Video Doorbells / Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) vs Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB)
Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired)
$129.99
VSLorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB)
$186.99
Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) vs Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB)
Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired)
5MP, dual-band, RTSP open and zero fees — the self-hoster's doorbell.
Wins overall by 0.8 points
Quick Verdict
A 0.8-point gap makes the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) the straightforward choice here. 5MP, dual-band, RTSP open and zero fees — the self-hoster's doorbell.
The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) and Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) are both closely matched video Doorbell models, and the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) is $57 cheaper than the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) ($129.99 vs $186.99). On Installation Flexibility, the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) leads (6.5 vs 3.5/10) — battery vs wired, how demanding the transformer requirement is, and whether it can drive your existing chime. On Smart Home Integration, the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) leads (6.5 vs 4.0/10) — alexa, Google Home, Apple Home/HomeKit Secure Video, Home Assistant and honest Matter support. On Coverage & Framing, the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) leads (8.0 vs 6.5/10) — field of view and aspect ratio: whether you actually see a visitor head-to-toe and a parcel on the mat. Overall, the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) scores 7.5/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 6.7/10 for the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB). Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) | Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.99 | $186.99 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Resolution (actual pixels) | 5MP, 2560 x 1920 at 20fps (H.264) — genuinely more pixels across than any of the "2K" square-frame doorbells here (Ring, Arlo and Blink are all under 2000 px wide) | 8MP, 2160 x 3840 — a true 4K-class pixel count, but rotated: 2160 across and 3840 tall |
| Aspect Ratio | Depends which one you buy: Reolink states the black unit shoots 4:3 landscape and the white unit shoots 3:4 vertical head-to-toe. Same model name, different framing | 9:16 vertical portrait — the tallest frame in this comparison. Best in the group for seeing a parcel on the mat, worst for seeing across a wide porch |
| Field of View | 135° horizontal, 100° vertical, 180° diagonal | 150° diagonal — the narrowest here, against 180° on the Arlo and Reolink |
| Power Source | Hardwired. 12-24VAC 50/60Hz or 24V DC; an indoor power adapter is supplied for homes with no doorbell wiring at all | Hardwired only — no battery and no battery backup |
| Wiring / Transformer Requirement | 12-24VAC, or none — the supplied plug-in adapter means this is one of the few wired doorbells here that does not need an existing transformer | 16-24VAC required, so an older 8-10VAC transformer will not run it |
| Battery Life (claimed) | Not applicable — wired only | Not applicable — wired only |
| Wi-Fi Bands | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz, 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
| Local Storage | microSD up to 256GB in the doorbell, plus Reolink NVR/Home Hub, FTP and NAS. ONVIF and RTSP are open, so third-party recorders work | 32GB microSD card pre-installed in the doorbell, upgradable to 256GB. No cloud subscription of any kind is offered or needed |
| Works Without a Subscription | Everything: person, vehicle and animal detection, 24/7 recording and full playback are free. Reolink states no monthly fees are required | Everything: recording, playback and person, vehicle, animal and package detection are all local and free |
| Behind the Paywall | Nothing. Reolink's cloud plan is entirely optional | Nothing — Lorex charges no monthly fee for this model |
| Smart Home / HomeKit / Matter | Alexa, Google Assistant, Home Assistant, ONVIF and RTSP. No Apple Home, no Matter | Alexa and Google Assistant, through the older Lorex Classic app. No Apple Home, no Matter |
| Indoor Chime | Yes — the Reolink Chime is in the box, and Echo Show and Google displays also work | Yes — a chime kit ships in the box along with mounting wedges and connecting wires |
| Warranty | 24 months | 12 months |
| Colors | White, Black | White, Black |
Category Scores
Video Quality
The Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.0 — a 1.0-point margin on real sensor resolution, frame rate, HDR and low-light behaviour — measured against the marketing label, not the label itself. If that is what you are buying for, the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Coverage & Framing
The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 6.5 — a 1.5-point margin on field of view and aspect ratio: whether you actually see a visitor head-to-toe and a parcel on the mat. If that is what you are buying for, the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Smart Detection
The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) and Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) are level here, at 8.0/10 each. person, package, vehicle, animal and face detection — how accurate it is and whether it runs on the device is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Subscription Freedom
The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) and Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) are level here, at 9.8/10 each. the trap dimension: what the doorbell still does after the free trial ends and you pay nothing. A 10 records, detects and plays back with no monthly fee; a 1 is a live-view intercom is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Installation Flexibility
The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) leads clearly here, 6.5 against 3.5 — a 3.0-point margin on battery vs wired, how demanding the transformer requirement is, and whether it can drive your existing chime. If that is what you are buying for, the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Battery & Power
The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) leads clearly here, 5.5 against 5.0 — a 0.5-point margin on runtime between charges for battery models, and how easy the power arrangement is to live with on wired ones. If that is what you are buying for, the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Smart Home Integration
The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) leads clearly here, 6.5 against 4.0 — a 2.5-point margin on alexa, Google Home, Apple Home/HomeKit Secure Video, Home Assistant and honest Matter support. If that is what you are buying for, the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 7.5 — a 0.5-point margin on hardware and capability per dollar, counting the subscription and the accessories you have to add. If that is what you are buying for, the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) if…
- • Installation Flexibility matters most to you — the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) scores 6.5/10 here (battery vs wired, how demanding the transformer requirement is, and whether it can drive your existing chime).
