Quick Answer: Sam’s Club is membership-gated like Costco, but the numbers cut differently — a $60/year Club membership (or shop as a guest for a 10% surcharge) versus Costco’s $65/year and 5% surcharge. What justifies the trip is Reolink: Sam’s Club carries Reolink’s biggest wired NVR kits, up to 16-channel systems with 8-10 cameras and 4TB of local storage, a deeper single-brand wired lineup than Walmart, Best Buy, or Home Depot stock. Electronics get a 90-day return window with no restocking fee.
Where Costco spreads its bundle selection across Lorex, Arlo, Nest, and Swann, Sam’s Club leans harder into one category: large, wired, whole-property Reolink NVR systems, alongside smaller Lorex wireless kits and Arlo battery cameras. That makes it less of a browse-every-brand stop and more of a destination if the project is wiring an entire property at once.
Security cameras at Sam’s Club, at a glance
| Camera / system | Best for | Price at Sam's Club | Storage | Subscription? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reolink 16-Channel NVR (8 cameras, 4TB) | Best whole-property kit | $649.99 | Local 4TB NVR | None required |
| Reolink 16-Channel NVR (10 cameras, 4TB) | Best max-coverage kit | $800+ (varies by bullet/dome style) | Local 4TB NVR | None required |
| Lorex 2K Dual-Lens Wireless Camera, 2-pack | Best small wireless add-on | ~$150 (site-canon range, Costco-matched SKU) | Cloud + local options | Optional Lorex Cloud |
| Arlo Pro (6th Gen) | Best premium standalone | ~$199 (frequently discounted from $229.99 list) | Cloud, local hub option | Arlo Secure, from $9.99/mo |
| Arlo Essential Pan-Tilt (3rd Gen), 2-pack | Best budget indoor pair | ~$34-59 (member deal pricing) | Cloud | Arlo Secure, from $9.99/mo |
Sam’s Club security camera shopping, by the numbers
- $60/year for a standard Club membership as of May 2026 (up from $50); $120/year for Plus, which adds 2% back on purchases and early shopping hours — worth it mainly for shoppers who’ll spend enough at Sam’s Club overall to earn back the extra $60, not just for one camera purchase.
- 10% non-member surcharge on samsclub.com guest orders — double Costco’s 5% online surcharge, making Sam’s Club the more expensive of the two warehouse clubs to shop without joining.
- $649.99 is a confirmed Sam’s Club price for Reolink’s 16-channel NVR system bundled with 8 wired 4K cameras and 4TB of local storage — the 10-camera version of the same system costs more, scaling with camera count the same way the site’s existing Reolink kit pricing does.
- 90-day return window, no restocking fee, plus a holiday extension: electronics bought October 1 through December 24, 2026 can be returned through January 31, 2027.
1. Reolink 16-Channel NVR System (8 Cameras, 4TB) — Best Whole-Property Kit
Reolink 16-Channel NVR System, 8 Wired Cameras
- 4K/8MP wired bullet cameras with a 16-channel NVR and 4TB of pre-installed local storage.
- No subscription required — footage stays on the NVR's hard drive, expandable if 4TB fills up.
- Sam's Club stocks Reolink's largest kits, including a 10-camera/16-channel configuration that scales past this 8-camera bundle for bigger properties.
- PoE (Power over Ethernet) wiring means one cable per camera carries both power and data, simpler to run than separate power lines.
Securing a business property? A free Amazon Business account unlocks quantity discounts and tax-exempt purchasing — a useful parallel if you’re already comparing it against a Sam’s Club Business membership for outfitting a rental portfolio or storefront.
An 8-to-10-camera wired NVR kit is the reason to make the trip to Sam’s Club specifically — this is a deeper Reolink wired lineup than Walmart, Best Buy, or Home Depot carry from any single brand. See our Reolink camera roundup for how the smaller battery-powered Reolink models compare.
