Best Surveillance Video Recorders

Most Comprehensive

Anyone in the market for a comprehensive security system kit will be impressed with this comprehensive set of cameras and reliable 2 TB surveillance video recorder.

Includes four 2,560 by 1,920 resolution cameras. Features 2 TB of storage. Simple setup. User-friendly companion app. Live remote view via app. Weatherproof. Store footage for 10 days. Expandable memory.

Motion detection is especially sensitive.

Best Bang for the Buck

TIGERSECU

Super HD 1080P Hybrid

Easiest to Use

This surveillance video recorder is fairly priced and supports a wide range of security camera types, making it one of the most flexible options on the market.

Available in 1 and 2 TB storage sizes. Expandable to 16 TB of storage. Optimized for TVI, AHD, CVI, and analog cameras. User-friendly companion app. Easy to set up. Motion detection.

DVR Security Camera System

Incompatible with SDI cameras.

XVIM

Customer Favorite

Although initial setup could be smoother, this fairly priced surveillance video recorder and cameras is easy to use, monitor, and maintain.

Available in 1 and 3 TB storage sizes. Bundled with four flexible HD cameras. Crystal clear night vision. Remote viewing with companion app. Supports 24/7 recording. Weatherproof.

Included setup instructions could be clearer.

ANNKE

5MP Lite Five-in-One DVR

Bargain Pick

This surveillance video recorder is compatible with a huge range of cameras and is a major bargain if you already own multiple cameras and a hard drive.

Especially affordable. Loads up to 6 TB of storage. Simple installation. Motion detection. Directly connect up to eight cameras. Supports AHD, CVBS, TVI, IP, and CVI, cameras. Live remote video streaming.

HD H.265+ 5MP Security DVR

Hard drive sold separately.

ZOSI

Simple Yet Solid

If you are in the market for an entry-level surveillance video recorder, this simple yet reliable model is simple to set up and works with most cameras.

Affordable. Available in 1 and 2 TB storage sizes. Directly connect up to eight cameras. Optimized for HD footage. Compatible with CVI, CVBS, AHD, and TVI cameras. Motion sensing.