One of the best in detail, well-explained videos for the Viofo dash cams. NO BS, just the details and model comparisons you want. Great job Vortex Radar.
This video was a LIFESAVER. There is so much information out there and I have been doing research for weeks trying to pick the right Dashcam for my needs within my budget and I’ve taken notes adnauseam trying to keep it all straight. The Viofo website doesn’t have a clear and concise comparison of all models in an organized fashion to make it easy enough to understand in the way you did in this video. Thank you SO MUCH!!!
Wow... That was a lot of information... I just bought a A119 V3 and haven't even installed it yet... Even after watching this and learning about the different cameras, I think I have the right one for me... 😎
I've been running 129 Duo for almost 2 years with no issues. The time lapse continues recording parking mode it's probably the best option for me that makes it worth while. No power bank needed.
If anyone reading the comments is debating about getting one and lives in a busy metro area such as California, DO IT. I’ve had 2 hit and runs and 2 people hit my car and say that I hit them. All of these people were Spanish speaking with no insurance.
I would really like to see a updated dashcam with starvis 2 in a A119 shape, single channel. A139 Pro is nice, but it's designed for 3CH, and that drives the price up despite being available to buy 1CH only.
@@chefgav1 Try commenting when you're not high...maybe then you'll make sense! A139 is available as a 3 channel solution i.e. front, rear AND interior 🤦♂
Sounds to me like YOU'RE ALL (Kevin Lin, chefgav1, FatHead1979) on something* The A139 Pro is available in many different variants. One variant is a one-channel version, and it also offers a two-channel version with two variants, either Front and Interior or Front and Rear, the Three channel covers (obviously, but seeing as you're obviously distracted* I'll splain* it for you), Front, Interior, and Rear. something* = mind-altering substance you prefer or are now on*. distracted*= something* as stated above. on*= whatever the ƒǕ₵₹ you're high on. splain*= explain. Pay attention now! The validator for my claim is : (beginning at 17:04 Vortex Radar says)👉 Now the A139 Pro it's available in many different variants, you can get it as a single channel front-only option,ah, you can get it as a two-channel option, either recording front and rear, or you can get the two-channel version that records the front and interior, or you can get the full three-channel version, ah now something to be aware of if you opt for the full three channel version there are a couple trade outs to be aware of, ah, number one for example that front dash cam can no longer record at the full 4k and 30 fps, there's going to be a couple other approaches here. . .
@@FatHead1979 Sounds to me like YOU'RE ALL (Kevin Lin, chefgav1, FatHead1979) on something* The A139 Pro is available in many different variants. One variant is a one-channel version, and it also offers a two-channel version with two variants, either Front and Interior or Front and Rear, the Three channel covers (obviously, but seeing as you're obviously distracted* I'll splain* it for you), Front, Interior, and Rear. something* = mind-altering substance you prefer or are now on*. distracted*= something* as stated above. on*= whatever the ƒǕ₵₹ you're high on. splain*= explain. Pay attention now! The validator for my claim is : (beginning at 17:04 Vortex Radar says)👉 Now the A139 Pro it's available in many different variants, you can get it as a single channel front-only option,ah, you can get it as a two-channel option, either recording front and rear, or you can get the two-channel version that records the front and interior, or you can get the full three-channel version, ah now something to be aware of if you opt for the full three channel version there are a couple trade outs to be aware of, ah, number one for example that front dash cam can no longer record at the full 4k and 30 fps, there's going to be a couple other approaches here. . .
Great info. I had an A118 back in the day. Now I have an A129 Duo in one car and my other car I put off getting a cam and got hit in a lot with no note left. For that car I ordered an A129 Duo Plus. Can’t wait to install it
I hope this helps someone, but I no longer use dashcam battery packs. If you have a long enough commute, they'll never charge fully and you won't have a lot of parking mode recording. What worked for me was just a tad cheaper, but definitely more effective. I opted for an Optima Yellow Top deep cycle auxiliary battery along an isolator. My truck has been idle as much as 2 to 3 days and I'll still have enough power for parking mode. And the battery is mounted under the hood and can power additional devices too. Hopefully that helps someone.
