Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro vs Yale Smart Outdoor Camera

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro and the Yale Smart Outdoor Camera are 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; Yale specs come from our Yale review, checked against Yale’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

Pick it for: 3x optical zoom (the Yale: 8x digital zoom) · Auto tracking with pan and tilt (the Yale: no pan or tilt) · Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the Yale: 2.4GHz only)

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Yale Smart Outdoor Camera

Pick it for: Rechargeable battery with optional outdoor cable or solar charger (the E1 Outdoor Pro needs mains power nearby)

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Quick comparison

Spec Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro Yale Smart Outdoor Camera
Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160), 3x optical zoom, 355° pan, 50° tilt 1080p HD, 154° view, 8x digital zoom
Power DC 12V 1A adapter Rechargeable battery (USB-C); optional outdoor cable or solar charger
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, plus Ethernet port 2.4GHz only
Weather rating IP65 IP65
Storage microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub and Home Hub Pro 2 to 4 days built in, no subscription; optional Yale plan for 30-day cloud
Smart home Google Assistant (Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon) Yale Home app
Night vision Infrared up to 12 m, plus four spotlights 6m colour night vision
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

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

Pros

  • Local storage with no subscription (2–4 days)
  • Human detection included free
  • 1080p video with 6m colour night vision
  • Spotlight that can trigger on motion, plus a built-in siren

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Vehicle, pet and package detection need an optional Yale plan
  • Battery needs recharging (Yale quotes about 4 to 6 months per charge)
  • No pan or tilt

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Reolink E1 Outdoor Pro

  • 3x optical zoom (the Yale: 8x digital zoom)
  • Auto tracking with pan and tilt (the Yale: no pan or tilt)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the Yale: 2.4GHz only)
Why choose the Yale Smart Outdoor Camera

  • Rechargeable battery with optional outdoor cable or solar charger (the E1 Outdoor Pro needs mains power nearby)

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