Google Nest Cam (Battery)
$179.99Cheaper
Released 2021-08
Best Security Cameras · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Google Nest Cam (Battery) is cheaper at $179.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
$179.99Cheaper
Released 2021-08
eufy (Anker)
$199.99
Released 2023
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Google Nest Cam (Battery) is the cheaper at $179.99.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $179.99 | $199.99 |
| Brand | eufy (Anker) | |
| Released | 2021-08 | 2023 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (1080p HDR) | 2880x1620 (3K wide-angle) + 2304x1296 (2K telephoto dual-lens) |
| Indoor outdoor | Yes | No |
| Power | Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery (6 Ah); optional weatherproof USB-C cable | Built-in rechargeable battery (3 months standalone); removable 2.2 W solar panel included |
| Field of view (°) | 130 | 135 |
| Local storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud subscription | free-tier-included | none |
| Night vision | IR (6x 850 nm LEDs, up to 20 ft); no color night vision on this model | Color night vision (f/1.6 aperture) and B&W infrared |
| Release | 2021-08 | 2023 |
Sources — Google Nest Cam (Battery): support.google.com (verified 2026-06-15). eufy SoloCam S340: eufy.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Three hands-on testers (TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Reviewed) rate the 2021 Nest Cam (battery) - Google's retail 2nd-gen model - a top pick: sharp 1080p day and night video plus free person/animal/vehicle alerts and 3-hour video history without a subscription. All flag the non-removable battery's slow ~5-hour recharge; the Google-Home-only launch and easily-pulled magnetic mount also drew criticism. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Sharp, clear 1080p video in daylight and at night; Flexible battery power with quick, easy magnetic mounting; Free person/animal/vehicle alerts and 3-hour video history with no subscription.
Flagged: Built-in, non-removable battery leaves camera offline during its ~5-hour recharge; Google Home-only at launch; no Alexa, Siri or HomeKit support; No color night vision (black-and-white only).
Two hands-on testers (PCWorld/TechHive and SafeWise) recommend the S340. Both praise its sharp dual-lens image quality (wide-angle plus telephoto zoom) and the included solar panel, which held the battery at or near 100% over weeks of real-world use. Both also value the optional (no mandatory subscription) 8GB local storage. Each flags the flimsy included mounting screws and app friction. No RTINGS/PCMag/Tom's Guide standalone review of this exact model was verified; blogs excluded. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Sharp dual-lens image quality: crisp main lens plus telephoto zoom, good detail; Included solar panel kept the battery at or near 100% over weeks of real-world use; No mandatory subscription; 8GB of local storage included.
Flagged: Included mounting screws strip or won't seat, leaving a wobbly bracket; App friction: PCWorld notes the feed can't be inverted; SafeWise found motion-notification settings buried too deep; Motion sensor overly sensitive/trigger-happy out of the box.