Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Scan vs Wyze
What sets them apart
| Compare | Scan ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Wyze ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £48.98 | $29.98 |
| Top video resolution | 8k | 4k |
| Warranty | 3 yearsHigher | 1 to 1.5 years |
| Markets | GB | US, CA, GBCovers more |
| Flight time (min) | 23 | Not confirmed |
| Weight (g) | 126 | Not confirmed |
| Stabilisation | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Scan scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Warranty is higher at Scan: 3 years vs 1 to 1.5 years.
- Support channels: only Scan offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Wyze offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Scan: 1986 vs 2017.
- Wyze is available in 2 more countries.
- Products: only Scan offers Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop.
- Products: only Wyze offers Used cameras.
- Markets: only Wyze offers US, CA.
Our verdict on each
Scan
Scan suits buyers who want one UK store for a machine built to order plus the monitors, headsets and controllers that go with it, with 3 years of cover on its own systems. The trust side scores 9.8, and the 14 day returns window is the number worth holding on to.
Wyze
Wyze suits buyers who want a cheap entry point and a top video tier of 4k on hardware bought outright. Cameras start at $29.98, and the US company trades on reach and clarity rather than long cover. It leans on indoor smart cameras and leaves lenses, drones and action cameras to rivals.
Score breakdown
| Area | Scan | Wyze |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.7Cameras start at $29.98 and sit at rank 6 of 42 brands. |
| Offer | 9.2Entry pricing of £48.98 across laptop, gaming laptop and desktop, with build to order and an extended warranty on top. | 9.4HigherThe range tops out at 4k video, and the refurbished shop lists used cameras. |
| Trust | 9.8Higher3 years of cover, a 14 day returns window and support on email, chat and phone. | 8.1Warranty runs 1 to 1.5 years, with support on email, chat and help centre from Wyze Labs, Inc.. |
Choosing between them
Pick Scan if warranty matter most.
Pick Wyze if markets matter most.
If neither fits
Shelly has warranty at 2 to 5 years, against 3 years for Scan and 1 to 1.5 years for Wyze.
Shelly reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Scan | Wyze |
|---|---|---|
| Cameras and lenses | 42 of 67 | 45 of 67 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Scan | Wyze |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop, Gaming pc, Mini pc | Used cameras |
| Legal entity | Scan Computers International Ltd | Wyze Labs, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Founded | 1986Lower | 2017 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Monitors and peripherals
| Fact | Scan | Wyze |
|---|---|---|
| Highest refresh rate (Hz) | 720 | Not confirmed |
| Panel types | Ips, Va, Oled | Not confirmed |
| Wireless peripherals | Yes | Not confirmed |
Gaming gear
| Fact | Scan | Wyze |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile | Not confirmed |
| Battery life | 70 hours | Not confirmed |
Electronics stores
| Fact | Scan | Wyze |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Computers, Audio, Gaming, Cameras | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| Extended warranty | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Click and collect | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Scan | Wyze | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight time (min) | 23lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 50.5 |
| Weight (g) | 126lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 189.75 |
| Warranty | 3 yearshighest quarter | 1 to 1.5 yearsat the median | 1.5 years |
Median across 39 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Scan
Pros
- Scan builds to order, so a machine can be specified part by part rather than picked from a fixed shelf range.
- Cover on its own systems runs 3 years, and Scan ranks 1 of 34 brands compared on warranty length.
- The store spans laptops, gaming laptops, desktops, gaming PCs and mini PCs, so a household can do its computing in one basket.
Cons
- Trading is limited to GB, so delivery, returns and warranty claims stop at the UK border.
- Operating systems listed are Windows and Linux, so a buyer after a Mac or a ChromeOS machine finds nothing on the shelf here.
- Graphics choices are limited to nvidia, amd and intel, so anyone after Apple silicon hardware has to look elsewhere.
Wyze
Pros
- Cameras start at $29.98, and Wyze holds rank 6 of 42 brands on that figure
- The range reaches 4k, matching the 41% share of the wider camera market
- A refurbished shop lists used cameras, so a spare indoor camera does not have to be bought new
Cons
- Warranty cover runs 1 to 1.5 years, shorter than the 2 upper quartile in the cameras and lenses group
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so there is no phone line for anyone who needs to talk a fault through
- Availability covers US, CA and GB, which leaves buyers outside those markets without local stock or local returns handling
Who each suits
Scan
Who it suits
- UK buyers who want a PC specified to their own parts list instead of a fixed configuration.
- Shoppers who want a laptop, a desktop, a mini PC, a monitor and a headset from one seller under a single returns window.
- Gamers who want nvidia, amd and intel graphics options and controllers for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and mobile in the same order.
Who should look elsewhere
- GEEKOM, whose mini pc and laptop range is the compact computer route when that is all you need.
- CyberPowerPC, whose laptop, gaming laptop and desktop list is a tighter gaming machine route for a buyer who only wants rigs.
Wyze
Who it suits
- Shoppers in the United States, CA and GB who want the highest video tier available in smart home cameras on hardware bought outright
- Households adding more indoor cameras who will shop the refurbished range
- Buyers who settle support questions by email, chat, the help centre or the community
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a phone support line, since support runs on email, chat and help centre
- Photography buyers after lenses, a mirrorless body or a drone, which Scan carries in mirrorless, drone and lenses
- Buyers after a compact or action camera for outdoor use, which Campark lists in action camera and compact
Country by country
| Country | Scan | Wyze |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | No | Yes |
| United States | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Scan
What does a Scan computer cost, and does the price change later?+
Prices are set per product rather than as a subscription, and the entry figure across the store is £48.98. Nothing recurs, so the amount committed at entry is the amount that stands later, with no renewal charge added afterwards. Budget for the machine itself rather than for a cycle of payments.
Can Scan build a computer to my own parts list?+
Scan builds to order, so a machine can be specified part by part instead of being chosen from a fixed shelf range. That suits buyers who already know the graphics card and memory they want. Ready configurations drawn from laptop, gaming laptop and desktop sit alongside it for anyone who would rather take a finished build.
Wyze
What does the cheapest Wyze camera cost?+
Cameras start at $29.98, with the entry point coming from the Wyze Cam OG. That places Wyze at rank 6 of 42 brands on entry price across the site. The figure covers the hardware itself.
What video resolution can Wyze cameras record?+
The top of the range records 4k, which matches the 41% share of the wider camera market. Most indoor security cameras sit below that tier, so picture quality is rarely the reason to look elsewhere.