Video Recorders for CCTV: 53 DVRs & NVRs in UK Stock
54 products — trade-grade UK stock from CCTV Master.
What are CCTV recorders?
A recorder is the box that stores and manages footage from your cameras. This range of 54 recorders covers both NVRs (for network/IP cameras) and DVRs (for analogue or HD-over-coax cameras), plus hybrid models that accept both.
How to choose
- Match recorder type to your cameras. NVRs (e.g. Hikvision's PoE K Series AcuSense 4K NVR) work with network cameras, often over PoE so power and data share one cable. DVRs, like the Hikvision 8-ch 8MP 1U H.265 DVR, suit analogue/BNC cameras.
- Check channel count. Options here range from 4-channel (Dahua WizSense XVR5104HS-I3) up to 16-channel (ANNKE 16 Channel 12MP PoE NVR, Dahua EZ-IP XVR1B16-I), so pick enough channels for your camera count plus room to grow.
- Hybrid flexibility. Models such as the ANNKE 4K 8 Channel Hybrid 5-in-1 DVR support both BNC and IP cameras on one unit, useful when mixing old and new cameras.
- Look for PoC support. The Dahua XVR5108H-4KL-X-8P works over Power over Coax, powering cameras through the same coax cable as the video signal.
- AI features vary. Some models, like Hikvision's AcuSense range and ANNKE's Human & Vehicle Detection DVR, filter alerts by distinguishing people and vehicles from other movement, generally reducing false alarms.
- Resolution support. Ranges span 4MP through to 4K/8MP, so match recorder resolution to your camera specification for full quality playback.
Recorders — frequently asked questions
What's the difference between an NVR and a DVR?
An NVR (network video recorder) works with IP cameras over a network, often via PoE, while a DVR (digital video recorder) is designed for analogue or HD-over-coax cameras connected by BNC cable.
Can I mix analogue and IP cameras on one recorder?
Yes, hybrid recorders in this range, such as the ANNKE 4K 8 Channel Hybrid 5-in-1 DVR, support both BNC and a smaller number of IP cameras on the same unit.
