BlackVue - DR970X-2CH IR Plus

We're using Blackvue DR970X Plus two-channel models in both our Outback and XV. They are both married to Blackvue batteries to keep them independent of the car battery. The Outback used a B124X battery which allows the Dashcam to run up to 24 hours whilst parked, while the B112 in the XV allows the Dashcam to run up to 12 hours whilst parked. Both batteries only take 45 minutes of normal driving to fully recharge. The battery can also power non-Blackvue dashcams.

https://preview.redd.it/cilhk57buz7e1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=30d85f62c450a09a25287bd0e2e3eb86db98305c We use Blackvue, two channel for front and rear, and married to a B124X battery to allow the dashcam to run whilst parked for up to 24 hours independently of the car battery.

BlackVue for my wife and my car I you uber , I used code “Weflyhere” to save a bit since there on the pricey side. https://blackvue.com/ref/296/

I got the best one at the time, which was around $1000 for the dashcam and $300 for the battery pack. But Black Vue sell all sorts, just make sure you have a dual cam, that is front and rear.

BlackVue DR970X-2CH, front mounted behind the mirror and rear on the back of the wind deflector

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

I have a dual channel BlackVue in each of my VWs, a 4K in my Tiguan and a 1080p in my spouses Golf. I purchased them from Black Box My Car (Canada). Installation was pretty straight forward, the only real difficulty was getting the wire fished in the conduit from the head liner to rear hatch. I also installed a voltage saver device, it will shutoff voltage to the camera after 12 hours or when the voltage gets down to a level set with some dip switches. So far after five years I haven’t had any issues.

I used a BlackVue 2 channel camera in our Bolt LT2 because of the size of the plastic shroud behind the camera. My previous VIOFO camera would have blocked too much of the view. I also hard wired it for parking protection. The BlackVue has some nice cloud features like viewing footage. When I get home, it connects to my wifi and uploads all of its captured data to their cloud service.

Just ordered this one myself with the power battery to hardwire. Was using the vantrue pro for the last few months but want a smaller form factor.

I have the same and it's fantastic. No issues at all

Blackvue DR970x Plus. https://preview.redd.it/cihk3ph4avfe1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fc4214ab4cca4d5d414e84aafe33622d04479b0c

I have a BlackVue 2ch camera. It does everything you require. Thinkware would be my 2nd choice (in no particular order). I can't comment on the legality of recording audio. However, you can always turn off the mic if it is a problem. If you wanted a screen, the Vivo products are good as well.

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.

Pro was $240, Plus was $160

I have a Blackvue 900x in my WRX and a 970X in the Forester. Very clean installation if you're not afraid of removing some trim pieces to do it. Video quality is really good on both.

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

I have a BlackVue 2 channel system in my 2017 [*trim level redacted so Shamy Shamerson doesn’t call me out, too*].

If you can spend the money, Blackvue 970X has been an incredible dashcam. Front and rear camera that we have installed so no wires hanging around. Has been great for me here in California.

I am using a BlackVue DR970X Plus but apparently not the best.

I use rove 4k for work truck. ($75) Blackvue DR970X with 2 battery packs for ICE ($1k+). Cam runs off battery packs which charges thru cig port when the car is running.

Blackvue DR970x-2ch. No complaints. Easy app interface, 4k video quality, parking mode, event recording.

Had a shop install the same time they installed my radar detector. The dashcam is hidden pretty well tucked in front of the rear view mirror. The rear one is more noticeable but that’s because there isn’t anything on the rear window to conceal it. For installation of both dashcams and the radar detector was $450 (but I’m fairly certain I got them down to $420 because I paid them in cash - always ask if there’s a cash discount)

I got a blackvue dr970x plus, loving it so far

As someone that got a new 256gb 970x dual for like 350 last year after taxes, can assure you it’s not worth it for 500. And I see the plus is 540 plus taxes for me, where are you from? My cams are great, but that’s kind of the expensive side. I’d wait for Black Friday honestly, got mine from Amazon around then if I’m not mistaken If you want something cost effective, get a 590x dual but with a higher memory option. For their prices, they’re quite nice, and nevertheless, BlackVue and Thinkware are definitely great brands. Garmin and Viofo are good too, and just avoid nexar - I have a pro, beam, and a one lying around someone as they all suck 😂

Blackvue 4k and get the battery pack so it runs even when the car is parked. You can hard wire it to car battery but it degrades battery so it's much cheaper and more reliable just to get the externay dedicated battery pack. I've ran blackvue on 2 cars now.

