Blink (Amazon)
Blink Outdoor 4
$120
Released 2023-08
Best Security Cameras · head-to-head
Blink Outdoor 4 vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Blink Outdoor 4 is cheaper at $120. Every spec and price links to its source.
Reolink
Reolink Argus 4 Pro
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Blink Outdoor 4 | Reolink Argus 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $120 | — |
| Brand | Blink (Amazon) | Reolink |
| Released | 2023-08 | — |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 5120x1440 (4K UHD, 8 MP) |
| Indoor outdoor | No | Yes |
| Power | 2× AA 1.5V lithium batteries (up to 2-year life); optional weather-resistant AC adapter | Rechargeable 5000 mAh battery; optional Reolink Solar Panel 2 (6 W); USB-C charging |
| Field of view (°) | 143 | 180 |
| Local storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud subscription | optional | optional |
| Night vision | Infrared (1 red LED, adjustable intensity) | Color night vision (ColorX, F/1.0 aperture, 1/1.8" CMOS); 5 built-in spotlights (2 W, 6500 K) for total darkness; no infrared |
| Release | 2023-08 | — |
Sources — Blink Outdoor 4: support.blinkforhome.com (verified 2026-06-15). Reolink Argus 4 Pro: reolink.com (verified 2026-07-08).
What's the difference between the Blink Outdoor 4 and Reolink Argus 4 Pro?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Resolution: Blink Outdoor 4 1920x1080 (1080p) vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro 5120x1440 (4K UHD, 8 MP)
- Indoor outdoor: Blink Outdoor 4 false vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro true
- Power: Blink Outdoor 4 2× AA 1.5V lithium batteries (up to 2-year life); optional weather-resistant AC adapter vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro Rechargeable 5000 mAh battery; optional Reolink Solar Panel 2 (6 W); USB-C charging
- Field of view (°): Blink Outdoor 4 143 vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro 180
- Night vision: Blink Outdoor 4 Infrared (1 red LED, adjustable intensity) vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro Color night vision (ColorX, F/1.0 aperture, 1/1.8" CMOS); 5 built-in spotlights (2 W, 6500 K) for total darkness; no infrared
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Blink Outdoor 4
Three whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, TechRadar, and PCWorld/TechHive) went hands-on with the Blink Outdoor 4 and agree it's a top budget outdoor cam: cheap, tiny, easy to set up, with class-leading battery life powered by two AA lithium cells. All three flag mediocre 1080p image quality and key features locked behind a paid Blink subscription. TechRadar and PCWorld both note the manufacturer's two-year battery claim cannot be verified within a review period. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Class-leading battery life (Blink rates two years on two AA lithium cells); Cheap, compact, and very easy to set up; Local video storage via included Sync Module 2 / on-camera image processing for privacy.
Flagged: Only 1080p; footage can look grainy/blurry and trails pricier Nest/Arlo/Ring cameras; Key features (person detection, cloud recording, sharing) require a paid Blink subscription; No pet, package, or vehicle detection.
Reolink Argus 4 Pro
No sourced tester review yet.