VIOFO - A229 Plus 3CH

Viofo for the win. I have the a229 plus 3 channel. I like the a229 more than the a119 because you can transfer and watch your dashcam through WiFi/app, don’t have to remove sd card. But if you just need the basics id just get the a119

Well that depends. In one vehicle I have the Viofo A229 Plus triple channel covering most basis in terms of viewing angles. Also running the Wolfbox G900 Pro 2 channel rear view mirror dash cam which has the back-up camera feature, but for my needs I could easily live w/o the latter.

I have several... \* Viofo A119 V3 - late 2019 \* Viofo A119 Mini 2 - Jan 2024 \* Viofo A229 Plus 3-ch - Aug 2024 \* Wolfbox G900 2-ch - Nov 2022 \* Wolfbox G900 Pro 2-ch - Feb 2025... replacing the Wolfbox G900 \* 70mai M500 - Mar 2023 \* 70mai Omni X200 - Apr 2023 \* 70mai A810 2-ch - Aug 2023 \* 70mai S500 2-ch - Sept 2023 \* DDPAI Mini Pro - sometime in 2023 There are others but these are the most relevant ones.

The A810 alright but, in 2 channel mode it only records at 25 fps which can make the video look choppy in certain scenarios like when the vehicle is going around a corner. And it only has 2.4GHz WiFi which makes downloading footage on the fly painfully slow. So in my opinion, yes, it is worth the extra $80 to spring for the VIOFO A229 Plus. It records at 30 fps in multichannel mode along with having 2.4GHz, and 5GHz WiFi.

I do like my Viofo's and 70mai's. Presently using the A119 Mini 2 and A229 Plus 3-ch, also the 70mai S500 2-ch and M500... I was using the 70mai A810 for a while but swapped it out for the A229 Plus. Bottom line though, rear view dash cams are my go-to's now as I love the form factor. Well here's hoping Wolfbox isn't too quick in abandoning the G900 Pro for those who chose to purchase. But then that seems like a trend of sorts these days from what I've been seeing. Launch a newer reiteration of something within months of the previous then pretending the older one no longer exists LOL. So when you say "rattly footage" are you referring to the horizontal shake in the recorded footage? Because if that is the case it'll be a deal-breaker for me since that was one of my main gripes with the X200.

In my truck we are running the Wolfbox G900 Pro 2-ch, Viofo A119 Mini 2 in back, and Vantrue E1 Pro in front. In my car we are running the Wolfbox G900 Pro 2-ch, and Viofo A229 Plus 3-ch. Waiting to install the 70mai 4K Omni X800 just not sure where LOL.

Garmin dash cams are alright I guess but in my opinion they are too expensive for what one gets. The Garmin X210 is only 2K and yeah it offers cloud storage (at an additional cost), and there's the ability to sync up to four cameras. But are those extra feature worth the price point? In my books no especially considering it has some unknown image sensor which definitely is not a STARVIS 2... Oh I am sure we could find the details but can't be bothered. I bought the Viofo A229 Plus triple-channel for $20 CAD less than it'd cost me to buy the Garmin X210. The front and rear camera both being 2K using dual Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 image sensors, while the interior cam is 1080p using the 2MP Sony STARVIS IMX307. In USD I believe both are priced similarly but you're getting a triple channel with the Viofo and only a single channel with the Garmin.

Well, if you just want a single channel dash cam maybe have a look at the Viofo A119 Mini 2 or Viofo VS1 Mini. As for a two channel, then consider the older (released in 2020) Viofo A129 Plus Duo. All dash cams mentioned record in 2K front. Yes I am a bit partial to the brand as they have served me well over the year, "can" be reasonably priced considering feature-set, and they can easily be found on Amazon where I purchased my five two Viofo's in 2019. P.S. Viofo isn't the only brand we have used over our 15 years of dealing with dash cams. At present, besides having a Viofo A119 Mini 2 & A229 Plus 3-ch in play we are also using the 70mai m500 & S500, and the Wolfbox G900 Pro.

