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AI Surveillance & Security· Head to head

Knightscope K5 vs Reolink TrackMix PoE

A side-by-side look at how these two ai surveillance & security stack up on specs, owner ratings and estimated price — plus our verdict on which to buy.

Knightscope Knightscope K5

Knightscope

Knightscope K5

4.1

Autonomous outdoor security patrol robot

$79,000est.

Our pick
Reolink Reolink TrackMix PoE

Reolink

Reolink TrackMix PoE

4.6

Dual-lens auto-tracking AI camera

$119est.

Our verdict

On balance the Reolink TrackMix PoE is the stronger pick, edging out the Knightscope K5 on owner rating while also coming in at a lower estimated price. That said, the Knightscope K5 can still be the right call depending on your specific requirements and budget.

Specs side by side

MetricKnightscope K5Reolink TrackMix PoE
Owner rating4.1 / 54.6 / 5
Estimated price$79,000$119
Payload
Reach
Repeatability
Power draw12 W
Availability12 wk lead timeIn stock

Highlighted cells indicate the stronger figure on each metric. Prices are estimates and may differ from the retailer's live price.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, the Knightscope K5 or the Reolink TrackMix PoE?

On balance the Reolink TrackMix PoE is the stronger pick, edging out the Knightscope K5 on owner rating while also coming in at a lower estimated price. That said, the Knightscope K5 can still be the right call depending on your specific requirements and budget.

Which costs less, the Knightscope K5 or the Reolink TrackMix PoE?

Based on our current estimated pricing, the Reolink TrackMix PoE carries the lower price at $119. Prices are estimates and change often — tap through to the retailer for the live price before deciding.

What type of robots are the Knightscope K5 and Reolink TrackMix PoE?

Both are in our AI Surveillance & Security category. The Knightscope K5 is autonomous outdoor security patrol robot, while the Reolink TrackMix PoE is dual-lens auto-tracking AI camera.

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