At a glance
| Dahua | EZVIZ | |
|---|---|---|
| About | Hikvision's biggest rival — comparable technology, often sharper pricing, with excellent full-colour and AI ranges. | Hikvision's smart-home brand — Wi-Fi cameras, video doorbells and battery cameras for plug-and-play home coverage. |
| Origin | China | China |
| Popular lines | Full-Color cameras, WizSense AI, HDCVI (analog), DMSS app | Wi-Fi cameras, Video doorbells, Battery cameras |
Where Dahua wins
- Aggressive value for money
- Full-Color night vision rivals ColorVu
- WizSense AI filtering cuts false alarms
- Strong local distribution
Where EZVIZ wins
- Genuinely easy self-serve setup
- Battery and 4G options where cabling is impossible
- Affordable cloud storage plans
Which should you choose?
Honestly: it depends on your property, coverage needs and budget — the right answer for a four-camera home is different from a warehouse or a farm. We install both Dahua and EZVIZ, so the recommendation you get from us is based on what fits, not what's on the shelf.