Qolsys IQ Panel 4 Vs. Qolsys IQ4 Hub
The Qolsys IQ Panel 4, released late in 2021, offers features that make it a popular system. The Qolsys IQ4 Hub, released at the end of 2022, has fewer hardware features when compared to the IQ Panel 4. Qolsys removed these features to allow the IQ4 Hub to come in at a lower price point.
The IQ Panel 4 exploded onto the market and quickly became a popular choice, after improving on its predecessor, the IQ Panel 2 Plus. The IQ Panel 4 includes a wide range of industry-leading features that greatly contribute to its success. The IQ4 Hub was not intended to replace the IQ Panel 4. Rather, it ran with its success by keeping the same user experience with the same important options "under the hood."
Feature Comparison between the IQ Panel 4 and the IQ4 Hub:
(Features that differ are highlighted in yellow)
| Feature | IQ Panel 4 | IQ4 Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 core SOM | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 core SOM |
| Memory | 16GB of NAND Flash | 16GB of NAND Flash |
| User Codes | Up to 242 (Role-based) | Up to 242 (Role-based) |
| WIFI Support | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band 2.4/5Ghz - includes built-in Access Point Capability | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band 2.4/5Ghz - includes built-in Access Point Capability |
| Cellular Technology | LTE Category 4 | LTE Category 4 |
| Automation Support | Z-Wave Plus (800): Up to 137 Devices) | Z-Wave Plus (800): Up to 137 Devices) |
| Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.2: For Disarming and Audio Streaming | Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.2: For Disarming and Audio Streaming |
| LCD Display | 7" LCD, 1280 x 800 pixels, 300 cd/㎡, RGB 24 bit, 16.9 Million Colors | 7" LCD, 1024 x 600 pixels, 300 cd/㎡, RGB 24 bit, 16.9 Million Colors |
| Touchscreen Type | Capacitive Glass Multi-touch | Capacitive Glass |
| LED Indicator (Status LED) | Triple, Full-color RGB LED | Single, Full-color RGB LED |
| Speaker | 4W x 4, QuadSound, 4x 4W Front-facing speakers w/85 dB siren | 4W x 1, Front-facing speaker + 85 dB Piezo Siren |
| Microphone | MEMS x 3, (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) with Echo Cancellation | MEMS x 1 (Front-facing) |
| Camera | Front-facing Camera, 8MP, Wide-Angle 120° Field-of-View, Fixed-Focus Camera, with Flex-Tilt Adjustment | No Camera |
| Two-Way Voice Support | Yes | No |
| Supports IQ Base | Yes | No |
For a full list of all specifications check out the Qolsys IQ Panel 4 Spec Sheet and the Qolsys IQ4 Hub Spec Sheet.
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