Product comparison · 2 security cameras

Dahua Technology Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8331EP Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Ceiling/wall vs TP-Link TC85 KIT

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 85known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link TC85 KIT has 1 MP more total megapixels than the Dahua Technology Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8331EP Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Ceiling/wall (4 MP vs 3 MP). The Dahua Technology Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8331EP Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Ceiling/wall has 7 more DC output voltage than the TP-Link TC85 KIT (12 vs 5). Only the TP-Link TC85 KIT has Wi-Fi. Connectivity technology: Wired on the Dahua Technology Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8331EP Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Ceiling/wall, Wireless on the TP-Link TC85 KIT. Form factor: Box on the Dahua Technology Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8331EP Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Ceiling/wall, Bullet on the TP-Link TC85 KIT.

  • Connectivity technology
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8331EP Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Ceiling/wall:Wired
    • TC85 KIT:Wireless
  • Form factor
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8331EP Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Ceiling/wall:Box
    • TC85 KIT:Bullet
  • Product colour
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8331EP Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Ceiling/wall:Black, White
    • TC85 KIT:White
  • Optical sensor size
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8331EP Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Ceiling/wall:25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8")
    • TC85 KIT:25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
  • Total megapixels
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8331EP Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Ceiling/wall:3 MP
    • TC85 KIT:4 MP
  • Video compression formats
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8331EP Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Ceiling/wall:H.264, H.265, M-JPEG
    • TC85 KIT:H.264
  • Noise reduction technology
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8331EP Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Ceiling/wall:Ultra 3D noise reduction
    • TC85 KIT:3D noise reduction
  • Wi-Fi
    • Ultra-Smart DH-IPC-HF8331EP Box IP security camera Indoor & outdoor Ceiling/wall:No
    • TC85 KIT:Yes

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Comparison of DH-IPC-HF8331EP, TC85 KIT
108 specifications
Performance1 differ
TypeIP security cameraIP security camera
Placement supportedIndoor & outdoorIndoor & outdoor
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWireless
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)YesYes
Built-in lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, DOE, CEC, RCM, KC, NCC, BSMI, NTRA
Day/night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersBoxBullet
Mounting typeCeiling/wallCeiling/wall
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStatus
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP66
Cameraidentical
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source134°
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77°
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150°
Minimum illuminationKnown for one0.005 lxUnknown — not stated by the source
White balanceKnown for oneAuto, ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneElectronicUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera shutter speedKnown for one1/3 (4) ~ 1/100000 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Adjustment shutter speedKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Image sensor1 differ
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Optical sensor sizeDiffers25.4 / 2.8 mm (1 / 2.8")25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Progressive scanYesYes
Number of effective pixels (H x V)Known for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Number of lensesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 mm
Night visionidentical
Night visionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Night vision distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 m
LED typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Infra-red wavelengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 nm
Video3 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2560 x 1440 pixels
Total megapixelsDiffers3 MP4 MP
Video compression formatsDiffersH.264, H.265, M-JPEGH.264
Frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 fps
Noise reductionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Noise reduction technologyDiffersUltra 3D noise reduction3D noise reduction
Analog signal format systemKnown for onePALUnknown — not stated by the source
Video streamingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Gain control typeKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic gain controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Back Light Compensation (BLC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bit rateKnown for oneH.264: 40K ~ 10MbpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Highlight Compensation (HLC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Privacy maskingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Region of Interest (ROI) encodingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio input channelsKnown for one1.0 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one1.0 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one50 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Voice codecsKnown for oneG.711a, G.711uUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3afUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIPv4/IPv6, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, TCP/IP, UDP, UPnP, ICMP, IGMP, SNMP, RTSP, RTP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, PPPOE, DDNS, FTP, IP Filter, QoS, BonjourUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for one20 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Client interoperabilityKnown for oneONVIF, PSIA, CGIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Security1 differ
Built-in sirenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Siren noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 dB
Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) system featuresDiffersAbandoned object, Face detection, Intrusion, Missing object, People counting, Scene change, TripwireHuman detection, Pet detection, Vehicle detection
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit AES, SSL/TLS, WPA, WPA2-PSK
Video motion detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Remotely operatedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersPoEBattery, Solar
AC input voltageDiffers24 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
DC output voltageDiffers125
DC output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 A
Standby timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 day(s)
Power consumption (typical)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 60 °C-20 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%-20 - 60%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DiameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.48 cm
LengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source116.2 mm
WidthKnown for one71.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one135.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one65.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one580 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Packaging contentidentical
Number of cameras11
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTC85 Camera × 1 Tapo A201 Solar Panel × 1 Camera Bracket × 1 Extension Wire × 1 Decorative Cover Plate × 1 Mounting Template × 1 Type-C to Micro USB Adapter × 1 Mounting Anchors × 6 Mounting Screws × 6 Waterproof Seals × 2 Battery Charger Cable × 1 Cable Tie × 1 Screw Caps × 2 Quick Start Guide
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
BNC output portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneC/CS mountUnknown — not stated by the source
Video resolutionsKnown for one352 x 288,704 x 576,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of video streamsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source

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