What is going to be the best spy camera for you in 2024? In this article, we’ll break down the top three spy cameras on the market this year based on their performance and the situations they’ll be used in. So whether you’re looking for a spy camera in your home or something compact you could take with you on the go, stay tuned. We’ll have the perfect option for you.
First up, the Sir Gawain Spy Mini Camera is our pick for the best overall spy camera. The Sir Gawain Spy Mini camera is capable of capturing both video and photos and offers several very useful features that make it one of the best overall spy cameras on the market. At 0.87 inches square, this spy camera is easy to set up and hide, and it captures full HD video or 12 megapixel stills with a 140-degree field of view. For nighttime or low-light use, you’ll still get great results thanks to the six infrared LEDs that illuminate the area invisibly. The design of the Sir Gawain spy mini camera is a bit unconventional. While it is possible to mix it up with some other objects to hide it in plain sight, it’s not as discreet as the Divine Eagle USB charger spy cam or Sir Gawain spy cam pen that we’ll see later in the video. On its own, it looks very much like a camera and may be detected if it’s not well hidden. Due to its extremely small body, the battery installed in this mini spy camera is limited to about 60 minutes of continuous use. Thankfully, it only records when motion is detected, so that 60 minutes will actually last much longer. Alternatively, you could leave the charging cable attached and record continuously. It’s worth noting that the Spy Mini does not record audio. Photos and videos are stored on a microSD card that you supply, so there’s no Wi-Fi required. You can operate in loop recording mode to protect your home or office, or take it with you when you travel to safeguard your hotel room while you’re away. The camera also supports microSD cards from 2 to 32 gigabytes in capacity. If you’re looking for a small spy camera that operates independently without the need for Wi-Fi, the Sir Gawain spy mini camera is a good choice. Everything is self-contained, and it even has the benefit of night vision. The only drawback is that it looks too much like a camera.
Next up is the Divine Eagle USB charger spy camera, our pick for the best spy camera for home. If your surveillance needs call for something that can sit in plain sight and watch your home without being detected, the Divine Eagle USB charger spy camera is what you want. Disguised as an ordinary USB charger, this spy camera simply plugs into any wall outlet or power bank and records high-resolution video without raising any suspicion that it’s actually a recording device. It looks like a regular USB wall charger and even has a working USB port on the front. Everything that’s related to the function of the camera is hidden from view on the plug side, behind the sticker panel that sits above the plug’s power prongs. If you look behind it, you’ll find the micro SD card slot, a reset button, and a switch that puts the camera into either continuous recording mode or motion detection mode. The Divine Eagle records in 1080p, has a 90-degree field of view, and captures good detail, but unlike the Sir Gawain Spy mini camera, it doesn’t have night vision, so you’ll have to place it in an area with adequate lighting. It also doesn’t have battery power like the Sir Gawain, and it has to be plugged into a power outlet to operate, but for a disguised USB charger, that’s no problem. As the camera records, it writes the video file to the SD card that you supply, and you can use any high-speed class 10 card up to 256 gigabytes. The camera uses loop recording to automatically record and overwrite the oldest files when the card reaches its capacity and has built-in surge protection to prevent your SD card from possible corruption. Like the Spy Mini, this camera does not record audio. If you’re looking for a discreet way to monitor your home or business, the Divine Eagle USB charger spy camera is an excellent choice. With its clever design, there’s a very low chance it will ever be detected.
Last but not least, the Sir Gawain hidden spy camera pen. Our pick for the most discreet spy camera. The Sir Gawain hidden spy camera pen features a black aluminum finish and an overall rugged build, with the camera cleverly positioned on the clip of the pen, offering great concealment. The clip is stainless steel, so the shine from the lens doesn’t really stand out. However, in an odd design choice, there’s a bright green indicator light on the back of the pen that illuminates whenever the camera is on and can’t be deactivated. It’s an out-of-place choice for a device that’s designed to be discreet. That aside, the design offers a simple one-click control that lets you capture video or snap photos intuitively. The pen is small enough to fit into a shirt pocket, clip onto a notebook, or sit in a pencil cup on your desk. The video records in 1080p and the photo resolution is 2560 by 1440, and both modes deliver excellent brightness and color, with a 90-degree field of view and up to 70 minutes of continuous video recording. When you’re done, plug it into a Mac or PC with the included USB cable to transfer all of your recordings. There’s no ability to record audio, so the pen isn’t particularly useful for recording lectures or meetings, but it does have a built-in ballpoint pen for taking notes, jotting down schedules, and other important information. Like the Divine Eagle USB charger spy camera, this camera really sells its own illusion. The pen comes with five ink cartridges in the box to keep the pen function of the camera going. If you’re looking for a spy camera with greater potential to blend in, the Sir Gawain hidden spy camera pen is a great choice. It’s super easy to use, and with its discrete design, you’ll be able to capture what you need in nearly any scenario.
