Zosi 8 CH NVR System Kit vs Reolink

Zosi and Reolink are two security camera vendors that sell products to the market at a more economical price compared to similar products (similar specs and features) from large vendors that target their products for business and corporate needs such as Hikvision, Lorex and Amcrest.

This time we compare the two security camera kits between Zosi and Reolink which received excellent rated in Amazon. 

Zosi vs Reolink Security Kit

We take 8EN-2615W8-20-US one of Zosi security camera system kits  consisting of the Zosi ZG2615D 8-channel 5MP nvr system and 8pcs Zosi ZG2615D 5MP bullet model security cameras, this kit is currently received excellent customer rated in Amazon and is sold at an affordable price ideal for large homes or small business needs.

As a comparison, we take Reolink RLK16-800D8 which consists of Reolink RLN16 16-channel NVR system and 8pcs of dome 4k security camera and this kit is also sold at a more economical price compared to similar products from large vendors. For larger channels, see also GW Security 32 channel system kit.

Both of these surveillance kits come with 8pcs security cameras, but with different specs so it makes sense that the price of Reolink camera model is 50% more expensive than Zosi, and the price of this kit is also different.

Zosi vs Reolink Security camera

Zosi ZG2615D 5MP security camera is tagged with the price around $50, on the other hand Reolink D800 4k security camera is tagged with the price 50% more expensive than Zosi.

Later we will see the difference between these two camera models so it makes sense why the prices are different. We deliberately take different spec comparisons when you require considering higher specs to meet your business.

If we want to be fair, we can compare this Zosi camera with the Reolink rlc-520 which costs the same price as Zosi, or we can compare it with Reolink Rlc522 5MP security camera with 5xoptical zoom which costs the same price as Reolink d800.

Table 1 shows you spec comparison table between Zosi and Reolink D800, the two models of security camera included in each of the kit.

Resolution

The first spec difference is about the maximum recording resolution which Reolink D800 offers 8MP CMOS image sensor while Zosi does 5MP image sensor. Off course you’ll get more image detail with higher resolution security camera.

Both cameras come with the same fixed lens, no optical zoom feature but digital zoom.

Night vision

Both security cameras support B/W night vision with IR LEDs, when the camera detects low light condition the camera will switch to record in B/W night vision. It is different than security cameras that come with white LED spotlights that illuminate surrounding with bright light to allow the camera recording color night vision such as Annke BR200 color security camera or Amcrest ip4m-1046 color night vision camera.

Another different feature is the one way audio, Reolink comes with built-in microphone for audio recording but Zosi doesn’t.

Table 1 Zosi vs Reolink Security camera

Model	Zosi ZG2615D	Reolink D800
Resolution	5MP (2560×1920) @15 fps with H.265+ compression format	8.0MP (3840×2160) @20 fps with H.265 compression format
Image sensor	½.5” CMOS 5.0MP	½.7” CMOS sensor 8.0MP
Lens	4.0mm	4.0mm f/2.0
Viewing angle	100 degree	87.5 degree
Night Vision	36pcs IR LEDs with ICR Infrared Filter Range up to 120ft (36m)	18pcs IR LEDs with IR Cut Range up to 100ft (30m)
Power	POE, 12V DC	PoE IEEE 802.3af; 48V Active
IP rated	IP66 weatherproof	IP66 weatherproof
Audio	N/A	One way audio with built-in Microphone
Memory Storage	N/A	N/A
Price	$45.99	$74.99

See that the two security cameras are different. Reolink offers higher resolution than Zosi, and is also featuring one way audio feature with built-in microphone.

Now, we need to compare the recording unit between the two product kits.

Zosi vs Reolink Recording unit

If your business needs do not require a high resolution of up to 8mp, then 5mp resolution is very sufficient as offered by Zosi. Unless your business needs really require a resolution of up to 4k, then the Reolink kit is what you need and of course you have to spend a higher budget.

Table 2 shows you features differences between Zosi and Reolink NVR system.

Reolink does not provide 4k NVR system for 8 channels, but for 16 channels (Rln16). Of course, if your need is only for 8 cameras, it’s a good idea to buy a 16 channel NVR system because you don’t know that someday you need one or more cameras in the future. The Reolink Rln16 comes with built-in 16-port POE switch, so with 8 existing cameras you can add up to 8 more cameras if in the future more cameras requirement exists.

Zosi Zr08en00 is 8 channel 5MP NVR system and in this kit it also comes with 8 cameras so that in the future you cannot add more cameras if needed. However, if your camera needs less than 8, then the rest can be saved for future needs or when one of the cameras fails to function.

Table 2 Zosi vs Reolink NVR

Model NVR	Zosi  Zr08en00	Reolink RLN16
# Channel	8 channel with built-in 8-port POE switch	16 Channel with built-in 16-port POE switch
Recording resolution	8* 5.0MP @ 15 fps	16* 8MP
Video Output	1ch HDMI, 1ch VGA	1CH HDMI and 1CH VGA
Storage	Preinstalled 2TB, 1 SATA port up to 8TB	Preinstalled 3TB, 2 SATA ports up to 4TB each HDD
# camera in the bundle	8pcs Zosi ZG2615D 5MP camera	8pcs Reolink D800 4k (8.0MP) camera
Price (Oct 2020)	$409.99	$899.99

Both NVR system kit come with the same 2TB hard disk and you can expand up to 8TB hard disk maximum.

Now, when Zosi with 5MP system is appropriate to meet your business then you can save up to $490. However, you cannot add more cameras when it comes to add more. Unless Reolink 16 channel NVR system kit with high resolution up to 8MP / 4k should be the preference.

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