2. Lorex 2K Dual-Lens Wireless Camera, 2-Pack — Best Small Wireless Add-On
Lorex 2K Dual-Lens Wireless Camera, 2-Pack
- Dual-lens design covers a wider field of view than a single fixed camera, useful for corners and driveways.
- Battery or solar-powered, no cable run needed — the opposite installation model from the Reolink NVR kits above.
- Same SKU family this site already priced on the Costco retailer guide, confirming Sam's Club and Costco carry overlapping Lorex stock at matching prices.
- Works with or without Lorex Cloud, so local-only recording is an option if you'd rather skip the subscription.
Good pick if the Reolink kit above is more system than you need — a 2-pack covers a front and back door without any wiring. Full brand rundown in our Lorex vs Eufy comparison.
3. Arlo Pro (6th Gen) — Best Premium Standalone Pick
Arlo Pro (6th Gen)
- 2K HDR video, 160° field of view, color night vision, and USB-C charging.
- Roughly 15% longer battery life than the discontinued Arlo Pro 5S it replaced.
- Sam's Club has run member-exclusive pricing below Arlo's own list price — worth comparing against the same camera's price at Costco or Best Buy before buying.
- Requires an Arlo Secure subscription (from $9.99/mo) for cloud recording beyond live view.
Full breakdown of where the Pro 6 lands against the rest of the lineup in our Arlo camera roundup.
4. Arlo Essential Pan-Tilt (3rd Gen), 2-Pack — Best Budget Indoor Pair
Arlo Essential Pan-Tilt (3rd Gen), 2-Pack
- Plug-in indoor pan-tilt cameras, 2K resolution, wide-area coverage from a single fixed mounting point per room.
- Sam's Club has discounted this 2-pack well below individual Arlo Essential pricing at other retailers as a member-only deal.
- Same Arlo Secure subscription structure as the Pro 6 above applies for cloud recording.
- Best for indoor rooms (nursery, living room, garage interior) rather than weatherproof outdoor duty.
Deal pricing on member-only bundles like this one comes and goes — check the current listing before assuming last month’s price still holds. Our best indoor security camera guide covers non-Arlo alternatives if pan-tilt coverage isn’t the priority.
What actually matters when buying a camera at Sam’s Club
- Decide if the membership pencils out before you shop. A single camera purchase rarely justifies $60/year on its own — the math works better if you’re already a Sam’s Club grocery/gas shopper, or if you’re buying a big-ticket Reolink NVR kit where the 10% guest surcharge would add real dollars.
- Sam’s Club’s real edge is Reolink’s largest wired kits, not broad brand selection — Costco actually carries more distinct camera brands (Arlo, Lorex, Nest, Swann) than Sam’s Club does.
- The 90-day return window and no-restocking-fee policy match Costco and Home Depot, both ahead of Walmart’s 30 days and Best Buy’s 15-day/restocking-fee combo.
- Compare the same SKU across clubs before buying. Lorex and Arlo stock overlaps with Costco, so it’s worth a price check at both before committing, especially on member-exclusive deal pricing that changes month to month.
- Guest checkout exists but costs more here than at Costco — 10% versus 5% — so a one-off Sam’s Club purchase is more expensive than the equivalent Costco guest order.
The bottom line
Sam’s Club earns its spot in this retailer comparison on Reolink’s largest wired NVR systems — 16-channel, 8-to-10-camera kits with 4TB of local storage that go bigger than anything Walmart, Best Buy, or Home Depot stock from a single brand. For smaller wireless setups, Lorex and Arlo overlap closely with what Costco sells, often at similar prices, so the membership math (and the steeper 10% non-member surcharge) matters more here than the product selection itself. Still comparing every option? Our best home security camera guide ranks the top overall picks regardless of retailer, our security cameras at Costco guide covers the other warehouse club’s broader brand lineup, and our security cameras at Home Depot guide breaks down the contractor-grade wired alternative if Reolink’s kit sizes still aren’t big enough.