Camera Comparison · UK 2026
EZVIZ C8W Pro 3K vs Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the EZVIZ C8W Pro 3K and the Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro are outdoor pan-tilt cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. EZVIZ specs come from EZVIZ’s own pages, UK pages first; Reolink specs come from Reolink’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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EZVIZ C8W Pro 3K

Pick it for: Night vision up to 30 m (the E1 Outdoor Pro: infrared up to 12 m) · Tilts 80° (the E1 Outdoor Pro: 50°) · Works from -30°C to 60°C (the E1 Outdoor Pro: -10°C to 55°C)

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Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

Pick it for: 4K (3840 x 2160) with 3x optical zoom (the C8W Pro 3K: 3K; no optical zoom listed) · Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4GHz and 5GHz (the C8W Pro 3K: 2.4GHz only) · Records to a Reolink NVR or Home Hub, and microSD up to 512GB (the C8W Pro 3K: microSD up to 256GB)

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Quick comparison

Spec EZVIZ C8W Pro 3K Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro
Resolution 3K (2880 x 1620) 4K (3840 x 2160), 3x optical zoom, 355° pan, 50° tilt
Power Plug-in (DC 12V 1A adapter) DC 12V 1A adapter
IP Rating Weatherproof (EZVIZ gives no IP number) IP65
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz; Ethernet port Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, plus Ethernet port
Storage microSD up to 256GB; CloudPlay cloud microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub and Home Hub Pro
Apple HomeKit Not stated by EZVIZ Not listed by Reolink
Subscription Needed for CloudPlay cloud storage Not needed for local recording
Smart home EZVIZ app Google Assistant (Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon)
EZVIZ C8W Pro 3K

Pros

  • Night vision up to 30 m
  • Colour night vision with built-in spotlights
  • AI human and vehicle detection

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Weatherproof, but EZVIZ gives no IP number
  • CloudPlay cloud storage needs a subscription
Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

Pros

  • Optical zoom on a pan-tilt camera
  • Auto tracking
  • Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet
  • Works with Reolink NVRs and the Home Hub

Cons

  • Must be mounted upside down, as designed, to stay weatherproof

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the EZVIZ C8W Pro 3K

  • Night vision up to 30 m (the E1 Outdoor Pro: infrared up to 12 m)
  • Tilts 80° (the E1 Outdoor Pro: 50°)
  • Works from -30°C to 60°C (the E1 Outdoor Pro: -10°C to 55°C)
Why choose the Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

  • 4K (3840 x 2160) with 3x optical zoom (the C8W Pro 3K: 3K; no optical zoom listed)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4GHz and 5GHz (the C8W Pro 3K: 2.4GHz only)
  • Records to a Reolink NVR or Home Hub, and microSD up to 512GB (the C8W Pro 3K: microSD up to 256GB)

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