Wyze
Wyze Cam v4
$35.98
Released 2024-03
Best Security Cameras · head-to-head
Wyze Cam v4 vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Wyze Cam v4 is cheaper at $35.98. 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 | Wyze Cam v4 | Reolink Argus 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $35.98 | — |
| Brand | Wyze | Reolink |
| Released | 2024-03 | — |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (2.5K QHD) | 5120x1440 (4K UHD, 8 MP) |
| Indoor outdoor | Yes | Yes |
| Power | Wired USB (6 ft micro-USB cable); outdoor power adapter sold separately | Rechargeable 5000 mAh battery; optional Reolink Solar Panel 2 (6 W); USB-C charging |
| Field of view (°) | 116 | 180 |
| Local storage | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud subscription | optional | optional |
| Night vision | Dual: IR (4× 850 nm LEDs) and color (starlight sensor with Enhanced Color Night Vision) | 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 | 2024-03 | — |
Sources — Wyze Cam v4: wyze.com (verified 2026-06-15). Reolink Argus 4 Pro: reolink.com (verified 2026-07-08).
What's the difference between the Wyze Cam v4 and Reolink Argus 4 Pro?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Resolution: Wyze Cam v4 2560x1440 (2.5K QHD) vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro 5120x1440 (4K UHD, 8 MP)
- Power: Wyze Cam v4 Wired USB (6 ft micro-USB cable); outdoor power adapter sold separately vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro Rechargeable 5000 mAh battery; optional Reolink Solar Panel 2 (6 W); USB-C charging
- Field of view (°): Wyze Cam v4 116 vs Reolink Argus 4 Pro 180
- Night vision: Wyze Cam v4 Dual: IR (4× 850 nm LEDs) and color (starlight sensor with Enhanced Color Night Vision) 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.
Wyze Cam v4
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews (Tom's Guide and PCWorld/TechHive, both March 2024) cover the exact Wyze Cam v4. Both praise its sharp 2.5K image, color night vision and sub-$40 price, and both flag that a Cam Plus subscription is needed for real utility. TechGearLab (site down) and Security.org (tested v3, not v4) were excluded. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Sharp 2.5K image quality with strong color night vision; Very low sub-$40 price and strong value; Effortless setup and flexible magnetic mounting.
Flagged: Cam Plus subscription needed to unlock smart alerts and full utility; Low frame rate and no 5GHz Wi-Fi cause occasional choppy/stuttering footage; Only a minor upgrade over the near-identical v3 Pro.
Reolink Argus 4 Pro
No sourced tester review yet.