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 $569.99The ANNKE 16-Channel 3K 8-Camera Kit (2TB) is the better poe security camera kit overall, rated 3.2 to 3.1. The ANNKE 16-Channel 3K 8-Camera Kit (2TB) leads on value and night & smart features. The Reolink RLK16-800D8 16-Channel 4K Dome Kit wins on storage and resolution. The ANNKE 16-Channel 3K 8-Camera Kit (2TB) costs $690 less ($569.99 vs $1,259.99).
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The same 16-channel system as the bullet kit with dome cameras instead. Pick it where a low-profile camera looks better than a bullet.
Amazon $1,259.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the ANNKE 16-Channel 3K 8-Camera Kit (2TB) for value ($71.25 per camera ($569.99, 8 cameras) vs $157.50 per camera ($1,259.99, 8 cameras)) and night & smart features (person and vehicle detection, two-way talk, siren or deterrent light, microphone vs person and vehicle detection).
- Choose the Reolink RLK16-800D8 16-Channel 4K Dome Kit for storage (4TB drive, about 500 GB per camera vs 2TB drive, about 250 GB per camera) and resolution (8 MP cameras vs 5 MP 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 | ANNKE 16-Channel 3K 8-Camera Kit (2TB) | Reolink RLK16-800D8 16-Channel 4K Dome Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 74 $71.25 per camera ($569.99, 8 cameras) | 29 $157.50 per camera ($1,259.99, 8 cameras) |
| Resolution 20% | 12 5 MP cameras | 50 8 MP cameras |
| Night & smart features 25% | 75 person and vehicle detection, two-way talk, siren or deterrent light, microphone | 30 person and vehicle detection |
| Storage 15% | 33 2TB drive, about 250 GB per camera | 100 4TB drive, about 500 GB per camera |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| ANNKE 16-Channel 3K 8-Camera Kit (2TB) | Reolink RLK16-800D8 16-Channel 4K Dome Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Kit | ||
| Recorder channels | 16 | 16 |
| Cameras included | 8 | 8 |
| Included drive | 2 TB | 4 TB |
| Maximum storage | - | 16 TB |
| Cameras | ||
| Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Camera type | - | Dome |
| Viewing angle | 123° | - |
| Features | ||
| Person and vehicle detection | Yes | Yes |
| Two-way talk | Yes | - |
| Siren or deterrent light | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
