Dahua DB11 vs Wyze Video Doorbell v1

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Based on 44 Reddit opinions. Dahua DB11 leads by 11 points.

44 opinions
Dahua DB11 leads by 11pts
Reddit's Pick
DD
Dahua DB11
76%
B
Based on
28 Redditors
Winner

Dahua DB11

Limited Data
18 opinions

tldr; The Dahua DB11 receives mostly positive reviews on Reddit (77% positive across 28 mentions). A solid choice in its category.

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Wyze Video Doorbell v1
65%
C+
Based on
50 Redditors

Wyze Video Doorbell v1

~$59.98
26 opinions

tldr; Reddit opinions on the Wyze Video Doorbell v1 are mixed (53% positive across 50 mentions). Consider your specific needs and priorities.

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Video QualityNight VisionMotion DetectionInstallation & PowerValue
🎬VID
NIG
MOT
INS
VAL
100
Points
63
Points

Score by Category

Video Quality
100%40%
Night Vision
100%0%
Motion Detection
100%25%
Installation & Power
100%100%
Value
0%85%

Why is Video Doorbell v1 better than Dahua DB11?

    Both products have similar ratings. Check the detailed comparison below.

    Based on 78 Reddit opinions
    Clear Winner

    Reddit prefers the Dahua DB11

    Winning by 11 points (76% vs 65%)

    Better motion detection
    Better video quality
    Medium confidence (78 mentions)

    💬Reddit Sentiment

    Based on 78 Reddit mentions

    Overall Rating

    Dahua DB11
    7.6/10
    28 mentions
    Doorbell v1
    6.5/10
    50 mentions
    MOTION DETECTION
    Dahua DB1110.0/10
    Doorbell v12.5/10
    VALUE
    Dahua DB110.0/10
    Doorbell v18.5/10
    INSTALLATION
    Dahua DB1110.0/10
    Doorbell v110.0/10
    NIGHT VISION
    Dahua DB1110.0/10
    Doorbell v10.0/10
    VIDEO QUALITY
    Dahua DB1110.0/10
    Doorbell v14.0/10
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    Head to Head

    Head to Head

    Dahua DB11: 3|Doorbell v1: 1
    Motion DetectionDahua DB11
    Dahua DB11100%
    Doorbell v125%
    ValueDoorbell v1
    Dahua DB110%
    Doorbell v185%
    Installation
    Dahua DB11100%
    Doorbell v1100%
    Night VisionDahua DB11
    Dahua DB11100%
    Doorbell v10%
    Video QualityDahua DB11
    Dahua DB11100%
    Doorbell v140%
    Dahua DB1176%
    Doorbell v165%
    Dahua DB11 wins by 11 points

    Key Specs

    SpecDahua DB11Wyze Video Doorbell v1
    Sensor
    1/2.7-inch 2 MP Progressive-scan CMOS
    Resolution
    2 MP (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps
    1080p Full HD
    Lens
    1.9 mm Fixed Lens
    Field Of View
    Horizontal 140 degrees
    88 degrees horizontal, 122 degrees vertical
    Wifi
    2.4 GHz, IEEE802.11b/g/n

    Key Highlights

    Dahua DB11Winner
    Solid community reputation
    Frequently recommended
    Wyze Video Doorbell v1
    Solid community reputation
    Frequently recommended
    Some users report issues (24% negative)

    Topic Battles

    Dahua DB11: 3|Tied: 1|Doorbell v1: 1
    🎬Video Quality
    Dahua DB11 wins
    Dahua DB11
    100%
    Doorbell v1
    40%
    Night Vision
    Dahua DB11 wins
    Dahua DB11
    100%
    Doorbell v1
    0%
    Motion Detection
    Dahua DB11 wins
    Dahua DB11
    100%
    Doorbell v1
    25%
    Installation & Power
    Dahua DB11
    100%
    Doorbell v1
    100%
    Value
    Doorbell v1 wins
    Dahua DB11
    0%
    Doorbell v1
    85%

    Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

    📈Where They Rank

    💬What Redditors Actually Say

    What Redditors Say

    Best praise vs top criticism for Dahua DB11

    Best Praise
    +2 pts
    For cameras; Dahua for their night color and physical viewing angles. Turing Video Edge+ for their facial recognition and LPR software.
    r/homedefense
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    Top Criticism
    +3 pts
    Hikvision is the largest security camera manufacturer on the planet, Dahua is 2nd. Both are Chinese and are buddies with the Chinese government. They have poor track records on human rights (eg contributing to Uighur genocide) but they're hard to avoid given their sheer size. Sort of like Nestle is a gross company but hard to avoid. Reolink makes good products. They started out cheap, and the night vision reflected that as night vision is the hardest thing for a security camera to do. Any camera can do daylight photos fine of night photos without movement. I understand Reolink and Ubiquiti for that matter, now use image sensors and optics that are pretty good at filming movement at night. People are big on "smart" features, apps, real time notifications, painless remote viewing, etc. Unfortunately I'm not able to comment on those features as I don't use them - I pipe most of my video through Blue Iris, and have custom scripts for some other the other functionality.
    r/homedefense
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    What Redditors Say

    Best praise vs top criticism for Wyze Video Doorbell v1

    Best Praise
    +11 pts
    I recommend looking into motion detectors that are on batteries or have battery backups. You want to have security functionality regardless of power and/or internet connectivity. As an example (I use them, but I do not work for them and am not shilling for them): Wyze sells inexpensive components to do this. You can buy the components third-party individually without having to purchase their "monitoring" service. Wyze's website tries to only sell you the controller hub if you are getting the monitoring service. You don't technically have to do this. Their service is not a requirement. You can buy separate packs of motion sensors and entry (door/window/etc) sensors and easily add them to the hub. Wyze rulesets tie in nicely to their cameras as well. Different events can turn things on/off etc. Other than the motion/entry sensors and security hub, almost everything else Wyze makes runs on AC power. So, if someone kills that power and/or your wifi/internet, you are not going to get notifications, camera recordings, etc. In that event, you should look into getting some of your key devices behind battery backups (UPS) so that they can continue to run even through a power loss. These devices are relatively low-power, and the UPS requirements are minimal.
    r/homedefense
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    Top Criticism
    +2 pts
    I’ve had bad experience with Wyze. Go with Reolink instead.
    r/homedefense
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    📈Historical Price Data

    Wyze Video Doorbell v1
    $40$60$80Aug '25Aug '25Oct '25Oct '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Mar '26Apr '26Low: $39.98
    Wyze Video Doorbell v1
    All-time low: $29.98(2024-06)

    Which is Better?

    Dahua DB11 Wins
    76%
    DB11
    vs
    65%
    v1

    Dahua DB11 leads by 11 points based on 78 Reddit opinions.

    Why Dahua DB11Winner
      Why Doorbell v1
      • Better Value for Money (85% vs 0%)
      • More discussed (50 vs 28)

      ❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

      Sentiment Breakdown

      50%Positive
      Positive
      50%
      Neutral
      36%
      Negative
      14%
      Based on 28 Reddit opinions

      Sentiment Breakdown

      28%Positive
      Positive
      28%
      Neutral
      48%
      Negative
      24%
      Based on 50 Reddit opinions

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Which is better, Dahua DB11 or Wyze Video Doorbell v1?
      Based on 78 Reddit comments, Dahua DB11 is the preferred choice with 76% positive sentiment vs Wyze Video Doorbell v1's 65%. Dahua DB11 leads by 11 percentage points.
      Should I buy Dahua DB11 or Wyze Video Doorbell v1?
      If you want the safer choice based on community sentiment, Dahua DB11 has stronger approval ratings (76% vs 65%). However, Wyze Video Doorbell v1 may still be better depending on your specific needs, budget, or use case.
      What do Redditors love about Dahua DB11?
      Dahua DB11 has 28 mentions on Reddit with 76% positive sentiment. Users consistently recommend it based on real ownership experiences.
      What do Redditors say about Wyze Video Doorbell v1?
      Wyze Video Doorbell v1 has 50 mentions on Reddit with 65% positive sentiment. It's frequently discussed as a solid option.
      How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
      This comparison analyzed 78 Reddit comments: 28 about Dahua DB11 and 50 about Wyze Video Doorbell v1. Data was sourced from Video Doorbells community discussions.
      How accurate are these ratings?
      Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
      Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
      Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

      44 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 8/9/2026