This is the Reolink Argus 3 Pro,
and it's probably the best camera you've never heard of.
This long-living, high-resolution, locally storing
juggernaut of a camera impressed me
and our expert staff writer, John Carlson, after testing it.
Join me as I dive into the features, settings,
strengths and weaknesses of the Reolink Argus 3 Pro.
And if you want more info,
we've linked to John's super detailed review on SafeWise.
I highly recommend checking that out.
Let's dive in.
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Here are a few basics.
While it sits at around $120,
you definitely get what you pay for
with this security camera.
Its 2K resolution produces a super clear picture
that adjusts to keep livestream strong.
It has a rechargeable battery,
or you can opt for a solar attachment for outdoor use.
We have a lot of feelings about the Argus 3 Pro;
but here are some basic pros and cons.
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Naturally, we were impressed by the 2K video quality.
In a world of 1080ps, be the 2K star we know you are.
What I personally like is that Reolink
doesn't withhold a ton of features from its subscription.
The only thing you really get with monthly payments
is more cloud storage.
We'll touch on that in a second.
Compared to others, like Ring, for example,
you aren't strong-armed into a subscription,
because the basic plan is so basic.
However, we've yet to meet a camera that's 100% perfect.
The Argus 3 Pro lacks motion zones,
which is a really common but useful feature.
And its battery stays within the camera,
meaning you'll have to take it down to charge it.
And finally, the audio was pretty underwhelming.
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The Reolink four-megapixel camera
really delivers on picture quality.
The 2K resolution produces a clear picture,
night, day, inside and outside.
Within the settings, we've found options
to fine-tune it even further
with adjustable bit rate and frame rate options.
You can also change the brightness, exposure and backlight.
My one complaint about the video quality
may be more of a connectivity issue.
When I took the camera outside to test,
the livestream got really laggy,
but it improved as I lowered the video quality.
So if you're planning on using this baby outside,
we recommend doing the same,
and maybe adding a Wi-Fi extender for good measure.
As for the audio, it's disappointing,
but considering all the work and detail
put into the video side of things, I'm not surprised.
The volume is pretty strong,
but the audio from the camera and on recordings is fuzzy
and sounds more like a walkie talkie.
This is what the Reolink Argus Pro 3 sounds like.
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Like I mentioned before, the Reolink Argus 3 Pro
has adjustable settings for video,
but it doesn't stop there.
You can tweak notifications, motion sensitivity,
and other factors to help save battery life
and cut down on false alarms.
One of my favorite features on this Reolink camera
is the built-in spotlight.
It's super bright, and you can link it with motion,
making it a perfect stand-in for a floodlight cam.
And it's got a pretty loud siren too.
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I also really liked the time-lapse feature.
I got up early to catch this one.
You will need a microSD card
to capture time-lapses like these,
but those are relatively cheap and pretty easy to use.
More on that in a second.
The most disappointing
was the Reolink's lack of motion zones.
This feature creates a kind of hot zone for the camera.
When it detects motion in your driveway,
your front porch, or entryway, for example,
you'll get notifications.
And when there's action outside of the zone,
something like passing cars or pedestrians, you won't.
This is a pretty common and useful feature
found in IP cameras like it.
And I was surprised it wasn't available.
To make up for it, though,
the Reolink still has adjustable motion sensitivity,
and three mounting methods,
so you might be able to focus in on what you wanna see
with a little strategic placement.
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Another star feature of the Reolink Argus 3 Pro
is its storage and memory options.
Under the camera, you'll find a slot for a microSD card.
So you can store your videos
on one of those babies up to 128 gigs.
And good thing, too,
with the high-resolution video on this camera,
you'll need the space.
If you want features like time-lapse and video playback,
you will need an SD card like this one.
But if local storage isn't your jam,
the camera comes with free cloud storage.
You'll just need to sign up for it
when you download the app.
The free option is limited
but pretty generous compared to others out there.
If you want more space or to support more cameras,
you can opt for a subscription.
We've got all those plans in the written review.
We love that you can either use
local storage, cloud storage, or both.
And if you aren't interested in either,
you can still share clips through the apps.
I was able to send clips through my Google Drive,
but I also saw options for social media, SMS, and AirDrop.
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For its price and video resolution alone,
the Reolink Argus 3 Pro is a steal.
We love how clear it is, night, day, inside and outside.
And, as our writer John Carlsen put it,
Reolink Argus 3 Pro is one of the best you can buy.
So check out his review to hear more from him.
From my time with this Reolink camera,
I was really impressed.
It consistently delivered a smooth experience
and great video quality, no matter where I put it.
And while the audio isn't perfect,
its storage options and price
are unbeatable for a 2K camera.
Reolink may not be the biggest
or most recognizable name in security cameras,
but we were really impressed with what we saw,
and we think you will be too.
So check out our full in-depth review on SafeWise.com.
We've linked to that in the description below.
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for more reviews like this one.
Thanks for watching, and stay safe.
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