Product comparison · 2 network video recorders (nvr)

Dahua Technology Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black vs TP-Link VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN)

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 6identical
  • 35known 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 TP-Link VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN) (16 channels vs 4 channels). The TP-Link VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN) has 2 TB more maximum storage capacity than the Dahua Technology Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black (10 TB vs 8 TB). The TP-Link VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN) has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the Dahua Technology Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black (2 vs 1). 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 TP-Link VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN). 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 TP-Link VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN).

  • Video input channels
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:16 channels
    • VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN):4 channels
  • Maximum resolution
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:2560 x 1920 pixels
    • VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN):3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Video formats supported
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:H.264, M-JPEG
    • VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN):H.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+
  • Maximum storage capacity
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:8 TB
    • VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN):10 TB
  • HDD interface
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:Serial ATA
    • VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN):SATA
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:1
    • VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN):2
  • Width
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:375 mm
    • VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN):246.2 mm
  • Depth
    • Pro DHI-NVR42A16-16P network video recorder 1U Black:282 mm
    • VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN):148.2 mm

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Comparison of DHI-NVR42A16-16P, VIGI NVR1004H-4P(UN)
50 specifications
Performance3 differ
Video input channelsDiffers16 channels4 channels
Alarm input channels44
Alarm output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Video recording modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p, 1080p, 2160p
Maximum resolutionDiffers2560 x 1920 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Supported resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840x2160,1920x1080, 1680x1050, 1440x900, 1280x1024, 1024x768, 1280x720
Resolution at capture speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps
Video formats supportedDiffersH.264, M-JPEGH.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+
Input bandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 Mbit/s
Output bandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 Mbit/s
Backup functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Wireless LAN featuresidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Hard drive2 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Maximum storage capacityDiffers8 TB10 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATASATA
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Total installed storage capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI outputYesYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) output ports11
Audio RCA inputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio RCA outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NTP, UPnP
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Featuresidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack capacityKnown for one1UUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.25 W
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.31 A
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53.5 V
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budgetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one47/63 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)-10 - 55 °C-10 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers375 mm246.2 mm
DepthDiffers282 mm148.2 mm
HeightDiffers56 mm45 mm
Processoridentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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