Camera Comparison · UK 2026
eufyCam S3 Pro vs eufy SoloCam E42

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the eufyCam S3 Pro and the eufy SoloCam E42 are 4K 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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eufyCam S3 Pro

Pick it for: Rated IP67 (the E42: IP65)

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eufy SoloCam E42

Pick it for: Works without a HomeBase, on microSD up to 128GB (the S3 Pro needs a HomeBase S380) · Records 24/7 when wired, with HomeBase 3 and a drive (the S3 Pro: 24/7 still in development) · Works with HomeBase 2 (the S3 Pro works only with HomeBase S380)

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Quick comparison

Spec eufyCam S3 Pro eufy SoloCam E42
Resolution 4K, MaxColor Vision 4K, 110°; 355° pan (eufy’s US page)
Power Battery with built-in SolarPlus 2.0 panel; external solar supported Battery with built-in 3W solar
IP Rating IP67 IP65
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Storage HomeBase S380 required (16GB to 16TB) microSD up to 128GB or HomeBase 3; also works with HomeBase 2 (not HomeBase mini, per eufy’s US page)
Apple HomeKit Yes (1080p) Yes (with HomeBase S380)
Smart home Apple Home, Alexa and Google Assistant Apple Home (with S380), Alexa and Google Assistant
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
eufy SoloCam E42

Pros

  • 4K pan-tilt with tracking
  • Solar built in
  • Apple Home with HomeBase S380
  • Strong deterrents

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • 24/7 needs wiring, HomeBase 3 and a drive
  • Not compatible with HomeBase mini (eufy’s US page)
  • No built-in storage, and the microSD card is not included

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the eufyCam S3 Pro

  • Rated IP67 (the E42: IP65)
Why choose the eufy SoloCam E42

  • Works without a HomeBase, on microSD up to 128GB (the S3 Pro needs a HomeBase S380)
  • Records 24/7 when wired, with HomeBase 3 and a drive (the S3 Pro: 24/7 still in development)
  • Works with HomeBase 2 (the S3 Pro works only with HomeBase S380)

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