Smart Locks / eufy Smart Lock E30 vs Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)
eufy Smart Lock E30 vs Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)
Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)
Wi-Fi and Thread in one lock — but choosing Matter costs you code management.
Wins overall by 0.3 points
Quick Verdict
This is close. The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) edges ahead by 0.3 points, but that margin is inside the noise — the eufy Smart Lock E30 is a defensible pick on its own terms. Cheap built-in Wi-Fi and fingerprint, undermined by a Grade 3 body and shaky Matter.
The eufy Smart Lock E30 and Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) are both current-generation smart Lock models, and the eufy Smart Lock E30 is $89 cheaper than the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) ($169.99 vs $259). On Security, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads (7.5 vs 4.0/10) — published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door. On Smart Home Support, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads (6.5 vs 4.5/10) — matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each. On Battery Life, the eufy Smart Lock E30 leads (8.0 vs 6.0/10) — real-world runtime, cell cost and how much recharging or replacing it demands. Overall, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores 7.0/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 6.7/10 for the eufy Smart Lock E30, though the gap is close enough that your specific use case should decide it. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | eufy Smart Lock E30 | Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.99 | $259.00 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Lock Type | Full deadbolt replacement | Full deadbolt replacement |
| ANSI/BHMA Grade | ANSI/BHMA Grade 3 — the lowest of the three residential grades (PCWorld's review states Level 3 on the three-point scale) | BHMA Grade AAA (Kwikset's published claim), plus a UL 20-minute fire rating. Kwikset publishes the three-letter AAA grade rather than the A156.36 numeric grade |
| Keeps Existing Keyway | No — the exterior cylinder and keys are replaced | No — but the SmartKey cylinder can be re-keyed by the owner to match an existing key |
| Smart Radio | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in; Matter over Thread is advertised | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Matter over Thread both built in, plus Bluetooth |
| Hub or Bridge Required | No for the eufy app. Matter needs a Thread border router — and PCWorld could not get Matter pairing to complete on an Apple TV 4K or a SmartThings Station | No hub for Wi-Fi mode. Matter mode needs a Thread border router |
| Apple Home Key | No | No — Apple Home Key is only on the dearer Halo Select Plus |
| UWB Hands-Free Unlock | No | No |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader; PCWorld's reviewer described it as finicky | None — touchscreen keypad only |
| Battery Type | 8 x AA alkaline (included) | 4 x AA alkaline (included) |
| Claimed Battery Life (months) | 8 | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Backup Power & Key Override | Physical key cylinder plus a USB-C emergency power port on the exterior | SmartKey physical cylinder, owner re-keyable; Kwikset does not publish an emergency power contact |
| Door Thickness / Backset | Standard US single-cylinder deadbolt prep; eufy does not publish a door-thickness range | Doors 1-3/8 in to 1-3/4 in thick, adjustable 2-3/8 in or 2-3/4 in backset, 2-1/8 in cross bore |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Black | Satin Nickel, Matte Black |
Category Scores
Security
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 4.0 — a 3.5-point margin on published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door. If that is what you are buying for, the eufy Smart Lock E30 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Fail-Safe Access
The eufy Smart Lock E30 leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-point margin on what happens when the battery dies, the Wi-Fi drops or the app is down — physical key, emergency power contact and offline codes. The spec buyers most often discover too late. If that is what you are buying for, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Connectivity
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 6.5 — a 1.5-point margin on which radios are actually inside the lock, and whether a hub or bridge is needed and included. If that is what you are buying for, the eufy Smart Lock E30 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Smart Home Support
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) leads clearly here, 6.5 against 4.5 — a 2.0-point margin on matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each. If that is what you are buying for, the eufy Smart Lock E30 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Entry Methods
The eufy Smart Lock E30 leads clearly here, 7.0 against 5.5 — a 1.5-point margin on keypad, fingerprint, face, NFC fobs, Apple Home Key and UWB approach unlock. If that is what you are buying for, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Battery Life
The eufy Smart Lock E30 leads clearly here, 8.0 against 6.0 — a 2.0-point margin on real-world runtime, cell cost and how much recharging or replacing it demands. If that is what you are buying for, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Installation & Fit
The eufy Smart Lock E30 and Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) are level here, at 8.0/10 each. DIY difficulty, retrofit versus full replacement, and door thickness, backset and bore limits is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Value
The eufy Smart Lock E30 and Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) are level here, at 7.0/10 each. security, entry methods and connectivity relative to price, including accessories you must buy separately is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Best For
Choose the eufy Smart Lock E30 if…
- • Battery Life matters most to you — the eufy Smart Lock E30 scores 8.0/10 here (real-world runtime, cell cost and how much recharging or replacing it demands).
