When it comes to an outdoor surveillance system, durability and the ability to record multi-channel spontaneously are the two most important features. The system’s smart functionality is important as well. A DVR system is a common choice to keep an eye on your home.
Here are my top picks for the best DVR security camera system:
- ZOSI 8CH Security Camera System HD-TVI – Best overall
- XVIM 8CH 1080P Security Camera System Outdoor – Longest night vision range
- ANNKE 8CH Security Surveillance System – Premium choice
- Hiseeu 8CH 5MP H.265+ Security Camera System – Highest resolution
- ZOSI 8 Channel HD-TVI 1080p CCTV Camera Security System – Best for porch
- FLOUREON 8 CH House Camera System DVR – Budget-friendly
ZOSI 8CH Security Camera System HD-TVI – Best overall
- 4pcs 1080P 2.0MP cameras & 8 Channel 4-in-1 1080P DVR
- Aluminum housing, Weatherproof, Vandal-Proof wire
- 65ft Night Vision Automatically Activates When Low Light
- Motion Detection and Remote Phone APP
- Reasonable price
- Nothing to complain
Four included cameras are all weatherproof with aluminum housing and vandal-proof wire, which can stand extreme weather conditions outdoors. The camera’s automatic IR-cut filter helps to get a sharp and crisp image in dark environments, up to 65ft night vision. When the light is low, the night mode will automatically activate.
The motion detection function works effectively. You can also choose customizable zones for more meaningful alerts. For example, you should exclude the street where cars often pass by.
Specifications
| Dimension | 15 x 11.5 x 7.8 inches |
| Connection Type | BNC Cable |
| Resolution | 1080P |
| Data transmitted distance | Up to 1,600 ft |
| Field of View | 75 degrees |
| Zoom | Yes |
| Night Vision | 65 ft |
| Highlight Features | 8 channel DVR; 8 bullet cameras; Weatherproof; Motion Detection; Remote Phone APP; 65ft of night vision |
ZOSI 8CH Security Camera System has all the features you need for a surveillance system at a reasonable price.
XVIM 8CH 1080P Security Camera System Outdoor – Longest night vision range
- 8 Channel 4-in-1 1080P DVR
- Comes with 8 * IP66 weatherproof cameras
- 100ft Night Vision
- Motion Detection and Remote Phone APP
- High price
Other features on XVIM 8CH Camera System are pretty the same as the ZOSI 8CH Camera System. The 8 included cameras are also 1080P 2.0MP and IP66 Weatherproof with metal housing. The DVR supports CVBS, HD-TVI, CVI, AHD cameras and up to 8 channels at once. XVIM has an app for you to receive notifications, live view, as well as playback security videos. Or you can output the videos via HDMI and VGA port. The motion detection function also works well.
However, the price of XVIM 8CH Camera System is much higher than ZOSI 8CH Camera System. Up to your need, you’ll know whether 4pcs more cameras and 100 feet of night vision worth it or not.
Specifications
| Dimension | 17.1 x 11.5 x 7.2 inches |
| Connection Type | BNC cables |
| Resolution | 1080P |
| Data transmitted distance | Up to 1,600 ft |
| Field of View | 81 degrees viewing angle; 360 degree rotation |
| Zoom | Yes |
| Night Vision | 85 ft |
| Highlight Features | 8 Channel 4-in-1 1080P DVR; 8 * IP66 weatherproof cameras; 100ft Night Vision; Motion Detection and Remote Phone APP |
XVIM 8CH Camera System is a great surveillance system with 8pcs cameras and 100ft night vision.
ANNKE 8CH Security Surveillance System – Premium choice
- Advanced H.264+ Video Compression
- 8 Channel 5-in-1 1080P DVR
- Comes with 8 * IP66 weatherproof cameras
- 100ft Night Vision
- Customizable motion-detection areas and non-recording areas
- High price
The 8 channel DVR is superior which supports Analog, HD-TVI, CVI, AHD and IP Cameras. The video compression technology used here is 264+standard, which is 4 times more efficient than the 264-standard. The videos will be compressed at a greater rate, which helps maximize storage space and transmission speed. You’ll get more real-time images.
