16 Channel NVR Recorders UK - PoE, 4K & 8K
5 products in our Recorders range — trade-grade UK stock from CCTV Master.
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16-channel NVRs and DVRs
A 16-channel recorder gives you room for up to 16 cameras on one unit, which suits medium-sized homes, shops, warehouses or multi-building sites where an 8-channel box would run out of inputs.
This range mixes two recording types, so check which one matches your cameras before buying:
- NVRs (network video recorders) — for IP/PoE cameras, which send digital video over network cable. Options here include Hikvision's 16-ch PoE NVRs (4K and 8K models), the ANNKE 12MP PoE NVR, and the Prolux 8MP 4K ePoE NVR.
- DVRs (digital video recorders) — for analogue-style cameras over coax, including several "hybrid" or "Penta-brid" models (Dahua EZ-IP, Hikvision AcuSense, PROLUX, and an unbranded 5MP hybrid unit) that also accept IP cameras alongside analogue ones.
How to choose
- Camera type first: PoE cameras need an NVR with enough PoE ports; analogue/TVI/AHD cameras need a DVR or hybrid unit.
- Resolution ceiling: models here range from 1080p up to 12MP/8K, so match the recorder's maximum supported resolution to your cameras.
- HDMI output: several models list 4K HDMI output for monitor viewing.
- AcuSense models add on-recorder human/vehicle filtering to cut down false alerts.
16CH — frequently asked questions
What's the difference between an NVR and a DVR in this range?
NVRs (like the Hikvision PoE models) work with network/IP cameras, while DVRs (like the Dahua EZ-IP and PROLUX units) work with analogue-style cameras over coax; several DVRs here are hybrid and accept both.
Can I mix camera brands with a 16-channel NVR?
Generally yes for basic recording, but PoE NVRs power cameras directly through their ports, so check the NVR's supported camera resolutions and standards before mixing brands.
What does AcuSense mean on some Hikvision models?
AcuSense is Hikvision's on-recorder detection that distinguishes people and vehicles from other motion, reducing false alerts on models like the 16-ch AcuSense DVRs and NVR.
