Ubiquiti Unifi G4 Pro vs Lorex vs Amcrest

Ubiquiti has released several security camera models that are getting quite good market acceptance even though the prices tagged are higher than most of the similar security cameras from other vendors like Amcrest or Lorex.

Unifi G4 Pro

One of the popular products has been available in the market so far is the Ubiquiti Unifi G3 and G3 Pro, and then the latest series is Unifi G4 Pro that has been released to the market with few enhancements. What is the difference between Unifi G3 pro and G4 pro?

Unifi G4 Pro vs G3 Pro

What is the main difference between the Unifi G3 Pro model compared with this latest Unifi G4 Pro model? Physically the body appearance is the same; however the G4 pro model comes with a circular stripe in navy blue light when motion is detected, while G3 doesn’t.

Higher resolution

G3 Pro is designed with only 1080p @30 fps while the G4 Pro is 4k, 4 times as high resolution as the g3 model. However it comes with 4k @24fps, lower frame rate than @30 fps real time frame rate. It comes with larger OS08A20 8MP (3840×2160) PureCel®color image sensor with Nyxel® Technology which demonstrates 4k video and images with bright and crisp in all lighting conditions.

The previous G3 model comes with Sony IMX290, 1/2.8″ image sensor, smaller sensor and lower resolution but higher frame rate @30 fps 1080p.

Ethernet Port

G3 Pro comes with 10/100Mbps Ethernet port with POE supports, while G4 Pro comes with faster Gigabit Ethernet port to connect to faster gigabit POE switch or connect to Unifi Protect NVR with Unifi Protect software up to 15x 4k cameras (G4 Pro) or up to 50x 1080p cameras (G3 Pro).  

Highlights

• Larger image sensor ½” Omni Vision OS08A20 8MP PureCel®color with Nyxel® Technology
• Video resolution is 4k (3840×2160) @24 fps with H.264 triple-stream encoding
• Varifocal lens ranging from 4.24mm ~ 12.66 mm; ƒ/1.53 -ƒ/3.3
• 110 degree Wide field of view angle up to Tele angle 35 degree  with 4x optical motorized zoom
• Wide angle IR LEDs night vision with mechanical IR Cut filter
• Gigabit Ethernet Port with POE 802.3 at/af
• Connect to Unifi Protect NVR up to 15x G4 Pro cameras, or can be stand alone with camera integrated web UI
• One way audio with built-in microphone
•  IP67 weatherproof

Cons

• No local memory storage
• More expensive than similar 4k security cameras with optical zoom products from other vendors including Amcrest or Lorex.

Unifi G4 Pro is tagged around $449.0 (MSRP) higher price compared with others.

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Unifi G4 Pro vs Lorex vs Amcrest

Now, let’s compare this Ubiquiti Unifi G4 Pro with competing products offered by Amcrest and Lorex. Amcrest ip8m-mt2544 is a 4k turret model security camera, one of Amcrest line of security cameras with optical zoom. See also the other newer model with AI feature – Amcrest ip8m-t2669ew-ai 4k security camera.

On the other hand, Lorex Lne9292b is a new line of Lorex Nocturnal security camera series with 4x optical zoom. See also Annke c800 zoom vs Amcrest with 4x optical zoom.

Please refer to table 1 for spec comparison table for Ubiquiti Unifi g4 pro vs Lorex Lne9292b, and table 2 for spec comparison table for g4 pro vs Amcrest ip8m-mt2544 turret 4k camera.

Video resolution

All the three products come with the same video resolution up to 4k (8.0MP) resolution, however with different frame rate. See that Lorex comes with 4k @30 fps real time, while with the same @30 fps Amcrest introduces 3MP resolution @30 fps.

Night vision

All the three products support black / white night vision. However, Lorex with color night vision technology gives you color night vision when there is ambient light. You can also add ambient light for Amcrest and set it to color night vision.

For more detail spec comparison, take a look at the following spec comparison tables. Table 1 for Unifi vs Lorex, see the price difference is too much.

Table 1 Ubiquiti Unifi g4 pro vs Lorex

Model	Ubiquiti Unifi G4 Pro	Lorex Lne9292b
Image sensor	OS08A20, 1/1.8″	CMOS image sensor
Video resolution	4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) @24 fps	4k (3840 x 2160) @30 fps
Lens	F 4.24 – 12.66 mm; ƒ/1.53 -ƒ/3.3	Varifocal lens 2.7mm~12mm lens
Zoom	Integrated 3X powered zoom lens	4x optical motorized zoom
Field of view angle	wide angle: 108° (H), 58° (V), 125° (D) Tele zoom: 37° (H), 20° (V), 43° (D)	Wide: 113 degree Tele: 31 degree
Night vision	IR LEDs with Mechanical IR Cut Filter	Up to 150ft (46m) IR night vision in low light and 98ft (30m) in total darkness and color night vision in ambient light with CNV technology
Audio	One way audio with built-in microphone	One way audio with built-in microphone
Connectivity & Power	802.3af/802.3at/24V Passive PoE  with (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port	POE
Storage	N/A	N/A
Housing protection	IP67 weatherproof	Weatherproof rated (IP67)  with aluminum alloy housing
Price (Jan 2020)	$449.00	$265.00

Table 2 below shows you spec comparison between Unifi vs Amcrest. Price difference is around $200, Unifi g4 pro is more expensive than Amcrest.  

Table 2 Ubiquiti Unifi G4 pro vs Amcrest

Model	Ubiquiti G4 Pro	Amcrest ip8m-mt2544
Image sensor	OS08A20, 1/1.8″	1/2.5 inch 8mp STARVIS CMOS Sony image sensor
Video resolution	4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) @24 fps	UltraHD 4K (8-Megapixel / 3840×2160) resolution, 4K @15fps.
Lens	F 4.24 – 12.66 mm; ƒ/1.53 -ƒ/3.3	Varifocal lens 2.7mm~12mm lens f/1.4
Zoom	Integrated 3X powered zoom lens	4x Motorized optical zoom plus 16x digital zoom
Field of view angle	wide angle: 108° (H), 58° (V), 125° (D) Tele zoom: 37° (H), 20° (V), 43° (D)	Horizontal field of view:110°~40° , Vertical field of view:58°~23°
Night vision	IR LEDs with Mechanical IR Cut Filter	2x IR LEDs up to 164ft (50m) Auto(ICR) / Color / B/W
Audio	One way audio with built-in microphone	One way audio with built-in microphone
Connectivity & Power	802.3af/802.3at/24V Passive PoE  with (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port	DC12V, PoE(802.3af)(Class 0) with RJ-45 (10/100Base-T)
Storage	N/A	MicroSD (up to 128GB)
Housing protection	IP67 weatherproof	IP67 weatherproof with metal housing body
Price (Jan 2020)	$449.00	$249.99

With lower price, Amcrest ip8m-mt2544 and Lorex lne2929 are tagged with much lower price than Unifi g4 pro. Click the link below to shop the product in Amazon (#ads).

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