I own the 70mai A810 2-ch and Viofo A229 Plus 3-ch. When it comes to the 70mai A810, I am not a fan of its front cameras 4K @ 25 FPS (frames per second) when in 2-ch mode with rear camera connected. And it has a physical battery instead of a supercapacitor. I stopped using it mainly due to the 25 FPS as in many scenes the video is just too jittery looking during playback. As for the A229 Plus. It records at 2K up to 60 FPS front and rear when HDR is disabled, or 30 FPS F&R when HDR is enabled. Also incorporates a supercapacitor. Been using it since Aug 2024 having zero issues/complaints to-date. P.S. I'm not here to dis 70mai as I own several of their dash cams feeling they've all been pretty decent, for the price... Over the past year and some 70mai has made some welcome improvements to their more recent dash cams like equipping them w/supercapacitors. Viofo isn't perfect either yet feel they are your best option here when considering these two model/brands.

I suggest you check out some reviews on both of them to make a more informative decision on which one would suit you best. I own a few Viofo's including the A229 Plus 3-ch. The brand has been very good to me over the years in terms of reliability. The A229 Plus records 2K front & rear, 1080p interior. For my type of usage, 2K is more than ample. I also own several 70mai dash cams some older some newer... The older 70mai models had physical batteries whilst those produced in the last year and some are equipped with super-capacitors. Yes a capacitor equipped dash cam is preferred. Either way, this brand has been very good to me as well. P.S. I do not own the 70mai M800 (released in Aug 2025) so can't honestly comment on it worth. But I do have the 4K Omni X800, a 360° camera of sorts which was released in May of this year, and it's great!.

I'm assuming the 200 is USD? If so then I'd recommend the Viofo A229 Plus 3-channel which is on-sale on Amazon right now for $209.99 USD. It records true 2K front and back while the interior camera records at 1080p. I purchased the same back in Aug 2024 (in Canada though) and it has been rock solid for me. I've owned several Viofo's over the years never having an ounce of problems with any of them during hot and cold spells.

3CH means a 3 cam setup and for A229 Plus it is Front + Rear + Interior. MSRP for the A229 Plus 3CH is 1029.99 AED. The 2CH retails for 899.99 AED but it’s out of stock currently on Amazon which is why the higher priced listing is showing up. I’d suggest opting for the 3CH as you’re paying retail price plus you get the extra cam coverage. Feel free to DM for any questions.

Upon doing some quick research it seems like 70mai only has the Sony Starvis 2 sensor for the front cam so you’ll have a significant drop in quality with the rear non-Starvis 2 1080p cam especially during night time. Also, a lithium ion powered dash-cam is never a good choice in hot climate. The DDPAI doesn’t even have a Sony image sensor so you’ll compromise a lot in footage quality. Have a look at the VIOFO A229 Plus (899.99) or if you can up the budget a tad bit - the A229 Pro (1099.99) and you get dual Sony Starvis 2 for both front and back cams, 24 month warranty, a supercapacitor (which is much much safer), HDR, Auto event detection and some of the best reviewed dashcam models in the market. We’ve also soft launched our home installation service add on so it’s a seamless experience all round.

Good choice on deciding to get a dashcam for your car. Just checked the spec sheet of both models and Rove: 1. Uses a 2K image sensor for front and stretches footage to label it as “4K” 2. Only 1080p for rear cam 3. No parking mode for rear cam 70mai: Uses a lithium ion battery so won’t even consider that as a good option. Out of those two Rove is the better option but if you can stretch your budget you can check out the VIOFO A229 Plus or the A229 Pro which will offer a much better footage quality and all-around parking mode for both front and rear cam.

VIOFO A229 Plus is at its lowest price yet - 799 AED. Supercapacitor battery, Latest Sony sensors both front and back, Auto HDR, Parking mode, Auto event detection you get everything you’d ever need in a dashcam.

Parking mode is not a security system, people buy a dashcam thinking it is a security system that keeps surveillance 24/7. Don't buy a dashcam with that expectation. You should use the cut out at the highest voltage, and I would recommend using a timer too for probably no more than 1hr. With that said, I have the 3ch A229 from Viofo. Has worked well on my CX-90.

