Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Blink Mini 2K+ vs Reolink E1 Pro

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Blink Mini 2K+ and the Reolink E1 Pro are security cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Blink specs come from Blink’s UK support pages; Reolink specs come from Reolink’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Blink Mini 2K+

Pick it for: Outdoor use with Blink’s adapter (the E1 Pro: indoor only)

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Reolink E1 Pro

Pick it for: Dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet (the Mini 2K+: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only) · 5MP (2880 x 1616) video (the Mini 2K+: up to 2K, 2560 x 1440) · Works with Google Assistant (the Mini 2K+: Alexa)

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Quick comparison

Spec Blink Mini 2K+ Reolink E1 Pro
Resolution Up to 2K (2560 x 1440), 138° diagonal 5MP (2880 x 1616), 355° pan, 50° tilt
Power 5V DC supply and USB-C cable DC 5V 1A adapter
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only (802.11ax) 2.4GHz and 5GHz, plus Ethernet port
Weather rating IP65 only with the Weather-Resistant Power Adapter Indoor only
Storage Cloud with a Blink plan, or local with a Sync Module 2 microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub, Home Hub Pro, FTP/NAS
Smart home Blink app; works with Alexa Google Assistant and Alexa
Night vision Infrared and colour, with a spotlight Infrared up to 12 m
Blink Mini 2K+

Pros

  • Sharp 2K video in a small body
  • Colour night vision and a spotlight
  • Built-in siren
  • No Sync Module needed to run it

Cons

  • Person and Vehicle Detection need a Blink plan
  • Outdoor use needs the adapter, sold separately
  • Needs a power socket nearby
  • Blink lists 6 Mbps upload for the 2K setting
Reolink E1 Pro

Pros

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet
  • Auto tracking
  • Crying and pet detection
  • Privacy mode

Cons

  • Auto tracking pans only, it does not tilt to follow
  • No optical zoom
  • Indoor use only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Blink Mini 2K+

  • Outdoor use with Blink’s adapter (the E1 Pro: indoor only)
Why choose the Reolink E1 Pro

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet (the Mini 2K+: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)
  • 5MP (2880 x 1616) video (the Mini 2K+: up to 2K, 2560 x 1440)
  • Works with Google Assistant (the Mini 2K+: Alexa)

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