By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 18 by Billy G.
Eufy SoloCam S40
Eufy SoloCam S40vsRing Stick Up Cam Battery
Verdict: The Eufy SoloCam S40 is the better value for most buyers — its local storage, 2K resolution, and no-subscription-required clip history are genuinely hard to beat at this price.
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Winner: Eufy SoloCam S40
Eufy SoloCam S40: 8.4/10
Ring Stick Up Cam Battery: 6.7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
Eufy SoloCam S40
Ring Stick Up Cam Battery
Resolution
2K (2560x1440)
1080p HDR
Local Storage
Yes, 8 GB built-in
No
Solar Panel
Built-in
Accessory ($49.99 extra)
Subscription for Clips
Not required
Required ($4.99+/mo)
Apple HomeKit
No
No
Price (MSRP)
$109.99
$99.99
Eufy SoloCam S40
What works
8 GB local storage — no subscription needed for clip history
2K resolution with color night vision and built-in spotlight
Integrated solar panel — no separate accessory purchase
What doesn't
No Apple HomeKit support on SoloCam S40
8 GB local storage limited — ~7 days before overwrite
Eufy's app and cloud infrastructure less mature than Ring's
Ring Stick Up Cam Battery
What works
Deep Ring Alarm and Alexa integration
Ring Protect Plus ($10/mo) covers unlimited cameras — better value at scale
Ring Protect subscription required for any clip history ($4.99+/mo per camera)
1080p resolution trails Eufy's 2K
Solar panel is a separate $49.99 purchase
Bottom line
Our pick: Eufy SoloCam S40. It edges out the alternative on 8 gb local storage — no subscription needed for clip history. That said, Ring Stick Up Cam Battery still wins on deep ring alarm and alexa integration — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.