Browning Recon Force Elite HP5 Trail Camera (24MP, RADIANT 5) vs Stealth Cam Deceptor MAX 2.0 No-Glo Dual-Network Cellular Trail Camera

Head-to-head spec comparison to help you pick the right trail camera for your needs.

Browning

$190

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Stealth Cam

$117.24

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Spec Winner

Browning Recon Force Elite HP5 Trail Camera (24MP, RADIANT 5)

Wins on 2 of 3 spec categories

Spec-by-Spec Comparison

SpecBrowning Recon Force Elite HP5 Trail Camera (24MP, RADIANT 5)Stealth Cam Deceptor MAX 2.0 No-Glo Dual-Network Cellular Trail Camera
Connectivitysdcellular
Monthly feeNoneFrom ~$10/mo
Night flashlow-glowno-glow
Photo resolution24 MP40 MP
Trigger speed0.4 s0.4 s
Detection range100 ft80 ft
Flash range130 ft80 ft
Power8x AARechargeable lithium (or AA); solar-ready
Weather ratingWeatherproofWeatherproof
StorageSD up to 512GBmicroSD
Price$190$117.24
Rating8.7/108.1/10
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Pros & Cons

Browning Recon Force Elite HP5 Trail Camera (24MP, RADIANT 5)

Pros

  • Class-leading 1080p 60fps video with sound — the best video of any SD cam here
  • RADIANT 5 IR throws light a full 130 ft for long night reach
  • 2-inch color screen and intuitive menus for fast field setup
  • Browning's excellent battery longevity on 8 AAs
  • SD support up to 512GB for long unattended runs

Cons

  • Low-glow flash shows a slight red glow at night — not fully covert
  • SD-only, so no remote access
  • Premium price for a non-cellular camera

Stealth Cam Deceptor MAX 2.0 No-Glo Dual-Network Cellular Trail Camera

Pros

  • True 940nm no-glow flash with 36 LEDs — genuinely covert for pressured deer and security
  • Dual-SIM auto-selects AT&T or Verizon for the stronger link
  • FieldMax rechargeable lithium cartridge plus solar option means no AA hunt
  • On-demand capture lets you trigger a fresh photo from the app
  • 40MP stills and 1440p QHD video punch above the price

Cons

  • 80 ft detection is shorter than the 100 ft rivals — aim it tighter
  • Stealth Cam app and firmware have been historically uneven
  • Cellular plan cost is on you to configure with Stealth Cam Command

Our Verdicts

Browning Recon Force Elite HP5 Trail Camera (24MP, RADIANT 5)

Buy it if you care most about video — 1080p/60 with sound and 130 ft illumination is unmatched in an SD cam. If you need full covertness, the no-glow Strike Force Pro X is the better match.

Stealth Cam Deceptor MAX 2.0 No-Glo Dual-Network Cellular Trail Camera

The covert-and-rechargeable mid-tier cell cam: a true no-glow flash plus the FieldMax power ecosystem at a fair price. Worth it if the spotty app track record doesn't scare you.

Browning Recon Force Elite HP5 Trail Camera (24MP, RADIANT 5)

$190

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Stealth Cam Deceptor MAX 2.0 No-Glo Dual-Network Cellular Trail Camera

$117.24

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