Blink Mini 2 vs Reolink RLC-810A

The Reolink RLC-810A wins overall with 4K video, IP67 sealing, RTSP, free on-device people, animal and vehicle detection, motion and privacy zones and a 2-year warranty. The Blink Mini 2 is far cheaper and adds two-way talk and color night vision.

Resolution and independence. The Reolink records 4K to a local card with no cloud service at all, while the Blink Mini 2 shoots 1080p and leans on Blink's subscription for clip history and smart alerts.

No. The Reolink RLC-810A has no speaker, so there is no talk and listen function, while the Blink Mini 2 does support two-way audio and adds a siren, which some buyers value for deterrence.

The Blink Mini 2, which plugs into a USB adapter and joins Wi-Fi in minutes. The Reolink RLC-810A needs an Ethernet cable run to the mounting point, which takes more effort but gives a connection that never drops.

Buy the Reolink RLC-810A if you want 4K detail, IP67 weather sealing, RTSP for a local recorder, free people, animal and vehicle detection, privacy zones and a 2-year warranty, with no subscription of any kind.

Buy the Blink Mini 2 if you want a cheap, simple camera for an Alexa household, with color night vision, a spotlight, a siren and two-way talk, and you are comfortable paying for clip history and person alerts.