Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink RLC-820A vs Reolink CX820

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Reolink RLC-820A and the Reolink CX820 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 CX820: no infrared) · Dome shape for eaves and porch ceilings (the CX820 is a turret)

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Reolink CX820

Pick it for: Colour night vision with ColorX and a warm spotlight (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 CX820
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
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 CX820

Pros

  • Colour picture at night
  • Perimeter alerts
  • Compact turret shape
  • Two-way audio and siren

Cons

  • No infrared night vision
  • Night picture depends on available light and the spotlight
  • 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 CX820: no infrared)
  • Dome shape for eaves and porch ceilings (the CX820 is a turret)
Why choose the Reolink CX820

  • Colour night vision with ColorX and a warm spotlight (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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