Security Cameras / Lorex
Lorex 4K Smart Security Lighting Deterrence Bullet AI PoE Camera (E895AB)
Genuine 4K on a tough PoE body — at 15fps, and the injector is not in the box.
Overall score 6.1/10
Pros
- + A real single-sensor 4K frame rather than the stitched 5120x1440 panorama Reolink markets as 4K
- + Metal IP67 body rated -30C to +60C — the toughest housing in this set
- + No subscription for anything, and Lorex says so on the product page instead of burying it
- + The colour deterrence light is a genuine deterrent rather than just a night-vision aid
Cons
- − 4K runs at 15 fps. 30 fps only exists if you drop to 5MP, and it is in Lorex's own datasheet
- − PoE injector, PoE switch and 12V adapter are all missing from the box — you need existing PoE gear or another purchase
- − ONVIF and RTSP are not published for this model, so 'PoE camera' does not automatically mean it will join your Blue Iris or Frigate setup
- − microSD recordings can only be pulled through the camera's own browser interface, not the NVR or the app
- − Lorex does not publish a microSD size ceiling, and Amazon stock for this SKU is intermittent — lorex.com is the reliable channel
Lorex 4K Smart Security Lighting Deterrence Bullet AI PoE Camera (E895AB) review: what the specs say
Genuine 4K on a tough PoE body — at 15fps, and the injector is not in the box. At $179.99, Lorex's 2023 model sits in the middle of the range — the security Cameras we compare run from $29.99 to $429.99. It scores 6.1/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.
Its strongest showing is Subscription Freedom at 9.5/10 — what the camera still does when you pay nothing — this category's trap dimension, because several drop to live view with no recording at all. The weakest is Openness & Smart Home at 3.5/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.
Worth knowing before you buy: 4K runs at 15 fps. 30 fps only exists if you drop to 5MP, and it is in Lorex's own datasheet; and PoE injector, PoE switch and 12V adapter are all missing from the box — you need existing PoE gear or another purchase. Every specification on this page comes from Lorex's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.
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Full Specifications
| Max Resolution | 4K Ultra HD 8MP (3840x2160) from a 1/2.8in CMOS |
| Frame Rate at Top Resolution | 15 fps at 4K. You only get 30 fps by dropping to 5MP, per Lorex's own E895AB datasheet |
| Field of View | 127 degrees diagonal, from a 2.8mm f/1.6 fixed lens |
| Power Source | 802.3af PoE or 12V DC, 9.5W maximum. An Ethernet extension cable is in the box; no PoE injector, no PoE switch and no 12V adapter |
| Battery Life Claim | Not applicable — PoE powered |
| Night Vision | Colour Night Vision with a customisable 16.7-million-colour deterrence light, falling back to infrared black-and-white to 98ft when ambient light runs out |
| Weather Rating | IP67, rated -22F to 140F |
| Wi-Fi / Network | None — Ethernet only |
| Local Storage | microSD slot on the camera, or a Lorex Fusion NVR sold separately. Lorex does not publish a card-size ceiling for this model, and card contents are reachable only through the camera's own web interface, not the NVR or the mobile app |
| With No Subscription | Everything. Lorex's page says it plainly: 'No Monthly Fees. Own it. No subscriptions required' |
| Cheapest Plan | 0 $/mo |
| RTSP / ONVIF / NVR | Not published — ONVIF and RTSP appear nowhere in Lorex's E895AB datasheet or product page, although Lorex sells a separate ONVIF-branded professional range |
| Connectivity | 802.3af PoE, 12V DC, Ethernet (RJ45), Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Material | Metal bullet housing, IP67 rated |
| Warranty | 12 months |
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