Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi vs Blink Outdoor Floodlight Camera
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi and the Blink Outdoor Floodlight 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; Blink specs come from Blink’s UK support pages.
Quick verdict
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Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi
Pick it for: Bright 3,000-lumen floodlight (the Blink: 700 lumens) · 5120 x 1552 (8MP) video (the Blink: 1080p HD) · 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 6 (the Blink: 2.4GHz only)
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Blink Outdoor Floodlight Camera
Pick it for: Battery powered, so no mains wiring (the Reolink must be hardwired to the mains)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi |
Blink Outdoor Floodlight Camera |
| Resolution |
5120 x 1552 (8MP), 180° horizontal |
1080p HD (Outdoor 4), 143° diagonal |
| Power |
Hardwired mains (AC 100-240V) |
Camera on 2x AA lithium; light on 4x D-cell (up to 2 years each) |
| Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz |
2.4GHz only |
| Weather rating |
IP66 |
Camera IP65; mount weather-resistant |
| Storage |
microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub, Home Hub Pro, FTP/NAS |
Needs a Sync Module; local with a Sync Module 2, or cloud with a plan |
| Smart home |
Google Assistant (Reolink’s product page also describes Alexa set-up) |
Blink app; Alexa can set the light level |
| Lights |
Up to 3,000 lumens, 3,000K to 6,500K, dimmable |
700 lumens, battery powered |
Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi
Pros
- Bright 3,000-lumen floodlight
- 180° view from one device
- Detailed light settings
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 6
Cons
- Must be hardwired to the mains
- Fixed view, no pan or tilt
- Reolink’s own pages give different resolution figures
Blink Outdoor Floodlight Camera
Pros
- Battery powered, so no mains wiring
- Bright 700-lumen light
- Light comes on with motion
- Uses the Outdoor 4 camera
Cons
- Needs a Sync Module
- 1080p camera
- Blink says it does not work with the Battery Extension Pack or Blink Solaris
- Two sets of batteries to look after
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi
- Bright 3,000-lumen floodlight (the Blink: 700 lumens)
- 5120 x 1552 (8MP) video (the Blink: 1080p HD)
- 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 6 (the Blink: 2.4GHz only)
Why choose the Blink Outdoor Floodlight Camera
- Battery powered, so no mains wiring (the Reolink must be hardwired to the mains)
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