Lorex vs Eufy

The Eufy SoloCam S40 has a bullet-type chassis with a solar panel integrated into the roof; hence, it draws power from the solar panel and rechargeable batteries.

However, unlike the Lorex U471AA-E spotlight camera (which also supports solar panels), the SoloCam S40 does not include a DC power option.

Both cameras support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, but the Lorex camera takes it a bit further and includes 5GHz support as well. Also, the Lorex spotlight camera records at a higher resolution (2560x1440) using its 4MP sensor. The Solocam S40 has only a 3MP camera ( 2304x1296).

For storage, the Lorex counterpart supports MicroSD as a backup. Unfortunately, you need to set it up with the wireless hub if you want to interface this camera with the Lorex app. The SoloCam S40 has only an eMMC storage that works directly with the app; hence, it is not locally retrievable. (Unlike a MicroSD card.)

The Lorex camera has an IP65 rating, whereas the SoloCam S40 has an IP67. Both are water-resistant ratings, but only the IP67 rating is fully submersible.

Both cameras have the triple threat of audio features built-in. These include microphones for recording audio, speakers (w/ microphone) for two-way communication, and a siren built into the camera system.

Both the SoloCam S40 and Reolink 4MP spotlight cameras can efficiently carry out spotlight-assisted full-color night vision, with infrared as a backup. Unfortunately, despite that, both devices do not support continuous recording.

And finally, both cameras can only perform person detection (as part of the intelligent object detection algorithm), and they support the same smart home assistants: Alexa, Google Assistant, and Chromecast.

Both cameras have support for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and just like the High-end comparison, the Lorex cameras support 5GHz Wi-Fi as an additional feature.

However, unlike the previous comparison, both devices do not include an alarm system (or siren). Here, only the Lorex camera can afford this audio-based feature.

In terms of camera resolution, the Lorex 2MP camera records at 1080p, while Eufy’s Solo OutdoorCam records at 2K resolution (2560x1920). Both cameras support MicroSD cards, but only the Eufy device includes direct cloud storage. (Without the need for an additional NVR.)

Both cameras can carry out person detection, but only the Lorex camera can detect vehicles. The Eufy camera has other intentions and is designed for detecting animals and unusual sounds. Therefore, the Eufy Outdoor SoloCam is best for a backyard, whereas the Lorex camera is best for covering a driveway.

Similar to the previous comparison, the Eufy Outdoor SoloCam is the better outdoor option, thanks to its IP67 rating. However, that is not to say that the Lorex camera (with an IP65 rating) is unsuitable for outdoor installations.

And lastly, both cameras work well with Alexa and Google Assistant. However, the Lorex 2MP bullet camera (W282CAD-E) is the only one that includes additional compatibility for Chromecast and Fire TV.

Excluding the siren/alarm system, both cameras contain a microphone and speaker setup. (For stitching audio into their recordings and communicating with people on the other side.)

Also, just like the previous comparison, both cameras can carry out spotlight-assisted full-color night vision. (With infrared as a secondary option.)

Since these devices utilize a hardwired DC/AC connection, they have enough power to record footage continuously; hence, you can easily toggle between continuous recording or motion-activated recording.

The Lorex 2K video doorbell is slightly more expensive than the Eufy 2K doorbell. However, the added cost is not unwarranted because it supports dual-band Wi-Fi; hence, the 5GHz Wi-Fi band.

Also, it has a siren/alarm system built into the video doorbell itself, supports continuous recording, processes footage using digital WDR/HDR, and has retrievable MicroSD storage and NVR support. Meanwhile, the Eufy 2K video doorbell includes none of the above. (It uses an eMMC that only acts as a buffer when uploading footage to the cloud.)

However, the Eufy 2K video doorbell’s lower price tag doesn’t mean that it is entirely defeated. It has face detection, a feature that is almost essential nowadays in video doorbells. The Lorex 2K video doorbell has only person detection.

As you might have guessed, both cameras record footage at 2K resolution (2560x1920). Other than that, they both have infrared night vision, with neither of them supporting full-color night vision.

Both the Lorex and Eufy 2K video doorbells support motion-activated recording, and they also include an IP65-rated (splashproof) enclosure, which is more than enough for a video doorbell.

The Eufy floodlight Cam 2 Pro is priced at almost twice that of the Lorex 2MP floodlight security camera (V261LCD-E). However, this price gap is, in our opinion, justified since it has a motorized lens with 360° panning (The Lorex camera has a fixed 137° FOV), 2K recording, and person detection algorithms.

That said, the Lorex 2MP floodlight camera is no slouch. It has microSD card support, continuous recording abilities, and the ability to integrate with Alexa, Google Assistant, Chromecast, and Fire TV. The Eufy camera has only Alexa and Google Assistant.

Also, the Lorex dual-floodlight setup has 4,000 lumens of maximum brightness, whereas the Eufy floodlight has only a 3,000-lumen peak brightness.

Both Lorex and Eufy have designed their floodlight cameras to work at a distance; hence, they have agreed to limit both their cameras to 2.4GHz. (Without going overboard with 5GHz.)

The three audio-based systems are also set up in both of these camera systems, allowing you to record footage with audio, talk to whoever is on the other end, and sound the siren to deter intruders.

Also, both cameras have spotlight-assisted full-color night vision, with infrared as a backup option. Lastly, they both include IP65 ratings, which is quite decent for a camera that’s supposed to cover your home perimeter.