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Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera vs SPYPOINT FLEX-M2 Solar Bundle

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

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The short answer

Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.5). 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.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Trail Cameras

Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera

4.7

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

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Ranked #3 in Best Trail Cameras

SPYPOINT FLEX-M2 Solar Bundle

4.5

1 sourceall derived$99.99as of Oct 14

The SPYPOINT FLEX-M2 Solar Bundle is a lot of camera for the money: true Dual SIM technology, a 28-megapixel sensor, and 1080p video. Reviewers noted the reinforced shell, updated latch design, and a flush-mounted antenna for the solar panel. A preloaded SIM card and solar pack come in the box, so setup is quick. The camera includes 100 free photos monthly and access to the Insiders Club, but a Class 10 microSD card has to be bought separately. Hunters who want a cellular trail camera that works without caveats will be satisfied.

Strengths

— Features true Dual SIM technology with preloaded SIM cards for cross-carrier coverage
— Includes 100 FREE photos per month and access to the Insiders Club
— Equipped with 28-megapixel camera and 1080p video capability with 15-second clips

Watch-outs

— Battery life with AA batteries limited to approximately 6 months, per Left In The Field Outdoors TV

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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.

SPYPOINT FLEX-M2 Solar Bundle

The SPYPOINT FLEX-M2 Solar Bundle and the Tactacam Reveal Ultra are both cellular cameras, where the GardePro A3S and the Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera are non-cellular. Its 0.4-second trigger is faster than the GardePro's 1 second, and its 90 ft detection range compares with 35 feet for the GardePro. It needs a microSD card bought separately, while the Tactacam has 16GB of internal memory.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera	SPYPOINT FLEX-M2 Solar Bundle
Photo Resolution	30 MP (appears interpolated, per TechGearLab)	28
Video Resolution	4K	1080p with 15-second clips
Trigger Speed	0.2 sec	0.4 S
Recovery Rate	1.0 sec	—
Night Vision	No-Glow, 110 ft	—
Lens Angle	50 degrees	—
Power	6 AA alkaline or lithium	—
Screen	1.5 in color	—
Memory	SD/SDHC/SDXC up to 512GB	—
Weight	1.1 lbs with batteries	—
Dimensions	6.26 x 4.0 x 2.75 in	—
Connectivity	Non-cellular	Cellular
Battery Life	—	up to 12 months on LIT-22 or 6 months on AA
Detection Range	—	90 ft
Storage	—	microSD card (not included)
IR Range	—	90' Flash & Detection Range
Material	—	Plastic

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