Best Power over Ethernet Security Cameras

With over 100 feet of cable included and high video compression capability, Lorex is easily our top choice for PoE cameras.

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst & Gabe Turner Gabe Turner, Chief Editor
Best Power over Ethernet Security Cameras
Read about our Methodology and Testing
After choosing the most promising PoE security cameras from a pool of over 100 options, we bought and installed them in our homes to assess their ease-of-setup. We also tested and ranked them based on video quality, night vision capabilities, security features, and video storage options. In the end, we decided to recommend four PoE security cameras from different brands. You can read about our full methodology here.
5,000+ research hours
100+ cameras tested
250+ simulated break-is
50+ devices reviewed
4 cameras recommended
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