WYZE Cam V3 Wired Plug-In Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Camera 1080P IP65
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Winnowl Verdict
The Mediocre Value rating identifies a "Logo Tax" where the $39.98 cost is 27% less efficient than the $120.06 class average.
Compared to others in its class, this product's performance is 67% below the average and earns a Weak Performance rating. The Storage Capacity indicates you will likely lose critical "lead-up" footage of an incident because the device lacks the space to keep a meaningful history buffer, but you may find that the 30 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.
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 | 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: #37 out of 41.
- Performance Rank: #39 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
42
|
Mediocre | Weak | Strong | $39.98 | 2 MP | 30 ft | 32 GB |
| Swann SWPRO-4KMQB Add-on DVR Bullet Security Camera |
ELITE
93
|
Strong | Strong | Strong | $99.99 | 8 MP | 130 ft | 0 GB |
| OOSSXX 4K PoE Outdoor Wired Home Security Camera |
AVERAGE
66
|
Weak | Strong | Mediocre | $499.99 | 8 MP | 100 ft | 4,000 GB |
| ANNKE B07FLRJZK2 1080p CCTV Bullet Security Camera |
AVERAGE
64
|
Exceptional | Mediocre | Strong | $19.99 | 2 MP | 100 ft | 16 GB |
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