I'm not sure yet whether I'm going to buy the A229 Duo or the A139 Pro 2CH. Obviously the A139 Pro is the better option when it comes to video quality, but it is also considerably more expensive. And in my case it feels a bit like buying the very best PC/laptop and then using it just to read your email and watch TH-cam. LOL. I had the A129 Duo in my previous car, and it had some flaws, but in the event of an accident, the video quality would have been good enough to capture what happened. Fortunately, the license plates here in Europe are also a bit easier to read and you don't necessarily need 4K for that. However, the connection for the rear camera was very inconvenient, which is why I would no longer buy an A129 model. The rear camera connection on the A229 and A139 models is much more convenient. I'm still in doubt; I'm going for the best video camera and the most beautiful design. Or do I save some money, but in return I have a camera that is less neat to hide, but which then has a screen, which I find very handy.🤔
Viofo A229 pro definitely seems like the best out right now as far as quality. However, after being with Blackvue for some time now, not having cloud capability and the ability to live stream remotely is a big deal breaker. It's like cow bell. Onced you've had it, you'll always be needing more of it. 😂
My viofo has been running 24/7 either in 'parking mode'or obviously when driving. Think mine is a A229??? But as u say over the pond'its Awsume' wired into fuse box with additional wire lume Accessory and permanent 12v.I intend to by another Viofo if mine dies.currently 3years old👍
As a A129 pro duo owner I like it, but it started to give me some problems with freezing, shutting down on its own and weird display color at night, so I'm afraid to invest once again on the new ones. Spending near $300 and then not working as suppose to be, make you think twice before buying. Overall I loved your video it's very detailed. Greetings from ARUBA.
Yeah .i have the Duo Plus and have issues when the parking mode is being used. It turns off sometimes, other times the camera reboots. I think it's an overheating issue. And i have doubts about purchasing Viofo again.
@@VortexRadar the only real problem was the Wi-Fi burning in some batches, especially the A129 Pro. Any other problem was minor and rare. Most of the bad feedback about Viofo dashcams are users fault like bad installation, poor cards, putting windshield sun protectors over the camera, hardwire kits mounted under car insulation carpet, etc. Of course there was few mounts problems but the user could use the dashcam port and GPS was still working in most of the cases.
@@HD2You Not sure who you are replying too.. But the Duo Plus rear camera supposed to handle all it's own image processing and just writing to the sdcard. But you may have a point because on one of the Duo Plus, i sometimes lose the rear camera and have to restart it to get the connection back.
Seriously considering getting two 2-channel Viofo A139Pro for my wife's vehicle. Same set up for my Jeep, plus the Motorcycle cameras for use while off-roading. May use three 2-channel Motorcycle cameras (one camera for each tire plus low front view and low rear view). Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the reviews and links, I got the A139Pro and the battery, Hope is not to difficult to install on a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, as I dont want to screw up the warranty.
Love this review! I have the flagship 3 channel, but I’m returning it. Sadly, with the shape of it I can’t get a nice view bc of all the sensors my vehicle has behind my review mirror 😞
You create the best dashcam reviews on TH-cam. Very thorough. One question though. What does the powercell 8 give you that you can't get from cell phone power cells (like Anker makes). The power cell is 7500 mAh for $350 but the cell phone batteries banks are like $30-$100 and provide 10,000 to 40,000 mAh. You would have to swap them out or provide an in car charger but ...
Thanks! I’ve actually done a few videos about that over the years. Here’s the most recent one that helps explain this: th-cam.com/video/pTmaY90Wzvw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Lwu89PfliT96q5Ha Here’s an older one on dashcam batteries vs Anker portable batteries: th-cam.com/video/4gH0i07mSJ4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bqfL3tFv3KtDHIGR and this one is the PC8 vs other comparable batteries: th-cam.com/video/5jwbHfT-7Co/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0eSw6g-8CfMO5wm1
Great video. I'm thinking about purchasing two 2 channel dashcams and put the front cam on the back as well and the 2 back cam on side windows for 360 degree viewing outside. Am trying to decide which one would be best for this. Any recommendations?
AMAZING REVIEW!!!! Thank you very much!! Question: if I have a constant cigarette lighter port that always has power even when the vehicle is off, would I still need the hardwire kit?
Great, review. Always the best dashcam is the next dashcam. ;) This year I will wait for the IMX675 and IMX678 Viofo products. A139 Pro is already on the marked but I consider the future A229 Pro will be even greater. I consider the A119 Mini is the most under rated Viofo dashcams and maybe this is because of A119 V3 because of its price. Right now I will wait for Mini 2. Not DJI Mini2 because it was already launched few years ago.
Hello, thanks for the review. Regarding the a129plus duo. Which parking mode uses less battery power low bitrate mode of low frame rate mode. Also hdr on or off. Thanks
Thanks for the information. What works you say is the best overall for video quality and two channel? For a commercial vehicle that doesn’t need many features just great quality. Thanks.