The cameras are IP66 weatherproof with an impressive 100ft night vision. The smart motion detection allows you to mark out the vital areas; it’ll send you instant email alerts with snapshots and APP alarm pushes when an intruder breaks into the areas. Besides, the system allows you to set privacy areas with privacy mask to protect your safety and privacy – the cameras won’t record these areas in any situation.
Specifications
| Dimension | 14.7 x 12 x 14.4 inches |
| Connection Type | BNC Cables |
| Resolution | 1080P |
| Data transmitted distance | Up to 1,600 ft |
| Field of View | 105 degree |
| Zoom | Yes |
| Night Vision | 100 ft |
| Highlight Features | H.264+ Video Compression; 8 Channel 5-in-1 1080P DVR; 8 * IP66 weatherproof cameras; 100ft Night Vision; Customizable motion-detection areas and non-recording areas |
ANNKE 8CH is a premium surveillance system with great and smart features.
Hiseeu 8CH 5MP H.265+ Security Camera System – Highest resolution
- Exceptional H.265+ Video Compression & 5MP of resolution
- IP66 Waterproof
- Human Detect and Remote Phone APP
- 65ft Night Vision Automatically Activates When Low Light
- High price
Other features on Hiseeu 8CH are pretty standard, and not so impressive – IP66 Waterproof, 65ft Night Vision, 8 Channel DVR, Human Detect, and Remote Phone APP.
Compared with ZOSI 8CH (the best overall), Hiseeu 8CH has a superior image and video quality, other features are equivalent. And Hiseeu 8CH costs a lot more than ZOSI 8CH. If you value the image quality, Hiseeu 8CH is a good alternative choice.
Specifications
| Dimension | 10.6 x 6.7 x 9.1 inches |
| Connection Type | BNC Cable |
| Resolution | 5 MP |
| Data transmitted distance | Up to 1,600 ft |
| Field of View | 90 degrees |
| Zoom | Yes |
| Night Vision | 64 ft |
| Highlight Features | H.265+ Video Compression; 5MP of resolution; IP66 Waterproof; 8 Channel DVR; Human Detect and Remote Phone APP |
Hiseeu 8CH Camera System offers you no-latency live videos with exceptional image quality.
ZOSI 8 Channel HD-TVI 1080p CCTV Camera Security System – Best for porch
- 4 kinds recording modes to meet your needs
- 65 ft of night vision
- Motion Detection and Remote Phone APP
- Comes with 4 * 1080p 2.0MP cameras (wide degree)
- Average quality
ZOSI B00NBT23EI has standard features like 4pcs 1080p CCTV Cameras, 1080p 4-in-1 DVR, 1TB HDD and standard functions like Motion Detection, Remote Phone APP, 65 ft of night vision. Besides those, ZOSI B00NBT23EI offers 4 kinds of recording modes to meet your needs.
They are (1) Record footage continuously; (2) Record during scheduled times; (3) Only record when detect motion; (4) Recycle record. You can use scheduled mode to schedule nighttime only when you are asleep or for special events, or detection mode to save energy and storage. Moreover, you can customize each camera with different recording modes.
Specifications
| Dimension | 18.1 x 11.8 x 12.2 inches |
| Connection Type | BNC Cable |
| Resolution | 1080P |
| Data transmitted distance | Up to 1,600 ft |
| Field of View | |
| Zoom | Yes |
| Night Vision | 65 ft |
| Highlight Features | 4 kinds recording modes; 65ft night vision; Motion Detection; Remote Phone APP; 4 * 1080p 2.0MP cameras; 8 channel 1080N 4-in-1 DVR |
ZOSI B00NBT23EI allows you to customize each camera with 4 different recording modes.
FLOUREON 8 CH House Camera System DVR – Budget-friendly
- Budget-friendly
- 8 channel 1080N 5-in-1 DVR
- IP66 Waterproof
- Motion Detection and Remote Phone APP
- Lower Resolution
- HDD not included
However, the resolution of FLOUREON 8 CH is not so impressive. The included cameras are only 720P; the DVR only supports 1080N (the half resolution of 1080p). Also, there is no HDD included, so you might need to purchase an extra HDD for video storage.
Despite all the drawbacks, FLOUREON 8 CH is still a decent DVR security camera system. It provides you almost all essential functions for home surveillance.
