What are the differences between the EufyCam 3 and EufyCam 2 Pro?
EufyCam 3 vs EufyCam 2 Pro
| Eufycam 3 | Eufycam 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Image quality | Ultra HD (4K) | QHD (1440p) |
| Homebase | Works with HomeBase 3 | Works with HomeBase 2 and 3 |
| Battery life | 365 days and solar power | 365 days |
| Charge with solar power | Yes | No |
| Artificial Intelligence | Motion sensor, vehicle sensor, improved facial recognition | Motion sensor, facial recognition |
| Built-in spotlight | Yes | No |
Image quality
EufyCam 3: 4K
The EufyCam 3 records in 4K image quality. You'll notice the sharpness right away when you watch live images in the app. The 4K image quality looks even better when you zoom in. Want to check the license plate of a car that's parked far away? Choose the EufyCam 3 with 4K.
EufyCam 2 Pro: QHD
QHD image quality is good enough for most usage situations. You can enjoy sharp images and can zoom in completely once without losing too much quality. With 4K image quality, you can zoom in 4 times further without losing quality than with QHD. Do you have a large garden that requires you to zoom in far? The 4K image quality is a better choice for you.
Battery life
EufyCam 3: extra days thanks to solar power
The EufyCam 3 has a built-in solar panel. This means it powers itself in most situations. Just 2 hours of bright sunlight per day charges the camera well enough for you yo use it endlessly. Did you place the EufyCam in the shade? Or do you use it very intensively, causing the battery to run out quickly? Charge the camera every once in a while. You'll still have to do this less often than with the EufyCam 2 and 2 Pro.
EufyCam 2 Pro: charge yearly with average use
The EufyCam 2 Pro lasts 1 year if you don't charge it. This is based on about 3 recordings per day. Do many people walk past your door and do you keep the motion sensor on? The battery will run out 2 times faster in this case. You'll have to charge the camera about 2 times per year.
Different base station
homeBase 3: improved connection and expandable storage
The HomeBase 3 is the successor to the HomeBase 2. The HomeBase 3 is the base station that's included with the EufyCam 3. This base station connects to your router. The HomeBase 3 provides a more stable connection than the older versions. In addition, you can expand the internal storage with a hard drive.
HomeBase 2: local storage and connection
The older HomeBase 2 works with the EufyCam 2 and 2 Pro cameras. Place the cameras up to 90m away from the HomeBase. Isn't this enough? The HomeBase 3 provides a stronger connection than the HomeBase 2. You can't expand the 16GB storage capacity of the HomeBase 2. Is the storage full? Delete footage or pay for cloud storage. The storage of the HomeBase 3 is expandable.
Conclusion
The most important difference between the EufyCam 3 and 2 Pro is the image quality. The EufyCam 3 even more advantages. This security camera has a solar panel, and the latest HomeBase has an improved connection and 4K image quality. Want to zoom in far without losing quality and want to charge the battery less often? Choose the EufyCam 3.
