Around these parts it's well known that I am a fan of both Hikvision and Reolink IP cameras.Hikvision is probably the most popular non-retail brand whereas Reolink is a very popular budget-friendly yet brand. They are pretty much at opposite ends of the spectrum.While enthusiasts might ...

Thinking of getting a battery-powered security camera and stuck between Reolink and Arlo? I know, its a tough choice because each brand has so many different models and it can be difficult to figure out what you need exactly.Let's take a close look at the top cameras from each brand and compare ...

How do the more budget oriented Amcrest IP cameras compare to the more expensive Hikvision models? This is something I have been wondering about for some time now. From the emails I get, I am not the only one! So in this post, let's take a detailed look at Hikvision vs Amcrest.We have looked at ...

Having just recently compared Reolink and Lorex, let's now throw in another popular DIY IP camera brand into the mix and compare them - Amcrest vs Lorex.Reolink and Amcrest are similar in the type of products they market - good quality standalone IP cameras and NVRs that are ONVIF compliant and ...

If you are just stepping into the world of home security cameras, the first brands you will come across are probably Lorex and Swann.These two brands are commonly found in big box stores across the country and sport attractive price tags compared to the likes of Hikvision and Dahua IP cameras. ...

Last month a reader asked me how the Reolink cameras compare to the Lorex and Swann ones.Until recently, Lorex cameras were intended to be used only with their own NVRs. In other words, you were not allowed to venture outside their ecosystem. This was totally against the ethos of openness and ...

One of the common hard drive comparison requests I get is for the Seagate Ironwolf vs. the Seagate Barracuda.This is interesting because the Ironwolf is a NAS-focused drive and the Barracuda is an internal hard drive for PCs. Both are available in 2.5" and 3.5" sizes and a wide range of ...

Hikvision and Dahua are the two most common brands that DIY IP camera enthusiasts flock to. But for those who are more budget conscious, there are other brands such as Lorex, Swann, Q-See, Amcrest, Reolink. These are also some of the IP camera brands that I get the most questions about.In this ...