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AOSU SolarCam T2 Ultra vs P1 Max: pan-tilt or fixed 4K?

Both record 4K on solar power. The T2 Ultra rotates 360°; the P1 Max has a fixed view.

Updated October 31, 2026

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AOSU SolarCam T2 Ultra

7.9

Best for Homeowners who want subscription-free 4K solar cameras around a large yard

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AOSU SolarCam P1 Max

8.0

Best for Watching a driveway or gate in 4K without wiring

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Which should you buy?

Pick the T2 Ultra to cover a wide yard with one camera that tracks people. Pick the P1 Max ($129.99) for a single sharp view of a driveway, gate or door at the lowest price.

Full comparison

Comparison of AOSU SolarCam T2 Ultra, AOSU SolarCam P1 Max
Feature	AOSU AOSU SolarCam T2 Ultra	AOSU AOSU SolarCam P1 Max Top score
Overall score	7.9	8.0
Detection and alerts	7.2	7.4
Image and night vision	8.6	8.6
App and setup	7.6	7.6
Value (incl. subscription)	8.6	8.6
Price (USD)	$399.99	$129.99
Best for	Homeowners who want subscription-free 4K solar cameras around a large yard	Watching a driveway or gate in 4K without wiring
Pros	4K sensor with colour night vision; faces identifiable at 15 ft in total darkness Detachable 3W solar panel kept batteries at 78–94% in late autumn PIR, radar and AI detection for people, vehicles and pets	4K (3840 × 2160) with 6× digital zoom for faces and plates Bright spotlight; colour and infrared night vision both performed well Built-in solar needs about 2 hours of direct sun a day
Cons	Push alerts arrived 8–12 seconds after events (The Backyard Mag) Tracking lags about half a second and has a blind spot directly below Cameras depend on the base station	AI event descriptions in beta were inconsistent (PCWorld) Several AI features need a subscription; app shows upgrade ads (Techaeris) Fixed lens: no pan-tilt
Specifications
Resolution	4K (8 MP)	4K (3840 × 2160), 6× digital zoom
Coverage	360° pan-tilt, auto-tracking, auto patrol	—
Detection	PIR + radar + AI (people, vehicles, pets)	AI people, vehicle and pet detection
Power	9,200 mAh battery, detachable 3W solar panel	Battery with integrated solar panel; USB-C
Night vision	Colour (LED) and infrared	Colour (spotlight) and infrared
Storage	aosuBase 2.0 with 32 GB, expandable to 1 TB	Local (microSD or aosuBase/HomeCortex hub)
Cloud (optional)	AosuProtect+ Basic from €5.99/month	From $4.99/month (PCWorld)
Price	1 cam $159.99 · 2-cam kit $399.99 · 4-cam $519.99 · 6-cam $719.99	$129.99 (single camera); 4-cam system $469.99
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