 If you're in the market for a home or a business security system, chances are you're looking at the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 and the original Qolsys IQ Panel Classic systems. Today we'll be going in depth comparing and contrasting these two systems. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to leave them directly below in the comments box as we do respond promptly. And if you already have an existing security system, GWARM can take over those systems to save you time and money. The IQ Panel 2 boasts the smallest 7-inch touchscreen display ever created and the leading screen resolution of 1280 x 800. IQ Panel 2 has upgraded to an industry best 5-megapixel front-mounted camera directly on the touchscreen. This front camera will send clients who have Alarm.com Interactive Monitoring Services activated a text and or email notification when the panel is disarmed. A Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor and Android 5 Plus software has been added which helps announce custom words, makes using the menu-driven navigation system more user-friendly, and allows for more customization. This panel offers a 24-hour backup battery from factory. Some of the other panels on our list do allow for 24-hour backup battery, but will set you back about $30-40. A whole new line of security sensors were added called S-Line sensors. These sensors offer end-users encryption, the best wireless signal range nominally at 600 feet, and an average battery life between 5-8 years. These next features are really what sets apart the IQ Panel 2 from the others, and the one word that comes to mind is innovation. IQ Panel 2 is the first security system ever to include a built-in glass-brake detector and a motion sensor. This saves both time and money to the end-user. A built-in Bluetooth LTE 4.0 module has been installed directly to the panel. This allows for end-users to pair up to 5 smart devices so when they come within 30-40 feet of the panel, it will automatically disarm the system without touching anything. A built-in router. If a client has a bunch of other devices such as video games or other streaming devices on the Wi-Fi network, the IQ Panel 2's built-in router will divert some of the bandwidth so you don't see any laps in the connection speeds. The IQ Panel 2 is one of the first panels ever to offer Z-Wave Plus technology. Z-Wave Plus improves speed, security, and range compared to standard Z-Wave devices. The IQ Panel 2 has all of its communicators, modules, and backup battery built directly in. All an end-user needs to do to begin installing and programming the IQ Panel 2 is to plug in the power supply and decide whether they want a wall or desk mount in the actual panel. The only downsides to the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 that we can find were, 1. You cannot view IP cameras directly on the touchscreen. 2. Qolsys has decreased the decibel level of their siren from their previous IQ Panel. The original IQ Panel has some major upsides starting with its price. It comes in as the second least expensive system out of all of the contenders. This panel was the first ever to offer from factory a 24-hour backup battery. Some of the other systems on our list do have the availability for a 24-hour backup battery, but they will set you back about $30 to $40. The IQ Panel was the first panel ever to have a 3-megapixel front-mounted camera put directly on the touchscreen. The front-mounted camera works when the system is disarmed. It will text and or email a notification to a client that has the Alarm.com interactive service activated. It was also the first alarm control panel to be able to announce custom words. Other security systems will allow you to enter in a custom word, but will not announce them in detail. The Qolsys IQ Panel is not only designed for professional installations, but mainly for the DIY home security market because it has all of the communicators, modules, and backup battery built directly in. The only downside to the original Qolsys IQ Panel is the fact that its sensors are not encrypted. Encryption has become the most cutting-edge feature when it comes to wireless home security systems. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube page and click the Show More tab underneath the video where you can view valuable links pertaining to this product, similar how-to videos, and our low-cost, no-contract alarm monitoring services.