Dahua model numbers explained simply: the front letters name the product type, the first digits give the series and resolution or size, and the end letters list the features. In IPC-HFW2449TL-S-PRO, IPC means an IP camera, HFW a bullet, 2 the WizSense 2 series and 4 a 4MP sensor. Mascom International in Nairobi sells the Dahua IPC-HFW2449TL-S-PRO at KSh 6,300 in November 2026.
Key facts
- In a Dahua camera code, the second digit gives the resolution: HFW1200 is 2MP, HFW2449 is 4MP and HFW2849 is 8MP.
- Lens codes 0280B and 0360B mean a 2.8mm and a 3.6mm lens.
- In a Dahua NVR code such as NVR1104, the last two digits are the channels and the digit before them is the number of hard drive bays.
- Dahua monitor codes start with LM and the screen size, so LM27 is a 27-inch screen and LM24 is a 23.8-inch screen.
Why do Dahua model numbers matter in Kenya?
Dahua codes appear on tenders, contractor quotations and the boxes on our shelves, yet most of our clients do not find Dahua products by searching the exact model. A school bursar in Eldoret or a shop owner on Moi Avenue sees a string like HAC-HFW1200TLMP-IL-T and cannot tell whether it is a camera, a recorder or a cable. Once you can read the code, you can compare quotations line by line and check that a camera matches the recorder already on your wall.
How do you read a Dahua CCTV camera model number?
Read a Dahua camera code from left to right. Here is the Dahua IPC-HFW2449TL-S-PRO taken apart:
| Part | What it means |
|---|---|
| IPC | IP camera: runs on a network cable and records to an NVR |
| HFW | Bullet housing. HDW is an eyeball and HDBW a dome |
| 2 | Series: 1 is entry level, 2 is WizSense 2, 3 is WizSense 3 |
| 4 | Resolution: 2 is 2MP, 4 is 4MP, 5 is 5MP, 8 is 8MP |
| 49 | Generation of the model |
| TL-S-PRO | Housing and feature letters; PRO marks the WizColor version here |
Cameras that start with HAC follow the same pattern but are HDCVI cameras. They run on coax cable and record to an XVR. The Dahua HAC-HFW1200TLMP-IL-T reads as an HDCVI bullet, entry series, 2MP, at KSh 3,400. Dahua's ECO cameras use a shorter code: in IPC-B1E49P-A-IL, B is a bullet and the 4 in 49 is 4MP.
What do the letters at the end of a Dahua camera code mean?
The ending is where two similar cameras differ, and where the price changes. These are the endings on the Dahua cameras we stock:
| Ending | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| -A | Built-in microphone | IPC-B1E49P-A-IL |
| -IL | Dual light: infrared, then colour when a person appears | IPC-HDBW2449E-S-IL |
| -LED | Warm light for colour video all night | IPC-HDW1439T1P-A-LED-PRO |
| -PV | Siren and flashing light to warn off intruders | IPC-HFW1439TL1-PV |
| -T (HDCVI) | Two-way talk | HAC-HFW1200TLMP-IL-T |
| -4G | Takes a SIM card instead of Wi-Fi or cable | IPC-P3AE-PV-4G |
| 0280B / 0360B | 2.8mm or 3.6mm lens | IPC-H5AP-0360B |
A 2.8mm lens sees wider, which suits a room or a shop counter. A 3.6mm lens sees a little further, which suits a gate or a long driveway.
How do you read Dahua Wi-Fi camera names?
Dahua's Wi-Fi cameras use short names, and they follow a simple rule: a letter for the shape, then a digit for the megapixels. H is an indoor pan-tilt camera, C an indoor cube, P an outdoor pan-tilt camera, F an outdoor bullet and T a turret. So the Dahua H5A is a 5MP indoor pan-tilt camera at KSh 3,600, and the F2C-LED is a 2MP outdoor bullet with warm light. The same -LED and -PV endings carry over from the wired range.
How do you read Dahua NVR and XVR model numbers?
NVR means a recorder for IP cameras; XVR means a recorder for HDCVI and other coax cameras that also accepts some IP cameras. In an NVR code, the last two digits are the channels and the digit before them is the hard drive bays. The Dahua NVR1104HS-P-S3/H at KSh 9,000 is four channels with one bay. NVR4232 is 32 channels with two bays. A P after the dash means PoE ports: -P on a 4-channel unit, -8P for eight, -16P for sixteen. XVR codes end in the channel count too, so XVR1B04 is four channels, and /T marks two-way talk over coax.
