If you want better Keyway quality
Choose Tapo Smart Door Lock DL110. It scores 4.5 vs 2.3 for Keyway quality, with a 4.4 overall score.
eufy Video Smart Lock E330 Review
Bottom Line
Choose the eufy Video Smart Lock E330 if you want one polished lock, camera, and doorbell with excellent fingerprint access. Skip it if short battery life, screen/storm doors, or a narrow camera view would frustrate you.
Best for
Best for shoppers with a compatible, uncovered door who want one device for fingerprint entry, app control, doorbell alerts, and 2K monitoring. It also suits users already comfortable with Eufy, Alexa, Google, or HomeBase-style setups.
Not for
Not for screen-door or storm-door setups, people who need Apple HomeKit, easy rekeying, or a wide package-focused doorbell view. It is also a poor fit for anyone unwilling to manage rechargeable battery tradeoffs.
Verdict
The eufy Video Smart Lock E330 earns strong praise as a polished all-in-one smart lock, doorbell, and security camera. Reviewers repeatedly liked the fast fingerprint reader, simple setup, responsive app, quick notifications, and sharp 2K video. The tradeoff is that combining video surveillance with a rechargeable smart lock makes placement and battery management more important than with a simpler deadbolt. Some reviewers saw excellent battery performance, while others found the battery drained fast enough to undermine the product’s best features. Camera view is also setup-dependent, especially with screen doors, storm doors, deep jambs, or awkward door angles.
Feature Scorecards
Summary
32 reviewed features-
Very positive 4.5-5.019 (59%)
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Positive 3.5-4.48 (25%)
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Neutral 2.5-3.43 (9%)
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Negative 1.5-2.42 (6%)
Pros
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Security features such as scramble passcode and failed-attempt protections were praised as sensible, useful, and security-enhancing.
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The failed-attempt lockout behavior was viewed as a strong security safeguard when someone keeps entering wrong codes or fingerprints.
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Lock and unlock speed scored strongly in the one clear opinionated review that called the lock fast and quiet.
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Fingerprint access was one of the strongest areas, repeatedly described as fast, accurate, responsive, convenient, and the preferred unlock method.
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Build quality was rated very highly, with reviewers repeatedly describing the lock as metal, sturdy, well made, durable, and high quality.
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Notifications were a clear strength, with reviewers describing alerts as nearly instant, responsive, fast, or consistent.
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Auto-lock drew strong praise for reliably relocking after a set time and reducing worry about whether the door was left unlocked.
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Remote access was rated very highly because reviewers liked being able to view, unlock, greet visitors, or control the lock from the app remotely.
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Weather resistance scored strongly where reviewers found the lock handled rain, hot conditions, or outdoor exposure well.
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Reviewers who evaluated event history found it useful for checking clips and seeing who came or went, especially for family awareness.
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Guest access was praised when reviewers could give temporary or remote user access without handing over physical keys.
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Locking reliability scored highly where reviewers focused on the smart-lock half, calling it responsive and saying it worked as advertised.
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Installation and setup were consistently praised as quick, easy, straightforward, foolproof, or among the easiest smart-lock setups reviewers had tried.
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The keypad was viewed positively for reliability, passcode flexibility, and backlighting, although one reviewer treated keypad access as less preferred than fingerprint.
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The app was consistently praised as simple, polished, and useful for setup, live view, lock control, access management, and monitoring.
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Industrial design was well liked, with reviewers calling the lock sleek, compact, sharp, premium-looking, and attractive.
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The locking motor was praised as smooth and responsive in hands-on use.
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Existing hardware reuse scored well in the one clear opinionated case, where the lock worked with an existing strike plate and the reviewer called that nice.
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User access management scored well where reviewers valued adding users, codes, and fingerprints with access rules.
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Camera and doorbell performance was generally strong, with sharp 2K video, good night vision, fast loading, and useful two-way features, though field of view and door placement limited some setups.
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Key override reliability scored well because reviewers appreciated the hidden physical key and backup power options for dead-battery situations.
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Value was mostly positive thanks to all-in-one convenience and savings versus higher-tier models, though one reviewer stressed that the lock is not cheap.
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Voice control was positively received, especially Alexa integration, chime support, and hands-free unlocking through assistants.
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Smart-home integration was mixed-positive: Alexa, Google, Apple Watch, and Eufy ecosystem links were appreciated, but lack of HomeKit hurt one review.
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Wi-Fi was mixed-positive: one reviewer saw fast alerts even on weak 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, while another warned experience depends on network strength.
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Battery feedback was the most divided area: some reviewers liked the removable rechargeable pack, while others reported short runtime or slow charging.
