Eufy SoloCam S230 vs Reolink Duo 3 PoE

The Eufy SoloCam S230 comes out ahead overall, thanks to a lower price, better owner feedback, integrated solar charging and 8GB of built-in storage. The Reolink Duo 3 PoE is the better choice only if you want wired PoE power, 4K video and a longer warranty.

The Eufy SoloCam S230 runs on a rechargeable battery rated for about 4 months and has solar charging built in, so it needs no cable. The Reolink Duo 3 PoE has no battery at all and draws power and data from a single Ethernet cable through PoE.

Only the Reolink Duo 3 PoE keeps a 24/7 video history, recording continuously to a microSD card. The Eufy SoloCam S230 records motion events to its 8GB internal storage, and it can still save events when power is lost, which the Reolink cannot.

The Reolink Duo 3 PoE records in 4K with a 180 degree horizontal field of view from its dual lens. The Eufy SoloCam S230 tops out at 2K with a 135 degree view. The Reolink also detects vehicles, which the Eufy does not.

Choose the Eufy SoloCam S230 if there is no cable where the camera goes, you want solar top-ups instead of recharging, and you would rather keep clips on the device, with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant support.

Choose the Reolink Duo 3 PoE if you can run Ethernet to the spot, want continuous recording, 4K panoramic coverage and vehicle detection, and value a 2-year warranty over a wire-free install.