Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Eufy and Reolink sites.
2026 verdict
For a fixed outdoor spot that already has a network cable, the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE is the better security camera of these two.
The Eufy SoloCam S220 is the wire-free option: it runs on a battery topped up by a built-in solar panel, needs no wiring, and keeps clips on 8GB of built-in memory with no subscription. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE takes the opposite route, a single PoE cable for power and data, 4K across a 10MP 180 degree panorama plus a tracking pan-tilt lens, colour night vision with a spotlight, and continuous 24/7 recording to a microSD card or an NVR. The Eufy SoloCam S220 wins on a tougher IP67 body, on the lower price and on Alexa support, and it is the one to pick when no cable can reach the spot. Choose the Eufy SoloCam S220 for a sunny, wire-free install, and the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE when you can wire the position and want sharper, always-on coverage.
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| Feature | Eufy SoloCam S220 | Reolink OMVI 3i PoE | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $329.99 | Eufy SoloCam S220 |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.3 | Reolink OMVI 3i PoE |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | Reolink OMVI 3i PoE |
| Weather Resistance | IP67 | IP66 | Eufy SoloCam S220 |
| PoE | NO | YES | Reolink OMVI 3i PoE |
| Solar Charging | YES | NO | Eufy SoloCam S220 |
| 4K Video | NO | YES | Reolink OMVI 3i PoE |
| Color Night Vision | NO | YES | Reolink OMVI 3i PoE |
| RTSP | NO | YES | Reolink OMVI 3i PoE |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles | Eufy SoloCam S220 |
| Light | NO | YES | Reolink OMVI 3i PoE |
| Siren | YES (75db) | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Power and wiring
The Eufy SoloCam S220 runs on a rechargeable battery with a built-in solar panel and needs no cable at all. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE needs one Power-over-Ethernet line for both power and data. One hangs anywhere in minutes, the other never needs recharging.
Video and coverage
The Eufy SoloCam S220 shoots 2K from a fixed 135 degree diagonal view. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE pairs a 10MP 180 degree panorama with a 4K pan-tilt lens, so it covers more of the scene and follows movement in the same unit.
Storage
The Eufy SoloCam S220 holds around two months of clips on 8GB of built-in memory and has no microSD slot or RTSP. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE records 24/7 to a microSD card up to 512GB, an NVR or FTP/NAS and offers an RTSP stream.
Night vision
The Eufy SoloCam S220 offers infrared black-and-white night vision only, with no spotlight. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE adds full-colour night vision lit by a bright spotlight alongside infrared reaching about 30m.
Smart home support
The Eufy SoloCam S220 works with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE stops at Google Home and Home Assistant, without Alexa or Apple HomeKit.
Warranty
Eufy covers the SoloCam S220 for one year, while Reolink covers the OMVI 3i PoE for two, which suits a camera that is meant to sit outdoors for years.
Which one to buy if
- the spot gets direct sun and no cable can reach it
The Eufy SoloCam S220 charges itself from its own panel and runs completely wire-free.
- you can run one Ethernet cable and want round-the-clock recording
The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE records 24/7 continuously, which a battery camera cannot.
- you want the widest, sharpest image and active tracking
The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE adds 4K, a 180 degree panorama and a tracking lens over the 2K fixed view of the Eufy SoloCam S220.
- your home runs on Amazon Alexa
The Eufy SoloCam S220 works with Alexa, while the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE does not.
- you are shopping to a tight budget
The Eufy SoloCam S220 is the more affordable of the two and needs no PoE hardware.
30% OFF
$69.99
$99.99
- + Price: $69.99
- + Weather Resistance: IP67
- + Solar Charging: YES
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.3
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
Winner
$329.99
- + Rating: 4.3
- + Warranty: 2 years
- + PoE: YES
- - Price: $329.99 vs $69.99
- - Weather Resistance: IP66 vs IP67
What owners say
Owners of both cameras start from ease of living: the Eufy SoloCam S220 for going up in minutes and needing almost no attention in a sunny spot, and the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE for a wired camera that simply stays online. Beyond that the groups diverge. Eufy SoloCam S220 owners praise the sharp 2K day and infrared night image, the way the panel keeps the battery near full when it gets a few hours of sun, the local storage with no fee, and the app's zones, privacy masks and siren. Their warnings are about the small panel in shade or winter, mixed motion detection and the lack of 24/7 recording. Reolink OMVI 3i PoE owners single out the 180 degree view and the tracking lens, calling the wide shot crisp and the mount an improvement, while noting slow close-up tracking, heavy default notifications and ecosystem support that stops at Google Home and Home Assistant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Eufy SoloCam S220 or Reolink OMVI 3i PoE?
For a wired position, the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE, with its 4K 180 degree panorama, tracking pan-tilt lens, colour night vision and continuous 24/7 recording. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is the better pick when there is no cable, thanks to its solar panel, IP67 body and Alexa support.
What is the biggest difference between the Eufy SoloCam S220 and the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE?
Power. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is a battery and solar camera that needs no wiring but records events only, while the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE draws power over one Ethernet cable and records continuously to local storage.
Can the Eufy SoloCam S220 and the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE record 24/7?
Only the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE does. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is a battery camera and records motion events rather than continuous video, while the wired Reolink OMVI 3i PoE supports full 24/7 recording.
Do these cameras support Alexa, HomeKit or Home Assistant?
The Eufy SoloCam S220 works with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE works with Google Home and Home Assistant through RTSP. Neither supports Apple HomeKit or Matter.
Who should buy the Eufy SoloCam S220?
Anyone who cannot run a cable, wants a camera up in minutes, has a mounting spot with a few hours of sun a day, and prefers local storage with no subscription and supports Alexa.
Who should buy the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE?
Buyers who can run a single PoE cable and want continuous 24/7 recording, 4K wide coverage with a tracking lens, colour night vision and a two-year warranty.
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