A lot of recorder and storage for the money, with the highest drive ceiling here. A fit for a buyer who may add many cameras.
Amazon $699.99The Anpviz 16-Channel 8-Camera 6MP Kit (4TB) is the better poe security camera kit overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The Anpviz 16-Channel 8-Camera 6MP Kit (4TB) leads on storage and resolution. The ANNKE 16-Channel 3K 8-Camera Kit (2TB) wins on value. The ANNKE 16-Channel 3K 8-Camera Kit (2TB) costs $130 less ($569.99 vs $699.99).
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The cheapest way into an 8-camera 16-channel Annke system, with 3K cameras and active deterrence. Add storage before relying on it for long retention.
Amazon $569.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Anpviz 16-Channel 8-Camera 6MP Kit (4TB) for storage (4TB drive, about 500 GB per camera vs 2TB drive, about 250 GB per camera) and resolution (6 MP cameras vs 5 MP cameras).
- Choose the ANNKE 16-Channel 3K 8-Camera Kit (2TB) for value ($71.25 per camera ($569.99, 8 cameras) vs $87.50 per camera ($699.99, 8 cameras)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 12 to 16 channels poe security camera kit; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Anpviz 16-Channel 8-Camera 6MP Kit (4TB) | ANNKE 16-Channel 3K 8-Camera Kit (2TB) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $87.50 per camera ($699.99, 8 cameras) | 74 $71.25 per camera ($569.99, 8 cameras) |
| Resolution 20% | 25 6 MP cameras | 12 5 MP cameras |
| Night & smart features 25% | 70 person and vehicle detection, color night vision, microphone | 75 person and vehicle detection, two-way talk, siren or deterrent light, microphone |
| Storage 15% | 100 4TB drive, about 500 GB per camera | 33 2TB drive, about 250 GB per camera |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Anpviz 16-Channel 8-Camera 6MP Kit (4TB) | ANNKE 16-Channel 3K 8-Camera Kit (2TB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kit | ||
| Recorder channels | 16 | 16 |
| Cameras included | 8 | 8 |
| Included drive | 4 TB | 2 TB |
| Maximum storage | 48 TB | - |
| Cameras | ||
| Resolution | 6 MP | 5 MP |
| Camera type | Turret | - |
| Viewing angle | - | 123° |
| Weatherproof rating | IP66 | - |
| Features | ||
| Person and vehicle detection | Yes | Yes |
| Color night vision | Yes | - |
| Two-way talk | - | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes | - |
| Siren or deterrent light | - | Yes |