Blackvue 2 chanel camera. Get it with WiFi but no need for cellular connection as that is for people who operate fleets like taxis. Can get them with 1080 front and rear or 4k front with 1080 rear. It's a camera that you fit and forget until you need it then you just use the app on your phone to download the videos immediately.

I did a BlackVue 970 2CH with the BlackVue Power Magic(battery for parking mode). It was a bit pricy, but it’s a 4K front camera and a 1080p rear camera. The Power Magic battery is used for parking mode, where the cameras will use the separate battery rather than running off the truck’s 12V battery. I drive and park in downtown quite often and I felt the additional investment compared to a standard dash cam is worth it. Tesla’s sentry mode always gave me peace of mind; if you add a SIM card to this dash cam - you can also get live updates from the Blackvue app regarding impacts. However, I should point out that the Blackvue app is not as refined and has some bugs/glitches.

Makes sense. I have a Blackvue DR970X from 2021 and it’s had hiccups here and there and it’s definitely not as consistent of a user experience that I’d prefer. Most importantly if it’s super hot outside while the car is off? the dashcam seems to overheat and doesn’t turn on until about 5–10min after starting the car. Weird.

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.

when i did my research in the Spring, this sub seemed to be in favor of the Viofo 229 Pro. that said, for aesthetic reasons, i did not like the way it looked on my window…so i returned it and got the BlackVue DR970X Plus. i have had the BlackVue for 4 months now and could not be happier. the video quality is as good as i’ve seen and i was able to mount it in a manner where i don’t even know it’s there. it’s much maligned app *could* be better, but it was still fairly easy to learn, navigate and especially download footage. i should also mention that it’s been over 110 degrees for the past 2 weeks where i live and it has not flinched. my black interior will literally melt my credit cards if i forget my wallet in the car during the day, but the camera does not seem affected at all.

sorry i’m coming late this party, but i can recommend the Blackvue DR970X Plus. with a black on black car, and having to park outside at times during the day, i was anxious about the summer months when i bought it earlier this year. i can say after the late June and early July we had, the heat has not affected it at all. the Blackvue is on the more expensive side, but it also has the latest Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, and takes legit 4k footage. there are a lot of decent brands out there. Viofo, Vantrue and Thinkware all make great products. in AZ though, no matter what brand you choose, make sure it has a supercapacitor battery instead of a lithium ion battery. supecapacitors can withstand much harsher environments than Li-ion

I have a BlackVue 970x with a blendmount. Paid a little more to keep it discreet. Does what it’s supposed to do. Only thing I might do different is probably buy the lte model or add the lte module to monitor the car from anywhere. That also takes a subscription so more money.

Blackvue 770x or 970x both 2-channel. Use battery backup as well. Install was straightforward.

I've had a lot of success with the Blackvue Range. The DR770X is a great model. If a little on the pricey side. The DR970X has 4k resolution. Feel free to contact me if you need any help 😊

I like how you had to add Black Edition like it matters with the dash cam lol I got a 4K BlackVue with front and rear. The app is bunk. But I also don’t have the cellular add on. And the footage only lasts for 24hrs so if I don’t download it that day it’s gone forever

It's never overkill to have a front and rear dash cam. I have a BlackVue DR970X-2CH that I purchased in 2022. I was hit and the driver ran in November 2021 and didn't have a camera at the time. Lesson learned. I personally like the camera for what little mileage I drive in a week. Some users have expressed difficulties connecting to the camera but it's a non-issue for me. Whatever you choose be sure to do your homework as they can be pricey. Good luck.

For clarification: Are you looking for a camera to check your surroundings? Or a dash cam to record the crazy drivers who cut you off or run into you? I can't recommend a back up camera, but for a dash cam I have always used blackvues. Owned a 750 and a 970 for different cars and they're both great. You can creep on my post history to see some of my footage.