- • Smart Home Integration matters most to you — the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) scores 6.5/10 here (alexa, Google Home, Apple Home/HomeKit Secure Video, Home Assistant and honest Matter support).
- • Coverage & Framing matters most to you — the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) scores 8.0/10 here (field of view and aspect ratio: whether you actually see a visitor head-to-toe and a parcel on the mat).
- • Battery & Power matters most to you — the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) scores 5.5/10 here (runtime between charges for battery models, and how easy the power arrangement is to live with on wired ones).
- • You want to spend less — it's $57 cheaper.
Choose the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) if…
- • Video Quality matters most to you — the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) scores 9.0/10 here (real sensor resolution, frame rate, HDR and low-light behaviour — measured against the marketing label, not the label itself).
Pros & Cons
Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired)
Pros
- +5MP with dual-band Wi-Fi, no subscription and a chime in the box — the best raw hardware-per-dollar here
- +RTSP and ONVIF are open, so Home Assistant, Blue Iris, Frigate or a NAS can record it and you never depend on Reolink's cloud
- +The 12-24VAC range plus a supplied indoor adapter means it installs where the 16VAC-minimum Nest, Wyze and Lorex cannot
- +Two-year warranty, twice the category norm
Cons
- −The white and black units frame differently (3:4 vs 4:3) under one product name — buy the wrong colour and you lose head-to-toe coverage
- −Wired only, with no battery version at this SKU
- −No Apple Home and no Matter; the app and integrations are aimed at the Home Assistant crowd, not the Apple one
- −H.264 at 20fps only, so motion is less fluid than the 25-30fps Ring and Nest models
- −Street pricing swings widely — Reolink's own US store lists $139.99 while Newegg has listed it at $129.99
Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB)
Pros
- +8MP is the highest pixel count in this comparison and it costs $63 less than Ring's 4K Pro — with no subscription at all
- +A 32GB card is already fitted, so it records out of the box with nothing else to buy
- +Package, person, vehicle and animal detection are free, where Ring and Arlo both charge monthly for the same list
- +Chime kit, wedges and wiring included, and dual-band Wi-Fi at a price where most rivals are 2.4GHz only
Cons
- −150° diagonal is the narrowest view here — the tall 9:16 frame trades width for height
- −16-24VAC hardwired only, with no battery option and no battery backup
- −The Lorex Classic app is dated next to Ring's or Google's, and there is no Apple Home or Matter support
- −Lorex's own product page has listed the doorbell as available only through direct contact with its sales team, so retail stock can be patchy
- −32GB fills quickly at 4K, so most buyers will want to swap the card immediately
Shop by Need
FAQs
Is the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) or Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Installation Flexibility, the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) or the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB)?+
The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) scores higher on Installation Flexibility (6.5/10 vs 3.5/10) — battery vs wired, how demanding the transformer requirement is, and whether it can drive your existing chime.
Which is better for Smart Home Integration, the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) or the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB)?+
The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) scores higher on Smart Home Integration (6.5/10 vs 4.0/10) — alexa, Google Home, Apple Home/HomeKit Secure Video, Home Assistant and honest Matter support.
Which is better for Coverage & Framing, the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) or the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB)?+
The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) scores higher on Coverage & Framing (8.0/10 vs 6.5/10) — field of view and aspect ratio: whether you actually see a visitor head-to-toe and a parcel on the mat.
Which is better for Video Quality, the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) or the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB)?+
The Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) scores higher on Video Quality (9.0/10 vs 8.0/10) — real sensor resolution, frame rate, HDR and low-light behaviour — measured against the marketing label, not the label itself.
Is the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) worth the price difference over the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB)?+
The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) is the cheaper option at $129.99 versus $186.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Installation Flexibility.
What's the warranty on the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) vs the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB)?+
The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi (5MP, wired) ships with a 24-month warranty; the Lorex 4K Wired Video Doorbell (B862AJD-E, 32GB) ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd gen, 2025) — $179.99
Premium Option
Aqara Video Doorbell G410 (Doorbell Camera Hub G410) — $144.99
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