It was pretty straightforward, I didn't remove the panels, I didn't want to break a bunch of clips. I did remove the drivers door lower trim piece and the panel where the fuse box is I believe, but may be confusing my other car. I just slipped the cables behind the plastics/headliner. I think I went high over the doors not low. I had probably 2' of extra cable that is just rolled up in the sidewall/headliner in the cargo area. It was too hot and humid, summer in Texas, so I didn't want to fuss with trying to fish the rear cable through the two existing weather proof looms for the wiring harnesses to the rear hatch. That would likely be the preferred way, but would be more difficult as there is limited room. You could use a long zip tie or small fish tape maybe for a cleaner more professional finish. I just cut a very small slit in the headliner near the middle. Big enough to clear the rubber weather stripping. Do not to cut the weather stripping! This allows for the wire to go from the headliner to the rear hatch. I have maybe 3" of cable exposed to allow the hatch to open fully and articulate without putting tension on the camera. I know some might frown on this, in that it could interfere with the airbags deploying, but I am confident the loose wire is no match for the power and strength of the airbags during deployment. The clips on the plastics covering the airbags are stronger.

Drivers side (left). The front camera is on the driver's side, next to the center sensor box (rear view mirror) area. The main body of the camera is on the window where the privacy dots are, but the camera lens is just below the dots for a clear unobstructed view. It keeps everything out of the way, and gives the camera the highest clearest view.

I just picked up the Viofo A229 3ch for under $250. 4k front, 2k rear, FHD interior

So I use a VIOFO A229+, I mean it has 2.4-inch screen and there a setting that can show Live Video Source: Front camera / Rear camera / Rear Overlaid / Front Overlaid. So it’s possible that you can look through a 2.4in screen and that you can look at to see behind you. But honestly it’s just too damn small. I would rather turn my head and look behind me. If your interested in a backup camera in a headunit, that has a 7in - 10in screen that would be more ideal.

https://preview.redd.it/75czuh85w33g1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=96897099f5506cfe138e395ba0984c2eebcfe3f6 I have the Viofo A229+ front and rear 2k dashcam for my 2019 ND2 RF GT-S I designed and 3D printed a mount for the RF clear wind deflector and I have mounts for the convertible wind deflectors too. The STL files are free on MakerWorld to 3d print if you have a 3D printer * [Viofo A229 rear 2k dashcam mount for MX5 ND RF 2017+ clear wind deflector](https://makerworld.com/en/models/1806669-mx-5-miata-nd-rf-viofo-a229-wind-deflector-mount#profileId-1927064) * [Viofo A229 Plus/Pro Rear Dashcam Mount for Mazda MX-5 ND Wind Deflector](https://makerworld.com/en/models/1597469-mx-5-miata-nd-viofo-a229-plus-wind-deflector-mount#profileId-1683168) If your in the US and don’t have access to a 3D printer I have them up on my store * [Viofo A229 rear 2k dashcam mount for MX5 ND RF 2017+ clear wind deflector](https://store.edge3dsolutions.com/products/viofo-a229-rear-2k-dashcam-mount-for-mx5-nd-2016-2025-rf-clear-wind-deflector-kit) * [Viofo A229 rear 2k dashcam mount for MX5 ND 2016+ convertible wind deflector kit](https://store.edge3dsolutions.com/products/viofo-a229-rear-2k-dashcam-mount-for-wind-deflector)

I have the Viofo A229+ front + rear dashcam for my 2019 ND RF GT-S I have mounts for the rear dashcam for both the A229 and A329 2k 30fps and 2k 60fps that uses the wind deflector as a mount point. The A229 are free to download and 3D print on Maker World I’ll work on getting the A329 mount up on Maker World soon. > https://makerworld.com/en/search/models?keyword=A229 If you don’t have access to a 3D printer I have them up on my store > https://store.edge3dsolutions.com

I’ve got the A229 Plus. Was like $200 and I did the installation myself.

I have a 1 minute overlay set on mine, so I can get my videos transferred over in maybe 15-20 seconds each. Not terrible, but honestly I’m kind of glad I got it cause taking the SD card out and in fucking sucks in my opinion. I try to do it as little as possible.

Using the VIOFO A229 front and rear 1440p. I’ve had. VIOFO cams in 2 previous cars and they have always worked well for me.

2k for a dashcam? Viofe A229 Plus Front and Rear is $350 + hardwire kit for $30. Get someone to install and wire it for you (make sure it goes behind airbags, etc) for a couple hundred or DIY it for free.

I got a viofo a229 plus with 2k front and rear and it does not do a good job of capturing license plates. I would assume higher resolution is going to be better as the 2k I have does have hdr and yet it fails in most cases to capture plate.

I have a viofo a229 plus and I am not happy with the unreliable parking mode. I have it hardwired.

Thanks for the response. I will double check but when I had it installed it did work for a few days but not reliably. I have checked battery voltage and that seems to be fine.