- • Entry Methods matters most to you — the eufy Smart Lock E30 scores 7.0/10 here (keypad, fingerprint, face, NFC fobs, Apple Home Key and UWB approach unlock).
- • You want to spend less — it's $89 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is fingerprint.
Choose the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) if…
- • Security matters most to you — the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores 7.5/10 here (published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door).
- • Smart Home Support matters most to you — the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores 6.5/10 here (matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each).
- • Connectivity matters most to you — the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores 8.0/10 here (which radios are actually inside the lock, and whether a hub or bridge is needed and included).
- • Your main use case is rentals.
Pros & Cons
eufy Smart Lock E30
Pros
- +Wi-Fi is genuinely in the lock — you are not buying a bridge afterwards, unlike most of eufy's older C-series
- +Both fallbacks covered: a keyed cylinder and a USB-C emergency contact
- +Fingerprints are held on the device, not uploaded, and eufy charges no subscription for lock features
- +Eight months on AA cells with no proprietary battery pack to source later
Cons
- −ANSI/BHMA Grade 3 — the weakest residential grade, and a real step down from the Grade 1 locks at $250-$350 here
- −The Matter support on the box did not work in PCWorld's testing across two different Thread hubs; treat it as unproven rather than a feature
- −No Apple Home Key, so iPhone users get app control but not tap-to-unlock
- −The fingerprint reader is the least reliable of the biometric locks in this set
Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)
Pros
- +Genuinely dual-radio: Wi-Fi for hub-free remote access, or Matter-over-Thread if you already run a Thread mesh
- +SmartKey lets you re-key the cylinder to your existing house key in under a minute — no locksmith, no new keyring
- +BHMA Grade AAA and a UL 20-minute fire rating, both published rather than implied
- +One of the few locks here that states its door thickness, backset and bore limits outright
Cons
- −Matter mode is not a free upgrade: Kwikset's own comparison shows access-code add/remove, code scheduling, event history and door-sensor settings are Kwikset-app-over-Wi-Fi features, not Matter ones
- −No Apple Home Key — that is a separate, dearer Halo Select Plus SKU
- −No fingerprint reader at $259 when $200 locks here have one
- −Kwikset publishes no battery-life figure, and its own product reviews are peppered with Wi-Fi pairing and 'door jammed' complaints
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FAQs
Is the eufy Smart Lock E30 or Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Security, the eufy Smart Lock E30 or the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores higher on Security (7.5/10 vs 4.0/10) — published ANSI/BHMA grade, bolt and cylinder strength, and whether the lock upgrades or merely inherits the keyway already on your door.
Which is better for Smart Home Support, the eufy Smart Lock E30 or the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores higher on Smart Home Support (6.5/10 vs 4.5/10) — matter, Thread, Apple Home Key, Alexa, Google and SmartThings breadth — and how many features you lose in each.
Which is better for Battery Life, the eufy Smart Lock E30 or the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The eufy Smart Lock E30 scores higher on Battery Life (8.0/10 vs 6.0/10) — real-world runtime, cell cost and how much recharging or replacing it demands.
Which is better for Connectivity, the eufy Smart Lock E30 or the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) scores higher on Connectivity (8.0/10 vs 6.5/10) — which radios are actually inside the lock, and whether a hub or bridge is needed and included.
Is the eufy Smart Lock E30 worth the price difference over the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The eufy Smart Lock E30 is the cheaper option at $169.99 versus $259. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Security.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The eufy Smart Lock E30 is the better fit if you mainly care about fingerprint. The Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) is the better fit for rentals.
What's the warranty on the eufy Smart Lock E30 vs the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR)?+
The eufy Smart Lock E30 ships with a 12-month warranty; the Kwikset Halo Select Touchscreen (9800-WIFI-THRD-TSCR) ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
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