Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Ring Outdoor Cam vs Reolink Altas

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Ring Outdoor Cam and the Reolink Altas are security cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Ring specs come from Ring’s UK support pages; Reolink specs come from Reolink’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Ring Outdoor Cam

Pick it for: Works in the Ring app alongside other Ring devices (the Altas uses the Reolink app)

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Reolink Altas

Pick it for: 4MP (2560 x 1440) video (the Ring: 1080p HD) · Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the Ring: 2.4GHz only) · Records to microSD up to 512GB (the Ring needs Ring Protect to record)

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Quick comparison

Spec Ring Outdoor Cam Reolink Altas
Resolution 1080p HD video 4MP (2560 x 1440), 110° diagonal
Power Removable quick release battery pack, plug-in adapter 20,000mAh battery, up to 540 days (motion mode); Solar Panel 2 (6W) sold separately
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only Wi-Fi 6, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Weather rating Not stated by Ring IP66
Storage Cloud, with a Ring Protect plan microSD up to 512GB, Reolink Home Hub and Home Hub Pro, Reolink Cloud
Smart home Works with Alexa Google Assistant and Alexa
Ring Outdoor Cam

Pros

  • 1080p HD video with colour night vision
  • Removable battery, so you can charge it without taking the device down
  • Remote-activated siren

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Recording and smart alerts need a Ring Protect subscription
Reolink Altas

Pros

  • A 540-day battery rating in motion detection mode
  • Continuous and pre-recording options on battery
  • Colour night vision
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6

Cons

  • No infrared night vision
  • Solar panel sold separately
  • Fixed view, no pan or tilt
  • 4MP rather than 4K

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Ring Outdoor Cam

  • Works in the Ring app alongside other Ring devices (the Altas uses the Reolink app)
Why choose the Reolink Altas

  • 4MP (2560 x 1440) video (the Ring: 1080p HD)
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the Ring: 2.4GHz only)
  • Records to microSD up to 512GB (the Ring needs Ring Protect to record)

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