Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink RLC-820A vs Reolink CX810

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Reolink RLC-820A and the Reolink CX810 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-820A

Pick it for: Infrared night vision up to 30 m (the CX810: no infrared) · Dome shape for eaves and porch ceilings (the CX810 is a bullet)

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Reolink CX810

Pick it for: Colour night vision with ColorX and warm spotlights (the RLC-820A: black and white only) · Two-way audio (the RLC-820A: no two-way audio) · Wider 93° horizontal view (the RLC-820A: 87°)

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Quick comparison

Spec Reolink RLC-820A Reolink CX810
Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160), 87° horizontal 4K (3840 x 2160), F1.0 lens
Power PoE (IEEE 802.3af), or 12V 1A adapter 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-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
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-820A

  • Infrared night vision up to 30 m (the CX810: no infrared)
  • Dome shape for eaves and porch ceilings (the CX810 is a bullet)
Why choose the Reolink CX810

  • Colour night vision with ColorX and warm spotlights (the RLC-820A: black and white only)
  • Two-way audio (the RLC-820A: no two-way audio)
  • Wider 93° horizontal view (the RLC-820A: 87°)

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