Annke introduces new Annke BR200 full color night vision security camera with strobe and siren as active deterrent.
Annke BR200
So far, security cameras generally provide B / W night vision by using IR LEDs array that are turned On when the minimum light around the camera is below the minimum illumination. Today, many security cameras are designed to be able to provide color night vision and one of the security camera products with color night vision is the Annke Br200 in addition to similar products released by other vendors such as Reolink Lumus, Amcrest Adc2w and Swann Swnhd-885msfb.
Active deterrent camera
Annke BR200 is an active deterrent camera with a siren and flashing red and blue light “policy-style” spotlights that can deter intruders from going further into your property to commit a criminal act. Other similar competing models only come with spotlight and siren, but Br200 comes with addition of policy-style flashing lights.
In addition, it also comes with built-in two bright white LEDs to provide bright light illumination for color night vision.
Color Night vision
Annke Br200 is designed to provide full color 24/7 knowing that this security camera is equipped with two white LEDs so that it provides bright light above the minimum illumination. This camera is equipped with an image sensor with a very low minimum illumination spec of 0.0005 Lux and a maximum diaphragm of f/1.0, open wide diaphragm to be able to absorb light optimally so the addition of two white LEDS ensures the camera provides full 24/7 color night vision.
This product is also featuring 3D DNR & 130 dB WDR for high quality image details in challenging high contrast between overexposure light and underexposure light conditions to provide natural like image detail.
Compare with Reolink Lumus and Swann Swnhd-885msfb; see that the last two products come with motion-triggered LED spotlights that allow color night vision when the spotlights are triggered due to motion detection.
4-in-1 analog
Br200 is an analog model security camera you need to connect to the types of DVR model, and it supports 4 types of signal including TVI, AHD, CVI & CVBS. With analog security cameras, you need to use coaxial with BNV connection for connecting camera to the DVR unit. Coaxial cable is very stable and you can run the coaxial cable as long as up to 1600ft. compared with UTP for POE cable that can run as long as 300ft only.
Reolink Lumus is a wireless IP outdoor camera while Swann Swnhd-885msfb is POE security camera you may connect to Swann NVR-8580 NVR system.
With Reolink Lumus, you can have it work standalone connecting to your existing home wifi network. With Swann you need to connect to compatible 4k NVR system.
The following tables represent spec comparison tables for Annke, Reolink and Swann products. Table 1 shows you spec comparison table between Annke Br200 vs Reolink Lumus, while table 2 shows you spec comparison for Annke br200 vs Swann Swnhd-885msfb.
Table 1 Annke Br200 vs Reolink
| Model | Annke Br200 | Reolink Lumus |
| Camera Type | Analog, supports TVI, AHD, CVI & CVBS | IP Camera with wifi connection |
| Resolution | 2MP / 1080p @ 25 / 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (2.0 Megapixels) at 15 FPS |
| Lens | 2.8mm | 2.8mm fixed lens f/2.0 with IR Cut |
| Minimum illumination | 0.0005 Lux @ (F1.0, AGC On), 0 Lux with White Light | Unspecified |
| Field of view angle | 104 degree | 100 degree |
| WDR & DNR | 130 dB & 3D DNR | Unknown |
| Spotlights | Flashing light red / blue alarm and 2 white light LEDs | 1.6W, 6500K, 180lm |
| Siren | Yes | Yes, siren & customized voice alerts |
| Night Vision | Color night vision up to 131 ft/40 m with two white LEDs | Color night vision with spotlight ON B/W night vision with 6pcs IR LEDs |
| Video output interface | HD BNC X1 | Wifi |
| Alarm | 1 alarm out | N/A |
| Audio | Two way audio with Built-in Microphone and Speaker | |
| Housing | IP67 rated with Front Cover: Metal; Main Body: Plastic | IP65 |
| $95.90 | $59.99 |
Table 1 Annke Br200 vs Swann
| Model | Annke Br200 | Swann Swnhd-885msfb |
| Camera Type | Analog, supports TVI, AHD, CVI & CVBS | IP camera with POE |
| Resolution | 2MP / 1080p @ 25 / 30 fps | 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) |
| Lens | 2.8mm | |
| Minimum illumination | 0.0005 Lux @ (F1.0, AGC On), 0 Lux with White Light | Unspecified |
| Field of view angle | 104 degree | 93 degree |
| WDR & DNR | 130 dB & 3D DNR | Unknown |
| Spotlights | Flashing light red / blue alarm and 2 white light LEDs | 2x white LEDs spotlights |
| Siren | Yes | Yes |
| Night Vision | Color night vision up to 131 ft/40 m with two white LEDs | Color night vision with spotlights |
| Video output interface | HD BNC X1 | POE |
| Alarm | 1 alarm out | |
| Audio | Two way with built-in microphone and speaker | |
| Housing | IP67 rated with Front Cover: Metal; Main Body: Plastic | IP66 rated with aluminum body construction |
| Price | $95.90 | $163.83 |
Should you already have any compatible DVR unit already in place, you can shop Annke Br200 to add to your DVR unit. For Reolink Lumus, with your existing wifi network at home you can add the camera independently without NVR unit, but with Swann, you need to connect to NVR unit.
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