How do you read Dahua monitor model numbers?
Every Dahua monitor code starts with LM and the screen size, rounded: LM22 is 21.45 or 21.5 inches, LM24 is 23.8 inches, LM25 is 24.5 and LM32 is 31.5. The letter after the dash is the line. On Mascom's shelves, A, B and C are office lines, E is the gaming line, P adds QHD and USB-C charging, and U is 4K. The first digit after the letter usually gives the resolution: 2 is Full HD, 3 is QHD and 4 is 4K or wider. On E gaming models, a C at the end marks a curved screen. So the Dahua LM24-B201S is a 23.8-inch Full HD office monitor at KSh 12,300. The Dahua LM34-E330C is a 34-inch QHD curved gaming monitor at KSh 36,500.
How do you read Dahua interactive whiteboard codes?
Dahua interactive whiteboards start with LCH or LPH, followed by the screen size in inches. The Dahua LCH65-MC410-B-S2 is a 65-inch board at KSh 185,000, and the Dahua LPH86-MC470-P is an 86-inch board at KSh 490,000. At Mascom International, the LPH boards sit above the LCH boards in price at each size. Digital signage codes start with LDV and the size, so LDV55 is a 55-inch screen. We deliver and install interactive whiteboards free within Nairobi and its environs, with staff training included.
Common mistakes when buying Dahua by model number
Searching the whole code. A prefix such as DH- or a lens code makes an online search come back empty. Search the core, such as IPC-HFW2449, or send us the full code.
Mixing camera and recorder types. HAC cameras need an XVR, not an NVR. Check the first three letters on both before you buy.
Ignoring the ending. The Dahua IPC-HFW1439TL1-A-IL costs KSh 6,000 and the IPC-HFW1439TL1-PV costs KSh 7,500. Same core, but only the PV has the siren.
Common questions
Is DH-IPC-HFW2449TL-S-PRO the same as IPC-HFW2449TL-S-PRO?
DH- and DHI- are prefixes Dahua prints before the model on labels and datasheets, and many quotations drop them. When the rest of the code matches letter for letter, you are looking at the same camera. Check the ending carefully, because a different ending such as -A or -PV changes the features and the price. Send both codes to Mascom International on WhatsApp if you are unsure.
How do I tell the resolution from a Dahua camera code?
Look at the second digit after the housing letters. In HFW1200 and HDW1239 it is 2, so the camera is 2MP. In HFW2449 it is 4, so it is 4MP, and in HFW2849 it is 8, so it is 8MP. In ECO codes such as B1E29 and B1E49, the first digit of the last pair gives 2MP or 4MP.
How do I know if a Dahua camera records sound?
Look for -A in the ending, which marks a built-in microphone, as in IPC-B1E49P-A-IL and HAC-HDW1500CLQP-IL-A. On HDCVI cameras, -T marks two-way talk, so you can speak to a visitor as well as hear them. Cameras with -PV usually carry two-way audio too. Check the product page, since audio recording also needs a recorder that supports it.
What is the difference between Dahua IPC and HAC cameras?
IPC cameras are IP cameras: one network cable carries power and video to an NVR, and resolutions go up to 8MP at Mascom International. HAC cameras are HDCVI cameras on coax cable, recording to an XVR, and they start lower in price. In November 2026, our HAC cameras start at KSh 2,450 and suit buildings that already have coax wiring.
Can I send Mascom International a Dahua model number from a quotation?
Yes. Send the code or a photo of the quotation on WhatsApp to +254 708 852 521, and we will tell you what the product is, whether we stock it and today's price. We can also suggest the matching recorder. Orders are delivered pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties, same day within Nairobi and its environs.
Where to buy Dahua products in Nairobi
Bring your quotation or tender list to Mascom International at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM. Or reach us on Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521, at info@mascomintl.com, or at www.mascomintl.com. We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties: the same day within Nairobi and its environs, and within 1 business day to other major cities and towns. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. For picks by use, read our best CCTV cameras guide and the Dahua price list by category.
Sources
- Dahua WizSense 2 Series: Dahua's list of its 2 series cameras, including the IPC-HFW2449TL-S-PRO.
- Dahua WizSense 3 Series: Dahua's page for the 3 series, the step above the 2 series.
