A119M Pro

https://a.co/d/hpPP9WI I have the older version (2k) of this front dash cam and it’s worked great and was easy to install. The new 4k model is on sale for $160. 🤷🏽‍♂️

I tried all three and ended up keeping the A119M Pro. It had the best video quality and blended in better to the windshield, which makes it less distracting.

The A119 Mini 2 has the Starvis 2 sensor, but it's the 2K version (the same used in the A229's rear camera). The A119M Pro offers the 4K sensor. The A119 Mini Pro 2 is currently $192 AUD. For an additional $80 AUD you can get the A119M Pro, which upgrades to 4K video. For another $208 more than the A119M Pro, you can get the A229 Pro, which adds the additional 2K rear camera and a slightly larger built-in screen.

The A119 Mini 2 has the Starvis 2 sensor, but it's the 2K version (the same used in the A229's rear camera). The A119M Pro offers the 4K sensor. The A119 Mini Pro 2 is currently $192 AUD. For an additional $80 AUD you can get the A119M Pro, which upgrades to 4K video. For another $208 more than the A119M Pro, you can get the A229 Pro, which adds the additional 2K rear camera and a slightly larger built-in screen.

VIofo currently has the A119MiniPro that they just released. It's the small form factor, but 4K single cam only. Just introduced new firmware (but you have to manually install it , no OTA installs) that improves parking modes. Also, the A229 UItra was recently released. It has 3 cameras (front 4k, rear 4k, and internal 2k infrared wide angle). It has great specs (better than A329) except that it's usb 2.0 (slow transfer) and wifi 2.4/5 no Wifi6/USB3.0 No LTE or general connectivity except in the car. Great sales at Viofo

I bought the Viofo A119M Pro. I'm quite happy with it.

FitcamX is great for OEM look and easiest install (front cam wise, rear cams are all the same), but it's behind the times on video quality in low light due to the sensor they use. There are a lot of options in the price range. Viofo is one of the more popular options when it comes to how much you get for the money. If we look at a typical 2 Channel (fron/trear) setup, for just about the same money as FticamX (with consideration for adding SD Card and a mirror power harness to Viofo) you can get something like a Viofo A229 Plus which uses Sony Starvis 2 sensor that is vastly superior to the FitcamX sensor in low light, which is important for nighttime use. You will also get GPS, voice control/prompts and 5Ghz Wifi (instead of just 2.4Ghz) for faster data transfer. FitcamX has no parking mode option for recording when car is turned off, but that would be available in the Viofo if you opted for hardwire kit. I know that the A229 Plus is only a 2K front cam, and FitcamX's has front 4K front camera options, butit's is not a real 4K camera. It'a a 2k sensor with software upscaling to 4K. I'll take the 2K Starvis 2 Sensor all day long over FitcamX's fake 4K sensor with worse low light. Also, the Viofo's rear cam is 2K vs 1080p in the FitcamX. There's also the A229 1 Channel for less money and it can be expanded to a.2 Channel or 3 channel. Also the 119M Pro with 4K sensor,. For even less money ther eis the A119 Mini 2 The A119 mmodels are 1 channel only with no upgrade option to 2 channel.

The FitcamX gets its power off the mirror connector using a branch connector where you plug the mirror connector into the FitcamX harness and then it plugs into the mirror. The exact same connectors are available for use with any other brand of dashcam from a [Domgar](https://www.amazon.com/Dongar-Dashcam-Compatible-Connects-Rearview/dp/B09RRSC9XF), [Hifihia](https://www.amazon.com/Hifihia-Compatible-Hyundai-Sportage-Telluride/dp/B0DJRHBW8Z/), and another of other brands that sell variations of the same base components, such as [YQMAJIM](https://www.amazon.com/YQMAJIM-Dashcam-Compatible-Sportage-Rearview/dp/B0DJ2NJGK6/), [Naponal](https://www.amazon.com/Naponal-Type-Connector-Auto-dimming-Rearview/dp/B0CSPDY7VS/), and [Gonifeto](https://www.amazon.com/Gonifeto-Detector-Compatible-Rearview-Detectors/dp/B0D1MK8XSV). There's even more of the same type of options like [mangoal](https://www.amazon.com/Dashcam-Telluride-Carnival-Connects-Rearview/dp/B0DBV8LRZP/) and [FtiDVR](https://www.amazon.com/FitDVR-Connects-Rearview-Protection-D3-014/dp/B0CQZ16527/). Domgar is the most popular, and they specifically advertise on their website having fused output which is nice to have but not required for such a lower power draw device in my opinion. It was out of stock when I was doing my purchases and I opted for the Hifihia one, which I'm using now in 3 cars (2 Hyundai, 1 Ford) and it's built very well and works great. I also run radar detectors in two the cars and the Gonifeto would be my choice if I was starting all over again as it's 1 product to cover 2 devices. I already had mirror taps for both my radar detectors though, so I just used those to tap into the Hifihia harness. Thus to answer your question directly: No, the Viofo (or any other brand) does not require running wires around. This assumes you only care about the front facing dash cam. Note that if you have a desire for parking mode, which is ability for the camera to car when the vehicle is off, the mirror-based power method cannot be used, as it's switched accessory power. Using this mode requires hardwiring to the fuse panel, which would mean running a wire from there up to the mirror area. If you want a rear facing dash cam, they *all* require running a cable from the front dash cam to the rear of the vehicle, including the FitcamX. Lastly, if you determine you want to go all in with a 3 channel setup of front, rear, and interior, the FitcamX doesn't support 3 channels. Anyway, I also love the FitcamX OEM integration aspect from an aesthetics standpoint and fully intended to go that route in my two vehicles where it's available. However, after I started doing more research and watched clips on YT, I decided I would rather have better quality video for my dollar.

All the links I provided are to a connectors that allows a Viofo (or any other brand) to get power in the exact same way the FitcamX does. Popular mounting positions on the glass itself are behind the mirror, or on the passenger side immediately to the right of the mirror sound and up at the headliner. Another option is on the mirror surround itself on the passenger side. The plastic is perfectly smooth so it's not as idea as the glass. I am using this currently, but I didn't do appropriate prep and it fell down after 4-5 hours in the direct sunlight when only 82F outside temp. The first time I did it I cleaned the plastic with alcohol, stuck on the mount, then attached the dashcam to the mount a couple minutes later. I'm re-doing it now where I cleaned with alcohol, then used an adhesion promoter pad I got on Amazon, then stuck on the mount. I am not going to put the dashcam on the mount until a full 24 hrs to allow time for the double sided tape to properly set and adhere. It remains to be seen if that will still hold up, especially when ambient temp is in the high 90's. If not, I will just move it to the glass. For just single channel front cam only, go with A119 Mini 2 if you are fine with 2K sensor, or A119M Pro for 4K sensor, $50 difference between the two at regular prices. Viofo also frequently puts their cameras on sale on Amazon, so if you are not in a rush, you can monitor for sales to get better deal. The A119M Pro has been down at $140 a few times a month since January, so probably be able to snag it at that price sometime over next couple of weeks. Also, buy Viofo branded Micro SD card for their cams. The only other supported card is Samsung Max Endurance and they are not any cheaper.

It’s all in the sensor, wait till night time, it’s great.