--- title: "Dahua NVR Models & Features Explained (Kenya Guide) | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/dahua-nvr-models-features-kenya description: "Dahua NVR model names decoded: series, channels, PoE (-P), 4K (-4KS2), compact (HS) and AI (WizSense) features, so you can pick the right Dahua recorder." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/dahua-nvr-models-features-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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Most people only find out what their cameras missed on the day they needed them. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - The last digits before the letters are usually the channel count (…04, …08, …16). - -P or -8P means built-in PoE ports. - 4K / -4KS2 / -4KS3 indicates 4K support and H.265. Quick answer Dahua model names tell you most of what you need: the series (entry, Lite, Pro, AI), the channel count, whether it has built-in PoE ports, the maximum resolution and the case size. Read them before comparing prices so you compare like with like. [Photo: Alan J. 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Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - The last digits before the letters are usually the channel count (…04, …08, …16). - -P or -8P means built-in PoE ports. - 4K / -4KS2 / -4KS3 indicates 4K support and H.265. - HS means a compact 1U case. - WizSense / AI models filter alerts to people and vehicles. ## Reading a Dahua model name | Part | Example | Meaning | | --- | --- | --- | | Series | NVR1… / NVR2… / NVR4… / NVR5… | Rising from entry level to more powerful Pro and AI models | | Channels | NVR41**08** | 8 camera channels | | Case | **HS** | Compact 1U case | | PoE | -**8P** | 8 built-in PoE ports | | Resolution / codec | -**4KS2** | 4K-capable, H.265 | | AI | WizSense / -I | Human and vehicle detection | ## Features worth paying for - Built-in PoE: one cable per camera, no separate switch - Two disk bays: more recording days and room to grow - AI search: find people or vehicles in recordings in seconds - Enough incoming bandwidth for your cameras' resolution See current [Dahua NVR and DVR prices](https://qyvea.co.ke/dahua-nvr-dvr-price-in-kenya) and compare with [Hikvision recorders](https://qyvea.co.ke/hikvision-nvr-dvr-price-in-kenya). ## Frequently asked questions Which Dahua NVR is best for a home? A compact 4 or 8 channel model with built-in PoE suits most homes. What does 4KS2 mean on a Dahua NVR? It indicates a 4K-capable model in that generation, supporting H.265 compression. Do I need a PoE NVR? It simplifies installation: each camera gets power and data over one network cable from the recorder. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [CCTV · Comparison Dahua NVR vs XVR: Which Recorder Do You Need? NVRs record IP cameras; XVRs record analogue HD cameras plus a few IP ones. Here's how to choose. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/dahua-nvr-vs-xvr-kenya)[CCTV · Comparison Is Dahua Good? Dahua vs Hikvision for Kenyan Homes and Businesses Both are major CCTV brands. 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