Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Eufy SoloCam S340 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about privacy-conscious homeowners with sunny exterior placements — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Arlo Pro 5S is the 2K HDR pick — best resolution + zoom + color night vision. Subscription gates AI features.
The SoloCam S340 is the privacy pick — dual-camera 3K with solar power and local storage. No cloud subscription required.
Best resolution. Subscription-gated AI. Color night vision unique.
Solar power unique. 3K resolution. Privacy-first local storage.
| Spec | Arlo Pro 5S | Eufy SoloCam S340 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2K HDR | 3K + telephoto |
| Zoom | 12x | — |
| Night Vision | Color | — |
| Subscription | Required for AI | Not required |
| Power | — | Solar |
| Storage | — | Local microSD |