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Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) vs Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about Subscription-averse buyers who want top-tier 2K video, on-device AI, and a porch-floor secondary camera without ever paying a monthly fee. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
Ranked #4 in Best Video Doorbells
Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
2 sourcesall derived$49.99as of Aug 1

Buyers who care most about field of view should look at the Arlo Essential Video Doorbell 2nd Gen, which also has the squarest 1:1 framing in the category. Its 180 degree lens and HDR handling are genuinely best-in-class on wide porches, and the on-device AI is mature. Like Ring, it gates the recording features most people expect behind a subscription, here Arlo Secure, so budget for the monthly cost.

Strengths
  • — 180 degree field of view captures the widest porch coverage in the category, with 1:1 aspect ratio for full head-to-toe framing
  • — 1536 by 1536 resolution with HDR holds up in high-contrast doorways
  • — AI-powered detection differentiates people, vehicles, animals, and packages with low false-positive rates
Watch-outs
  • — Arlo Secure subscription at 7.99 a month required for video recording, smart alerts, and activity zones
  • — Battery life drops noticeably under heavy event load per reviewer testing
  • — Two-way audio can sound thin compared to Ring or Eufy
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Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Video Doorbells
Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340
4 sources1 derived$149.99as of Aug 1

Subscription-averse buyers who still want the best video quality should start with the Eufy E340. Its dual-camera setup earns its keep against porch piracy, 8 GB of onboard storage holds roughly 90 days of events, and the IP65 weather rating stands up to real conditions. The industrial design is the concession; day to day, nothing in the category offers more value.

Strengths
  • — Dual cameras give simultaneous head-to-toe view of visitors and the porch floor for package monitoring
  • — 8 GB of onboard storage records roughly 90 days of events with no subscription fee
  • — Color night vision with dual spotlight illuminates up to 16 feet
Watch-outs
  • — Larger and chunkier than competitors with a less refined industrial design
  • — Limited third-party ecosystem support beyond Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeBase
  • — HomeBase 3 sold separately for whole-home camera storage expansion
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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)

Out-frames every other model in this roundup with a true 180 degree 1:1 lens that the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and Google Nest Doorbell Wired 2nd Gen cannot match. Falls behind the Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 on subscription cost and night-vision color, and behind the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 on HomeKit integration.

Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340

Beats both the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and the Google Nest Doorbell Wired 2nd Gen on subscription cost because all storage is local, and matches the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 on the no-fee story while exceeding it on resolution and weather rating. The Arlo Essential Video Doorbell offers higher raw pixel count but cannot match the E340's dual-camera package view.

Specs side-by-side

SpecArlo Essential Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340
Resolution1536 by 1536 (1:1 square)2K (2560 by 1920 main, 1080p secondary)
Field of View180 degrees diagonalDual cameras, 160 degrees combined vertical coverage
Power SourceBattery or hardwired (model dependent)Rechargeable battery (quick-release) or hardwired 8-24 VAC
Battery LifeUp to 6 months per chargeUp to 6 months per charge
Cloud Storage Subscription RequiredYes, Arlo Secure from 7.99/mo for video historyNo
Local StorageNone (cloud only)8 GB onboard (~90 days events), expandable via HomeBase 3 up to 16 TB
EcosystemAlexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, SmartThingsAlexa, Google Assistant, HomeBase
Field of View Aspect Ratio1:1 square—
Night VisionColor and IRColor (dual spotlight) or IR
Two-Way AudioYesYes, full duplex
Weather RatingIP65IP65
Smart NotificationsPerson, vehicle, animal, package (with Arlo Secure)Person, package (Delivery Guard), face recognition
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