Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM) vs GardePro E8 2.0 WiFi 6 Bluetooth Trail Camera (Dual Antenna, 4K)

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

Bushnell

$130

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GardePro

$89.99

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Spec-by-Spec Comparison

SpecBushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM)GardePro E8 2.0 WiFi 6 Bluetooth Trail Camera (Dual Antenna, 4K)
Connectivitycellularwifi
Monthly feeFrom $9.99/moNone
Night flashlow-glowno-glow
Photo resolution20 MP64 MP
Trigger speed0.5 s0.1 s
Detection range80 ft100 ft
Flash range80 ft100 ft
PowerInternal + detachable solar8x AA; solar-ready
Weather ratingWeatherproofIP66
StoragemicroSDmicroSD
Price$130$89.99
Rating8.2/108.7/10
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Pros & Cons

Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM)

Pros

  • Detachable solar panel on a cable lets you mount the panel in the sun and the camera in the shade
  • Easily 6+ months of runtime once the solar keeps the internal battery topped
  • Dual-SIM AT&T/Verizon auto-connect from a brand people already trust for optics
  • Reliable, clean picture quality day and night
  • No-contract plans at $9.99 and $14.99/mo

Cons

  • Only 20MP and 1080p — resolution lags the 36–40MP rivals
  • Trigger speed is mid-pack, not a fast-action cam
  • Low-glow flash, so a faint glow is visible at night

GardePro E8 2.0 WiFi 6 Bluetooth Trail Camera (Dual Antenna, 4K)

Pros

  • 4K video and 64MP stills with no subscription — the resolution leader among no-fee cams
  • Dual-antenna WiFi 6 stretches usable connection range to ~165 ft in the open
  • 0.1s trigger keeps pace with fast wildlife and deer
  • No-glow flash and IP66 build handle covert, all-weather use
  • Solar-ready, with a rechargeable Pro variant available

Cons

  • Still local-only — no cellular, so no off-site checking
  • 4K eats card space fast; budget a high-capacity microSD
  • Real-world WiFi range drops well below 165 ft through brush

Our Verdicts

Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM)

The detachable-solar trick is the real reason to buy: you can chase the sun without moving the camera. A dependable, low-maintenance cell cam if you don't need headline megapixels.

GardePro E8 2.0 WiFi 6 Bluetooth Trail Camera (Dual Antenna, 4K)

The no-fee WiFi cam to buy if you want 4K and the longest local range. It's the E8 with more resolution and reach — ideal for serious backyard and near-stand use without a plan.

Bushnell CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (Detachable Solar, Dual-SIM)

$130

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GardePro E8 2.0 WiFi 6 Bluetooth Trail Camera (Dual Antenna, 4K)

$89.99

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