Choosing between 3K and 4K CCTV depends on how much image detail is really needed, how much footage will be stored, and what the site infrastructure can support. This guide helps buyers compare both options without assuming the highest resolution is always the best fit.
Quick guide
Use this guide to compare security options, site constraints and deployment priorities before requesting a site assessment.
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FAQ
Neither is automatically better. The right choice depends on how much image detail is needed, the storage strategy, and the site’s overall surveillance objective.
Higher resolution can affect recorder choice, storage planning, viewing requirements and the wider infrastructure that supports the CCTV system.
Not usually. Resolution should match the security objective, viewing distance, infrastructure plan and budget rather than being chosen in isolation.
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