WYZE Cam V3 Wired 2-Pack Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Camera 1080P Plug-In
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Outdoor Wired Home Security Cameras
Winnowl Verdict
The Mediocre Value rating identifies a "Logo Tax" where the $64.98 cost is 15% less efficient than the $119.80 class average.
In its class, this product's performance is 64% below the average and earns a Mediocre Performance rating. It’s a bit of a mixed bag: the Storage Capacity indicates you should effectively be able to record continuous high-definition video for over a week without needing an external NVR or hard drive, but you may find that the 25 ft Night Vision Range means that you will likely only be able to monitor your immediate doorstep, as anything near the sidewalk or street will disappear into total darkness—so just make sure that's a trade-off you're okay with.
WYZE maintains Strong Brand Strength with Strong Brand Reliability and Strong Brand Trust.
The Winnowl Lab Report
| Specification | Value | Rating | Vs. Average | Winnowl Insight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Vision Range | 25 ft | Weak | 72% worse | Short-range perimeter lighting. These units are best suited for brightly lit urban environments or very small enclosed courtyards. |
| Resolution | 2 MP | Mediocre | 58% worse | Entry-level outdoor resolution. While 1080p (2MP) is sufficient for indoor use, the vast distances of a yard or driveway quickly turn low-resolution footage into a blurry mess. |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | Average | 26% worse | High-endurance local archive. Ideal for users who want 24/7 "always-on" recording without the complexity of a separate server. |
Ranking Factors
Insights
- Value Rank: #37 out of 41.
- Performance Rank: #39 out of 41.
- Winnowl Quadrant: Budget
Weaknesses
- At GB the storage capacity is below the average of 345.17 GB in this class.
- At MP the resolution is in the bottom 10% (2 MP) in this class.
- A ft night range is in the bottom 10% for this class.
Comparison
| Name | Winnowl Index | Value | Performance | Brand | Price | Resolution | Night Vision Range | Storage Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYZE Cam V3 Wired 2-Pack Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Camera |
DEFICIENT
44
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Mediocre | Mediocre | Strong | $64.98 | 2 MP | 25 ft | 256 GB |
| Swann SWNHD-1200BE Add-on NVR Dome Security Camera |
ELITE
94
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Exceptional | Strong | Strong | $179.99 | 12 MP | 100 ft | 0 GB |
| VSMAHOME VSMAHOME4MP Outdoor Security Camera |
MEDIOCRE
52
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Exceptional | Mediocre | Mediocre | $9.49 | 4 MP | 33 ft | 128 GB |
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