Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Ring Outdoor Cam Plus vs Reolink Altas

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus 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 Plus

Pick it for: Power over Ethernet option (the Altas: 20,000mAh battery, Solar Panel 2 sold separately)

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Reolink Altas

Pick it for: Records to microSD up to 512GB (the Ring needs Ring Protect to record) · Works with Google Assistant (the Ring: Alexa)

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Quick comparison

Spec Ring Outdoor Cam Plus Reolink Altas
Resolution 2K (2560 x 1440) 4MP (2560 x 1440), 110° diagonal
Power Removable Quick Release Battery Pack, plug-in adapter, Power over Ethernet (PoE) 20,000mAh battery, up to 540 days (motion mode); Solar Panel 2 (6W) sold separately
Wi-Fi Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) 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 Plus

Pros

  • 2K (2560 x 1440) with night vision
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Removable battery, so you can charge it without taking the device down
  • Power over Ethernet option

Cons

  • 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 Plus

  • Power over Ethernet option (the Altas: 20,000mAh battery, Solar Panel 2 sold separately)
Why choose the Reolink Altas

  • Records to microSD up to 512GB (the Ring needs Ring Protect to record)
  • Works with Google Assistant (the Ring: Alexa)

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