Cameras Tactacam Reveal X 4.0
Tactacam Reveal X 4.0
The Reveal Pro 4.0's radio, antenna and app in a simpler body with a single low-glow flash, $30 cheaper.
Key specs at a glance
Trigger speed
Under 0.3 s maker
Measured 0.29 s (photo) by TrailCamPro
Detection range
PIR angle 45°; distance not stated maker
Measured 90 ft at 35.3° by TrailCamPro
Modem (from FCC filing)
not yet verified
Maker list price
$129.99
$129.99 ($239.99 two-pack) · checked 2026-10-21
Where to buy: $129.99 ($239.99 two-pack) on the maker's site (checked 2026-10-21). No retailer link yet.
Our read
The Reveal X 4.0 drops the Pro’s no-glow flash, side screen and dual sensors, and keeps the parts that matter for most deer cameras: the external antenna, the same seven-band FCC filing with Band 14, and the same Reveal app and plans.
In TrailCamPro’s testing it was the quicker of the two, with a 0.29 s trigger and 90 ft of detection, and it ran 14.1 months on lithium AAs in their model. Transmission was about 40 seconds per photo, close to the Pro.
If you’re choosing between this and a Moultrie Edge 4, the difference is mostly the plan: Tactacam has a $5 Starter tier, while Moultrie’s cheapest plan is $9.99 a month. See the Reveal X 4.0 vs Edge 4 comparison.
Bottom line: The value pick in Tactacam’s lineup: same filing as the Pro, a faster measured trigger and longer battery life, for $129.99.
Maker claims vs filings and tests
Under 0.3 s Tactacam spec article
0.29 s photo trigger in TrailCamPro's test TrailCamPro review
The claim holds up. It measured faster than the pricier Reveal Pro 4.0.
45° PIR; Tactacam doesn't publish a distance for this model Tactacam spec article
90 ft at 35.3° in TrailCamPro's test TrailCamPro review
A strong result for a $130 camera, 10 ft farther than the Pro 4.0 in the same test.
4K photos Tactacam product page
TrailCamPro lists the 4K setting as interpolated TrailCamPro review
Same story as most trail cams: the extra pixels are upscaled.
Cellular radio: what the FCC filing shows
- Modem
- not yet verified
- LTE category
- not yet verified
- How we know
- We haven't read the module marking from this filing's internal photos yet. The band list matches the Reveal Pro 4.0, which uses a Sequans GC02S1. FCC grant 2BBNQ-RVX4CDchecked 2026-10-21
2BBNQ-RVX4CD: Current filing
- FCC ID
- 2BBNQ-RVX4CD (fccid.io mirror of the FCC equipment database)
- Grantee
- Deer Management Systems LLC, Decorah, Iowa
- Filed
- 2026-08-25
- Certified by
- NMi TESTLAB GmbH
- Test lab
- Eurofins TA Technology (Shanghai)
| LTE band (our label) | Uplink range on grant (MHz) | Highest listed output (W) | Rule part |
|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | 704–711 | 0.1402 | 27 |
| B13 | 779.5–784.5 | 0.1216 | 27 |
| B14 | 790.5–795.5 | 0.1472 | 90 |
| B5 | 826.5–846.5 | 0.1432 | 22H |
| B4 | 1717.5–1742.5 | 0.5495 | 27 |
| B66 | 1720–1770 | 0.5383 | 27 |
| B2/B25 | 1860–1905 | 0.6761 | 24E |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | 2412–2462 | 0.0223 | 15C |
A model-difference declaration in the filing says the Reveal X 4.0 and RVX4CD share the same RF design. Source: https://fccid.io/2BBNQ-RVX4CD, checked 2026-10-21.
Band labels are ours, matched from each frequency range. Output figures are the filing's ERP (below 1 GHz) or EIRP (above 1 GHz) values; they show what was certified, not how well the camera holds a signal. See LTE bands and carriers explained.
Independent test results
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| Overall score | 81 |
| Trigger speed | 0.29 s (photo) |
| Trigger speed, video | 0.64 s |
| Recovery time | 11.1 s (photo) |
| Detection distance and angle | 90 ft at 35.3° |
| Time to send a photo | 40.0 s per photo |
| Battery life (model) | 14.1 months on photos, 4.1 months on video |
| Resting power draw | 0.83 mW |
| Resolution | 4K setting is interpolated |
Results from TrailCamPro: TrailCamPro review, checked 2026-10-21. We quote their published numbers; we didn't run these tests.
Specifications (maker sources)
Camera
- Photo setting
- 4K photo setting Tactacam product pagechecked 2026-10-21
- Video
- 1080p Tactacam product pagechecked 2026-10-21
- Trigger speed
- Under 0.3 s Tactacam spec articlechecked 2026-10-21
- Detection
- PIR angle 45°; distance not stated Tactacam spec articlechecked 2026-10-21
- Flash
- Low-glow, 96 ft Tactacam spec articlechecked 2026-10-21
- Field of view
- 60° lens Tactacam spec articlechecked 2026-10-21
Power & build
- Power
- 12 AA, or 12 V 2 A external; optional FlexPack battery Tactacam spec articlechecked 2026-10-21
- Storage
- 8 GB internal, plus optional SD card Tactacam product pagechecked 2026-10-21
- Water rating
- IP66 Tactacam spec articlechecked 2026-10-21
- Temperature
- -13°F to 130°F Tactacam spec articlechecked 2026-10-21
- Size
- 157 × 108 × 98 mm Tactacam spec articlechecked 2026-10-21
Network, price & extras
- Network (maker)
- 4G LTE, one external SMA antenna Tactacam spec articlechecked 2026-10-21
- Features
- Thumbnails sent, HD photos and video on request Tactacam spec articlechecked 2026-10-21
- List price
- $129.99 ($239.99 two-pack) Tactacam product pagechecked 2026-10-21
- Warranty
- 1 year from activation Tactacam product pagechecked 2026-10-21
What it costs to run
The Reveal X 4.0 runs on Tactacam Reveal plans. The cheapest paid tier, Starter (250 photos (+$5 per extra 250)), costs $5 a month or $55 billed yearly. Over two years, one camera plus that plan comes to about $239.99 ($129.99 camera + 2 × $55.00).
Each plan covers one camera; extra cameras on the same account are discounted. Prices from the Tactacam plan page, checked 2026-10-21. Run your own numbers in the plan cost calculator.
What we haven't checked
- Which modem the camera uses (internal photos not yet reviewed).
- Which carrier SIM ships in the box.
- Fields marked not yet verified above.
Compare: Reveal X 3.0 vs X 4.0 · Reveal X 4.0 vs Edge 4
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