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Eufy SoloCam S230 vs Reolink Duo 3 PoE

Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Eufy and Reolink sites.
2026 verdict
A wired Power over Ethernet connection makes the Reolink Duo 3 PoE the steadier, stronger camera here, ahead of the solar-charged Eufy SoloCam S230.
Reolink Duo 3 PoE
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Reolink Duo 3 PoE
$229.99
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The Reolink also shoots 16MP video, well past 2K, stitches a 180 degree panoramic view from its two lenses, supports RTSP for Blue Iris or a NAS, and carries a two-year warranty. The Eufy SoloCam S230 answers with a lower price, a better owner rating, and an integrated solar panel that means never running a cable at all. Both record locally with no forced subscription for basic storage. Buyers who can run an Ethernet cable and want the sharpest, widest view should pick the Reolink Duo 3 PoE; buyers who want a battery camera that charges itself with no cable at all should pick the Eufy SoloCam S230.
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FeatureEufy SoloCam S230Reolink Duo 3 PoEWinner
Rating4.44.2Eufy SoloCam S230
Warranty1 year2 yearsReolink Duo 3 PoE
PoENOYESReolink Duo 3 PoE
Solar ChargingYESNOEufy SoloCam S230
StorageInternal, CloudMicroSD Card SlotEufy SoloCam S230
4K VideoNOYESReolink Duo 3 PoE
RTSPNOYESReolink Duo 3 PoE
Weather ResistanceIP67IP67Tie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFiEthernetTie
2K VideoYESYESTie
HDRNONOTie
Color Night VisionYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Power

The Reolink Duo 3 PoE runs over wired Power over Ethernet, needing a PoE switch or injector but no battery to manage. The Eufy SoloCam S230 has an integrated solar panel and a rechargeable battery, with no cable to run.

Coverage

The Reolink Duo 3 PoE stitches two lenses into a fixed 180 degree panoramic view. The Eufy SoloCam S230 is a single lens covering roughly 135 degrees.

Resolution

The Reolink Duo 3 PoE shoots 16MP, well past 2K. The Eufy SoloCam S230 tops out at 2K.

Local recording

The Reolink Duo 3 PoE records 24/7 to a microSD card or an NVR with no subscription of any kind, and supports RTSP once enabled. The Eufy SoloCam S230 records to 8GB of built-in storage with no microSD slot and no RTSP.

Warranty

Reolink backs the Duo 3 PoE with a two-year warranty, against one year on the Eufy SoloCam S230.

Which one to buy if

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  • + Rating: 4.4
  • + Solar Charging: YES
  • + Storage: Internal, Cloud
  • - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
  • - PoE: NO vs YES

What owners say

Eufy SoloCam S230 owners keep coming back to the solar panel and the free local storage, several report the battery staying charged through a whole year with no manual top-up. Their complaints are an app that can lag before showing a clip and no microSD slot to expand storage. Reolink Duo 3 PoE owners praise the 16MP image as sharp with minimal stitching seam between its two lenses, and value how easily it slots into a Reolink NVR or Blue Iris over RTSP, plus a wired connection they say holds up in high wind. Their complaints are mechanical, a mount that can leave a hole exposed to weather if flipped the wrong way, manual-only aiming, and RTSP disabled by default until you turn it on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Eufy SoloCam S230 or Reolink Duo 3 PoE?

The Reolink Duo 3 PoE, for its steadier wired connection, 16MP resolution and panoramic 180 degree coverage. The Eufy SoloCam S230 counters with a lower price, a better owner rating and a solar panel that charges itself.

What is the biggest difference between the Eufy SoloCam S230 and the Reolink Duo 3 PoE?

Power and resolution. The Eufy SoloCam S230 runs on a solar-charged battery at 2K; the Reolink Duo 3 PoE is wired over Ethernet and shoots 16MP across a stitched 180 degree view.

Does the Reolink Duo 3 PoE need Wi-Fi?

No, it has none. It connects over wired Power over Ethernet only. The Eufy SoloCam S230 connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and runs on a solar-charged battery.

Do the Eufy SoloCam S230 and the Reolink Duo 3 PoE need a subscription?

Neither needs one for basic local storage. The Eufy SoloCam S230 records to 8GB built in; the Reolink Duo 3 PoE records 24/7 to a microSD card or an NVR, with RTSP available once enabled in settings.

Who should buy the Eufy SoloCam S230?

Buyers who want a battery camera that charges itself with a built-in solar panel and needs no cable run to the mount.

Who should buy the Reolink Duo 3 PoE?

Buyers who can run an Ethernet cable and want the sharpest, widest panoramic coverage with 24/7 recording and no subscription.

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