Reolink Argus 4 Pro vs Ring Outdoor Cam 4K Plus
Two of the outdoor security cameras in our best outdoor security cameras: battery, wired & floodlight comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 180° 8 MP battery/solar camera
Check price at AmazonBest for: 4K battery camera that stays in color in low light
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Reolink Argus 4 Pro | Ring Outdoor Cam 4K Plus | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution classThe maker's resolution label grouped into 3 classes (computed): 4K (or 8 MP and up), 2K (2K, 2.5K, 2.6K, 3K, or 3–5 MP) and 1080p/HD. Dual-lens cameras are classed by their highest-resolution lens. | 4K class | 4K class | 20% |
| Field of viewThe lens angle the maker lists (horizontal where given, otherwise as published; the basis is noted per product). Pan coverage such as 360° isn't a lens angle and isn't counted. | 180 ° | 140 ° | 10% |
| Color night visionYes when the maker says the camera records color video at night or in low light. Infrared-only is no. | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| HDRYes when the maker lists HDR. WDR is not counted as HDR. | No | No | 5% |
| Local recordingYes when the maker lists built-in storage, a microSD slot, a HomeBase or NVR/NAS recording, so clips can be saved without a cloud plan. | Yes | No | 15% |
| Power optionsHow many power methods the maker lists: battery, solar, plug-in, hardwired, PoE (counted, computed). | 2 | 1 | 10% |
| Weather rating (IP)The IP code's numeric value (IP65 = 65). "Weather resistant" with no IP code counts as not listed. | 66 | Not listed | 10% |
| Battery lifeThe maker's longest listed battery life; days are converted to months (computed). Wired cameras and unpublished figures score at the minimum. | Not listed | Not listed | 5% |
| Two-way audioYes when the maker lists two-way talk or audio. | Yes | Yes | 5% |
| Built-in spotlight or floodlightYes when the maker lists a spotlight, floodlight or deterrence light. | No | No | 5% |
| Resolution (maker) | 4K, 5120 x 1440 (8 megapixels) | 4K | info |
| Field of view (maker) | 180° horizontal | 140° horizontal | info |
| Local storage | microSD up to 512 GB | None listed | info |
| Power | Battery plus solar | Battery | info |
| Weather rating | IP66 | "Weather Resistant" (no IP code listed) | info |
| Paid plan (maker says) | None stated; Reolink Cloud is optional | Not listed | info |
| SecurePick score | 7.9/10 | 4.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Reolink Argus 4 Pro
Better published figure on: Field of view, Local recording, Power options.
What we like
- Top field of view in this comparison (180 °)
Watch out for
- Battery life not published by Reolink
Ring Outdoor Cam 4K Plus
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
Watch out for
- Weather rating (IP) not published by Ring
- Battery life not published by Ring
Verdict
Both are color-night battery cameras in the top resolution class. Reolink lists 4K (8 megapixels), 180°, microSD, solar and IP66; Ring lists 140° and no local storage or IP code.
- Reolink Argus 4 Pro: Reolink: Argus 4 Pro
- Ring Outdoor Cam 4K Plus: Ring: Outdoor Cam 4K Plus