Reolink RLK16-1200D8-A 12MP 8-Camera Kit
The top Reolink kit: eight 12MP cameras with spotlights, a siren and two-way talk on a 16-port recorder. It is for a big property where every camera needs the most detail.
Amazon $1,599.99$1,599.99
The Reolink RLK16-1200D8-A 12MP 8-Camera Kit is the better poe security camera kit overall, rated 3.9 to 2.9. The Reolink RLK16-1200D8-A 12MP 8-Camera Kit leads on night & smart features, resolution and storage. The Swann AdvancedX 16-Channel 8-Camera Kit (2TB) wins on value. The Swann AdvancedX 16-Channel 8-Camera Kit (2TB) costs $529 less ($1,070.99 vs $1,599.99).
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Swann AdvancedX 16-Channel 8-Camera Kit (2TB)
#12 in 12 to 16 channelsFull review
A 16-channel Swann system with eight 4K cameras. The price is high next to equally specced kits from Annke and Zosi.
Amazon $1,070.99$1,070.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Reolink RLK16-1200D8-A 12MP 8-Camera Kit for night & smart features (person and vehicle detection, color night vision, two-way talk, siren or deterrent light, microphone vs person and vehicle detection, color night vision), resolution (12 MP cameras vs 8 MP cameras) and storage (4TB drive, about 500 GB per camera vs 2TB drive, about 250 GB per camera).
- Choose the Swann AdvancedX 16-Channel 8-Camera Kit (2TB) for value ($133.87 per camera ($1,070.99, 8 cameras) vs $200 per camera ($1,599.99, 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 | Reolink RLK16-1200D8-A 12MP 8-Camera Kit | Swann AdvancedX 16-Channel 8-Camera Kit (2TB) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 15 $200 per camera ($1,599.99, 8 cameras) | 38 $133.87 per camera ($1,070.99, 8 cameras) |
| Resolution 20% | 100 12 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 | 55 person and vehicle detection, color night vision |
| Storage 15% | 100 4TB drive, about 500 GB per camera | 33 2TB drive, about 250 GB per camera |
| Warranty 10% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Reolink RLK16-1200D8-A 12MP 8-Camera Kit | Swann AdvancedX 16-Channel 8-Camera Kit (2TB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kit | ||
| Recorder channels | 16 | 16 |
| Cameras included | 8 | 8 |
| Included drive | 4 TB | 2 TB |
| Cameras | ||
| Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP |
| Features | ||
| Person and vehicle detection | Yes | Yes |
| Color night vision | Yes | Yes |
| Two-way talk | Yes | - |
| Siren or deterrent light | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | - |