Blink Mini
Score: 73/100
Wansview Indoor Security Camera
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Blink Mini is a compact indoor camera delivering 1080p video, a 110° view and two-way audio. Its main trade-offs are a required subscription for cloud storage and limited outdoor capability. Best suited for renters or apartment dwellers seeking an easy plug-in solution.
The Wansview Q5 indoor camera offers 1080P video, extensive 320° pan and 80° tilt, and two-way audio with Alexa support. Its 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi and indoor-only design limit placement options and network performance. Perfect for budget-conscious households monitoring rooms or nurseries.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 MP | 5 MPbest | |
110 degrees | 125 degreesbest | |
6.1 meters | 8 metersbest | |
30 fpsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 Wbest | — |
— | 128 GBbest | |
— | 320 degreesbest | |
— | 80 degreesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Camera(3) | ||
Resolution (MP) | 2 MP | 5 MP |
Field of View (Horizontal) (degrees) | 110 degrees | 125 degrees |
Night Vision Range (meters) | 6.1 meters | 8 meters |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 2.4 GHz | 2.4GHz |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.048 kg | 0.357 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 48x48x34 mm | 3.99×2.83×2.83 inches mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Blink Mini for its straightforward app, easy plug-in installation, reliable 1080p video, smooth frame rates, and effective motion tracking, noting it offers solid value for basic indoor security. However, they also point out drawbacks such as grainy video on weak Wi-Fi, lack of continuous live view, the necessity of a subscription for advanced features, and a build quality that falls short of premium competitors like Ring.
Everyday users love the quick setup, sharp day and night video, dependable motion alerts, two-way talk, and Alexa integration, but many are disappointed by the subscription requirement, Wi-Fi-related video issues, mediocre audio, and the fact that the camera cannot be used outdoors or with a battery.
“Effortless setup, sharp 1080p day/night video, reliable motion alerts without excessive false triggers, and useful two-way talk for pets/kids”
“Easy WiFi setup via QR code”
Professional reviewers are scarce for the Q5; a YouTube unboxing notes the camera's easy QR-code Wi-Fi setup and cloud transmission but does not provide detailed performance testing, positioning the Q5 as a reliable budget option with solid 1080P and PTZ features.
Everyday users appreciate the included wall mount, the ability to disable audio for privacy, and the simple QR-code setup, while frequently questioning the 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi limitation and noting the indoor-only design as a constraint.
