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Reolink OMVI 3i PoE vs Wyze Cam v4

Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Reolink and Wyze sites.
2026 verdict
One for the outdoors, one under cover. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE is the outdoor camera of this pair, with 4K video, a 10MP tracking panorama, colour night vision and 24/7 local recording over PoE.
Reolink OMVI 3i PoE
Winner
Reolink OMVI 3i PoE
$329.99
Buy on Amazon USA
The Wyze Cam v4 is the budget all-rounder: sharp 2.5K HDR video, a genuinely vibrant colour night vision, a motion spotlight and free local recording to a microSD card or RTSP, but it is IP65 for covered use and its smart alerts need Cam Plus. Choose the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE for a fully exposed spot with 4K detail, and the Wyze Cam v4 for the sharpest picture for the money indoors or under an eave.
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Wyze Cam v4
Wyze

Wyze Cam v4

Prime exclusive deal
$44.98
Buy on Amazon USA

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FeatureReolink OMVI 3i PoEWyze Cam v4Winner
Price$329.99$44.98Wyze Cam v4
Warranty2 years1 yearReolink OMVI 3i PoE
Weather ResistanceIP66IP65Reolink OMVI 3i PoE
PoEYESNOReolink OMVI 3i PoE
StorageMicroSD Card SlotMicroSD Card Slot, CloudWyze Cam v4
4K VideoYESNOReolink OMVI 3i PoE
HDRNOYESWyze Cam v4
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, VehiclesMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Glass breaking Sound, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm SoundWyze Cam v4
Privacy ZoneYESNOReolink OMVI 3i PoE
Rating4.34.3Tie
Solar ChargingNONOTie
ConnectivityEthernet2.4 GHz WiFiTie

What the differences mean

Resolution and HDR

The Wyze Cam v4 records 2.5K with HDR, which keeps bright and dark parts of a room readable at once. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE records 4K and a 10MP panorama without HDR, so it wins on detail and coverage while the Wyze wins on high-contrast scenes.

Where it can live

The Wyze Cam v4 is IP65 rated, at home indoors or outdoors under cover such as an eave. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE is IP66, so it is the one built to face a wall or a fence fully exposed through rain and dust.

Power and network

The Wyze Cam v4 plugs into an outlet and runs on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, easy to place near power. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE takes power and data from one Ethernet cable, which needs a run but holds a far steadier connection.

Storage

The Wyze Cam v4 records free to a microSD card and supports RTSP, and it can add cloud storage with a Cam Plus plan. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE records 24/7 to a microSD card, an NVR or a NAS with no cloud tier and no fee.

Coverage and privacy zones

The Wyze Cam v4 is a fixed camera with no pan or tilt and no privacy zones. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE covers 180 degrees at once, tracks movement with a pan-tilt lens and lets you mask parts of the scene with privacy zones.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Reolink

Reolink OMVI 3i PoE

Prime exclusive deal
$329.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Warranty: 2 years
  • + Weather Resistance: IP66
  • + PoE: YES
  • - Price: $329.99 vs $44.98
  • - Storage: MicroSD Card Slot vs MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
Wyze

Wyze Cam v4

Prime exclusive deal
$44.98
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $44.98
  • + Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
  • + HDR: YES
  • - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
  • - Weather Resistance: IP65 vs IP66

What owners say

Wyze Cam v4 owners say the 2.5K image is noticeably clearer than older Wyze models and repeatedly single out the vibrant colour night vision, with one crediting a clear pre-dawn recording for catching an intruder. They like the motion-activated spotlight, the compact magnetic design, quick setup, and that it works without a subscription once a microSD card is added, plus Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant support. Their caveats are that the smart AI alerts and cloud storage need a Cam Plus plan, mixed reliability reports on newer units, 2.4GHz-only Wi-Fi, no privacy zones and a fixed view. Reolink OMVI 3i PoE owners talk about image quality and the 180-degree panorama and single out the second lens that tracks a person or a vehicle, with the pan and tilt called smooth; Home Assistant owners confirm the integration and value the local, fee-free recording. Their notes are the cable it needs, heavy default notifications, close-range tracking that can look jumpy, and no Alexa or HomeKit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Reolink OMVI 3i PoE or Wyze Cam v4?

For an exposed outdoor spot and continuous local recording, the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE, with 4K, a tracking panorama and privacy zones. For the sharpest image for the money indoors or under cover, the Wyze Cam v4, with 2.5K HDR and a low price.

What is the biggest difference between the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE and the Wyze Cam v4?

Detail and build. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE is an IP66 wired 4K camera with a wide tracking panorama, while the Wyze Cam v4 is an IP65 fixed 2.5K HDR camera that relies on a subscription for its smart alerts.

Do the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE and the Wyze Cam v4 need a subscription?

Neither needs one for basic recording. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE records 24/7 to a microSD card, an NVR or a NAS, and the Wyze Cam v4 records free to a microSD card with RTSP; only the Wyze's smart AI alerts and cloud storage need Cam Plus.

Which has better night vision, the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE or the Wyze Cam v4?

Both offer colour night vision, and the Wyze Cam v4's is widely praised for a budget camera. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE adds a 6000K spotlight and a 10MP panoramic lens, so its night detail across a wide outdoor scene is greater.

Who should buy the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE?

Anyone who can run a cable and wants an exposed-outdoor 4K camera with a wide tracking panorama, privacy zones and continuous local recording with no monthly fee.

Who should buy the Wyze Cam v4?

A budget buyer who wants the sharpest picture for the money indoors or under an eave, with 2.5K HDR, a spotlight and free local recording.

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