GardePro A3S Trail Camera (Non-Cellular, Sony Starvis) 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.

GardePro

$71.99

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CREATIVE XP

$29.99

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Spec Winner

GardePro A3S Trail Camera (Non-Cellular, Sony Starvis)

Wins on 2 of 3 spec categories

Spec-by-Spec Comparison

SpecGardePro A3S Trail Camera (Non-Cellular, Sony Starvis)Universal Lithium Solar Panel Kit for Trail Cameras (Selectable 6V/12V)
ConnectivitysdN/A
Monthly feeNoneN/A
Night flashno-glowN/A
Photo resolution64 MPN/A
Trigger speed0.1 sN/A
Detection range100 ftN/A
Flash range100 ftN/A
Power8x AASolar 6V/12V + buffer battery
Weather ratingIP66Weatherproof
StoragemicroSDN/A
Price$71.99$29.99
Rating9.0/108.0/10
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Pros & Cons

GardePro A3S Trail Camera (Non-Cellular, Sony Starvis)

Pros

  • Sony Starvis sensor delivers night images that genuinely rival $200 cameras
  • Class-leading 100 ft day-and-night detection at a sub-$60 price
  • 0.1s trigger speed catches deer that walk through quick
  • True 940nm no-glow flash keeps it covert
  • Simple, dependable SD-card operation with nothing to subscribe to

Cons

  • No connectivity — you have to physically pull the card to see photos
  • Runs on 8 AAs only, no rechargeable option
  • No app, so no remote convenience at all

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

GardePro A3S Trail Camera (Non-Cellular, Sony Starvis)

The single best budget trail cam we'd hand a first-timer — night quality and detection that embarrass its price. If you don't need photos sent to your phone, start here.

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.

GardePro A3S Trail Camera (Non-Cellular, Sony Starvis)

$71.99

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

$29.99

Buy on Amazon

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