Camera Comparison · UK 2026
EZVIZ BC1C vs EZVIZ CB3

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the EZVIZ BC1C and the EZVIZ CB3 are battery security cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. EZVIZ specs come from EZVIZ’s own pages, UK pages first.

Quick verdict

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EZVIZ BC1C

Pick it for: 7,800mAh battery, up to 210 days (the CB3: 5,200mAh, up to 120 days; both at 5 minutes a day) · IP66 rated (the CB3: weatherproof, EZVIZ gives no IP number) · 32GB of built-in storage (the CB3: microSD up to 256GB)

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EZVIZ CB3

Pick it for: Infrared and colour night vision up to 15 m (the BC1C: night vision up to 10 m; EZVIZ gives no separate range for its colour night vision) · Alexa and Google Assistant named by EZVIZ (the BC1C’s UK page names no platform)

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Quick comparison

Spec EZVIZ BC1C EZVIZ CB3
Resolution 1080p (1920 x 1080) 1080p (1920 x 1080)
Power Battery (7,800mAh); 5V 2A charging Battery (5,200mAh); 5V 2A charging (manual: adapter sold separately)
IP Rating IP66 Weatherproof (EZVIZ gives no IP number)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 2.4GHz
Storage 32GB built-in eMMC; CloudPlay microSD up to 256GB; CloudPlay
Apple HomeKit Not stated by EZVIZ Not stated by EZVIZ
Subscription CloudPlay needs a subscription; 32GB built-in storage CloudPlay needs a subscription; microSD supported
Smart home EZVIZ app (manual: general Alexa and Google section) Alexa and Google Assistant
EZVIZ BC1C

Pros

  • 32GB of storage built in
  • Up to 210 days per charge in EZVIZ lab tests, at 5 minutes of use a day
  • IP66 rating
  • Magnetic base in the box

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Solar panel sold separately
  • Manual says not to charge it below 0°C or above 45°C
  • UK page names no smart-home platform
EZVIZ CB3

Pros

  • Colour night vision up to 15 m
  • Up to 120 days per charge in EZVIZ lab tests, at 5 minutes of use a day
  • microSD up to 256GB for local recording
  • Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa named by EZVIZ
  • Customisable voice alerts (the BC1C also supports recording three 10-second audio messages)

Cons

  • Manual says the 5V 2A adapter and solar panel are sold separately
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • No IP number, only “Weatherproof Design”

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the EZVIZ BC1C

  • 7,800mAh battery, up to 210 days (the CB3: 5,200mAh, up to 120 days; both at 5 minutes a day)
  • IP66 rated (the CB3: weatherproof, EZVIZ gives no IP number)
  • 32GB of built-in storage (the CB3: microSD up to 256GB)
Why choose the EZVIZ CB3

  • Infrared and colour night vision up to 15 m (the BC1C: night vision up to 10 m; EZVIZ gives no separate range for its colour night vision)
  • Alexa and Google Assistant named by EZVIZ (the BC1C’s UK page names no platform)

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