Camera Comparison · UK 2026
eufy SoloCam E30 vs eufyCam E40

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the eufy SoloCam E30 and the eufyCam E40 are 2K solar battery cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. eufy specs come from eufy’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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eufy SoloCam E30

Pick it for: Works without a HomeBase, recording to microSD (the E40 needs a HomeBase 2 or S380)

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eufyCam E40

Pick it for: MaxColor Vision colour night vision with spotlights (the E30: infrared only) · 24/7 recording on direct power (the E30: no 24/7 recording) · IP66 rating (the E30: IP65)

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Quick comparison

Spec eufy SoloCam E30 eufyCam E40
Resolution 2K, pan and tilt (360°) 2K 4MP, 130°, F1.0; MaxColor Vision + infrared
Power Battery (about 3 months); removable solar panel Battery with built-in 0.7W solar; external solar supported; 24/7 on direct power
IP Rating IP65 IP66
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only (eufy’s US page) Not stated by eufy
Storage microSD up to 128GB, HomeBase S380 16GB on HomeBase; up to 16TB (S380) or 256GB (HomeBase 2)
Apple HomeKit Not listed by eufy Yes (HomeBase 2 needs firmware v3.3.6.9+)
Smart home Not listed on eufy’s UK page Apple Home, Alexa and Google Assistant
eufy SoloCam E30

Pros

  • Pan and tilt
  • Solar panel included
  • Records to microSD
  • Works without a HomeBase

Cons

  • No built-in storage
  • No spotlight
  • No 24/7 recording
  • Infrared night vision only
eufyCam E40

Pros

  • Built-in solar
  • 24/7 recording when wired
  • Works with Apple Home
  • Works with HomeBase 2 or S380

Cons

  • Needs a HomeBase
  • Face recognition needs HomeBase S380
  • Power cable for 24/7 sold separately
  • eufy does not list Wi-Fi details

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the eufy SoloCam E30

  • Works without a HomeBase, recording to microSD (the E40 needs a HomeBase 2 or S380)
Why choose the eufyCam E40

  • MaxColor Vision colour night vision with spotlights (the E30: infrared only)
  • 24/7 recording on direct power (the E30: no 24/7 recording)
  • IP66 rating (the E30: IP65)

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