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Updated November 2026
Data from the official Eufy and Ring sites.
2026 verdict
Onboard storage and a firm no on cloud plans make the Eufy SoloCam S220 the one to pick over the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus.
The Eufy SoloCam S220 keeps events in 8 GB, lists no cloud service, adds built-in solar and 2K, and stays IP67. It has infrared night vision only and no spotlight. The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus is better reviewed, with motion spotlights and color night vision, but it has no local storage, so history needs a subscription, and it stays at 1080p. Pick the Eufy SoloCam S220 to stop paying for clips. Pick the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus when the light on the camera is the feature you came for.
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| Feature | Eufy SoloCam S220 | Ring Spotlight Cam Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $79.99 | Eufy SoloCam S220 |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 | Ring Spotlight Cam Plus |
| Solar Charging | YES | NO | Eufy SoloCam S220 |
| 2K Video | YES | NO | Eufy SoloCam S220 |
| Color Night Vision | NO | YES | Ring Spotlight Cam Plus |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces | Motion, People, Packages | Eufy SoloCam S220 |
| Light | NO | Spotlight | Ring Spotlight Cam Plus |
| No Subscription Required | YES | NO | Eufy SoloCam S220 |
| Weather Resistance | IP67 | YES | Tie |
| Siren | YES (75db) | YES | Tie |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| PoE | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
8 GB and no cloud, or a plan
The Eufy SoloCam S220 has 8 GB internal, offline events and event history when power is out. It has no card slot, no cloud listing and no continuous history. The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus has no internal storage and no card. Continuous history and event history during a power loss are subscription required, and offline events are not offered. If a plan is a deal breaker, the Eufy is the camera that still has a timeline.
Solar 2K against a spotlight
The Eufy SoloCam S220 lists solar charging, a rechargeable battery around three months, 2K and about 135 degrees diagonal, with black-and-white night vision and no light. The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus lists a motion spotlight, color night vision and 1080p over about 140 degrees horizontal. It does not list 2K or built-in solar. It is a rechargeable battery that can also be wired, and its runtime is not published. The Eufy is IP67. The Ring is weather resistant without an IP code.
Color at night, and alerts
Color night vision is on the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus and not on the Eufy SoloCam S220. Person detection is on the Eufy without a plan. Animals, vehicles and familiar faces on the Eufy need a HomeBase S380. Person and package alerts on the Ring are subscription required, and animals are not listed. The Eufy works with Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. The Ring works with Alexa and Home Assistant only. Neither offers RTSP or Apple Home.
What a siren and zones change
Both have a siren, two-way talk, motion zones and a privacy zone. Only the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus adds the spotlight. Only the Eufy SoloCam S220 adds onboard storage and solar. A buyer who wants the camera to illuminate a step is not served by the Eufy. A buyer who wants the clip to exist with no account is not served by the Ring.
Which one to buy if
- you want clips on the camera and no video plan
The Eufy SoloCam S220 stores events in 8 GB and lists no cloud. The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus has no local storage.
- the camera should light the path when someone approaches
The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus has motion spotlights and color night vision. The Eufy SoloCam S220 has neither.
- the eave gets sun and you cannot pull power
Solar charging is built into the Eufy SoloCam S220, with a battery rated around three months and an IP67 body.
- package alerts in the Ring app are worth a plan
Package detection on the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus is subscription required. The Eufy SoloCam S220 does not list packages.
Winner
30% OFF
$69.99
$99.99
- + Price: $69.99
- + Solar Charging: YES
- + 2K Video: YES
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
- - Color Night Vision: NO vs YES
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$79.99
$149.99
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Color Night Vision: YES
- + Light: Spotlight
- - Price: $79.99 vs $69.99
- - Solar Charging: NO vs YES
What owners say
Owners of both want a camera that stays up without a ladder every weekend, and they hit different limits. Eufy SoloCam S220 owners single out a short install, sharp daytime 2K, infrared night vision that looked clearer than expected, and a solar panel that holds the charge in real sun. They complain that shade or winter means a cable charge, that detection can miss a person or fire on leaves, and that there is no continuous video and no color at night. Ring Spotlight Cam Plus owners single out spotlights used as path lighting, a wide color picture and a siren. They complain that clips exist only with a plan, and that an optional solar panel can be flaky about staying connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Eufy SoloCam S220 or Ring Spotlight Cam Plus?
The Eufy SoloCam S220 if local events and solar matter more than a lamp. It is 2K, IP67, with 8 GB and no cloud plan. The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus is the better reviewed pick for motion spotlights and color night vision, if you accept 1080p and a subscription for history.
Does the Eufy SoloCam S220 need a subscription to record?
No cloud plan is listed. The Eufy SoloCam S220 keeps events in 8 GB, including offline and when power is out. It has no microSD slot and no continuous history. The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus has no local storage, so its history requires a subscription.
Which camera has color night vision and a spotlight?
The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus has both. The Eufy SoloCam S220 has black-and-white night vision only and no light. The Eufy does have 2K, which the Ring does not list, plus built-in solar charging.
Do animal and vehicle alerts work on the Eufy SoloCam S220 alone?
No. Those labels, and familiar faces, require a HomeBase S380. Person detection is on the camera. The Ring Spotlight Cam Plus does not list animals or vehicles. Its person and package alerts are subscription required. Neither camera supports Apple Home.
Who should buy the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus?
An Alexa and Ring home that wants a battery spotlight camera with color night vision, a siren and privacy zones, and that will pay for cloud history because nothing is stored on the device.
Who should buy the Eufy SoloCam S220?
Someone with sun on the mount who wants an IP67 2K camera, solar charging and event clips in 8 GB, on Google Home or Alexa, without a video subscription or a spotlight.
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