Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink RLC-811A vs Reolink CX810
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Reolink RLC-811A and the Reolink CX810 are 4K PoE bullet 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 RLC-811A
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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Reolink CX810
Pick it for: A 4K ColorX bullet with a 4mm F1.0 lens if you don’t need zoom or infrared (the RLC-811A has both)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Reolink RLC-811A |
Reolink CX810 |
| Resolution |
4K (3840 x 2160), 5x optical zoom |
4K (3840 x 2160), F1.0 lens |
| Power |
PoE (IEEE 802.3af), or 12V 1A adapter (sold separately) |
PoE (IEEE 802.3af), or 12V 1A adapter |
| IP Rating |
IP67 |
IP67 |
| Wi-Fi |
None: Ethernet only |
None: Ethernet only |
| Storage |
microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, FTP |
microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, FTP/NAS |
| Smart home |
Google Assistant (Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon) |
Google Assistant (Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon) |
Reolink RLC-811A
Pros
- Optical zoom on a fixed 4K camera
- Wired PoE, so no Wi-Fi drop-outs
- Long infrared range plus spotlights
- IP67 rating
Cons
- Needs a network cable, plus PoE or a 12V 1A adapter (sold separately)
- No Wi-Fi
- Fixed view, no pan or tilt
- 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
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Reolink RLC-811A
- 5x optical zoom, 2.7-13.5mm (the CX810: 4mm lens)
- Infrared up to 30 m as well as spotlights (the CX810: no infrared)
Why choose the Reolink CX810
- A 4K ColorX bullet with a 4mm F1.0 lens if you don’t need zoom or infrared (the RLC-811A has both)
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