Comparison

4G or WiFi? It Depends on One Thing

Name: ArcisAI AI CCTV Camera
Brand: ArcisAI
Availability: InStock

Two different categories for two different site conditions — not better and worse

These are not competing alternatives. 4G and WiFi cameras solve different problems, and the deciding question is simply whether the site has dependable broadband. ArcisAI makes both, so this guide has no reason to steer you toward either one.

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Choose 4G when the site has no dependable broadband

Works on a cellular SIM — no fixed line required

Goes live immediately, with no installation wait

No cable to cut

1/2.8" sensor and 4400V lightning protection

Recurring data cost is the genuine trade-off

Choose WiFi when the broadband already exists

Uses the network already on site

No recurring data cost

Installs without structural changes — suits leased premises

Moves with you at the end of a tenancy

1/3" sensor and 4000V lightning protection

What is identical across both

3MP, 2304x1296 main stream on both

Two-way audio, human detection and motion detection on both

IP66 outdoor rating and IR to 20M on both

ONVIF support and microSD recording on both

BIS-ER R-72003735 and STQC-certified VMS on both

And if neither fits, PoE

Best for structured cabling and long dedicated runs

Single cable for power and data

No SIM cost and no WiFi coverage dependency

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 4G camera better than a WiFi camera?

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Tell us about the location and we will tell you which category fits — including when the answer is PoE rather than either. Dealers and installers can register partner interest too.

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