Verdict
All guidesResearchOpen dataMethodologyAboutContact
Head-to-head · Best Trail Cameras

Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera vs GardePro A3S

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

Verdict is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Some links on this page are affiliate links — if you click through and buy, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Our ratings are sourced from independent publications, not sponsors.
The short answer

Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.7 vs 4.0). Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera is best for: Hunters and wildlife watchers who want top video quality and long battery life without cellular, for example on public land. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Trail Cameras
Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera
1 source$149.95as of Oct 16

TechGearLab's favorite non-cellular trail camera (85/100, first of 11): a compact No-Glow camera with a fast, consistent trigger, crisp photos and 4K video that its testers called outstanding, running for months on six AA batteries. Night captures past 70 feet were indistinct, its 30MP mode looks interpolated, and the small screen washes out in sunlight.

Strengths
  • — Fast, consistent trigger: TechGearLab's walk tests caught it 15-20% into the field of view, with results consistent out to 100 feet
  • — Some of the crispest photos in TechGearLab's testing, with restrained, near true-to-life color
  • — 4K video TechGearLab calls outstanding, showing detail in a cow moose's black fur
Watch-outs
  • — Nighttime captures past 70 feet were indistinct, per TechGearLab
  • — The 30MP mode appears interpolated, so it is not as crisp as a native resolution, per TechGearLab
  • — The 1.5-inch screen can wash out under sunlight glare and some lettering is small
$149.95 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →
GardePro A3S
Ranked #4 in Best Trail Cameras
GardePro A3S
1 sourceall derived$68.39as of Sep 25

The GardePro A3 trail camera punches above its price, beating models that cost much more. Reviewers praised the battery life and image quality, and one reviewer noted it won their 2022 Flash Range Shootout. The 1-second trigger speed lags modern standards, but the durability and performance keep it near the top for budget-conscious hunters and wildlife watchers. It's the first sub-$99 camera that reviewer has ever recommended, and it comes with a 90-day return policy and a 2-year warranty.

Strengths
  • — Outperforms cameras twice the price
  • — Excellent battery life with 18-month projected life
  • — Durable design despite being sub-$100
Watch-outs
  • — 1-second trigger speed is slow by modern standards
  • — Does not include micro USB cord in the box
$68.39 · Check Price on AmazonFull review →

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera

Unlike the cellular Tactacam Reveal Ultra and SPYPOINT FLEX-M2 it stores everything on an SD card and sends nothing to a phone. In TechGearLab's comparison table it scored 85 against 71 for the GardePro A3S, with higher image quality and durability ratings, though the GardePro has a larger 2.31-inch screen and 48MP stills.

GardePro A3S

The GardePro A3S has a 1-second trigger speed, slower than the 0.2 seconds of the Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera and the 0.4 seconds of the SPYPOINT FLEX-M2 Solar Bundle. It records 1080p video where the Bushnell records 4K, and it is non-cellular like the Bushnell. It costs less than both, with a projected 18-month battery life against the Bushnell's 25 months.

Specs side-by-side

SpecBushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail CameraGardePro A3S
Photo Resolution30 MP (appears interpolated, per TechGearLab)64 megapixels
Video Resolution4K1080p at 30fps
Trigger Speed0.2 sec1 second
Recovery Rate1.0 sec—
Night VisionNo-Glow, 110 ft—
Lens Angle50 degrees—
Power6 AA alkaline or lithium—
Screen1.5 in color—
MemorySD/SDHC/SDXC up to 512GB—
Weight1.1 lbs with batteries—
Dimensions6.26 x 4.0 x 2.75 in—
ConnectivityNon-cellularNon-Cellular
Battery Life—18 months projected
Detection Range—35 feet
Storage—Up to 512GB SD card
IR Range—up to 30 meters
Material—aluminum
← See the full ranking of best trail cameras