Google Nest Cam (Battery)
$179.99
Released 2021-08
Best Security Cameras · head-to-head
Google Nest Cam (Battery) vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Google Nest Cam (Battery) is cheaper at $179.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Google Nest Cam (Battery) | Reolink Argus 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $179.99 | — |
| Brand | Reolink | |
| Released | 2021-08 | — |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (1080p HDR) | 5120x1440 (4K UHD, 8 MP) |
| Indoor outdoor | Yes | Yes |
| Power | Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery (6 Ah); optional weatherproof USB-C cable | Rechargeable 5000 mAh battery; optional Reolink Solar Panel 2 (6 W); USB-C charging |
| Field of view (°) | 130 | 180 |
| Local storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud subscription | free-tier-included | optional |
| Night vision | IR (6x 850 nm LEDs, up to 20 ft); no color night vision on this model | 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 | 2021-08 | — |
Sources — Google Nest Cam (Battery): support.google.com (verified 2026-06-15). Reolink Argus 4 Pro: reolink.com (verified 2026-07-08).
What's the difference between the Google Nest Cam (Battery) and Reolink Argus 4 Pro?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Resolution: Google Nest Cam (Battery) 1920x1080 (1080p HDR) vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro 5120x1440 (4K UHD, 8 MP)
- Power: Google Nest Cam (Battery) Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery (6 Ah); optional weatherproof USB-C cable vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro Rechargeable 5000 mAh battery; optional Reolink Solar Panel 2 (6 W); USB-C charging
- Field of view (°): Google Nest Cam (Battery) 130 vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro 180
- Cloud subscription: Google Nest Cam (Battery) free-tier-included vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro optional
- Night vision: Google Nest Cam (Battery) IR (6x 850 nm LEDs, up to 20 ft); no color night vision on this model 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.
Google Nest Cam (Battery)
Three hands-on testers (TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Reviewed) rate the 2021 Nest Cam (battery) - Google's retail 2nd-gen model - a top pick: sharp 1080p day and night video plus free person/animal/vehicle alerts and 3-hour video history without a subscription. All flag the non-removable battery's slow ~5-hour recharge; the Google-Home-only launch and easily-pulled magnetic mount also drew criticism. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Sharp, clear 1080p video in daylight and at night; Flexible battery power with quick, easy magnetic mounting; Free person/animal/vehicle alerts and 3-hour video history with no subscription.
Flagged: Built-in, non-removable battery leaves camera offline during its ~5-hour recharge; Google Home-only at launch; no Alexa, Siri or HomeKit support; No color night vision (black-and-white only).
Reolink Argus 4 Pro
No sourced tester review yet.