I went with a Blackvue 970X-2CH Box. Liked that this unit had a control module that you can mount under the dash or other location. For me I wanted 2 cameras, parking mode, and high quality video in as small of a package as possible. This met that need. I have the Mountains 2 Metal attic shelf and was able to mount the rear camera to that. (I’ve got a soft top)

For the dashcam I would do the VIOFO A229. I have the blackview 4k and I dont care for it. The app is not very good and you have to use the app to point the camera as there is no screen on the camera itself (ie. always tied to the app unless you want to take out the memory card each time to verify where the camera is pointing.

I have used BlackVue in my 2 previous cars, GTI and an R. They saved me after 3 accidents (none were my fault lol). I used the 2 channel with a backup battery so I was able to get 20+ hours of recording even when parked. Installing my DR970X this weekend if it is not raining.

Yeah, it is a bit more expensive but it pays for itself if you ever need the footage.

Blackvue 770X or 970X both are great. No large LCD and pretty unobstrusive. I have 1 in each of my cars.

There's an Audi dashcam? Hmm.. I have a blackvue 2 channel camera which is very nice and sleek. It hides well on the front and rear window. My only gripes are: 1) The app. It's a complete pain in the ass to view any footage and it won't update the firmware because the dashcam connects to my phone via wifi and if it's connected via wifi, there's not any actual Internet access from the cellular signal so it can never update 🤣 what a joke. There are other ways to update the firmware, but I can't be bothered lol And 2) it records in minute increments, which makes viewing footage a pain. There are an enormous number of files associated with a day of driving. Other than those 2 points, it's a great dashcam and overall, I do recommend it.

I got Audi dashcam from CPO it was terrible. 1080p quality, who use 1080p anymore its unusable during night time, and the process to save the video was also terrible. Then i move to blackvue something, now its 4k, automatically connect to your phone, and easier to save the file

I like Blackvue 4K front and back cameras.

>I want to use my own hotspot to be able to get realtime info like GPS and live view (and it would be neat to get critical alerts like parking bump detection), The Free plan accommodates that. >plus I want to use a different home wifi to automatically backup of driving history to a NAS. You don't need a subscription to backup to your home NAS over wifi. >From what I can tell the Blackvue DR970 series is the best for cloud stuff Yes >but I can't figure out what works with my own data without a monthly subscription from Blackvue. Search Blackvue Cloud Plans, scroll down to Cloud Plans - Detailed features and it details the 4 options.

I just got the Blackvue dr970x 2 ch installed yesterday. Hardwired to the 12v battery for parking mode. https://preview.redd.it/8655rx0uhkme1.jpeg?width=1206&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c45a2daa517c4b81bc7e83e1cdb8fa00126a210d

At the moment, Blackvue is no longer a good recommendation. My DR900S from 2018 through 2025 had HDR. 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.

BlackVue 970x. I just installed it in my Bronco to replace the FitcamX. THe fitcamx was ok but i have had blackvue's in several cars and they have always been solidly reliable and also have GPS and an audio feature to confirm it is recording and tell you if there is problem with the card

I picked up a dual channel blackvue. It records front and back. I used a fuse tap to power it both during driving and while parked. I've had it for ~9 months. Love it.

I had one failure of my 12v about 3 months after install. I'm unsure if it was related to the dashcam, but I haven't had an issue since...and nothing noticeable on battery life. The picture is phenomenal... And I installed it myself too, which is saying something. I'm not the best at DIY projects.... But couldnt stomach a $600-$800 install cost I was finding.

I have BlackVue in 3 of my vehicles and expect to add another when my Land Cruiser comes in the ned of this month. I used the BlackVue in one accident and the insurance company said it was the highest quality video they ever saw.

BlackVue comes out with new models annually. So mine is now discontinued, they have even better ones now. Right now, I would buy this one in 2 Channel with a 128 GB card. [https://blackvue.com/dashcams/4k-cloud/](https://blackvue.com/dashcams/4k-cloud/) I also did a Billet aluminum mount to hold the camera and allows for quick tooless detach, instead of glueing the included mount to the windshield. Then when you want to switch it to another vehicle it is easy, quick and no tools. A lot of people own dash cams, how many have had to use theirs in a major collision that resulted in a multi million dollar lawsuit as I am dealing with now. Without that DC I would be screwed.