Which brand should you buy?
Quick verdict
- A 4K doorbell: the D260 records 3840 x 2160.
- Solar charging: the D205 and D210 take an optional panel.
- A microSD slot in every doorbell (in the H200 hub for the D230S1), with Tapo Care cloud storage as an option.
- A second camera for parcels, as on the E340 (facing down) and S330.
- Built-in storage instead of a memory card: the E340 has 8GB built in, and the S220 and S330 record to an included 16GB HomeBase.
- Apple HomeKit: the S4 lists it with a HomeBase S380, and comes with a plug-in eufy Chime 2.
At a glance
Recording and subscriptions
Tapo doorbells record to microSD up to 512GB, and the D230S1 keeps its card in the H200 hub; Tapo Care adds optional cloud storage.
eufy varies by model: the C30 and C31 take microSD, the E340 has 8GB built in, the S220 and S330 record to an included HomeBase, and the S4 has 4GB built in plus an SD slot. eufy lists no subscription needed for local recording on the E340, and no monthly fee for local storage on the S4.
Wiring and chimes
Tapo’s D130 is wired only, with a Tapo chime in the box, as it does not ring an existing chime. The D235 runs on battery or wiring and includes a chime, the D235L and D260 work with an existing chime using the jumper, and the D205 and D210 are battery models, the D210 with a Tapo chime in the box.
eufy’s C31, E340 and S220 run on battery or doorbell wiring and work with an existing mechanical chime, and the S330 can use existing doorbell wires and an existing chime. The C30 is battery only and pairs with a HomeBase or MiniBase Chime. The S4 is wired only, bypasses the old chime and comes with a plug-in eufy Chime 2.
Smart home and extras
Every Tapo doorbell except the D205 lists Alexa and Google, and the D260 adds SmartThings; Tapo doesn’t list Apple HomeKit for its doorbells. eufy’s C30, C31, E340, S220, S330 and S4 work with Alexa and Google Assistant, the E340 also uses Alexa and Google devices as chimes, and the S4 adds HomeKit with a HomeBase S380.
eufy’s E340 adds a downward package camera and the S330 a 1080p package camera, and the S4 records 3072 x 3072. Tapo’s D260 records in 4K (3840 x 2160).
Model-by-model comparisons
Each of these compares one Tapo model with one eufy model, with a spec table, pros and cons, and which to buy.
Battery doorbellTapo D205 vs eufy Video Doorbell C30Compare →
Battery or wiredTapo D235 vs eufy Video Doorbell C31Compare →
Battery or wired, no chime in boxTapo D235L vs eufy Video Doorbell E340Compare →
Dual-camera vs 4Keufy Video Doorbell E340 vs Tapo D260Compare →
Doorbell kit with hubTapo D230S1 vs eufy Video Doorbell S330Compare →
Chime includedeufy Video Doorbell S4 vs Tapo D235Compare →
Frequently asked questions
Do Tapo or eufy doorbells need a subscription?
Tapo doorbells record to microSD, with Tapo Care as optional cloud storage. eufy doorbells record to microSD, built-in memory or a HomeBase; eufy lists no subscription needed for local recording on the E340, and no monthly fee for local storage on the S4.
Which works with Apple HomeKit?
eufy’s Video Doorbell S4 lists Apple HomeKit with a HomeBase S380. eufy’s C30, C31, E340, S220 and S330 don’t support it, and Tapo doesn’t list it for its doorbells.
Can I keep my existing chime?
With some models. Tapo’s D235L and D260 work with an existing chime using the jumper and the D235 keeps it with Always-on off; the D130 does not ring one. eufy’s C31, E340 and S220 work with an existing mechanical chime and the S330 with an existing chime; the C30 doesn’t, and the S4 bypasses it.