BlackVue - DR970X-1CH Plus
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"i have had the BlackVue DR970x Plus which proved bulletproof during the hottest Summer on record last year. my credit cards and ID’s all had to be replaced because they melted and warped, but the BlackVue keeps running without issues."
"they have always been solidly reliable"
"an audio feature to confirm it is recording and tell you if there is problem with the card"
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"now its 4k"
"The DR970X has 4k resolution."
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"I was able to stealth-mount the BlackVue in a manner where it’s hidden out of my view behind the rear view mirror."
"Install was straightforward."
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"easier to save the file"
"automatically connect to your phone"
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"reliability issues"
"The app is bunk."
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"My DR970X Plus from JAN 2025 through JAN 2025 does NOT have HDR and is being returned immediately. ... HDR is not a fad, passing trend, or conspiracy pushed by Alex Jones. It the most basic item a camera must have to be useful at capturing details like license plates. ... Without HDR you might as well replace the recorded footage with the Windows 98 Bezier screensaver and extra-long mouse cursor trails. ... Recording a grainy blur in 4K is a high-quality grainy blur but it's still a grainy blur."
"The video quality is not worthy of its price."
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"reliability issues"
"The app is bunk."
I recently got a blackvue dr970x plus lte previously had a nextbase gw360 which I found useless
r/drivingUK • It's been over a week, I think I'm past the point of crying now (dash cam footage) ->I like the constant recording, I changed after somebody hit my car whilst park, the next base turned on but took about 10 seconds before video. Fortunately it got the side of the car from the rear and a good shot of the guy inspecting the damage before he fucked off… From a test with the BV it would have got the car from the front when he entered the car park in its line of sight. Only thing I find bad is the cost of the sd cards in the uk, the 1/2tb is ~$100 whilst the 256gb is £190… I did try a Samsung pro endurance but it didn’t like it causing glitches. The other one I considered was the thinkware.
r/drivingUK • It's been over a week, I think I'm past the point of crying now (dash cam footage) ->I went with a blackvue 970x lte. Had a nextbase fitted when I brought the car by the dealer, got it removed after I was hit in a car park and the footage started about 8 seconds after impact… just getting the footage off was annoying.
r/drivingUK • Dashcams recommendation ->if heat is the concern, make sure to buy a dash cam that has supercapacitors rather than batteries. i have had the BlackVue DR970x Plus which proved bulletproof during the hottest Summer on record last year. my credit cards and ID’s all had to be replaced because they melted and warped, but the BlackVue keeps running without issues. other brands that use capacitors, Viofo, Vantrue and Thinkware. Viofo tends to get the most love around here (for good reasons), but i hated the aesthetics of it and how it looked on my windshield. I was able to stealth-mount the BlackVue in a manner where it’s hidden out of my view behind the rear view mirror.
r/phoenix • Dash cam recommendations that hold up to the heat? ->As a dr970x plus owner i can help you rule out blackvue. Do not buy. The video quality is not worthy of its price. I love the form factor though. App is alright
r/Dashcam • Project Farm - Dash Cams comparison (great channel) ->I always come here for recommendations. You never know which websites are getting kickbacks to rate products positively. I know the people here are always honest. Didn’t take long for me to choose the A229 got the Pro for the wife and Plus for me. Black Friday deals on Amazon are pretty good right now.
r/dashcams • Best Dashcam? ->BlackVue DR970x plus. I have one in all 3 of my Subarus and a Honda. Saved my butt when I got rear ended and was blamed for slamming on my brakes. Video evidence showed way different.
r/SubaruAscent • Dash cam: looking for suggestions ->I installed the Blackvue DR970X-Plus with front and back cameras... Took me the best part of the afternoon, but I took my time and made sure everything was done the way I wanted to do it. Powered during driving and battery packs for when parked - it runs 24/7 - 365. It's also connected via sim card to the cloud so I have real-time access via the app for monitoring and/or reviewing footage, etc. Would highly recommend.
r/BMWX5 • Do you use a dash cam? ->I had the same camera. Not great. Lens focus and reliability issues and it just doesn’t have many good features. Many other cheaper cameras have better parking mode and a better rear camera
r/Dashcam • Best dashcam 2025 ->I am using a BlackVue DR970X Plus but apparently not the best.
r/Dashcam • Best dashcam 2025 ->You need to choose between a wide field view or a narrow focus on plates, and almost all cams choose the former. Add in low quality cameras and video compressed for uploading and you get what you describe. Thinkware U3000 and Blackvue DR970x plus are decent options.
r/Dashcam • Clearest dash cam recommendations? ->Blackvue DR970x Plus. https://preview.redd.it/cihk3ph4avfe1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fc4214ab4cca4d5d414e84aafe33622d04479b0c
r/chevycolorado • What type of dash cameras do you have? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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