Hi I just bought my A129 plus duo and dash cam HK3 hardwire kit, I’m going to connect my HK3 hardwire to my battery. Can I use my Apple car play for long drive to connect my phone? Thank you
Nice review, but the prices have jumped significantly since your review. The A129 plus duo is up 25%. At that price point other manufacturers have better features. Keep up the good work.
Yea ima cancel my order for the a129 pro and get the a229 the better low light visibility n rear 2k res with the cheaper price is worth it considering in Canada we only use back plates
i bought the a229 due & man i was so excited until i found it wasn't working for a week due to it cant deal with temperature above 35 celsius! & summer in the way!! (45-48 celsius) im so disappointed in viofo now im looking for blackvue because it's the only brand that challenges high temperature also one of the owners didn't complain about it in the summer so could you give an advice for a blackvue 2ch both front & rear 1080p 60FPS & wifi 5ghz? & as always thanks for your awesome videos
@@VortexRadar yup, i got duped! I meant to order the a229 plus 2ch off amazon (i want 60fps) and i accidently ordered the older a229 duo (pricing is very similar for both)
went to order through your black box link but had one more question. my vehicle is a convertible - can i mount the back facing camera on the front window facing the rear- will the camera rotate?? would love to have a small watertight enclosure on the trunk lid -
this is my first time buying a dash cam....buying it for my employee driving my company vehicle. What do. you recommend that has both video quality and gps tracking??? Thank you in advance!
All fine and dandy, but you forgot to tell people that the power cell battery is $379 before tax which is more money than then the camera itself😅 I’m driving for Lyft, and I have the T130 that you recommended, and I hate it already, and as soon as I’ll find something else, I’ll get rid of it, mainly because the Wi-Fi is way too slow, the interior camera shows the wrong colors, and now doesn’t show colors at all , and worst of all, my 256GB SD card show me a recording of less than 24 hours, are you kidding me? I miss my Ventrue dash cam , and as soon as they’re going to come up with a new one, three channels, with Wi-Fi, And videos on the phone, according to the email that I got from them, I’ll probably get it.
Just installed the 2CH a229 dash cam and it blows everything I had before. I had some cheap redtiger and kingslim dashcam before and always have issues with recording. Thinking of getting the a139 pro for my moms car.
Great video coverage on this product! After all the research this is the dashcam - A129 dual plus that I need. I have a long vacation/holiday coming up and half of the tour is driving. I'm not bringing my car but I will rent a car. Can you or any in the chat suggest how to set this up? Power and portability aspects. How to power this without hardware and I don't want to use the sticker mount so thinking of using a suction cup mount instead. After the trip then I will install it on my own car from then on. Let me know thanks!…
Yeah what I do in that situation is use the suction cup mount. You could also grab some 3m double stick tape like this amzn.to/3ntua3A and use it to stick the dashcam to the WS. It works as a temporary solution and it’s far more easily removable that the tape that comes with the mount. The suction cup one is easier though, but you lose GPS.
Hi there, question, Wifi feature, do you need wifi in car or nearby to use ??? I.E. no direct connect to phone ?? Bluetooth can't it be used for playback on phone or too slow ?? Thanks luv the channel been a m Subscriber couple years
Hi, instead of Power cells or hardwire kit is It possible to use the dash Cam connected in the obd port? I see some of this that supposed keep energy without damage the battery. Thank You!
What feature willl I be missing if get a A129 Plus Duo versus the A229 Duo ? I really like how 2K performs at nigh and I could be wrong but I am not sure 4K with a lower aperture lens will have better quality than an 2K with bigger aperture. Thoughts ??
So I would like to buy the viofo gx 35 basically it’s for my every day driving and at night do you think this would be the best one to go with as far as video for daytime and nighttime
Yep. Check out the end of the video to see how you can select the PC8 to come with the necessary cable. It’s a drop down box when you go buy the battery.
I just looked up the A119 MINI and it's stating it has the STARVIS 2 sensor not the STARVIS IMX335. This is on the Australian website so unsure if it's been recently updated or whatnot.
@@VortexRadar ah my mistake. The Non V2 isn’t even listed on the website. Just at a glance I thought the V2 was the one you mentioned 👍 Thanks for the clarification
I purchased a Viofo based off one of your previous videos. I had it plugged into a usb port and not hardwired since I really didn’t need any recording while parked. Unfortunately I was rear ended on the highway and the camera footage isn’t able to be viewed. Any advice on how to access the footage? Viofo wasn’t much help they said any car that suffers from an impact would cause the camera to lose power for a few seconds and not record the moment. But I’ve seen videos of cars getting in accidents and they are able to access their footage? If this is the case- dash cameras would be pointless if they don’t save footage from impacts right?
