Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam vs Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam and the Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi are Wi-Fi 6 floodlight 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. Mains-wired lights and cameras should be fitted by a qualified electrician, with the power off at the fuse box or breaker.
Quick verdict
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Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam
Pick it for: No wiring: battery with a built-in 3W solar panel (the Elite Floodlight WiFi: hardwired to the mains) · Operates down to -20°C (the Elite Floodlight WiFi: -10°C)
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Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi
Pick it for: 3,000-lumen floodlight (the Solar Floodlight Cam: up to 1,000 lumens) · Infrared night vision up to 30 m (the Solar Floodlight Cam: 10 m)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam |
Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi |
| Resolution |
4MP (2560 x 1440), 150.5° diagonal |
5120 x 1552 (8MP), 180° horizontal |
| Power |
7,800mAh battery with built-in 3W solar panel |
Hardwired mains (AC 100-240V) |
| IP Rating |
IP66 |
IP66 |
| Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz |
Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz |
| Storage |
microSD up to 512GB, Reolink Home Hub and Home Hub Mini, Reolink Cloud |
microSD up to 512GB, Reolink NVR, Home Hub, Home Hub Pro, FTP/NAS |
| Smart home |
Google Assistant and Alexa |
Google Assistant (Reolink’s product page also describes Alexa set-up) |
Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam
Pros
- No wiring: battery with a built-in solar panel
- Floodlight up to 1,000 lumens
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 6
- Works with Google Assistant and Alexa
Cons
- Not as bright as Reolink’s 3,000-lumen wired floodlights
- Solar panel is built in, so it cannot be angled separately
- Fixed view, no pan or tilt
Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi
Pros
- Bright 3,000-lumen floodlight
- 180° view from one device
- Detailed light settings
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 6
Cons
- Must be hardwired to the mains
- Fixed view, no pan or tilt
- Reolink’s own pages give different resolution figures
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam
- No wiring: battery with a built-in 3W solar panel (the Elite Floodlight WiFi: hardwired to the mains)
- Operates down to -20°C (the Elite Floodlight WiFi: -10°C)
Why choose the Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi
- 3,000-lumen floodlight (the Solar Floodlight Cam: up to 1,000 lumens)
- Infrared night vision up to 30 m (the Solar Floodlight Cam: 10 m)
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