Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink E1 Pro vs Aqara Camera E1

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

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

Quick verdict

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Reolink E1 Pro

Pick it for: Dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet (the Aqara E1: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) · 5MP (2880 x 1616) video (the Aqara E1: 2K, 2304 x 1296) · Works with Reolink NVRs and the Home Hub (the Aqara E1: microSD and HomeKit Secure Video)

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Aqara Camera E1

Pick it for: HomeKit Secure Video support (the E1 Pro: Google Assistant and Alexa)

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Quick comparison

Spec Reolink E1 Pro Aqara Camera E1
Resolution 5MP (2880 x 1616), 355° pan, 50° tilt 2K (2304 x 1296), pan and tilt
Power DC 5V 1A adapter 5V 2A adapter (not included)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz, plus Ethernet port 2.4GHz only
Weather rating Indoor only Indoor use
Storage microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub, Home Hub Pro, FTP/NAS microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Google Assistant and Alexa Apple Home (HomeKit Secure Video), Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT
Reolink E1 Pro

Pros

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet
  • Auto tracking
  • Crying and pet detection
  • Privacy mode

Cons

  • Auto tracking pans only, it does not tilt to follow
  • No optical zoom
  • Indoor use only
Aqara Camera E1

Pros

  • 2K pan-and-tilt in a small body
  • HomeKit Secure Video support
  • Large microSD support
  • Shelf, wall or ceiling mounting

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Not a Zigbee hub
  • Power adapter not included (5V 2A)
  • Indoor use only

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Reolink E1 Pro

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet (the Aqara E1: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth)
  • 5MP (2880 x 1616) video (the Aqara E1: 2K, 2304 x 1296)
  • Works with Reolink NVRs and the Home Hub (the Aqara E1: microSD and HomeKit Secure Video)
Why choose the Aqara Camera E1

  • HomeKit Secure Video support (the E1 Pro: Google Assistant and Alexa)

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