DS-7208HQHI-F1/N replacement: Hikvision F-series DVRs
Which Hikvision DVRs replace the F-series DS-7208HQHI-F1/N, DS-7208HUHI-F2/N and DS-7204HUHI-F1/N, and what to check first.
The Hikvision DS-7208HQHI-F1/N, DS-7208HUHI-F2/N and DS-7204HUHI-F1/N are older Hikvision recorders. From our range, the Hikvision iDS-7208HQHI-M1/XT replaces the DS-7208HQHI-F1/N, the iDS-7208HUHI-M1/E or M1/XT replaces the DS-7208HUHI-F2/N, and the iDS-7204HUHI-M1/XT replaces the DS-7204HUHI-F1/N. Match the channel count first, then check your cameras and your hard drive.
Which replacement suits which F-series recorder
The model number on the label of your recorder tells you which one you have. We have left out specifications of the old units that we cannot confirm from the manufacturer, so use the label and your camera count as the starting point.
Hikvision iDS-7208HQHI-M1/XT: for the DS-7208HQHI-F1/N
An 8-channel AcuSense hybrid DVR with one SATA bay for a drive up to 10TB. It records up to 5MP Lite and 3K Lite at 12 frames per second with H.265 Pro+ compression, and takes HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS and IP inputs, with up to 12 network cameras connected in total. It is the closest like-for-like swap when your cameras are 1080p to 5MP.
Hikvision iDS-7208HUHI-M1/E and iDS-7208HUHI-M1/XT: for the DS-7208HUHI-F2/N
Both are 8-channel AcuSense DVRs with one HDD bay. Each records up to 8MP at 8 frames per second or 5MP at 12 frames per second, and up to 16 network cameras can be added. The M1/E takes a drive up to 10TB; the M1/XT takes up to 12TB and adds facial recognition on 4 channels or perimeter protection on all 8. Pick the M1/E to keep things simple and the M1/XT if you want those analytics.
Hikvision iDS-7204HUHI-M1/XT: for the DS-7204HUHI-F1/N
A 4-channel AcuSense DVR with one HDD bay for a drive up to 12TB. It records up to 8MP at 8 frames per second on one channel and 5MP at 12 frames per second, and takes up to 8 network cameras. Choose it for a four-camera system.
What to check before you buy
- Camera type: the recorders above take HDTVI, AHD, CVI and CVBS cameras. Check the type printed on each camera.
- Resolution: a camera records at no more than the recorder supports, so compare your cameras with the figures above.
- Channels: count your cameras; choose a recorder with at least that many channels.
What changes on the swap
- Hard drive: move the old drive across or fit a new surveillance-rated drive.
- Hik-Connect: add the new recorder to the app again and check each camera appears.
Compare other eight-channel models in our 8-channel DVR range or all recorders. Replacing a K-series recorder instead? See our guides for the DS-7208HUHI-K1, DS-7208HQHI-K1 and DS-7204HUHI-K1.
Specifications of the recorders above are from the product data on this site.