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Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) vs Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.2 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about Subscription-averse buyers who want top-tier 2K video, on-device AI, and a porch-floor secondary camera without ever paying a monthly fee. — read the strengths below before deciding.

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Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)

4.2

$129

The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell 2nd Gen is the pick for buyers who want the widest field of view and the squarest 1:1 framing in the category. The 180 degree lens and HDR handling are genuinely best-in-class for capturing wide porches, and the on-device AI is mature. The Arlo Secure subscription is required to unlock the recording features most people expect, which puts it in the same boat as Ring on subscription cost.

Strengths

— 180 degree field of view captures the widest porch coverage in the category, with 1:1 aspect ratio for full head-to-toe framing
— 1536 by 1536 resolution with HDR holds up in high-contrast doorways
— AI-powered detection differentiates people, vehicles, animals, and packages with low false-positive rates

Watch-outs

— Arlo Secure subscription at 7.99 a month required for video recording, smart alerts, and activity zones
— Battery life drops noticeably under heavy event load per reviewer testing
— Two-way audio can sound thin compared to Ring or Eufy

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Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340

4.5

$149

The Eufy E340 is the obvious pick for subscription-averse buyers who want the best video quality without paying monthly fees. The dual-camera setup is genuinely useful for porch-piracy concerns, 8 GB of onboard storage holds about 90 days of events, and the IP65 weather rating handles real-world conditions. Industrial design is the trade-off but the day-to-day experience is the strongest value in the category.

Strengths

— Dual cameras give simultaneous head-to-toe view of visitors and the porch floor for package monitoring
— 8 GB of onboard storage records roughly 90 days of events with no subscription fee
— Color night vision with dual spotlight illuminates up to 16 feet

Watch-outs

— Larger and chunkier than competitors with a less refined industrial design
— Limited third-party ecosystem support beyond Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeBase
— HomeBase 3 sold separately for whole-home camera storage expansion

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How they stack up

Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)

Out-frames every other model in this roundup with a true 180 degree 1:1 lens that the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and Google Nest Doorbell Wired 2nd Gen cannot match. Falls behind the Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 on subscription cost and night-vision color, and behind the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 on HomeKit integration.

Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340

Beats both the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and the Google Nest Doorbell Wired 2nd Gen on subscription cost because all storage is local, and matches the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 on the no-fee story while exceeding it on resolution and weather rating. The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell offers higher raw pixel count but cannot match the E340's dual-camera package view.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)	Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340
Resolution	1536 by 1536 (1:1 square)	2K (2560 by 1920 main, 1080p secondary)
Field of View	180 degrees diagonal	Dual cameras, 160 degrees combined vertical coverage
Power Source	Battery or hardwired (model dependent)	Rechargeable battery (quick-release) or hardwired 8-24 VAC
Battery Life	Up to 6 months per charge	Up to 6 months per charge
Cloud Storage Subscription Required	Yes, Arlo Secure from 7.99/mo for video history	No
Local Storage	None (cloud only)	8 GB onboard (~90 days events), expandable via HomeBase 3 up to 16 TB
Ecosystem	Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, SmartThings	Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeBase
Field of View Aspect Ratio	1:1 square	—
Night Vision	Color and IR	Color (dual spotlight) or IR
Two-Way Audio	Yes	Yes, full duplex
Weather Rating	IP65	IP65
Smart Notifications	Person, vehicle, animal, package (with Arlo Secure)	Person, package (Delivery Guard), face recognition

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