Specifications
| Dimension | 15.5 x 11.5 x 7.2 inches |
| Connection Type | BNC Cable |
| Resolution | 1080N DVR; 720P cameras |
| Data transmitted distance | Up to 1,600 ft |
| Field of View | |
| Zoom | Yes |
| Night Vision | Yes |
| Highlight Features | 4pcs 720P cameras; 8 channel 1080N 5-in-1 DVR; IP66 Waterproof; Motion Detection; Remote Phone APP |
FLOUREON 8 CH is a decent security surveillance system at a very affordable price.
How to choose the best DVR security camera system?
There are a few things you need to take into account when choosing a DVR security camera system:
- Durability: Security cameras are normally set up outsides, so it would be exposed to extreme weather conditions like storms, heavy rains, or snows. It’d better that your camera is waterproof, has mental housing, and can withstand a wide range of temperatures.
- DVR: A good DVR supports 4 types of cameras – Analog, HD-TVI, CVI, AHD; 3 types of outputs – HDMI, VGA, BNC; and up to 8 channels at once.
- Image quality and Night view: The standard specs are 1080p of resolution and 60ft of night view for a typical surveillance system.
- Real-Time View, Motion Detection and Remote Phone APP: A surveillance system doesn’t need some smart functions like Two-Way Audio, but should not lack three functions – Real-Time View, Motion Detection and Remote Phone APP as these three functions are very important to keep an eye on your property.
Who makes the best DVR security camera system?
Zosi Tech
ZOSI Technology, headquartered in Zhuhai, China, is a 13-year-old manufacturer in the surveillance camera industry. They focus on the smart home market with their smart and innovative technologies. Up to now, they have built their strong brand as a trust-worthy security camera maker.
ZOSI camera systems are easy to set up and easy to use. Their H.265+ DVR/NVRs and smart IP cameras are among the best on the market. Also, their IT solutions are also great. Every day, they produce 30,000 cameras and security recorders and sell them all over the world.
Annke
Another Chinese brand, ANNKE is a relatively new company, which was established in 2014. In a short time, up to now, they have become one of the global leaders in the home & business security solution industry.
They are famous for their 4K Ultra HD cameras and industry-leading HDDs for DVRs/NVRs, which is a result of the cooperation between them and top-notch companies.
With over 5 million satisfied customers worldwide and more than 30,000 positive feedback, you can trust in ANNKE’s quality.
Floureon
The last brand also comes from China. I don’t the reason but Chinese companies seem to be very good at making security products. FLOUREON was founded in 2011 and is relentlessly growing.
They have a broad range of battery and CCTV products, which are ISO certified and very affordable. If you want to find a decent security surveillance system at a very affordable price, FLOUREON is a to-go brand.
FAQs
Which is better NVR or DVR?
NVR systems have a number of advantages over DVR systems, including smarter functions, higher image quality, and easier to set up. Also, NVRs can deliver audio, while DVRs cannot. In short, I can say NVRs are better than DVRs. However, as a tradeoff, NVRs are more expensive than DVR systems.
Is there a security camera that works without WiFi?
Yes. Some non-WiFi security cameras use other methods to get connected, such as Cellular Technology or Wired connection – via Ethernet cable or BNC cable.
Is wired or wireless security cameras better?
Wired cameras are harder to install, but more reliable, especially when you have more than one camera. You can ensure all the cameras have good connections and power supply.
How do I protect my security camera wires?
The best way is to make them recessed. If you cannot do that, you can bend the wires into the environment, run them within the baseboards/plastic tubes, or make them hard-to-reach for example, run them under the ceilings.
How can I hide my security cameras outside?
You can place the cameras inside birdhouses/mailboxes. You can also hide them in a bush or tree. For front door cameras, you can find some cameras that look like a doorbell.
Conclusion
For general purposes, I recommend ZOSI 8CH Security Camera System as it is both high-quality and affordable. For more specific needs, you could have a look at other systems on my list.
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I’m James J. Decker, a hobbyist and DIYs and also a big of home improvement and gardening tools. I immensely enjoy how these amazing products improve productivity and efficiency, and allow me to do jobs for which I would’ve otherwise needed professional help.
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