Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink Altas vs Reolink Argus Eco

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Reolink Altas and the Reolink Argus Eco are battery security cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Reolink specs come from Reolink’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Reolink Altas

Pick it for: 20,000mAh battery (the Argus Eco: 5,200mAh) · Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the Argus Eco: 2.4GHz only) · microSD up to 512GB (the Argus Eco: 128GB)

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Reolink Argus Eco

Pick it for: Infrared night vision up to 10 m (the Altas: no infrared) · Comes in a 5MP (2880 x 1616) version (the Altas: 4MP, 2560 x 1440)

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Quick comparison

Spec Reolink Altas Reolink Argus Eco
Resolution 4MP (2560 x 1440), 110° diagonal 3MP or 5MP versions
Power 20,000mAh battery, up to 540 days (motion mode); Solar Panel 2 (6W) sold separately 5,200mAh battery (USB-C); 3W solar panel compatible
IP Rating IP66 IP65
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 512GB, Reolink Home Hub and Home Hub Pro, Reolink Cloud microSD up to 128GB, Reolink Cloud
Smart home Google Assistant and Alexa Google Assistant and Alexa (Reolink’s UK page)
Reolink Altas

Pros

  • A 540-day battery rating in motion detection mode
  • Continuous and pre-recording options on battery
  • Colour night vision
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6

Cons

  • No infrared night vision
  • Solar panel sold separately
  • Fixed view, no pan or tilt
  • 4MP rather than 4K
Reolink Argus Eco

Pros

  • Simple, entry-level battery camera
  • Solar charging option
  • Person and vehicle detection
  • Local microSD storage

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Infrared only at night, no spotlight
  • microSD tops out at 128GB

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Reolink Altas

  • 20,000mAh battery (the Argus Eco: 5,200mAh)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the Argus Eco: 2.4GHz only)
  • microSD up to 512GB (the Argus Eco: 128GB)
Why choose the Reolink Argus Eco

  • Infrared night vision up to 10 m (the Altas: no infrared)
  • Comes in a 5MP (2880 x 1616) version (the Altas: 4MP, 2560 x 1440)

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