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#6 in Security CamerasBest Budget Outdoor Camera

Blink Outdoor 4

Name: Blink Outdoor 4
Brand: Blink
Rating: 8 (1 reviews)

Blink

$69.00 – $99.00

1080p wireless outdoor camera with 2-year AA battery life, person detection, and optional local backup via Sync Module 2. The most affordable no-subscription outdoor camera.

8.0

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Blink's Outdoor 4 is the budget champion of outdoor security cameras. Two-year AA battery life is a standout claim, and with Sync Module 2 plus a USB drive, you get local recording entirely free. Amazon Prime members get a free cloud trial.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

7.8

User Sentiment

8.2

Value Score

9.5

Complaint Risk

8.0

Freshness

8.5

Community

8.0

Availability

9.8

Pros

2-year AA battery life is the longest of any battery-powered outdoor camera
Local recording via Sync Module 2 + USB drive — zero monthly fees for basic recording
Person detection included with no subscription

Cons

1080p without color night vision — night footage is black and white
Cloud storage for 24/7 motion history requires Blink Subscription Plan ($3/mo)

Don't buy this if…

Blink is Amazon-owned — data and footage policies follow Amazon's data practices

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