The catch
Aqara Smart Lock B50
Lacks fingerprint and Home Key.
Side by side
Aqara B50 vs Eufy C220: eufy adds fingerprint entry, and both control remotely with no hub
Quick verdict
Code-based entry and optional Aqara Matter bridging suit B50, while C220 adds fingerprint access. Direct Wi-Fi remote control comes on both, so for that basic use a separate hub does not decide anything.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
On Wi-Fi remote access, it’s a tie
Avoiding a hub for basic remote control alone doesn’t justify paying for C220.
Where this comes from
Built-in Wi-Fi comes with both locks. B50 needs an Aqara hub just for the specified Matter bridge route and not for its ordinary remote Aqara app connection.
The catch
eufy Security Smart Lock C220
Has no Home Key and no documented Matter integration.
Aqara Smart Lock B50
- Why pick it
- Codes and physical backup keys are what your household likes.
- A compatible Aqara hub as an optional route into Matter is what you want.
- The catch
- Lacks fingerprint and Home Key.
eufy Security Smart Lock C220
- Why pick it
- To you, fingerprint access counts for more than optional Aqara bridging.
- Family members should be able to get in with no phone and no memorized code.
- The catch
- Has no Home Key and no documented Matter integration.
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What this page compares
Keypad against fingerprint entry, direct Wi-Fi access, battery changes and Aqara Matter bridging requirements are where B50 and C220 are compared.
Code-based entry and optional Aqara Matter bridging suit B50, while C220 adds fingerprint access. Direct Wi-Fi remote control comes on both, so for that basic use a separate hub does not decide anything.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Unlocking by fingerprint is required
No fingerprint reader comes with B50.
- Aqara Smart Lock B50
- Not suitable
- eufy Security Smart Lock C220
- Better fit
Remote app access, no bridge needed
Direct Wi-Fi connectivity is on both.
- Aqara Smart Lock B50
- Similar
- eufy Security Smart Lock C220
- Similar
Apple Home Key is needed
Home Key is unsupported on both.
- Aqara Smart Lock B50
- Not suitable
- eufy Security Smart Lock C220
- Not suitable
A documented Matter path is what you want
The compatible Aqara bridge is needed for B50. C220 has no such path documented.
- Aqara Smart Lock B50
- Depends
- eufy Security Smart Lock C220
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
On Wi-Fi remote access, it’s a tie
Avoiding a hub for basic remote control alone doesn’t justify paying for C220.
How we worked this out
Built-in Wi-Fi comes with both locks. B50 needs an Aqara hub just for the specified Matter bridge route and not for its ordinary remote Aqara app connection.
The battery count is doubled on C220
Eight AA cells are needed for a full change, up from four.
How we worked this out
8 divided by 4 is 2. Because runtime conditions differ, this can’t be carried straight over to twice the annual battery cost.
Different needs are met by Matter and by fingerprints
Pick whichever missing capability your home will really use.
How we worked this out
B50 offers an optional Matter route through a bridge but no fingerprint reader. C220 has fingerprints, though no Matter route is documented for it.
Option A
Aqara, DL-D12E
Smart Lock B50
Remote app control works without an extra hub on this Wi-Fi keypad deadbolt, which also has physical backup keys and optional Aqara Matter bridging.
- Best for
- giving guests access remotely over home Wi-Fi
Facts we checked
- Remote control through the Aqara Home app comes from built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6.
- The manufacturer's estimate for four AA batteries is up to six months.
- IPX3 is the exterior's rating.
- It covers doors 35 to 54 mm thick and a 60 or 70 mm backset.
Option B
eufy Security, T8506
Smart Lock C220
You can enter by fingerprint, keypad or phone, and the documented door range is 1.375 to 2.17 inches thick.
- Best for
- unlock with a fingerprint on a replacement for my deadbolt
Facts we checked
- The documented door range is 1.375 to 2.17 inches thick.
- Fingerprint, keypad and phone are listed as entry options.
- Platforms documented include alexa, google.
- The documented installation is a full deadbolt replacement.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Aqara Smart Lock B50 | eufy Security Smart Lock C220 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint reader | Not included | Included | C220 gives an entry method with no phone or code. |
| Battery count | Four AA cells | Eight AA cells | A full change on C220 takes twice as many cells. |
| Exterior rating | IPX3 | IP53 | Dust protection is part of C220’s published rating. Both have 3 as the water numeral. |
| Matter connection | Through a compatible Aqara bridge | No documented Matter path | Setting up Matter on B50 means hardware on top of its built-in Wi-Fi. |
| Remote Wi-Fi | Built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 | Built-in Wi-Fi | Basic remote app use works on both without a separate bridge. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Aqara Smart Lock B50
- A separate compatible Aqara bridge is needed for Matter.
With eufy Security Smart Lock C220
- A complete battery change takes eight AA cells.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
The main routine becomes fingerprint entry
Go with eufy Security Smart Lock C220. The reader you need is on C220.
Your plan depends on Aqara’s Matter bridge route
Go with Aqara Smart Lock B50. That optional integration is documented for B50.
You need Apple Home Key
Neither model fits. Go with a model that has Home Key instead.
Decision guide
How to decide
B50 is the fit for code-based entry with optional Aqara Matter bridging. C220 adds fingerprint access. Because both give direct Wi-Fi remote control, a separate hub is not what decides that basic use.
How visitors get in
If visitors get a code, B50 is sufficient. Fingerprints on the C220 are most useful for recurring users who can be enrolled in advance. They do little for one-time guests.
Control from a different room or city
Each lock connects to Wi-Fi for its own app control. Check the network signal at the closed door. Matter is a question of ecosystem integration beyond that shared ability.
Planning for batteries and exposure
Keep the right number of batteries on hand and follow each installation guide. C220's dust rating is a documented difference, but the water-test level is the same in IPX3 and IP53.
What this page can’t tell you
- A comparison of battery runtime or fingerprint reliability was not performed. If C220 firmware changes, recheck the missing Matter documentation for it.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the smart locks we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
None of the 25 models checked meets all of “Hand a code to family and guests”, “Use a fingerprint to unlock”, “Run it remotely without needing a hub”, and “Base the setup on Matter”, so the pick goes to the closest practical compromise.
0 models fit, out of 25 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Hand a code to family and guests”, “Use a fingerprint to unlock”, “Run it remotely without needing a hub”, and “Base the setup on Matter”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Aqara Smart Lock B50 |
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| eufy Security Smart Lock C220 |
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Aqara Smart Lock B50
Codes and physical backup keys are what your household likes.
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To you, fingerprint access counts for more than optional Aqara bridging.
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