Product comparison · 2 network video recorders (nvr)

Dahua Technology Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black vs Dahua Technology Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Dahua Technology Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black has 12 channels more video input channels than the Dahua Technology Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black (16 channels vs 4 channels). The Dahua Technology Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black has 1 more HDDs supported than the Dahua Technology Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black (2 vs 1). The Dahua Technology Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black has 4 TB more maximum storage capacity than the Dahua Technology Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black (8 TB vs 4 TB). Maximum resolution: 2560 x 1920 pixels on the Dahua Technology Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black, 3840 x 2160 pixels on the Dahua Technology Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black. Video formats supported: H.264, M-JPEG on the Dahua Technology Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black, H.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+ on the Dahua Technology Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black.

  • Video input channels
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:16 channels
    • Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black:4 channels
  • Maximum resolution
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:2560 x 1920 pixels
    • Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Video formats supported
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:H.264, M-JPEG
    • Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black:H.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+
  • Number of HDDs supported
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:2
    • Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black:1
  • Maximum storage capacity
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:8 TB
    • Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black:4 TB
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black:10,100 Mbit/s
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:1
    • Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black:2
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:-10 - 55 °C
    • Lite NVR2104HS-W-4KS2 network video recorder 1U Black:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of DHI-NVR42A16-16P, NVR2104HS-W-4KS2
46 specifications
Performance3 differ
Video input channelsDiffers16 channels4 channels
Alarm input channelsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers2560 x 1920 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Video formats supportedDiffersH.264, M-JPEGH.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+
DHCP clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PTZ controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Split screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080 1280 x 1024 1280 x 720
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 user(s)
Multi-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEmbedded LINUX
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBackup selection, Digital zoom, Fast play, Full screen, Next camera, Pause, Play, Previous camera, Shuffle, Slow play, Stop
Recording modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual, Schedule, Stop
Hard drive2 differ
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers21
Total installed storage capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityDiffers8 TB4 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 interfaceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, RTSP, UDP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, IP Filter, DDNS, P2P
Processoridentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one47/63 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.6 W
System requirementsidentical
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 55 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers375 mm226 mm
DepthDiffers282 mm226.9 mm
HeightDiffers56 mm40.4 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 kg
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 kg
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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