Browning Recon Force Elite HP5 Trail Camera (24MP, RADIANT 5) vs Universal Lithium Solar Panel Kit for Trail Cameras (Selectable 6V/12V)

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

Browning

$190

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CREATIVE XP

$29.99

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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)Universal Lithium Solar Panel Kit for Trail Cameras (Selectable 6V/12V)
ConnectivitysdN/A
Monthly feeNoneN/A
Night flashlow-glowN/A
Photo resolution24 MPN/A
Trigger speed0.4 sN/A
Detection range100 ftN/A
Flash range130 ftN/A
Power8x AASolar 6V/12V + buffer battery
Weather ratingWeatherproofWeatherproof
StorageSD up to 512GBN/A
Price$190$29.99
Rating8.7/108.0/10
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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

Universal Lithium Solar Panel Kit for Trail Cameras (Selectable 6V/12V)

Pros

  • Converts AA or external-port cameras to season-long solar power
  • Selectable 6V/12V output fits Browning, Stealth, Moultrie, and more
  • Built-in buffer battery keeps the camera fed through cloudy stretches
  • Ends the battery-swap trips to remote, hard-to-reach cameras
  • Weatherproof housing and a long cable to chase the sun

Cons

  • You must match the plug type and voltage to your camera's external port
  • Needs real sun exposure to keep up on heavy-trigger cameras
  • Not every camera has an external power port to use it

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.

Universal Lithium Solar Panel Kit for Trail Cameras (Selectable 6V/12V)

The cheapest way to make an AA camera set-and-forget — confirm your camera has the right external port and voltage first. For remote sites you hate revisiting, it pays for itself.

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

$190

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Universal Lithium Solar Panel Kit for Trail Cameras (Selectable 6V/12V)

$29.99

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