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Storage: Cloud vs. Local

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Ranking of the 4 best security cameras with local storage (February 2026)

#1
10TB WD Purple Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD102PURZ

Western Digital

10TB WD Purple Surveillance HDD

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
+ Handles 24/7 recording from multiple cameras without obvious stuttering or dropped footage
+ Big 10TB capacity gives much longer retention compared to 1–2TB drives
#2
HomeBase S380 (HomeBase 3),eufy Edge Security Center, Local Expandable Storage up to 16TB, eufy Security Product Compatibility, Advanced Encryption,2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, No Monthly Fee

eufy Security

HomeBase S380 (HomeBase 3),eufy Edge Security Center, Local Expandable Storage up to 16TB, eufy Security Product Compatibility, Advanced Encryption,2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, No Monthly Fee

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
#3
NV4108E-A2 4K 8CH POE NVR (1080p/3MP/4MP/5MP/8MP) POE Network Video Recorder - Supports up to 8 x 8MP/4K IP Cameras, 8-Channel Power Over Ethernet Supports up to 10TB HDD (Not Included)

Amcrest

4K 8CH POE NVR

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.2/10
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Guide: the 5 best battery powered security cameras (February 2026)

#1
Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) + Blink Mini – Smart security camera, two-way talk, HD live view, motion detection, set up in minutes, Works with Alexa – 6 camera system + Mini (Black) Black 6 camera system + Mini

Blink

Outdoor 4 (4th Gen) + Blink Mini – Smart security camera, two-way talk, HD live view, motion detection, set up in minutes, Works with Alexa – 6 camera system + Mini (Black) Black 6 camera system + Mini

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
+ Lots of coverage in one box: six Outdoor 4 cams plus a Mini and Sync Module 2
+ Easy wireless setup with decent 1080p video and reliable motion alerts once tuned
#2
All-new Blink Video Doorbell + Outdoor 4 – Wireless smart security cameras, head-to-toe HD view, two-year battery life - Sync Module Core included – 2 camera system + Video Doorbell Doorbell Black 2 Camera System Device Only

Blink

Blink Video Doorbell + Outdoor 4 Camera System

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.6/10
#3
2025 Upgraded 2K Security Cameras Wireless Outdoor, Free Cloud Storage, 1-6 Months Battery Life, Waterproof, 2-Way Talk, AI Motion Detection Spotlight Siren Alarm Cameras for Home Security White-2.4G&5G Camera

Upgraded 2K Wireless Security Cameras

☆☆☆☆☆ ★★★★★ 8.4/10
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