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| Feature | Reolink Duo 3 PoE | Reolink OMVI 2i PoE | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.99 | $189.99 | Reolink OMVI 2i PoE |
| Rating | 4.2 | 5.0 | Reolink OMVI 2i PoE |
| Weather Resistance | IP67 | IP66 | Reolink Duo 3 PoE |
| 4K Video | YES | NO | Reolink Duo 3 PoE |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
| PoE | YES | YES | Tie |
| Solar Charging | NO | NO | Tie |
| Connectivity | Ethernet | Ethernet | Tie |
| Storage | MicroSD Card Slot | MicroSD Card Slot | Tie |
| 2K Video | YES | YES | Tie |
| HDR | NO | NO | Tie |
| Color Night Vision | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Resolution
The Reolink Duo 3 PoE stitches two 16MP sensors into a 4K panoramic image, so detail holds up when you zoom into a recording. The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE runs 5MP sensors, which cover the scene well but resolve less fine detail at a distance.
Coverage versus tracking
The Reolink Duo 3 PoE holds a fixed 180 degree view and lets the movement happen inside it. The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE pairs a wide lens with a pan-tilt lens that turns up to 340 degrees to keep a moving subject in frame, trading a fixed panorama for active tracking.
Aiming
The Reolink Duo 3 PoE is aimed by hand at install and then stays put. The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE re-points itself, with SyncTrack linking its two lenses so the detail lens follows a person, vehicle or animal on its own.
Ruggedness
The Reolink Duo 3 PoE is IP67 rated, a degree of protection above the IP66 of the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE, on top of a two-year warranty they share. For a camera facing exposed weather, the Duo 3 PoE is the tougher of the two.
Price
The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE is the more affordable of the pair, which is what its higher owner rating alongside it makes appealing. The Reolink Duo 3 PoE costs more because of its two big sensors and its panoramic stitching.
Which one to buy if
- you want one camera to cover a very wide, fixed scene like a long driveway
The Reolink Duo 3 PoE stitches a 180 degree panoramic 4K view, doing the work of two fixed cameras from one mount.
- you want the camera to track a person or vehicle as it moves
The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE pans its lower lens up to 340 degrees with SyncTrack, following the subject instead of filming a static scene.
- you need the highest resolution and the toughest housing
The Reolink Duo 3 PoE records 4K from two 16MP sensors and carries an IP67 rating, above the 5MP, IP66 Reolink OMVI 2i PoE.
- you want the cheaper of the two wired Reolink cameras
The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE is the lower priced option and still records 24/7 to a microSD card or an NVR with no subscription.
- + Weather Resistance: IP67
- + 4K Video: YES
- - Price: $229.99 vs $189.99
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 5.0
- + Price: $189.99
- + Rating: 5.0
- - Weather Resistance: IP66 vs IP67
- - 4K Video: NO vs YES
What owners say
Owners of the Reolink Duo 3 PoE bought it for one reason: coverage. They call the 16MP image crisp and the 180 degree stitched view wide enough to replace two cameras, with barely any distortion, and they rate the reliability of the single PoE cable highly, even in high winds. It slots into Reolink NVRs and into Blue Iris and AgentDVR over RTSP, and the color night vision is reported as clear. The recurring gripes are a fiddly mount that can leave a hole exposed if it is flipped, manual-only aiming, and RTSP and browser access being off until you switch them on in settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Reolink Duo 3 PoE or Reolink OMVI 2i PoE?
The Reolink Duo 3 PoE for resolution and toughness: it delivers a 4K 180 degree panorama and an IP67 body. The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE is the better fit if you want active tracking and a lower price, with its pan-tilt lens following people, vehicles and animals.
What is the biggest difference between the Reolink Duo 3 PoE and the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE?
Fixed panorama versus active tracking. The Reolink Duo 3 PoE holds a stitched 180 degree 4K view, while the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE uses a pan-tilt lens to follow a subject across up to 340 degrees of travel.
Do the Reolink Duo 3 PoE and the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE need a subscription?
No. Both record locally with no fee. The Reolink Duo 3 PoE and the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE save 24/7 footage to a microSD card or a Reolink NVR, and both support RTSP and ONVIF for third-party software.
Which records in higher resolution, the Reolink Duo 3 PoE or the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE?
The Reolink Duo 3 PoE. It stitches two 16MP sensors into 4K 3840 x 2160, while the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE uses two 5MP lenses. For maximum detail in a wide scene, the Duo 3 PoE is the sharper camera.
Who should buy the Reolink Duo 3 PoE?
Buyers who want a single wired camera to cover a wide, high-detail scene such as a front yard or building corner, with 24/7 local recording and no monthly fee.
Who should buy the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE?
Buyers who want one PoE camera to both watch a wide area and actively track movement, at a lower price than the Reolink Duo 3 PoE, and who are happy with 5MP rather than 4K.
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