ANNKE 16-Channel 4K 8-Camera Kit (4TB)
A well-priced 16-channel 4K system with room to add eight more cameras. It suits a big house or small business that wants 4K without the Reolink premium.
Amazon $869.99$869.99
The ANNKE 16-Channel 4K 8-Camera Kit (4TB) is the better poe security camera kit overall, rated 3.6 to 3.0. The ANNKE 16-Channel 4K 8-Camera Kit (4TB) leads on night & smart features and storage. The Night Owl 12-Channel 8-Camera 4K Kit (2TB) wins on value. The Night Owl 12-Channel 8-Camera 4K Kit (2TB) costs $205 less ($664.99 vs $869.99).
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Night Owl 12-Channel 8-Camera 4K Kit (2TB)
#11 in 12 to 16 channelsFull review
Eight 4K cameras at a fair price, with the option to add Wi-Fi cameras. It has no color night vision, siren or audio in its listing.
Amazon $664.99$664.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ANNKE 16-Channel 4K 8-Camera Kit (4TB) for night & smart features (person and vehicle detection, color night vision, siren or deterrent light, microphone vs person and vehicle detection) and storage (4TB drive, about 500 GB per camera vs 2TB drive, about 250 GB per camera).
- Choose the Night Owl 12-Channel 8-Camera 4K Kit (2TB) for value ($83.12 per camera ($664.99, 8 cameras) vs $108.75 per camera ($869.99, 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 | ANNKE 16-Channel 4K 8-Camera Kit (4TB) | Night Owl 12-Channel 8-Camera 4K Kit (2TB) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 $108.75 per camera ($869.99, 8 cameras) | 65 $83.12 per camera ($664.99, 8 cameras) |
| Resolution 20% | 50 8 MP cameras | 50 8 MP cameras |
| Night & smart features 25% | 85 person and vehicle detection, color night vision, siren or deterrent light, microphone | 30 person and vehicle detection |
| 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
| ANNKE 16-Channel 4K 8-Camera Kit (4TB) | Night Owl 12-Channel 8-Camera 4K Kit (2TB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kit | ||
| Recorder channels | 16 | 12 |
| Cameras included | 8 | 8 |
| Included drive | 4 TB | 2 TB |
| Maximum storage | 16 TB | - |
| Cameras | ||
| Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Features | ||
| Person and vehicle detection | Yes | Yes |
| Color night vision | Yes | - |
| Microphone | Yes | - |
| Siren or deterrent light | Yes | - |