Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Philips Hue Secure Battery Camera vs eufy SoloCam S340

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Philips Hue Secure Battery Camera and the eufy SoloCam S340 are battery security cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Philips Hue specs come from Hue’s own pages, UK pages first; eufy specs come from eufy’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Philips Hue Secure Battery Camera

Pick it for: 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the S340: 2.4GHz only) · Hue rates it IP65 (no IP rating listed for the S340) · End-to-end encryption, per Hue (not listed for the S340)

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eufy SoloCam S340

Pick it for: Two lenses: 3K wide and 2K telephoto, with 8x hybrid zoom (the Hue Battery Camera: 1080p) · Pans and tilts, with tracking (the Hue Battery Camera: tracking not listed; Hue lists it only as rotatable) · 2.2W solar panel included (not listed for the Hue Battery Camera)

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Quick comparison

Spec Philips Hue Secure Battery Camera eufy SoloCam S340
Resolution 1080p 3K wide + 2K telephoto, 8x hybrid zoom; pans and tilts
Power Rechargeable battery (included) Built-in battery (about 3 months, based on 300 seconds of recording a day); 2.2W solar panel included
IP Rating IP65 (power supply IP20) Weatherproof (rating not stated)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz only
Storage Hue cloud (Hue US FAQ); local storage not stated by Hue 8GB built in, HomeBase S380
Apple HomeKit Not confirmed by Hue for live view Not listed by eufy
Subscription Optional Basic plan or Plus plan; 24-hour video history free Not needed for local recording
Smart home Hue app; lights and automations work with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home through a Hue Bridge. Hue’s plans page lists live streaming via app or voice partner displays but doesn’t name the displays. Alexa and Google Assistant
Philips Hue Secure Battery Camera

Pros

  • IP65 and weatherproof
  • Can be set up with or without a Hue Bridge
  • Wall mount included
  • End-to-end encryption

Cons

  • Battery capacity and battery life not stated by Hue
  • Light and sound alarms need a Hue Bridge and Hue lights
  • Video history beyond 24 hours needs a Basic plan or Plus plan
eufy SoloCam S340

Pros

  • Wide and zoomed views
  • Pan and tilt with tracking
  • Solar panel included
  • Works without a HomeBase

Cons

  • No 24/7 recording
  • Battery is not removable
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Philips Hue Secure Battery Camera

  • 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the S340: 2.4GHz only)
  • Hue rates it IP65 (no IP rating listed for the S340)
  • End-to-end encryption, per Hue (not listed for the S340)
Why choose the eufy SoloCam S340

  • Two lenses: 3K wide and 2K telephoto, with 8x hybrid zoom (the Hue Battery Camera: 1080p)
  • Pans and tilts, with tracking (the Hue Battery Camera: tracking not listed; Hue lists it only as rotatable)
  • 2.2W solar panel included (not listed for the Hue Battery Camera)

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