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Eufy SoloCam S220 vs Reolink Altas PT Ultra

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Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
Compact and simple, or big and capable? The Reolink Altas PT Ultra is the more capable solar camera of the two, with 4K video, color night vision, a spotlight and a pan-tilt head.
Reolink Altas PT Ultra
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Reolink Altas PT Ultra
$188.99
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It also brings a battery rated for 16 months against 3, dual-band Wi-Fi, microSD storage up to 512GB, 24/7 recording and a 2-year warranty. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is the better reviewed and cheaper camera, carries its solar panel built in, has IP67 against IP65 and records 2K to 8GB of storage inside the camera, with Alexa and native Home Assistant support that the Reolink only reaches through its Home Hub. Pick the Reolink Altas PT Ultra to cover a large yard in detail, and the Eufy SoloCam S220 for a compact wire-free camera at a sunny entrance.
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FeatureEufy SoloCam S220Reolink Altas PT UltraWinner
Price$69.99$188.99Eufy SoloCam S220
Rating4.23.8Eufy SoloCam S220
Warranty1 year2 yearsReolink Altas PT Ultra
Weather ResistanceIP67IP65Eufy SoloCam S220
Battery Life3 months16 monthsReolink Altas PT Ultra
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiReolink Altas PT Ultra
StorageInternalMicroSD Card Slot, CloudReolink Altas PT Ultra
4K VideoNOYESReolink Altas PT Ultra
Color Night VisionNOYESReolink Altas PT Ultra
RTSPNOReolink Home Hub requiredReolink Altas PT Ultra
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar FacesMotion, People, Animals, VehiclesEufy SoloCam S220
LightNOYESReolink Altas PT Ultra

What the differences mean

Image and night vision

The Reolink Altas PT Ultra records 4K with color night vision and a spotlight. The Eufy SoloCam S220 records 2K and switches to black-and-white infrared at night, with no light.

Coverage

The Reolink Altas PT Ultra pans 355 degrees and tilts 90 degrees, so it can sweep a whole yard. The Eufy SoloCam S220 has a fixed 135 degree diagonal view.

Battery and solar

Reolink rates the Altas PT Ultra's battery for 16 months, eufy the SoloCam S220's for 3 months, and both charge from solar. The eufy's panel is built into the camera, which keeps it compact but means the camera itself has to face the sun.

Storage

The Eufy SoloCam S220 records to 8GB inside the camera, with no card slot and no cloud option. The Reolink Altas PT Ultra takes a microSD card up to 512GB and supports 24/7 recording, which the eufy does not.

Integrations

The Eufy SoloCam S220 works with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant directly. The Reolink Altas PT Ultra works with Google Home, and needs a Reolink Home Hub for Alexa, Home Assistant and RTSP.

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What owners say

Owners of both cameras like the no-subscription recording and a solar panel that keeps the battery topped up in good sun, and both groups warn that the panel struggles when the light is poor. Eufy SoloCam S220 owners praise a few-minute install, a sharp 2K daytime image and clear infrared at night, plus useful activity and privacy zones; their complaints are recharging by cable in shade or winter and motion detection that either misses people or triggers on leaves. Reolink Altas PT Ultra owners single out ColorX night vision, auto-tracking, the 10-second pre-recording that captures a whole event and sturdy metal mounts, and they report that the panel cannot keep up with 24/7 mode and that the battery can stop charging in long freezing spells.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Eufy SoloCam S220 or Reolink Altas PT Ultra?

The Reolink Altas PT Ultra. It has 4K video, color night vision, a spotlight, pan-tilt, a much longer rated battery life, microSD storage and 24/7 recording. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is the better reviewed, cheaper and simpler camera, with its solar panel built in.

What is the biggest difference between the Eufy SoloCam S220 and the Reolink Altas PT Ultra?

The Reolink Altas PT Ultra is a large pan-tilt camera with 4K and color night vision, while the Eufy SoloCam S220 is a compact fixed 2K camera with its solar panel built in and infrared night vision.

Does the Eufy SoloCam S220 support RTSP?

No. eufy lists NAS and RTSP as not supported on the Eufy SoloCam S220; recordings stay on its 8GB of built-in storage or on a HomeBase S380. The Reolink Altas PT Ultra supports RTSP only through a Reolink Home Hub.

Do the Eufy SoloCam S220 and the Reolink Altas PT Ultra need a subscription?

No. The Eufy SoloCam S220 records to its own 8GB and cannot use eufy Cloud at all, and the Reolink Altas PT Ultra records to a microSD card up to 512GB, with Reolink cloud as an optional paid extra.

Who should buy the Eufy SoloCam S220?

Anyone who wants a compact, weatherproof solar camera for a sunny entrance, with Alexa, Google Home or Home Assistant support and no monthly fee.

Who should buy the Reolink Altas PT Ultra?

Buyers covering a large yard or driveway without power who want 4K detail, color night vision and a camera that can pan to follow movement.

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