Reolink Argus PT Review

A closer look at one of the most rugged security cameras from the Reolink brand.

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst & Gabe Turner Gabe Turner, Chief Editor
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SecurityScore:
7.2 /10

What We Like

What We Don't Like

  • Downloading clips is a hassle: Instead of downloading clips in one go, we could only download 30-second clips on our phones. If there was a two-minute clip, it would take four separate downloads. This felt counter-intuitive given the generous amount of storage that Reolink provided both locally and on the cloud.
  • Short battery life: We mentioned this earlier, but the Reolink Argus PT’s battery life doesn’t have any bragging rights. On standby mode, when there’s no access to the camera or any motion-activated activity, the camera lasts around two months. On normal use, a full charge lasts anywhere between one to four weeks. In continuous trigger and a one-time full charge, the camera only lasts for 18 hours.

Bottom Line

Reolink flies under the radar, but the company has delivered a durable security camera in the Argus PT. It’s not the best in terms of battery life, but accessories like the new Reolink solar panel are available for more convenient usage.
Citations
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