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Intro
The Moultrie Mobile Edge is a cellular trail camera that connects to multiple nationwide cellular networks and has built-in memory, allowing the user to view and manage images using the Moultrie Mobile app without the need for an SD card. The camera can run on 8 or 16 AA batteries (alkaline or lithium) and is compatible with Moultrie solar power accessories. It has a 33-megapixel sensor and records HD 720p video with sound. The Moultrie EDGE has a 40-degree field of view and a detection and flash range of up to 80 feet. The Moultrie Mobile app offers real-time alerts, camera setting adjustments, activity charting, interactive maps, and weather forecasts. It also includes species recognition, smart tag AI, and wind direction arrows for hunting. The app is free. An annual or monthly subscription is required to download photos and videos. The camera comes with a 2-year warranty and US-based customer support.
Pros
- Excellent Nightime Images
- Good Battery Life
- Easy-to-Use App & Website
- Detection Range
Cons
- Heavy & Bulky
- No Memory Card Option
- Fake "Unlimited" Subscription Option
- Will Not Operate Without a Subscription
- Slow Video Trigger
Camera Ratings
Detection Range: 16/20
As with most Moultrie cameras, the detection range is excellent and often exceeds the listed 80 feet.
Speed: 5/10
The trigger speed is good when the camera is in picture mode, but the video recording speed is disappointingly slow.
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Accuracy: 8/10
Moultrie cameras are known for their trigger accuracy, and the EDGE is no different. Very solid with minimal false triggers, even on super windy days.
Battery Life: 9/10
One of the reasons the camera is so bulky is the double-capacity battery tray that can fit up to 16 AA batteries. While no cellular camera can compete with traditional cameras, the battery life of the Mobile EDGE is quite good for a mobile camera. Our unit has been deployed for over two months, and the battery status is showing 65%. If the battery metering is accurate, that would be rather impressive, as other cellular cameras can barely last two to four weeks.
Daylight Images: 7/10
Daytime pictures and videos are sharp with only minimal ISO grain, but the colors are dull and rather dark under cloudy conditions. The EDGE would definitely benefit from having slightly more brightness and saturation.
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Lowlight Images: 8/10
Similarly to daylight pictures and videos, all lowlight images are sharp but on the darker side, and the colors are flat and bland.
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Night Images: 9/10
Nightime images are excellent. The videos are clear and sharp, and the ISO grain is hardly noticeable. The EDGE is equipped with traditional 850nm infrared illumination that produces bright and very even lighting. The only downside is that the 850nm infrared illumination is visible to human and animal eyes and will spook some animals.
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Design: 7/20
Verdict: 69/100
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Specs
Official specs from the manufacturer.- Name
- Moultrie Mobile EDGE
- Manufacturer
- Moultrie
- Model
- MCG-14076
- Model Year
- 2022
- Series
- Mobile
- Flash Type
- Low-Glow IR
- Max Pixels
- 33
- Max Video
- 720p
- No. of Sensors
- 1
- Detection Range
- 80 ft
- Flash Range
- 80 ft
- Field of View
- 40 degrees
- Trigger Speed
- 0.85 second
- Min Delay
- 30 seconds
- Max Delay
- 30 minutes
- Max Card Size
- 0 GB
- Wireless
- Yes
- Wifi
- No
- MSRP
- $99.99
- Warranty
- 24 months