Overall we found setup easy and the camera outperformed our expectations, so we're enormous fans of Reolink. Its starlight night vision gives you clear images up to 33 feet without any extra ambient light. It even boasts compatibility with smart home platforms like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Our test wasn't exactly taxing on the cameras, so you can expect to drain the battery in a month or two under normal conditions.ĭuring our tests, we noticed that this camera lacks motion zones and has a narrower field of view (122º) than average, but it's still one of the best choices for most folks. This contrasts with our experience of batteries draining fairly quickly if you record or view video often without a solar panel accessory. The local storage helps reduce the camera's Wi-Fi usage (which chews through batteries) for better performance overall. It outlasted Arlo Pro 4 in long-term battery tests, which is another notch in Reolink's belt. Still, the camera doesn't have a removable battery like Arlo Pro 4 and Ring Stick Up Cam-you can't swap a spare in when needed.
This camera uses a rechargeable battery or solar power, so you have a lot of flexibility for camera placement.
Its 2K video resolution, larger battery, and support for 5 GHz Wi-Fi give the Arlo Pro 4 a run for its money. We highly recommend the Reolink Argus 3 Pro over the normal Reolink Argus 3.
