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REOLINK RLK8-800D4 vs Lorex U-Series 8Ch 4K
Four cameras versus three, at similar money, with a fanless recorder as the Lorex counter-argument.
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The short call
- Choose the REOLINK RLK8-800D4 if
- you want everything recorded, all the time, with no gaps and no monthly fee.
- Choose the Lorex U-Series 8Ch 4K if
- the recorder has to sit in a study or a cupboard off a bedroom and you do not want to hear it.
Specifications side by side
Only what each listing states. Blanks are written as Not listed rather than filled in.
| Spec | REOLINK RLK8-800D4 | Lorex U-Series 8Ch 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 8 | 8 |
| Cameras included | 4 dome, 4K / 8MP | 3 dome, 4K |
| Storage | 2 TB HDD, expandable to 8 TB | Not listed |
| Cabling | PoE, up to 330 ft | PoE |
| Recording | 24/7 continuous | Not listed |
| Fee needed | No | No |
| Cooling | Not listed | Fanless, heatsink |
| Detection | Not listed | Face, person, vehicle |
| Price band | $500 to $1,000 | $500 to $1,000 |
| Listing rating | 4.3 (1,096) | 4.7 (9) |
The case for the REOLINK RLK8-800D4
It is in a different category from everything it gets compared with, and that is the point. Continuous recording to a drive you own is not a feature any battery camera has, at any price.
- Skip it if
- You rent, or you are not willing to run cable through walls.
The case for the Lorex U-Series 8Ch 4K
The quiet alternative to REOLINK in the recorder category, with a fanless design that matters if the box has to live somewhere you can hear it.
- Skip it if
- You want the most cameras per dollar. REOLINK gives you four in the box at a lower price.
How to decide
Where the listings actually differ: cameras included, 4 dome, 4K / 8MP against 3 dome, 4K; cabling, PoE, up to 330 ft against PoE.
The REOLINK RLK8-800D4 and the Lorex U-Series 8Ch 4K sit in the same price band ($500 to $1,000), so price will not settle it.
The REOLINK RLK8-800D4 has 1,096 ratings behind its score; the Lorex U-Series 8Ch 4K has 9, which is an early signal rather than a track record.
Read the full reviews
Updated October 27, 2026 by Henrik Halvorsen. Specifications were checked against the Amazon listings on that date. Prices are shown as bands because they change week to week; the listing shows today's.