Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink RLC-811A vs Reolink RLC-810WA

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Reolink RLC-811A and the Reolink RLC-810WA are 4K 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 (the RLC-810WA: no zoom) · PoE power over the network cable (the RLC-810WA: DC 12V 1A adapter) · Up to 25fps (the RLC-810WA: up to 20fps)

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Reolink RLC-810WA

Pick it for: Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the RLC-811A: Ethernet only, no Wi-Fi)

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Quick comparison

Spec Reolink RLC-811A Reolink RLC-810WA
Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160), 5x optical zoom 4K (3840 x 2160)
Power PoE (IEEE 802.3af), or 12V 1A adapter (sold separately) DC 12V 1A adapter
IP Rating IP67 IP67
Wi-Fi None: Ethernet only Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Storage microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, FTP microSD up to 512GB, RLN12W 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 RLC-810WA

Pros

  • 4K on Wi-Fi 6
  • Long infrared range plus a spotlight
  • IP67 rating
  • Works with the RLN12W Wi-Fi NVR

Cons

  • Needs mains power nearby
  • Fixed view, no zoom, pan or tilt
  • Reolink lists Alexa as coming soon

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Reolink RLC-811A

  • 5x optical zoom (the RLC-810WA: no zoom)
  • PoE power over the network cable (the RLC-810WA: DC 12V 1A adapter)
  • Up to 25fps (the RLC-810WA: up to 20fps)
Why choose the Reolink RLC-810WA

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the RLC-811A: Ethernet only, no Wi-Fi)

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