 2K battery-powered outdoor camera featuring AI detection and color night vision. Its main drawbacks are inconsistent WiFi connectivity and slow motion detection response times. It is best suited for low-to-medium activity areas like backyards or garages where flexibility is prioritized over high-speed security response.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10.06 metersbest | 5 meters | |
— | 111.2 degreesbest | |
— | 20 fpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1.4 f-stopbest |
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|---|---|---|
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | Battery | Wired |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11n | 2.4 GHz |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
IP Rating | IP65 | |
Camera & Image(8) | ||
Night Vision Range (meters) | 10.06 meters | 5 meters |
Field of View (degrees) | null degrees | 111.2 degrees |
Frame Rate (fps) | null fps | 20 fps |
Night Vision Type | Color/Infrared | 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 | null | |
Support & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | null months | months |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Vision Well's strong value proposition for budget-conscious users, praising its wire-free convenience, effective AI filtering, and clear video quality. However, significant criticisms focus on the slow motion detection response time, which fails to capture rapid movements, and persistent WiFi connectivity issues.
Everyday users generally appreciate the long battery life, clear picture quality, and ease of setup, noting that the AI detection helps reduce false alerts from passing cars. However, recurring complaints center on unreliable motion detection that misses close movements, frequent WiFi disconnects, and app glitches.
Professional reviewers commend the YI 2K 3MP for its crisp 2K image quality, reliable AI detection and solid night-vision, while noting its affordability and easy setup. However, they criticize the need for a paid cloud subscription to access the full AI suite, the lack of 5 GHz Wi-Fi, and the absence of higher-resolution or broader smart-home integration.
Everyday users generally praise the camera's clear video, straightforward installation, and useful two-way audio, often citing it as a budget-friendly alternative to more expensive systems. Recurring complaints focus on occasional grainy video during Wi-Fi congestion and the desire for more smart-home compatibility without extra fees.
“Quality output, easy outdoor install despite indoor design, good two-way audio, and motion detection as a Ring alternative”
