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4 dated catalog entries · Offer details checked 2026-09-14 · Guide revised 2026-10-16

SoloCam S340 or Argus PT Ultra: start with the recording job

Our buying judgment: put the S340 on your shortlist when built-in event storage and separate panel placement suit the site. Consider the Argus PT Ultra when its removable storage and documented network options matter more. If you require a continuous video record, settle that requirement before choosing either camera from its resolution headline.

Manufacturer model references checked October 16, 2026; exact retailer hardware and bundle still need confirmation
Decision	eufy SoloCam S340	Reolink Argus PT Ultra
Published image format	Wide 3K and telephoto 2K cameras	3840 × 2160 at 15 fps in the current model reference
Local storage	Built-in 8 GB; HomeBase S380 is a separate storage option	Current reference lists microSD up to 512 GB; confirm the supplied hardware and card
Recording requirement	US model FAQ says no 24/7 recording, including with HomeBase 3	Model reference specifies motion-triggered recording; don't substitute Altas PT Ultra instructions
Solar installation	Panel can be separate; installation advice recommends 3–4 hours of direct sun daily	Supports a Reolink solar panel; check whether the exact offer includes it
Network check	Confirm your router against the exact model instructions before mounting	Current model reference lists 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

Read the S340 US model FAQ, eufy's S340 standalone and HomeBase storage explanation, S340 panel installation advice, and Argus PT Ultra specifications. These are model references, not side-by-side detection or battery tests. Older hardware or another region may need different instructions.

Draw the camera view and the panel site separately

Mark the area you need to see, then mark where sunlight reaches the panel. Trace the cable between them and check the bundle's cable length. A clear view under an eave does not establish a useful solar location. The shaded-yard guide provides the placement walkthrough.

Choose the storage arrangement next. Card capacity and built-in memory don't establish how many days of useful footage you will keep; event frequency, settings and recording mode still need checking. We haven't measured comparable retention or missed-event rates for these cameras.

For a front-door chime and Apple recording setup, use the G4 power and recording guide. For physical entry, use the C220 door-fit guide. A camera, doorbell and lock solve different jobs at the same entrance.

Latest feed quotes

Aqara Video Doorbell G4 with Chime, 1080p FHD HomeKit Secure Video,Gray (B0BPHTL7MG): Earlier feed record (PartnerBoost) — $69.99 USD. Feed checked Oct 16, 2026 08:30 UTC+08; supplier update date 2026-10-06; not verified as a fresh quote.
REOLINK Argus PT Ultra First 4K Solar Security Cameras Wireless Outdoor (B0C2PY2KTJ): Latest feed quote (PartnerBoost) — $166.99 USD. Feed checked Oct 16, 2026 08:30 UTC+08; supplier update date 2026-10-15.
eufy Security SoloCam S340, 3K Dual-Lens Solar Security Camera (B0CCYP6KFM): Latest feed quote (PartnerBoost) — $199.99 USD. Feed checked Oct 16, 2026 08:30 UTC+08; supplier update date 2026-10-15.
eufy Security Smart Lock C220, Fingerprint Keyless Entry Door Lock (B0CYYZ6WRW): Latest feed quote (PartnerBoost) — $119.99 USD. Feed checked Oct 16, 2026 08:30 UTC+08; supplier update date 2026-10-15.

US affiliate-feed records, not guaranteed checkout prices. These quotes do not replace the dated prices, tests or judgments in the article.

S340 panel placement in shade

G4 power, repeater and storage checks

Price record — editorial correction October 14, 2026: amounts and retailer ratings below belong to the dated snapshots shown on this page. Latest feed quotes, if available, appear separately. Confirm the exact model, coupon conditions and checkout total at the retailer.