The 16-channel Annke kit with active deterrence: lights, a siren and a two-way voice on each camera. A good fit for a business or a property with break-in worries.
Amazon $899.99The ANNKE Bullet 16-Channel 4K Kit with Talk (4TB) is the better poe security camera kit overall, rated 3.8 to 3.0. The ANNKE Bullet 16-Channel 4K Kit with Talk (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 $235 less ($664.99 vs $899.99).
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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 $664.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the ANNKE Bullet 16-Channel 4K Kit with Talk (4TB) for night & smart features (person and vehicle detection, color night vision, two-way talk, 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 $112.50 per camera ($899.99, 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 Bullet 16-Channel 4K Kit with Talk (4TB) | Night Owl 12-Channel 8-Camera 4K Kit (2TB) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 48 $112.50 per camera ($899.99, 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% | 100 person and vehicle detection, color night vision, two-way talk, 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 Bullet 16-Channel 4K Kit with Talk (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 |
| Camera type | Bullet | - |
| Weatherproof rating | IP67 | - |
| Features | ||
| Person and vehicle detection | Yes | Yes |
| Color night vision | Yes | - |
| Two-way talk | Yes | - |
| Siren or deterrent light | Yes | - |
