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Eufy SoloCam S230 vs Reolink OMVI 2i PoE

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Where there is no cable and no outlet, the solar-charged Eufy SoloCam S230 beats the wired Reolink OMVI 2i PoE simply by being there.
Eufy SoloCam S230
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Eufy SoloCam S230

Last recorded price$129.99

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It is IP67, runs on an integrated solar panel with a battery that lasts months, and stores clips on 8GB built in with no subscription, adding a spotlight and color night vision. The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE answers with a two-year warranty, PoE on a single cable, 5MP dual-lens video and RTSP, and it never needs charging, but it needs that cable run and records to a microSD card. Buy the Eufy SoloCam S230 for a spot with sun and no wiring, and the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE where a cable can reach and you want tracked dual-lens coverage.
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FeatureEufy SoloCam S230Reolink OMVI 2i PoEWinner
Rating4.45.0Reolink OMVI 2i PoE
Warranty1 year2 yearsReolink OMVI 2i PoE
Weather ResistanceIP67IP66Eufy SoloCam S230
PoENOYESReolink OMVI 2i PoE
Solar ChargingYESNOEufy SoloCam S230
StorageInternal, CloudMicroSD Card SlotEufy SoloCam S230
RTSPNOYESReolink OMVI 2i PoE
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFiEthernetTie
2K VideoYESYESTie
4K VideoNONOTie
HDRNONOTie
Color Night VisionYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Power source

The Eufy SoloCam S230 runs on a battery charged by an integrated solar panel, while the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE draws power from an Ethernet cable. One needs sun and no wiring, the other needs a cable and no sun.

Storage

The Eufy SoloCam S230 records to 8GB built in with no microSD slot, while the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE records to a microSD card up to 512GB or an NVR. The Reolink is far easier to expand.

Recording mode

The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE can record 24/7 continuously, while the Eufy SoloCam S230 records motion events only. If you want to scroll back through a whole day, the Reolink is the one.

RTSP

The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE offers RTSP and ONVIF for a recorder or NAS, while the Eufy SoloCam S230 does not stream over RTSP at all. The Reolink fits an existing NVR setup.

Coverage

The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE pairs two 5MP lenses with auto tracking for a combined 165 degree view, while the Eufy SoloCam S230 is a fixed camera with a 135 degree view and no tracking.

Weather and warranty

The Eufy SoloCam S230 carries the higher IP67 rating, while the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE is IP66 with a two-year warranty against one year for the Eufy. One is a little tougher, the other covered longer.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Eufy

Eufy SoloCam S230

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Last recorded price$129.99

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  • + Weather Resistance: IP67
  • + Solar Charging: YES
  • + Storage: Internal, Cloud
  • - Rating: 4.4 vs 5.0
  • - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

What owners say

Owners of the Eufy SoloCam S230 describe set-and-forget. The integrated solar panel keeps the battery high through cloudy spells and busy weeks, many report never taking it down to charge, and the 2K image and wide view cover a whole yard. They like that storage is local and free, that install is two screws, and that the IP67 build survives snow and heat. The common complaints are an app that lags between an alert and the clip, the 8GB of storage with no microSD expansion, no 24/7 continuous recording, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, and the occasional pop-up ad in the app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Eufy SoloCam S230 or Reolink OMVI 2i PoE?

For a spot with no power the Eufy SoloCam S230, which charges from an integrated solar panel, records free to 8GB built in and is IP67. For a wired install with better coverage the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE, with PoE, 5MP dual-lens video, 24/7 recording, RTSP and a two-year warranty.

What is the biggest difference between the Eufy SoloCam S230 and the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE?

Power and recording. The Eufy SoloCam S230 runs on a solar-charged battery and records motion events to 8GB built in, while the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE runs on an Ethernet cable and records 24/7 to a microSD card or an NVR.

Does the Eufy SoloCam S230 need a subscription?

No. The Eufy SoloCam S230 records locally to 8GB of built-in storage with no monthly fee. The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE also needs no subscription, recording to a microSD card or an NVR.

Do the Eufy SoloCam S230 and the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE record 24/7?

Only the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE records continuously 24/7. The Eufy SoloCam S230 records motion events to its 8GB of built-in storage and does not offer continuous recording.

Who should buy the Eufy SoloCam S230?

Anyone mounting a camera where there is sun but no outlet or cable, who wants a low-maintenance, subscription-free outdoor camera.

Who should buy the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE?

Anyone who can run a cable to a driveway or yard and wants dual-lens tracked coverage, 24/7 local recording and RTSP for an NVR.

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