Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink RLC-820A vs Reolink RLC-810WA

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Reolink RLC-820A and the Reolink RLC-810WA are 4K IP67 security 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: PoE power over the network cable (the RLC-810WA: DC 12V 1A adapter) · Dome shape for eaves and porch ceilings (the RLC-810WA is a bullet) · 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-820A: Ethernet only) · 4.3W spotlight 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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Quick comparison

Spec Reolink RLC-820A Reolink RLC-810WA
Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160), 87° horizontal 4K (3840 x 2160)
Power PoE (IEEE 802.3af), or 12V 1A adapter 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-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 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-820A

  • PoE power over the network cable (the RLC-810WA: DC 12V 1A adapter)
  • Dome shape for eaves and porch ceilings (the RLC-810WA is a bullet)
  • Up to 25fps (the RLC-810WA: up to 20fps)
Why choose the Reolink RLC-810WA

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the RLC-820A: Ethernet only)
  • 4.3W spotlight 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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