Blink Outdoor 4 vs Eufy SoloCam S220

The Eufy SoloCam S220 is the more complete pick, with 2K video, solar charging, RTSP and free local storage without a plan. The Blink Outdoor 4's advantage is a longer battery life, rated up to two years versus the S220's roughly three months.

Resolution and storage. The Eufy SoloCam S220 shoots 2K, tops up by solar and records to free on-device storage, while the Blink Outdoor 4 is 1080p and routes its storage and person detection through a Blink plan.

The Blink Outdoor 4 does, rated up to two years, beyond the Eufy SoloCam S220's roughly three months per charge. The S220 counters with a solar panel that keeps it topped up when mounted in sunlight.

The Eufy SoloCam S220 does, saving clips to free on-device storage and supporting RTSP. The Blink Outdoor 4 needs a Blink Subscription Plan for smart alerts and video history, since its bundled sync module has no local storage.

Buy the Eufy SoloCam S220 if you have a sunny mounting spot and want a low-maintenance, fee-free 2K camera. Its solar charging, IP67 build and free storage suit gardens, driveways and multi-camera setups.

Buy the Blink Outdoor 4 if you want the longest battery life and the simplest setup in an Alexa home. Its two-year battery suits shaded spots where solar underperforms, if a Blink plan fits your budget.