Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink CX810 vs Reolink RLC-843A

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Reolink CX810 and the Reolink RLC-843A are 4K PoE 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 CX810

Pick it for: A 4K ColorX bullet with a 1/1.8in sensor and F1.0 lens if you don’t need the RLC-843A’s 5x optical zoom

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Reolink RLC-843A

Pick it for: 5x optical zoom, 2.7-13.5mm (the CX810: 4mm lens) · Infrared up to 30 m as well as spotlights (the CX810: no infrared)

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Quick comparison

Spec Reolink CX810 Reolink RLC-843A
Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160), F1.0 lens 4K (3840 x 2160), 5x optical zoom (2.7-13.5mm)
Power PoE (IEEE 802.3af), or 12V 1A adapter PoE (IEEE 802.3af), or 12V 1A adapter (sold separately)
IP Rating IP67 IP67
Wi-Fi None: Ethernet only None: Ethernet only
Storage microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, FTP/NAS microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, FTP
Smart home Google Assistant (Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon) Google Assistant (Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon)
Reolink CX810

Pros

  • Colour picture at night
  • Warm light rather than harsh white
  • Two-way audio and siren
  • IP67 rating

Cons

  • No infrared night vision
  • Night picture depends on available light and the spotlights
  • Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon
Reolink RLC-843A

Pros

  • Optical zoom in a vandal-proof housing
  • Colour night vision with spotlights
  • Two-way audio and siren
  • One cable for power and data

Cons

  • Needs a network cable
  • Fixed position, no pan or tilt
  • Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Reolink CX810

  • A 4K ColorX bullet with a 1/1.8in sensor and F1.0 lens if you don’t need the RLC-843A’s 5x optical zoom
Why choose the Reolink RLC-843A

  • 5x optical zoom, 2.7-13.5mm (the CX810: 4mm lens)
  • Infrared up to 30 m as well as spotlights (the CX810: no infrared)

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