3Rank 03 of 10 · Video Baby Monitors
eufy Baby Monitor E21
The most explicit security statement in the ranking: eufy names RSA-1024 and AES-128 encryption and fits a physical switch that cuts Wi-Fi so the camera talks only to the 5-inch monitor.
7.0BPR score
- €250Price
- Hybrid: local link plus app, hardware Wi-Fi switch — parent-unit runtime not in eufy's product copy (12 h per Coolblue)Link type and published parent-unit runtime
- 3 of 10in Video Baby Monitors
- 7.0BPR score 0–10
Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
The E21 is a hybrid. Out of the box the 4K pan-tilt camera connects straight to the 5-inch monitor without Wi-Fi; switch Wi-Fi on and the eufy Baby app adds remote viewing, shared access for up to five family members and 24/7 recording. A hardware switch on the camera turns Wi-Fi off again, and eufy says that in that position the camera connects only to the monitor. Parents who want the app occasionally but not permanently get a clear, physical control.
eufy is also the only maker here to name its ciphers on the product page: RSA-1024 and AES-128, with a unique key per recording. The camera has its own 5,000 mAh battery, good for about 9 hours or about 5.5 hours with night vision, according to eufy's FAQ. Pan is 330°, tilt 60°, zoom 8x, and two cameras can share a split screen.
The weak spot is the parent unit's own data. eufy's product copy gives neither its runtime nor a range figure; Coolblue's listing shows 12 hours and 140 m indoors / 300 m outdoors, which we treat as retailer data. The monitor's screen resolution is not published, so '4K' describes the camera, not what a 5-inch screen shows. We found no independent test of the E21 itself; Consumentenbond lists the sibling E20 as tested. Coolblue buyers rate it about 8.4 out of 10 from 14 reviews. Price in eufy's Dutch store: €249.99. Coolblue notes it has no lullabies.
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Link type
- Hybrid: local link without Wi-Fi plus app; hardware Wi-Fi switch
- Radio technology stated
- Not named; 'Smart Connect' can route via the home router
- Parent-unit screen
- 5-inch
- Camera resolution
- 4K UHD
- Claimed range
- Not in eufy's copy (Coolblue: 140 m indoors / 300 m outdoors)
- Parent-unit runtime (published)
- Not in eufy's copy (Coolblue: 12 h)
- Camera control
- 330° pan, 60° tilt, 8x zoom
- Security statement
- RSA-1024 and AES-128, unique key per recording
- App and subscription
- eufy Baby app, sharing with up to 5 people; no subscription mentioned
- Extras
- Camera battery 5,000 mAh, cry detection, 20 dB noise reduction, split screen
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- RSA-1024 and AES-128 encryption named on the product page
- Hardware switch cuts Wi-Fi; camera then connects only to the monitor
- 330° pan, 60° tilt and 8x zoom from a 4K camera
- Camera has its own 5,000 mAh battery (about 9 h, 5.5 h with night vision)
- No subscription mentioned for app viewing or sharing with 5 family members
Worth knowing
- Parent-unit runtime and range are not in eufy's own product copy
- Monitor screen resolution not published, so 4K is a camera figure
- No independent test of this model found; no lullabies
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category Video Baby Monitors.
| Product | Score | Link type and published parent-unit runtime | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVM2043Top score | 8.0 | Closed link, no app — up to 16 h standby published by Alecto; 21 h measured by Consumentenbond | €148 |
| Baby Monitor E21This product | 7.0 | Hybrid: local link plus app, hardware Wi-Fi switch — parent-unit runtime not in eufy's product copy (12 h per Coolblue) | €250 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 6.7 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does the eufy E21 work without Wi-Fi?
Yes. eufy states that the monitor connects directly to the camera without Wi-Fi, and that switching the camera's Wi-Fi switch off leaves only that local connection active.
How long does the E21 camera run on battery?
eufy's FAQ gives about 9 hours on the 5,000 mAh camera battery and around 5.5 hours with night vision on. The parent unit's runtime is not stated in the product copy; Coolblue lists 12 hours.
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