70mai S500

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

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Reddit Icondataguy2230
7 months ago

I bought the 70mai S500 and it works pretty well.

Reddit Iconmebrokelad
2 months ago

My take- Invest in a better dashcam, and get the Android screen separately! You can buy 70Mai A510 or S500 for approx £80 on Aliexpress- pretty straightforward setup, and buy these Android screens separately for £20-30 on Aliexpress. A good-quality dashcam goes a long way. I have both an A510 and an S500 on my cars. S500 also works as a rear backup camera on the Fiat 500.

Reddit IconThrowawayidk100
2 months ago

Alot of people do. Rear and front dashcams are recommended, dont just get a front one. I got a xiaomi mai70, s500 model but wouldn't buy it again and don't have knowledge on other brands. Definitely get a high res one if possible, shit ones aren't worth it if they cant read plates.

Reddit Iconabhishek_anil
10 months ago

Can vouch. Have a 500s with th same lens

Reddit Iconduggawiz
4 months ago

I did some research back in 2023 and ended up with a starvis 2 model from 70mai (one of only 2 that were available at the time, the other was a viofo). I’m very happy with it!

Reddit IconAvailable-Guide-6310
4 months ago

Look into Dongar connector and alike. It'll power from auto dimming mirror socket For dashcam, I like 70mai but the best kind you can get is likely one with Sony Starvis 2 sensor for optimal license plate capturing.

Reddit IconTipsyTriggerFinger
8 months ago

70Mai is good - I've one in the CX5, front and rear cameras - and bought direct from AliExpress - retailers here sell the same thing, just for more. Do the math. Also the Viofo seem to be getting traction well - pick anything with the Sony Starvis sensor really - they're good in day and great at night.

Reddit Iconmubeen_94
7 months ago

Get a 70mai dual channel dashcam that fits your budgets (preferably with a Sony Starvis 2 sensor) with hardwire kit. Just make sure that the hardwire kit is for the OBD2 port and not the fuses because hardwiring to fusebox may void warranty in case of a lot of car brands, but that’s not the case with a connection to the OBD2 port

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