Dahua vs Hikvision AI - Which Is Superior?

[EViS]

I'm trying to decide between Hikvision and Dahua for a new CCTV install. The AI element in terms of filtering out false alerts for people and vehicle notifications is the most important element for me. Do you guys have any evidence of which manufacturer's algorithms and software is better in this respect?

 

[Arjun]

Both are more or less the same. Don't settle based on gimmicky features, go based on overall user feedback based on image quality, build quality, performance, and after-sales support. I can tell you right away that the Dahua sub-forum draws a lot of attention. Dahua has gained a lot of momentum in the last couple of years thanks to affordability, features, value, and Andy's presence here on the forum.

I'm trying to decide between Hikvision and Dahua for a new CCTV install. The AI element in terms of filtering out false alerts for people and vehicle notifications is the most important element for me. Do you guys have any evidence of which manufacturer's algorithms and software is better in this respect?

 

[fenderman]

I'm trying to decide between Hikvision and Dahua for a new CCTV install. The AI element in terms of filtering out false alerts for people and vehicle notifications is the most important element for me. Do you guys have any evidence of which manufacturer's algorithms and software is better in this respect?

IPVM did some detailed testing however you will need a membership Dahua Analytics+ Tested note there are different levels of dahua/hik analytics

Camera Analytics Shootout 2020 - Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Hanwha, Hikvision, Uniview, Vivotek

Analytics are hot again, thanks to a slew of AI-powered cameras, but whose analytics really work?

ipvm.com

 

[EViS]

IPVM did some detailed testing however you will need a membership Dahua Analytics+ Tested note there are different levels of dahua/hik analytics

Camera Analytics Shootout 2020 - Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Hanwha, Hikvision, Uniview, Vivotek

Analytics are hot again, thanks to a slew of AI-powered cameras, but whose analytics really work?

ipvm.com

Any chance you could summarise the conclusion of the testing as I don't have access to that article.

 

[fenderman]

Any chance you could summarise the conclusion of the testing as I don't have access to that article.

I dont have access.

 

[EViS]

Both are more or less the same. Don't settle based on gimmicky features, go based on overall user feedback based on image quality, build quality, performance, and after-sales support. I can tell you right away that the Dahua sub-forum draws a lot of attention. Dahua has gained a lot of momentum in the last couple of years thanks to affordability, features, value, and Andy's presence here on the forum.

I fully appreciate this is a very Dahua-focused forum and therefore the support would be second-to-none. However, I already have good knowledge of the Hikvision models and how they differ. Hik equipment is also much more widely accessible over here. That's not to say that Dahua doesn't exist or that of course Andy couldn't ship it over to me.

In your opinion, which kit offers the higher build quality, performance and image quality? And what would you class as gimmicky features?

 

[fenderman]

I fully appreciate this is a very Dahua-focused forum and therefore the support would be second-to-none. However, I already have good knowledge of the Hikvision models and how they differ. Hik equipment is also much more widely accessible over here. That's not to say that Dahua doesn't exist or that of course Andy couldn't ship it over to me.

In your opinion, which kit offers the higher build quality, performance and image quality? And what would you class as gimmicky features?

There are plenty of hik users here with tons of info. Build quality is the same. Performance and image quality vary by model. They both make crappy and great models. See threads.