Axis Launches Chinese Competitor Line

Author: John Honovich, Published on Apr 06, 2016

After years of letting Chinese manufacturers bully Axis out of the low end of the market, Axis has launched its most aggressive entry level offering ever.

In this note, we examine the new Axis Companion line, its features, pricing and how it matches up against the biggest Chinese and Western manufacturers.

Camera Overview

Axis is releasing 3 new 'Companion' domes - all 1080p, one indoor, two outdoor with one offering integrated IR. There are 3 critical differentiators:

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Pricing Comparison ****** ****

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China **********

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Closed ********

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Pro Focus LLC | In reply to James Stuart | 05/04/16 05:39pm

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