Benchmark conducted their review of four plug-and-play video systems and focused their examination on four primary areas, ease of installation, features and functions, image quality and performance.

In their report, published in the January 2016 issue, Benchmark ranked Vicon’s HD Express NVR with the highest overall score, and the HD Express NVR received the highest score in each of the four test categories. Benchmark remarked, “If an installer or integrator is looking for a cost-effective system which can be up and running in a short period of time, which is easy to configure and use, and which cuts time on the site, this ticks the boxes.”

Benchmark’s Best Buy award is granted to products that deliver additional features and functions compared to products at a similar price point. The Best Buy status is only awarded to products that have achieved Recommended or Outstanding status. Benchmark concluded, “What gives the HD Express an edge over the others is that it can also compete at a higher level without the need to install additional elements.”

“Vicon is honoured to be named a Best Buy by Benchmark magazine,” said Mark Provinsal, Managing Director for Vicon EMEA. “This distinction validates Vicon’s dedication to creating scalable, easy-to-use products that are value-added solutions for our customers.“