Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink RLC-811A vs Reolink RLC-820A

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Reolink RLC-811A and the Reolink RLC-820A are 4K PoE 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-820A: fixed 4mm lens) · 450-lumen spotlights as well as 30 m infrared (the RLC-820A: black and white night vision only) · Two-way audio (the RLC-820A: no two-way audio)

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Reolink RLC-820A

Pick it for: Compact dome shape for eaves and porch ceilings (the RLC-811A is a bullet)

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Quick comparison

Spec Reolink RLC-811A Reolink RLC-820A
Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160), 5x optical zoom 4K (3840 x 2160), 87° horizontal
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
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-820A

Pros

  • 4K in a compact dome
  • One cable for power and data
  • Pet detection
  • IP67 rating

Cons

  • Black and white night vision only
  • No two-way audio
  • Fixed 4mm lens
  • 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-820A: fixed 4mm lens)
  • 450-lumen spotlights as well as 30 m infrared (the RLC-820A: black and white night vision only)
  • Two-way audio (the RLC-820A: no two-way audio)
Why choose the Reolink RLC-820A

  • Compact dome shape for eaves and porch ceilings (the RLC-811A is a bullet)

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