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Eufy SoloCam S220 vs Eufy SoloCam S230

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Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
Among Eufy's solar-powered battery cameras, the Eufy SoloCam S230 is the one to buy over the Eufy SoloCam S220, because it adds what the older model lacks after dark.
Eufy SoloCam S230
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Eufy SoloCam S230
$129.99
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It has a built-in spotlight and color night vision, an RTSP stream for recording elsewhere, a longer rated battery life of 4 months against 3, and the option of Eufy's cloud plan. Both share the core: a built-in solar panel, 8GB of local storage with no fee, 2K video, a 135 degree view, IP67 weatherproofing and Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant support. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is usually the cheaper and lighter camera, it has documented privacy zones, and paired with a HomeBase S380 it adds vehicle detection and facial recognition. Choose the Eufy SoloCam S230 for night coverage and flexibility, and the Eufy SoloCam S220 for a lower cost setup built around a HomeBase.
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FeatureEufy SoloCam S220Eufy SoloCam S230Winner
Price$69.99$129.99Eufy SoloCam S220
Rating4.24.4Eufy SoloCam S230
Battery Life3 months4 monthsEufy SoloCam S230
StorageInternalInternal, CloudEufy SoloCam S230
Color Night VisionNOYESEufy SoloCam S230
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar FacesMotion, People, Animals, Familiar FacesEufy SoloCam S220
LightNOYESEufy SoloCam S230
SirenYES (75db)YESTie
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Weather ResistanceIP67IP67Tie
PoENONOTie
Solar ChargingYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Spotlight and color night vision

The Eufy SoloCam S230 has a built-in light and color night vision, so night clips show colors and the light itself deters visitors. The Eufy SoloCam S220 has neither and records in black-and-white infrared after dark.

Battery life

Eufy rates the Eufy SoloCam S230 for 4 months per charge and the Eufy SoloCam S220 for 3, before any solar top-up. In a spot with little sun, that extra month is what decides how often you take it down to charge.

Recording options

Both keep clips on 8GB of built-in storage. The Eufy SoloCam S230 can also stream over RTSP and use Eufy's paid cloud. The Eufy SoloCam S220 has neither, so its recordings stay on the camera or on a HomeBase S380.

Smart detection

On its own the Eufy SoloCam S230 detects people and animals, while the Eufy SoloCam S220 detects people. Paired with a HomeBase S380, the S220 gains pets, vehicles and facial recognition.

Weight

The Eufy SoloCam S220 weighs 320 g and the Eufy SoloCam S230 498 g. Both mount with a couple of screws, so this only matters on a light surface.

Which one to buy if

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Eufy SoloCam S230

$129.99
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  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Battery Life: 4 months
  • + Storage: Internal, Cloud
  • - Price: $129.99 vs $69.99
  • - Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Familiar Faces vs Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces

What owners say

Owners of both SoloCams bring up the same reasons for buying: no subscription, recordings kept on the camera, a two-screw install and a solar panel that keeps the battery going. Where they part is how well that panel copes. Eufy SoloCam S230 owners describe batteries that barely drop over a year, even in cloudy spells, and single out the wide 2K view and few false alerts, while they complain about a lag between an alert and a playable clip, intrusive in-app ads and the 8GB cap. Eufy SoloCam S220 owners in shaded yards or northern winters say they still charge it by cable every few weeks, and some add an external panel; they praise its privacy zones and quick alerts, but report motion detection that either misses people or fires on leaves.

Upgrading from the Eufy SoloCam S220?

Moving from the Eufy SoloCam S220 to the Eufy SoloCam S230 is mostly about the night. You gain a spotlight, color night vision, RTSP, access to Eufy's cloud if you want it and a battery rated for a month longer. The storage, resolution, view, weatherproofing and smart home support stay the same. If your Eufy SoloCam S220 covers a well-lit spot and a HomeBase handles recording, keep it; if your night clips are too dark to use, the Eufy SoloCam S230 is the step that fixes that.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Eufy SoloCam S220 or Eufy SoloCam S230?

The Eufy SoloCam S230. It adds a spotlight, color night vision, RTSP and a longer rated battery life to everything the Eufy SoloCam S220 offers, including solar charging, 8GB of local storage and 2K video. The S220 is the cheaper choice.

What is the difference between the Eufy SoloCam S220 and the Eufy SoloCam S230?

The Eufy SoloCam S230 has a built-in light with color night vision, RTSP streaming, optional cloud storage and a rated 4 months of battery life. The Eufy SoloCam S220 has none of those, lasts a rated 3 months and is lighter, but can add vehicle detection and facial recognition with a HomeBase S380.

Do the Eufy SoloCam S220 and the Eufy SoloCam S230 need a subscription?

No. Both the Eufy SoloCam S220 and the Eufy SoloCam S230 record motion events to 8GB of built-in storage for free. The S230 also offers Eufy's cloud as a paid option, while the S220 cannot use it.

Do the Eufy SoloCam S220 and S230 record 24/7?

No. Both the Eufy SoloCam S220 and the Eufy SoloCam S230 record motion events only, with live view available at any time, and neither has a microSD slot.

Who should buy the Eufy SoloCam S220?

Buyers on a budget who want a no-fee solar camera for a sunny, lit spot, and owners of a eufy HomeBase S380 who want its extra detection features.

Who should buy the Eufy SoloCam S230?

Anyone who needs clear footage after dark, wants a light that deters visitors, or plans to pull the stream into Home Assistant or an NVR over RTSP.

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