The 5442 series of cameras by Dahua is the current "king of the hill". They are 4MP and capable of color with some ambient light at night. The 2231 series is a less expensive alternative in 2MP and does not have audio capabilities, no built in microphone, but is easier on the budget. The 3241T-ZAS has similar spcs as the 2231 and has audio.
Price ranges are 5442, $150-200ea, 2231is around $125ea, 3241 is around $135ea.
What ever you buy, be sure to get a variifocal and not a fixed lens. A varifocal is not a true "zoom" camera but is designed to be "zoomed" and set at installation and left that way. The zoom mechanism is not built for constant use. The 2231 and 3241 are varifocals along with the 5442T-ZS and the 5442T-ZE.
5442 Reviews
Review-OEM Loryta
IPC-T5442T-ZE Varifocal 4mp camera (Dahua)
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Review - OEM IPC-B5442E-ZE 4MP AI Varifocal Bullet Camera With Starlight+
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Review-OEM 4mp AI Cam
IPC-T5442TM-AS Starlight+
Dahua OEM IPC-T5442TM-AS from EMPIRETECANDY 4MP WDR Turret AI Network Camera Review unit courtesy of Andy (
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Review IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED (Full Color, Starlight+)
Dahua OEM IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED from EMPIRETECANDY 4MP WDR Turret AI Network Camera Review unit courtesy of Andy (
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Review: IPC-HDBW5442R-ASE-NI - Dahua Technology Pro AI Dome Network Camera
Hey, this is a wonderful forum, and since I’ve recently purchased a new set of Dahua cameras, I thought I’d share my thoughts and opinions. This camera is the IPC-HDBW5442R-ASE-NI, and it’s actually the fourth camera from Dahua that I’ve purchased for my house over the years. Prior to this, I...
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2231 Review
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IPC-T2231T-ZS 2mp Varifocal Starlight Camera
Updated 12/11/19. Edited for clarity. Dahua OEM IPC-T2231T-ZS from EMPIRETECANDY 2MP WDR Turret Varifocal Network Camera Review unit courtesy of Andy (
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3241T-ZAS Review
IPC-T3241-ZAS from EMPIRETECANDY 2MP WDR Turret Varifocal AI Network Camera Review unit courtesy of Andy (@EMPIRETECANDY) in exchange for a fair and honest review. Purchase in the
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