REOLINK RLK16-410B8-5MP 16-Channel 5MP Kit

This reolink rlk16-410b8-5mp 16-channel 5mp kit review covers the kit ranked fourth in our guide to the best PoE security camera systems, where it earns the Best 16-channel value label. The package pairs a 16-channel NVR with a 4TB hard drive and eight 5MP PoE cameras for $869.99, roughly $109 per camera, and 1,379 Amazon ratings average 4.4 stars. That leaves eight open channels for later growth, which suits small businesses, landlords and large homes that want one system instead of two. Every camera runs on a single Ethernet cable for power and video, so the wiring stays simple: eight 18-meter cables come in the box. In short, this is the kit to buy when channel count and storage matter more than razor-sharp zoom detail.

On the performance side, each camera records 5MP video at 2560 x 1920 and 25fps, which keeps movement smooth without the storage load of 4K. Night vision reaches 100 feet thanks to 18 infrared LEDs per camera, so driveways and back gates stay covered after dark. In practice, the smart detection separates people from vehicles and cuts the false alerts that bury real events; pet detection arrives after a firmware update. Built-in microphones add ambient audio to every clip, giving you context that silent footage misses. Recording modes cover 24/7, motion and schedule, and the NVR's 4TB drive stores about ten days before overwriting. Meanwhile, the 80-degree lens covers a normal front-yard width, though it is narrower than the wider 4K kits in this guide.

Value is where this kit wins: $869.99 buys eight cameras, a 16-channel NVR, a 4TB drive and eight 18-meter cables, and the NVR accepts one extra external drive and two USB ports for expansion. By contrast, the 4K systems higher in our guide cost more per camera and fill their channels faster. That said, 5MP detail softens when you zoom in on a face at distance, and the 80-degree view leaves gaps that need careful camera placement. Even so, a two-year warranty, a 30-day money back guarantee and a 4.4-star rating from 1,379 buyers make the risk low. If you need eight cameras now and eight more later, this is the one to get; if you need 4K identification, step up.