Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink E1 vs Reolink E1 Zoom

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Reolink E1 and the Reolink E1 Zoom are indoor pan-tilt 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 E1

Pick it for: A 4MP indoor pan-tilt camera if you don’t need 4K, dual-band Wi-Fi or tracking (the E1 Zoom has all three)

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Reolink E1 Zoom

Pick it for: 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the E1: 4MP, 2560 x 1440) · Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and an Ethernet port (the E1: 2.4GHz only, no Ethernet) · Pan-only auto tracking (the E1: no auto tracking)

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Quick comparison

Spec Reolink E1 Reolink E1 Zoom
Resolution 4MP (2560 x 1440), 355° pan, 50° tilt 4K (3840 x 2160), 3x optical zoom, 355° pan, 50° tilt
Power DC 5V 1A USB-C adapter (included) DC 5V 2A adapter
IP Rating Indoor only Indoor only
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, plus Ethernet port
Storage microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub and Home Hub Pro, Reolink Cloud microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub, Home Hub Pro, Reolink Cloud
Smart home Google Assistant and Alexa Google Assistant and Alexa
Reolink E1

Pros

  • Pan and tilt to cover a whole room
  • Crying and pet detection
  • Privacy mode
  • Works with Alexa and Google Assistant

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • No Ethernet port
  • No auto tracking
  • Indoor use only
Reolink E1 Zoom

Pros

  • 4K with 3x optical zoom indoors
  • Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet
  • Auto tracking
  • Crying and pet detection

Cons

  • Auto tracking pans only
  • Indoor use only
  • Reolink’s own pages give different adapter and microSD figures

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Reolink E1

  • A 4MP indoor pan-tilt camera if you don’t need 4K, dual-band Wi-Fi or tracking (the E1 Zoom has all three)
Why choose the Reolink E1 Zoom

  • 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the E1: 4MP, 2560 x 1440)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and an Ethernet port (the E1: 2.4GHz only, no Ethernet)
  • Pan-only auto tracking (the E1: no auto tracking)

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