Aqara Camera E1 vs Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera

The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera is the better overall camera for outdoor use, winning on weather resistance, a wider range of alert types and its built-in light. The Aqara Camera E1 wins on price and 2K video, making it a cheaper, sharper option for an indoor spot.

The biggest difference is outdoor capability. The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera is weatherproof, comes with a built-in light and covers more alert types, all suited to watching an outdoor area. The Aqara Camera E1 is not weather resistant, but it costs less and records 2K video, an edge in resolution.

Yes, the light is one of its three wins in this comparison, alongside weather resistance and a wider range of alert types. Together they make it a stronger fit for illuminating and monitoring an outdoor area than the Aqara Camera E1, which has no built-in light of its own.

The Aqara Camera E1 wins the 2K video comparison, giving it a resolution edge over the Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera. That advantage is most useful indoors, since the Aqara Camera E1 cannot match the Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera's weather resistance for an outdoor mount.

Choose the Aqara Camera E1 if you want a more affordable camera with sharper 2K video for indoor use. It is not built to handle outdoor weather, so it is best kept inside or under cover.

Choose the Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera if you need a weatherproof outdoor camera with its own built-in light and a wider range of alert types. It is the stronger pick for lighting up and monitoring a driveway, entrance or yard.