Swann vs Annke 8 Channel 4k Color Night Vision

We often experience a lack of accurate evidence when an intruder enters our property at night while the security camera system can only provide black and white footage. Inaccurate evidence in the color of a person’s clothes and skin or the color of a car, especially not being able to see a license plate accurately, can leave a puzzle who actually entered our property that night.

So that’s why a color night vision security camera system is required to provide color night vision footage and is better if the camera is capable of providing high resolution image quality so license plate is clearly identified.

Swann vs Annke 8 Channel

The ability of the camera system to be able to provide color night vision footage is a necessity today, it is not enough just being able to provide black and white footage. Swann and Annke provide such affordable 8 channel POE NVR system solution with color night vision security camera. And the good thing is that Swann camera system comes with 4k / 8MP high resolution to easily identify license plate more clearly, while Annke in this security bundle comes with 5MP starlight camera.

8 Channel POE NVR

For small to medium size homes and also for small to medium office needs, the need for 8 security cameras system is more than enough and you can start by installing 4 cameras and can add up to 8 cameras if there is a need for more than 4 cameras exists. For this reason the demand for 8 channel POE NVR systems is quite high and widely available in the market today.

Swann NVR-8580 is one of affordable 4k 8ch security camera system in the market today, and the good thing is that you can find this system in a bundle together with 4 cameras, the 4pcs of 4k color night vision security camera. Annke H800 is also 8/16 channel POE NVR system that support up to 4k resolution and H.265+ compression format.

Built-in 8 POE Switch

Unlike a wireless camera that relies on solid WiFi connection between wifi cameras and recording unit, POE cameras use Cat5e or Cat6 UTP cables for data transmission media as well as supply power between the POE camera and the recorder unit. Without worrying about signal interference like wifi connection that is prone to signal interference, POE connection is much more stable because it uses a wired connection instead of wifi.

Both Swann and Annke 8 channel POE nvr system in these two models come with built-in 8-port POE switch so you no longer need to purchase separate POE switch.

Take a look at the following spec comparison table between Swann and Annke 8 channel nvr unit.

Technically there is not much spec difference between the two product kits, both 8 channel poe nvr systems come with built-in 8-port poe switch, both support recording up to 4k resolution, both kit come with 2TB preinstalled HD and the maximum storage up to 6TB which is sufficient for the needs of motion detection footage storage.

Table 1 Swann vs Annke 8 Ch NVR

NVR Model	Swann NVR-8580	Annke H800
#Channel	8 channel with built-in 8-port POE switch and H.265 support	8 channel with built-in 8-por POE switch and up to H.265+ support
Resolution	Up to 4k (8mp)	Up to 8MP / 4k (3840×2160)  with incoming bandwidth up to 80Mbps
Playback	4K @15 fps	4CH@1080p; 1CH@8MP
Hard disk capacity	Preinstalled 2TB, up to 6TB	Preinstalled 2TB, up to 6TB
Video output	HDMI up to 4K; VGA up to 1080p	HDMI up to 4K; VGA up to 1080p
# Cameras in bundle	4x NHD-887MSFD spotlight 4k night vision	8x C500 5MP starlight color night vision
Price (Jul 2020)	$749.99	$549.99

Color Night Vision Security Camera

Both of this security camera kits support color night vision in different way. Swan with its Swann NHD-887MSFD bullet model camera comes with two high power bright spotlights, when these spotlights is triggered by motion detection, they turn ON and illuminate the surrounding to allow your camera records color night vision. In normal darkness no light, the camera will give you black and white night vision. See also Arlo Pro 3 with floodlight vs Ezviz that comes with color night vision with floodlight.

With Annke C500 with starlight night vision, with ambient light up to 0.01Lux your camera still records in color night vision, however in darkness when low lights down below 0.01Lux the camera will switch to black and white night vision.

Take a look at the following spec comparison table between Swann and Annke.

Table 2 Swann vs Annke

Model	Swann NHD-887MSFD	Annke C500
Resolution	4K (3840 x 2160 pixels)	5MP (2560×1920@15 fps)
Field of view angle	93 degree	75 degree
Lens		4.0mm
Minimum illumination	Unspecified	Color: 0.01 Lux @(F1.2, AGC On)
Night vision	IR Night Vision: Up to 150ft / 45m (total darkness) Spotlight Color Night Vision: Up to 115ft / 35m (with Spotlights On)	2pcs IR LEDs range up to 100 ft / 30m Color night vision with ambient light up to 0.01Lux
Audio	Two way audio with built-in speaker and microphone	N/A
Siren	Yes	N/A
Event alert	Motion and PIR Thermal sensor detection
Rated	IP66	IP67 with metal and plastic housing

Swann with 4k resolution, two way audio and sirens and two bright spotlights to provide color night vision with a total of 4pcs cameras, plus 8 channel POE NVR, this bundle is tagged for about $750.  Compare with Annke bundle with 8pcs 5mp starlight night vision cameras and the 8ch nvr can provide you full color night vision with additional ambient light only for about $ 550. Now you decide which one suits your needs.

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