Oh man I’m so sorry to hear that! I’ve had something similar happen before years ago when I spun out and only one of my two dashcams saved the video. It was a different brand. Dashcams nowadays do have a little internal power (that’s what the supercapacitor is for) to give themselves enough time to safely shut down and save the file when they lose power. This should happen for both accidents and simply turning off your car. That said, I suppose it is possible that the impact from a crash could damage the dashcam in some way to prevent it from being able to save the video properly. Obviously super unfortunate. I wish I had a better idea of why this sometimes happens and how to avoid it.
I wish someone would design a single unit that has 1 camera facing forward at 4k for capturing license plates, and 1 camera on the same unit but facing the interior at 1080p. You don't need high quality for the interior, so it's better to save space for for the front facing camera. Then i don't think you need a rear camera because your interior camera can capture someone rear-ending your vehicle. If they drive off then your front camera will capture their license plate as they pass you.
So far all the combo dashcams like that typically record around 2K for the front cam to reduce overheating risks with everything crammed into one unit.
Ok so i bought the 129 plus and it turns out that you have to turn off cellular data on it for the live view to work on my i phone.. Do all the more high end one have to work with cellular data off as well ?😮
I decided to go with the A129 Plus to stay around $200 with both cameras having the Jarvis capability. I like the battery pack option, but at $300, that is a bit steep. Let me know if you have a $100 battery option.
Great video! I'm curious if this brand require a subscription for full capability access. I had an owlcam and didn't realize it had a subscription until I got it. Personally I think this might be a good point to add in your videos but keep up the good work! Thanks.
Thanks for your video. Would you please tell me if these cameras (A129 PLUS DUO DUAL CH and A139 PRO 2 CH)are detachable or sooner you attached them, they became permanent?
thanks for the video. You just didn't touch on another important factor, FPS. According to your own videos before, higher resolution doesn't necessarily give clearer picture especially when dealing with motion blur for license plate reading. So would you recommend A119 V3 with 60fps or a 2k 30 fps like A229? thanks
Hi wondering whether a229 rear cam can use in a139 pro. I know viofo says not compatiable, probably a229 can record 2K from both. But what if downgrade the resolution of a229 rear to 1080 then will a139 pro can record it. By watching your reviews, i learnt that sensor and image processor reflect the quality. So bigger sensor of a229 with better processor of a139 pro, i'm hoping to get better quality than a139 pro 2 channel. Thanks
So I have looked through countless places trying to find an answer to, "how to stop from (viofo 129 pro) auto-recording". Do you have any tips on how this can be done? I have the 256G card but I am away from home all week and the camera fills up (because I forget to turn "record" off) when I have nothing to record worth saving. I generally record when I approach the next shipper or consignee for my work.
Watching your video from six months ago about the Dashcam's following tech tips video. Wouldn't one of the better solutions be to have states/governments introduce certain requirements into new License plates where cameras can scan them from a distance using some other method than eye balling the text? Perhaps something painted using like another form of light that shows up outside of the range of normal vision. That way the camera's getting better don't need to worry too much about correcting for motion blur and only really need to focus on making faces easier to ID, which is what most security cameras are aiming for anyway and i imagine most cameras. I wonder if something like that a hologram on license plates going forward would be doable, it of course would take years to get the system into common usage but it could also help AI drivers by giving them a more detailed break down of distance more reliably than other sensors, or perhaps details on the performance on the car in updated license plates. I imagine most will be programmed "its dangerous to stay behind a bus, or a garbage truck" but imagine in the future if AI could see, oh this car takes this route at this time to pickup the kids during weekdays, this person is likely going this direction.. etc.
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I finally found a dash cam reviewer who actually knows about the products. Thank you!
haha welcome!
@@VortexRadar
Couldn't you plug your dash cam into your vehicles OBD 2 DLC for parking mode and general use?
One of the best in detail, well-explained videos for the Viofo dash cams. NO BS, just the details and model comparisons you want. Great job Vortex Radar.
This video was a LIFESAVER. There is so much information out there and I have been doing research for weeks trying to pick the right Dashcam for my needs within my budget and I’ve taken notes adnauseam trying to keep it all straight. The Viofo website doesn’t have a clear and concise comparison of all models in an organized fashion to make it easy enough to understand in the way you did in this video. Thank you SO MUCH!!!
How does this video not have more likes?? Super detailed and thorough. Great work!
Wow... That was a lot of information... I just bought a A119 V3 and haven't even installed it yet... Even after watching this and learning about the different cameras, I think I have the right one for me... 😎
One of the most detailed videos about Dashcams ever made. Viofo is the real leader of this industry.
