Camera Comparison · UK 2026
eufyCam S3 Pro vs Arlo Essential 3

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the eufyCam S3 Pro and the Arlo Essential 3 are 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; Arlo specs come from our Arlo review, checked against Arlo’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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eufyCam S3 Pro

Pick it for: Built-in solar charging (the Essential 3: solar panel is an option) · 4K video (the Essential 3: 2K) · IP67 (the Essential 3: IP65)

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Arlo Essential 3

Pick it for: Works without a hub (the S3 Pro needs a HomeBase S380) · Connects to 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi (the S3 Pro: 2.4GHz only)

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Quick comparison

Spec eufyCam S3 Pro Arlo Essential 3
Resolution 4K, MaxColor Vision 2K
Power Battery with built-in SolarPlus 2.0 panel; external solar supported Integrated battery, charged by USB-C
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz or 5GHz
Weather rating IP67 IP65
Storage HomeBase S380 required (16GB to 16TB) Cloud (Arlo Secure); local via an optional SmartHub
Smart home Apple Home, Alexa and Google Assistant Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT, Apple Home (via SmartHub)
Apple HomeKit Yes (1080p) Yes, through an Arlo SmartHub
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
Arlo Essential 3

Pros

  • No mains cable needed
  • 2K with colour night vision
  • Works with a SmartHub if you want local storage
  • Solar panel supported

Cons

  • Fixed view
  • Battery cannot be removed

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the eufyCam S3 Pro

  • Built-in solar charging (the Essential 3: solar panel is an option)
  • 4K video (the Essential 3: 2K)
  • IP67 (the Essential 3: IP65)
Why choose the Arlo Essential 3

  • Works without a hub (the S3 Pro needs a HomeBase S380)
  • Connects to 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi (the S3 Pro: 2.4GHz only)

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