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Eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 vs Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)

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 (4.6 vs 4.1). 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.

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
Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)
Ranked #5 in Best Video Doorbells
Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)
5 sources3 derived$136.99as of Jun 7

Households already living inside Google Home should buy the Nest Doorbell Wired 2nd Gen. Wired power means always-on 24/7 operation, machine learning runs on-device, and three hours of event history come free. Resolution looks dated next to 2K rivals, and Nest Aware is required to unlock the deeper features, but no competitor feels smoother day to day inside the Google ecosystem.

Strengths
  • 24/7 continuous recording
  • Advanced AI detection
  • HDR video quality
Watch-outs
  • Requires Nest Aware subscription for history
  • Wired installation required

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

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.

Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)

Superior AI detection and 24/7 continuous recording make it ideal for Google ecosystem users.

Specs side-by-side

SpecEufy Security Video Doorbell E340Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen)
Resolution2K (2560 by 1920 main, 1080p secondary)
Field of ViewDual cameras, 160 degrees combined vertical coverage
Power SourceRechargeable battery (quick-release) or hardwired 8-24 VACWired
Battery LifeUp to 6 months per charge
Cloud Storage Subscription RequiredNo
Local Storage8 GB onboard (~90 days events), expandable via HomeBase 3 up to 16 TB
EcosystemAlexa, Google Assistant, HomeBase
Night VisionColor (dual spotlight) or IRYes
Two-Way AudioYes, full duplex
Weather RatingIP65
Smart NotificationsPerson, package (Delivery Guard), face recognition
Video Resolution1080p HD
Field Of View145° diagonal
AudioTwo-way talk
Smart HomeGoogle Assistant
StorageGoogle Nest Aware
WeatherproofYes
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