Evaluating outdoor security systems often comes down to looking beyond the upfront price tag and examining long-term operational performance. Key factors such as power efficiency, notification capabilities, and total cost of ownership play a major role in choosing the right setup. In this comparison, we break down the specifications, features, and running costs of Kwêbeams alongside two other leading security beam options on the market to see how they measure up side by side.
| Comparison criteria | Kwêbeams | Product 2 | Product 3 |
| Price | R2200 – R2400 | R2700 – R2900 | R2100 – R2600 |
| Detection Range | Up to 18m | Up To 15m | Up to 20m |
| Full App Control | Yes | Yes | No |
| Battery Type Incl Qty | 3 x AA Size Alkaline Battery | 2 x CR123 Lithium Battery | 8 x C Size Alkaline Battery |
| Battery Replacement Cost | R60 – R90 | R130 – R200 | R240 – R320 |
| Battery Life | Up to 3 Years | Up to 4 Years | Up to 3 Years |
| Anti-Mask Feature* | Yes | Yes | No |
| Built In Siren | Yes | No | No |
| Locally Designed/ Manufactured | Yes | No | Yes |
| Two-Way Communication# | Yes | Yes | No |
*Anti-Mask – The ability to detect blocking of the beam by any foreign object and to warn the user of such a blocking attempt.
#Two-Way Communication – The ability of the beam to communicate detailed information back to the base unit, including battery levels, masking attempts, radio-frequency blocking attempts, health reports, and other tampering information. This information will also be shared with users on the application.
This comparison does not include any other devices available from each brand
Kwêbeams Built in Siren and Anti-Mask Feature:
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