WYZE Cam V3 Wired Plug-In Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Camera 1080P IP65

WYZE Cam V3 Wired Plug-In Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Camera 1080P IP65

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WYZE | Outdoor Wired Home Security Cameras

MEDIOCRE
55
Winnowl Index

Winnowl Verdict

The WYZE Cam V3 Wired Plug-In Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Camera Performance ranks 64% below the average and earns it a LAGGING (55) Winnowl Index. The Exceptional Value and Strong Brand Strength can't make up for the deficit created by the Mediocre Performance. For example, the Night Vision Range comes in at 30 GB, which is below the class average and may mean you will likely only be able to monitor your immediate doorstep, as anything near the sidewalk or street will disappear into total darkness. Avoid the Mediocre Performance of this product and take a look at other Outdoor Wired Home Security Cameras that are more balanced with their Value and Brand.
Market Value Index
Exceptional
$39.98
Overpriced Fair High Value

For a price of $39.98, this offers Exceptional Value and sits 41% better than the baseline for the Outdoor Wired Home Security Cameras class.

Performance Rating
Mediocre
Strengths
Neutrals
Weaknesses

Has a Mediocre Performance rating because it's overall Performance is 64% below the average with specs like a 30 ft Night Vision Range that may mean you will likely only be able to monitor your immediate doorstep, as anything near the sidewalk or street will disappear into total darkness.

Brand Strength
Strong
Trust
Reliability
Customer Service

The Strong Brand Trust and Strong add up to Strong Brand Strength for WYZE which is 12% above average.

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The Winnowl Lab Report

Specification Value Rating Vs. Average Winnowl Insight
Night Vision Range 30 ft
Weak 67% 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 32 GB
Average 91% worse Sub-standard outdoor storage. Wired cameras are expected to handle more data; 64GB or less is a bottleneck that forces a reliance on expensive cloud plans.

Ranking Factors

Insights

  • Value Rank: #36 out of 41.
  • Performance Rank: #38 out of 41.
  • Winnowl Quadrant: Budget

Weaknesses

  • 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.
  • At GB, the onboard storage is in the bottom 10% of this class.

Comparison

Name Winnowl Index Value Performance Brand Price Resolution Night Vision Range Storage Capacity
WYZE Cam V3 Wired Plug-In Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Camera
MEDIOCRE
55
Exceptional Mediocre Strong $39.98 2 MP
30 ft
32 GB
Swann SWNHD-1200BE Add-on NVR Dome Security Camera
ELITE
94
Exceptional Strong Strong $179.99 12 MP
100 ft
0 GB
VSMAHOME VSMAHOME4MP Outdoor Security Camera
MEDIOCRE
52
Exceptional Mediocre Mediocre $9.49 4 MP
33 ft
128 GB