Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Imou Cruiser Dual vs Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Imou Cruiser Dual 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. Imou specs come from Imou’s own pages, UK pages first; Reolink specs come from Reolink’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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Imou Cruiser Dual

Pick it for: A second, fixed 3MP lens beside the pan-tilt lens (the E1 Outdoor Pro: one lens) · Night vision up to 30 m (the E1 Outdoor Pro: infrared up to 12 m) · Pan-tilt lens tilts 0-90° (the E1 Outdoor Pro: 50°)

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Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

Pick it for: 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the Cruiser Dual: 3MP per lens, 2304 x 1296) · 3x optical zoom (the Cruiser Dual: 8x digital zoom) · 5GHz Wi-Fi as well as 2.4GHz (the Cruiser Dual: 2.4GHz)

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Quick comparison

Spec Imou Cruiser Dual Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro
Resolution 3MP + 3MP (2304 x 1296 each) 4K (3840 x 2160)
Power Plug-in (DC 12V 1A) DC 12V 1A adapter
IP Rating IP66 on Imou’s UK pages IP65
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz (Wi-Fi 6) or Ethernet Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, plus Ethernet port
Storage microSD up to 512GB; Imou Protect cloud microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub and Home Hub Pro
Apple HomeKit Not stated by Imou Not listed by Reolink
Subscription Optional (Imou Protect, 30-day free trial); microSD also supported Not needed for local recording
Smart home Imou Life app Google Assistant (Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon)
Imou Cruiser Dual

Pros

  • Two 3MP lenses covering a fixed view and a moving one
  • Night vision up to 30 m
  • Human and vehicle detection
  • IP66 on Imou’s UK pages

Cons

  • Needs a socket and a cable route for its 12V 1A power supply
  • Imou’s UK pages name no Alexa or Google Assistant support
Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

Pros

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

Cons

  • Needs mains power nearby
  • Must be mounted upside down, as designed, to stay weatherproof
  • Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Imou Cruiser Dual

  • A second, fixed 3MP lens beside the pan-tilt lens (the E1 Outdoor Pro: one lens)
  • Night vision up to 30 m (the E1 Outdoor Pro: infrared up to 12 m)
  • Pan-tilt lens tilts 0-90° (the E1 Outdoor Pro: 50°)
Why choose the Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

  • 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the Cruiser Dual: 3MP per lens, 2304 x 1296)
  • 3x optical zoom (the Cruiser Dual: 8x digital zoom)
  • 5GHz Wi-Fi as well as 2.4GHz (the Cruiser Dual: 2.4GHz)

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