That’s a bit like saying what’s better? A BMW or a Mercedes? They both have vast ranges at different prices and you can pay a lot or a little and get various features that you may or may not want or need. Tasks that need heavy computation like facial recognition, people counting, ANPR or fisheye lens deskewing will cost you a lot of money. If you just want a recorder then they’re all much of a muchness. The basic spec Dahua or Hikvision systems are just like the Reolink or Swann units you get on Amazon. Often they are made from the same components. It’s in the better cameras that you really see the difference. They have better quality lenses and sensors. And significantly better AI features so you get fewer false alerts.
All the companies are constantly renewing their model ranges. If you know something better is coming and you want that new feature, then it’s worth waiting. If not, buy now. We don’t really keep stock. We just order a system when we install them. That way everyone gets the latest and greatest or the cheapest depending on what the customer wants.
