Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink RLC-823S2 vs Reolink TrackMix PoE

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Reolink RLC-823S2 and the Reolink TrackMix PoE are PoE pan-tilt cameras with auto tracking. 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-823S2

Pick it for: 16x optical zoom lens, 5.3-86mm (the TrackMix PoE: 2.8mm and 8mm lenses) · Infrared night vision up to 80 metres (the TrackMix PoE: 30 metres) · Rated IP66 (the TrackMix PoE: IP65)

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Reolink TrackMix PoE

Pick it for: Two lenses (2.8mm + 8mm) show wide and zoomed views at once (the RLC-823S2: a 5.3-86mm zoom lens) · Runs on standard PoE, IEEE 802.3af (the RLC-823S2 needs PoE+, 802.3at)

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Quick comparison

Spec Reolink RLC-823S2 Reolink TrackMix PoE
Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160), 16x optical zoom; 360° pan, 90° tilt Dual lens (2.8mm + 8mm), up to 8MP; 6x hybrid zoom; 355° pan, 90° tilt
Power PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at), or 12V 2A adapter PoE (IEEE 802.3af), or 12V 2A adapter
IP Rating IP66 IP65
Wi-Fi None: Ethernet only None: Ethernet only
Storage microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, FTP microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR (one channel), Home Hub
Smart home Google Assistant Google Assistant (wide-angle view only), Alexa and Home Assistant
Reolink RLC-823S2

Pros

  • 16x optical zoom
  • 80-metre infrared range
  • Full 360° pan with auto tracking
  • Two-way audio and siren

Cons

  • Needs PoE+ (802.3at)
  • High-power camera, which uses more of an NVR’s PoE power
  • More zoom than most homes need
Reolink TrackMix PoE

Pros

  • Wide and zoomed views at once
  • Auto tracking on standard PoE
  • Works with Alexa and Home Assistant
  • Uses one NVR channel

Cons

  • IP65, below the RLC-823S2’s IP66
  • Google Assistant shows the wide view only
  • Cat and dog detection is listed as beta

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Reolink RLC-823S2

  • 16x optical zoom lens, 5.3-86mm (the TrackMix PoE: 2.8mm and 8mm lenses)
  • Infrared night vision up to 80 metres (the TrackMix PoE: 30 metres)
  • Rated IP66 (the TrackMix PoE: IP65)
Why choose the Reolink TrackMix PoE

  • Two lenses (2.8mm + 8mm) show wide and zoomed views at once (the RLC-823S2: a 5.3-86mm zoom lens)
  • Runs on standard PoE, IEEE 802.3af (the RLC-823S2 needs PoE+, 802.3at)

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