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Hub requirement was mixed because the lock can work without a HomeBase, but one reviewer disliked needing a separate chime when used alone.
Cons
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Facial recognition was mixed: HomeBase-linked identification worked in one test, while another reviewer wanted face-based unlocking added.
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Door compatibility was a major caveat because screen doors, storm doors, deep jambs, and awkward door angles could compromise the camera or overall fit.
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Touchscreen visibility scored poorly in the one clear opinionated review because the keypad and doorbell button were hard to find in the dark.
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Keyway quality was a recurring weakness because multiple reviewers noted the lock cannot be rekeyed or needs a locksmith for extra keys.
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Door-sense was weakly supported because a reviewer specifically wanted a sensor to know whether the door was open or closed.
Compared With Category Average
Compared with other Smart Locks, this product is above average in Auto-relock after failed attempts, Fingerprint, Notifications, near average in Key override reliability, Battery, below average in Touchscreen, Facial recognition, Door compatibility (deadbolt fit).
Summary
32 compared features-
Above average 0.4+ pts higher21 (66%)
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Same as average within 0.3 pts6 (19%)
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Below average 0.4+ pts lower5 (16%)
Largest category differences
| Attribute | This product | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-relock after failed attempts | 5.0 | 3.5 | +1.5 |
| Touchscreen | 2.5 | 3.9 | -1.4 |
| Fingerprint | 4.9 | 3.8 | +1.1 |
| Facial recognition | 3.0 | 4.1 | -1.1 |
| Door compatibility (deadbolt fit) | 2.5 | 3.5 | -1.0 |
| Keyway quality | 2.3 | 3.3 | -1.0 |
| Door-sense | 2.0 | 3.0 | -1.0 |
| Notifications | 4.9 | 4.1 | +0.8 |
Consider This Instead
If you want better Door compatibility (deadbolt fit)
Choose SwitchBot Lock Ultra. It scores 4.3 vs 2.5 for Door compatibility (deadbolt fit), with a 4.2 overall score.
If you want better Touchscreen
Choose eufy FamiLock S3 Max Smart Lock. It scores 5.0 vs 2.5 for Touchscreen, with a 4.2 overall score.
If you want better Hub requirement
Choose Schlage Encode Smart Lock. It scores 5.0 vs 3.5 for Hub requirement, with a 4.3 overall score.
Compared in Reviews
Products reviewers directly compared with this model, grouped into quick takeaways.
s330
- Better: location features, advanced notifications, storage, and chime The reviewer said the S330 builds on the E330 with additional location-based and notification features.
- Worse: savings when using HomeBase 3 The reviewer considered the E330 the better savings-focused choice than Eufy’s S330 when using HomeBase 3.
Smart Lock S230
- Better: battery life and choosing a simpler non-video lock The reviewer preferred Eufy’s Smart Lock S230 after finding the E330’s battery life too limiting.
Tapo C120
- Better: camera resolution and price context The reviewer argued the E330 felt pricey when cheaper cameras like the Tapo C120 had moved to 2.5K.
FAQ
Is the eufy Video Smart Lock E330 easy to install?
Yes. Reviewers repeatedly described installation as quick, straightforward, foolproof, or among the easiest smart-lock setups they had tried.
How good is the fingerprint reader?
It was one of the strongest points in the reviews. Reviewers called it fast, accurate, responsive, convenient, and often preferred it over keypad entry.
Does the battery last a long time?
Battery life was mixed. Some reviewers reported months of use or liked the removable rechargeable pack, while others saw enough drain that they disabled video features or expected frequent charging.
Can it replace a separate video doorbell?
For the right door, yes. Reviewers liked the 2K video, night vision, quick alerts, and two-way features, but several warned that narrow viewing angles, screen doors, storm doors, or deep jambs can limit the camera.
Does it support smart-home platforms?
Reviewers cited Alexa, Google, Apple Watch, Eufy camera integration, and HomeBase options. The main smart-home drawback was the lack of Apple HomeKit support.
Can guests or family members get their own access?
Yes. Reviewers liked passcodes, scheduled or one-time access, fingerprints, and user management, including one case where giving guests a passcode was called a godsend.
Sample Expert Reviews We Analyzed
These are a few of the reviews included in our analysis.
Video Reviews
YouTube - Youtube
- Review score
- 4.7
YouTube - Youtube
- Review score
- 4.8
YouTube - Youtube
- Review score
- 4.5
Article Reviews
tomsguide.com
- Review score
- 4.0
the-gadgeteer.com
- Review score
- 4.1
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