Eufy Cam S4 vs Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)

For outdoor use the Eufy Cam S4 wins, with weatherproofing, solar charging, 4K video, color night vision and free local storage. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is an indoor-only camera that is cheaper and higher rated, with 2K HDR and smart Gemini alerts, so the right pick depends on where you need the camera.

Placement is the core split. The Eufy Cam S4 is a weatherproof, battery-and-solar outdoor camera with 4K and pan-tilt tracking, while the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is a plug-in indoor-only camera that is not weather-resistant. The Eufy also stores footage locally with no subscription.

Only the Eufy Cam S4. It carries an IP65 weather rating and runs on solar-charged battery, so it is built for driveways and yards. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is indoor-only and not weatherproof, so it must stay inside.

The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) leans on Google's Gemini AI for smart, filtered alerts, but its history and best features need a paid plan. The Eufy Cam S4 records locally to 32GB plus microSD and supports RTSP, so it keeps footage without any subscription.

Buy the Eufy Cam S4 if you need an outdoor camera with 4K resolution, color night vision, solar-topped battery and subscription-free local storage. Its pan-tilt auto-tracking makes it a strong fit for large properties and driveways.

Buy the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) if you want a highly rated indoor camera for a Google Home household, with crisp 2K HDR video, dual-band Wi-Fi and smart Gemini alerts. It shines as a living room, nursery or pet cam, provided you accept a subscription for the full feature set.