At a glance
| Reolink | Uniview (UNV) | |
|---|---|---|
| About | Direct-to-consumer favourite — PoE, Wi-Fi, battery and 4G cameras with no licence fees and a genuinely good app. | The third-largest IP camera maker — clean interfaces, solid reliability, and strong value in the mid-market. |
| Origin | China | China |
| Popular lines | RLC PoE cameras, Argus battery range, Reolink Go 4G | Prime series, Easy series, EZView app |
Where Reolink wins
- No subscriptions required for core features
- Strong battery and 4G range for off-grid spots
- Simple ONVIF support on most PoE models
Where Uniview (UNV) wins
- Excellent price-to-spec ratio
- Simple, stable NVR interface
- Good low-light performance in the Prime series
- Less targeted by brand-specific restrictions abroad
Which should you choose?
Honestly: it depends on your property, coverage needs and budget — the right answer for a four-camera home is different from a warehouse or a farm. We install both Reolink and Uniview (UNV), so the recommendation you get from us is based on what fits, not what's on the shelf.