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.
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.
Comparison tables
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 |
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