
VIOFO
A229 Pro Series
Top-tier video, reliable evidence, but app struggles.

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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.
I just upgraded from the 900x 2ch to the 970x 2ch earlier this year. BlackVue is the best premium dashcam imo.
I have a BlackVue 970X Plus dual channel, with a BlackVue battery installed hidden in the centre console. Makes getting high quality 4K video more quickly than the inbuilt cameras. Using 512GB memory card, which when removed and seen by my Mac, shows both videos and mapping, together with speed. Might have a deterrent effect as it has a visible white light that pulses. This model has a cloud connection to immediately upload to BlackVue servers for remote retrieval.
Australian here: I have a BlackVue 970x Plus front and rear and BlackVue Bluetooth battery, professionally installed. Superior software for iPhone and Mac, 512MB sd card capacity, plus live view when cloud connected.
I have the Blackvue DR970x 2 channel. The front camera is 4K and rear facing is FHD. Easy to self install using the 12V socket behind the glove box. Hard wiring to the car battery via the firewall would make use of the parking mode. The parking mode has a voltage cutoff ensuring your car battery is protected from draining. Alternatively, for a few hundred dollars you can get the Blackvue magic battery which acts as the same thing.
Blackvue DR970x-2 channel on a Blendmount. Don’t even see it behind the mirror.
Hardwire for sure since there’s lots of parked hit and runs these days. I’m running a BlackVue DR970X 2-Channel in the FL5, and a VIOFO A229 Pro in my daily - VIOFO has been a disappointment from its recording modes to its inconsistent storage, and a parking mode without alerts. It’ll be switched out to a Thinkware soon for testing. BlackVue has always served me very well over the years. Also, here’s a free file for a 3D printable mount for the rear camera that’s a lot easier to install than trying to fish wires through the hatch. https://makerworld.com/en/models/1811124-civic-type-r-fl5-rear-roof-lining-dashcam-bracket

VIOFO
A229 Pro Series
Top-tier video, reliable evidence, but app struggles.

VIOFO
A229 Plus Series
Dual-cam coverage, great video, but app still problematic.

FITCAMX
Integrated / Universal Series
OEM fit is great, but night video/recording unreliable.

VIOFO
A119 Mini 2
Compact, budget-friendly Starvis 2 clarity; app issues.

ROVE
R2-4K Series
Affordable, easy; 4K claims debated, SD card picky.

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VIOFO - A229 Pro Series

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FITCAMX - Integrated / Universal Series

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VIOFO - A229 Plus Series

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VIOFO - A229 Pro Series

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Vantrue - N4 Series