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Elgato Facecam Pro — 4K60
Elgato

Elgato Facecam Pro

4K60

89
/ 100
From $299
VS
Elgato Facecam Pro wins by 7
Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K) — Security/dash cam · 2K
Eufy

Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K)

Security/dash cam · 2K

82
/ 100
From $150
Specdex verdict

Elgato Facecam Pro takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Elgato Facecam Pro lands at 89 and Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K) at 82. That puts Elgato Facecam Pro ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Elgato Facecam Pro if…

  • ✓USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • ✓Auto framing (some)
  • ✓Software tuning

Pick Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K) if…

  • ✓Weatherproof (most)
  • ✓Night vision
  • ✓Cloud + local storage options
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Elgato Facecam Pro

Compared on the features sub-score

Elgato Facecam Pro leads on features (89 vs 82).

Image

Elgato Facecam Pro

Compared on the image sub-score

Elgato Facecam Pro leads on image (87 vs 78).

Value for money

Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K) more score per dollar ($150 vs $299).

Elgato Facecam Pro 89
vs
82 Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K)

Score breakdown

Elgato Facecam Pro
89
image 87
features 89
build 86
value 82
Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K)
82
image 78
features 82
build 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Elgato Facecam Pro versus Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K) — full spec comparison
Spec Elgato Facecam Pro Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K)
Resolution
▲ 4K60
2K
Type
—
Security/dash cam
Release year
—
2022

Elgato Facecam Pro

Pros
  • +USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • +Auto framing (some)
  • +Software tuning
Cons
  • −Fixed focal length on most
  • −Low-light varies wildly
  • −Mounting can be fiddly

Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K)

Pros
  • +Weatherproof (most)
  • +Night vision
  • +Cloud + local storage options
Cons
  • −Cloud storage subscription
  • −Wi-Fi dependency
  • −Privacy considerations

FAQ: Elgato Facecam Pro vs Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K)

Which is better, Elgato Facecam Pro or Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K)? +

Elgato Facecam Pro scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Elgato Facecam Pro worth the price? +

At $299, Elgato Facecam Pro delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in features.

Is Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K) worth the price? +

At $150, Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in build.

Does Elgato Facecam Pro or Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for features, Elgato Facecam Pro or Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K)? +

Elgato Facecam Pro — leads on features (89 vs 82). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for image, Elgato Facecam Pro or Eufy SoloCam S40 (2K)? +

Elgato Facecam Pro — leads on image (87 vs 78). Compared on the image sub-score.