Camera Comparison · UK 2026
eufy SoloCam E30 vs eufyCam S3 Pro

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the eufy SoloCam E30 and the eufyCam S3 Pro are solar battery security 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 S3 Pro needs a HomeBase S380)

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eufyCam S3 Pro

Pick it for: 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the E30: 2K) · MaxColor Vision colour night vision with spotlights (the E30: infrared only) · IP67 rating (the E30: IP65)

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Quick comparison

Spec eufy SoloCam E30 eufyCam S3 Pro
Resolution 2K, pan and tilt (360°) 4K, MaxColor Vision
Power Battery (about 3 months); removable solar panel Battery with built-in SolarPlus 2.0 panel; external solar supported
IP Rating IP65 IP67
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only (eufy’s US page) 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 128GB, HomeBase S380 HomeBase S380 required (16GB to 16TB)
Apple HomeKit Not listed by eufy Yes (1080p)
Subscription Not needed for local recording Not needed for local recording
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 S3 Pro

Pros

  • Strong colour night vision
  • Built-in solar charging
  • Radar cuts false alerts
  • Works with Apple Home

Cons

  • Needs a HomeBase S380
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • eufy says 24/7 recording is still in development
  • MaxColor does not fully cover total darkness

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the eufy SoloCam E30

  • Works without a HomeBase, recording to microSD (the S3 Pro needs a HomeBase S380)
Why choose the eufyCam S3 Pro

  • 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the E30: 2K)
  • MaxColor Vision colour night vision with spotlights (the E30: infrared only)
  • IP67 rating (the E30: IP65)

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