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Reconyx HyperFire 2 vs Cuddeback CuddeLink Power House IR G-5062

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Cuddeback CuddeLink Power House IR G-5062 is cheaper at $139.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Reconyx HyperFire 2 or Cuddeback CuddeLink Power House IR G-5062?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Cuddeback CuddeLink Power House IR G-5062 is the cheaper at $139.95.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Reconyx HyperFire 2 Cuddeback CuddeLink Power House IR G-5062
US price $399.95 MSRP, HF2X non-cellular model $139.95
BrandReconyxCuddeback
Released
Megapixels 3 20
Cellular No No
Trigger speed sec 0.2 0.25
Detection range (ft) 80 100
Flash type low_glow low_glow
Video resolution 720p
Battery type 12 AA 4 D
Release

Sources — Reconyx HyperFire 2: trailcampro.com (verified 2026-06-19). Cuddeback CuddeLink Power House IR G-5062: focuscamera.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Reconyx HyperFire 2 and Cuddeback CuddeLink Power House IR G-5062?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Megapixels: Reconyx HyperFire 2 3 vs Cuddeback CuddeLink Power House IR G-5062 20
  • Trigger speed sec: Reconyx HyperFire 2 0.2 vs Cuddeback CuddeLink Power House IR G-5062 0.25
  • Detection range (ft): Reconyx HyperFire 2 80 vs Cuddeback CuddeLink Power House IR G-5062 100
  • Battery type: Reconyx HyperFire 2 12 AA vs Cuddeback CuddeLink Power House IR G-5062 4 D

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