BlackVue - DR970X-BOX Plus

I have the Blackvue DRX970 Box. I like that the cameras are smaller because the camera components are housed in the box. You can put the box in your dash and lock it in there. The box also has a locked section over the cables and memory card slot. You have to use a key to remove it so that the card can be accessed. The video quality is fine but it seems that the Viofo A229pro has better image quality based on YouTube videos

>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 want a dashcam I can clearly see license plates even at night. No such animal. Thinkware U3000 and Blackvue DR970x plus box will catch some, and offer parked/overnight recording. They're the best consumer options available.

I'm pretty settled on the Blackvue "box" model given the cams are very small since the recording hardware is external. But I hesitate because the thinkware radar function is really compelling for park mode battery saving, plus for some reason these setups don't include 3-channel to have an interior cam capturing side windows as well.

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 😂

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

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 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 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 got a blackvue dr970x plus, loving it so far

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

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

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

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.

A dashcam is your get out jail pass it is ESSENTIAL. It’s another form of insurance As long as you properly mount it and it sees what it needs too and provides the correct date and speed. It will protect you from others that insurance fraud/scam. Some also have parking mode which will capture and record anyone that does a hit and run or looks too sketchy lurking around your car. I bought a cheap one on Amazon thinking it was enough. It failed, when I needed it the most. So I invested in a $700 CDN one. Blackvue DR970x Front and Rear camera

Bought a blackvue dual front & back camera with parking mode. Watched YouTube videos of day and night performance and readability of license plates. Video clips are corded in 60 second increments with overlap start and finish. Last month got rear ended by person on the phone. They didn’t know I had a camera and they called the cops. I downloaded the event clip from the mobile app and was able to show the video to the police on the spot. The other driver got a ticket for using the phone.

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 😊

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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

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

Usually you can't utilize the oem camera systems, and the ones on the leaf are garbage anyway. I have both a red tiger amazon brand that cost about $130 and does front and rear and a blackVue 4k that also does front and rear and cost about $400. Each have a 512Gb micro sd and both are hardwired, which cost me about $100 at my local auto speaker store. Functionally there really isn't a difference. The blackvue interface is much more intuitive, and you get way better quality, and their upload process and automated overwriting happen in the background and you can set auto uploads when you're parked at home if your wifi reaches the camera. You can also set up a security mode where if it detects movement it will record for a bit. The red tiger every now and then I have to clear it, and I didn't want to connect it to my home wifi because the app was basically spam to get me to sign up for dumb shit. It should be able to do all those things the blackvue can, but I haven't bother to mess with it.

Blackvue 4k front and rear. It hides behind the mirror and sits on the passenger side, no problems with it yet. If you want to go lower profile, check out fitcamx, which replaces your mirror housing.

I like Blackvue 4K front and back cameras.

Second this. Using a Blackvue F/R with hardwire to the fuse location right by passenger footwell. Video quality is good and device has been reliable (in the 3 months of ownership). Software is bleh, but you can always read direct from the card. You can also download clips to your smartphone via app by connecting via Wi-Fi direct.

Black Vue forward and rear facing cam with aux battery to power whe. Parked

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 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

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.

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.

I have a BlackVue front and rear on my 2025 Outback. I’m not a car guy and I installed it all myself; was pretty easy. Only thing was I forgot to untuck some slack for the wire attached to the rear camera, and when I Opened the trunk it ripped the wire out of the cam and damaged it so I had to order a new one. But both work great and I would 100% get front and rear.

We have the Blackvue 2 channel ( front and rear ) .

I have BlackVue front and rears on mine with incident recording and remote access. I would recommend!

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

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 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.

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 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.

For fleet we often do blackvue DR-series with a tamperproof case. That way, it can not be unplugged. Some options for LTE models for remote viewing capabilities. Pricing will vary depending on where you are.