NVR Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink RLN36 vs Reolink RLN4E

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Reolink RLN36 and the Reolink RLN4E are network video recorders. 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 RLN36

Pick it for: 36 channels (the RLN4E: 6) · Three SATA bays, up to 48TB in total (the RLN4E: one 8TB bay)

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Reolink RLN4E

Pick it for: 4 PoE ports built in (the RLN36: no PoE ports, so PoE cameras need a PoE switch)

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Quick comparison

Spec Reolink RLN36 Reolink RLN4E
Cameras 36 channels; up to 16MP 6 channels: 4 PoE + 2 Wi-Fi; up to 16MP
Power DC 12V 5.4A; no PoE ports (PoE switch needed for PoE cameras) DC 52V 1.25A; 4 PoE ports (802.3af/at, 25W)
Wi-Fi Wired network; battery Wi-Fi cameras on N5MB01 Wired network; adds up to 2 Reolink Wi-Fi cameras
Storage 3 SATA bays, up to 16TB each (48TB total); no drive included 1 SATA bay up to 8TB (drive not included), plus microSD up to 512GB
Reolink RLN36

Pros

  • 36 channels
  • Up to 48TB of storage
  • Alarm inputs and outputs
  • HDMI 4K output

Cons

  • No PoE ports, so you need a PoE switch
  • No hard drive included
  • More than most homes need
Reolink RLN4E

Pros

  • Small system with PoE built in
  • Adds two Wi-Fi cameras as well
  • microSD as well as a hard drive bay
  • Local AI Video Search

Cons

  • Only 4 PoE ports
  • Hard drive not included
  • Single 8TB bay

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Reolink RLN36

  • 36 channels (the RLN4E: 6)
  • Three SATA bays, up to 48TB in total (the RLN4E: one 8TB bay)
Why choose the Reolink RLN4E

  • 4 PoE ports built in (the RLN36: no PoE ports, so PoE cameras need a PoE switch)

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