I got the 229 late last year, really happy with it so far
I've been running 129 Duo for almost 2 years with no issues. The time lapse continues recording parking mode it's probably the best option for me that makes it worth while. No power bank needed.
yo, does it have a battery inside? So parking mode can be used without hardwire?
@@jahaja8505 no. You need the hardwire in order for the parking mode to work.
@@sghitza1 thanks!
If anyone reading the comments is debating about getting one and lives in a busy metro area such as California, DO IT. I’ve had 2 hit and runs and 2 people hit my car and say that I hit them. All of these people were Spanish speaking with no insurance.
which camera did you buy?
man it’s not even hard to figure out who’s racist these days
@@deantalamantes6190it’s true, is it not?
@@deantalamantes6190 is a pattern of facts racist in itself?
It is hahah, no need to specify the language they talked,right.? @@connor-cx5wc
I would really like to see a updated dashcam with starvis 2 in a A119 shape, single channel. A139 Pro is nice, but it's designed for 3CH, and that drives the price up despite being available to buy 1CH only.
Not designed for 3 channel at all
@@chefgav1 It clearly is. TF you talking about
@@chefgav1 Try commenting when you're not high...maybe then you'll make sense! A139 is available as a 3 channel solution i.e. front, rear AND interior 🤦♂
Sounds to me like YOU'RE ALL (Kevin Lin, chefgav1, FatHead1979) on something* The A139 Pro is available in many different variants. One variant is a one-channel version, and it also offers a two-channel version with two variants, either Front and Interior or Front and Rear, the Three channel covers (obviously, but seeing as you're obviously distracted* I'll splain* it for you), Front, Interior, and Rear.
something* = mind-altering substance you prefer or are now on*.
distracted*= something* as stated above.
on*= whatever the ƒǕ₵₹ you're high on.
splain*= explain.
Pay attention now!
The validator for my claim is : (beginning at 17:04 Vortex Radar says)👉 Now the A139 Pro it's available in many different variants, you can get it as a single channel front-only option,ah, you can get it as a two-channel option, either recording front and rear, or you can get the two-channel version that records the front and interior, or you can get the full three-channel version, ah now something to be aware of if you opt for the full three channel version there are a couple trade outs to be aware of, ah, number one for example that front dash cam can no longer record at the full 4k and 30 fps, there's going to be a couple other approaches here. . .
@@FatHead1979 Sounds to me like YOU'RE ALL (Kevin Lin, chefgav1, FatHead1979) on something* The A139 Pro is available in many different variants. One variant is a one-channel version, and it also offers a two-channel version with two variants, either Front and Interior or Front and Rear, the Three channel covers (obviously, but seeing as you're obviously distracted* I'll splain* it for you), Front, Interior, and Rear.
something* = mind-altering substance you prefer or are now on*.
distracted*= something* as stated above.
on*= whatever the ƒǕ₵₹ you're high on.
splain*= explain.
Pay attention now!
The validator for my claim is : (beginning at 17:04 Vortex Radar says)👉 Now the A139 Pro it's available in many different variants, you can get it as a single channel front-only option,ah, you can get it as a two-channel option, either recording front and rear, or you can get the two-channel version that records the front and interior, or you can get the full three-channel version, ah now something to be aware of if you opt for the full three channel version there are a couple trade outs to be aware of, ah, number one for example that front dash cam can no longer record at the full 4k and 30 fps, there's going to be a couple other approaches here. . .
The best one! Thank you from 🇮🇹
Great info. I had an A118 back in the day. Now I have an A129 Duo in one car and my other car I put off getting a cam and got hit in a lot with no note left. For that car I ordered an A129 Duo Plus. Can’t wait to install it
Cali? It’s like the Wild West out here
Great information for my new Viofo cam❤
I hope this helps someone, but I no longer use dashcam battery packs. If you have a long enough commute, they'll never charge fully and you won't have a lot of parking mode recording. What worked for me was just a tad cheaper, but definitely more effective. I opted for an Optima Yellow Top deep cycle auxiliary battery along an isolator. My truck has been idle as much as 2 to 3 days and I'll still have enough power for parking mode. And the battery is mounted under the hood and can power additional devices too. Hopefully that helps someone.
Thanks for all time and effort u put in much appreciated.
Excellent and very informative video. Thank you. 😊
Thank you for this video! At $140 I didn’t wanna pull the trigger but as of today 4/21/23, its down to $99! Gonna go grab it now
Good video. I had A119 v2 with GPS and sold it with car but it work for 6 years perfectly. It had Bluetooth however.
I'm not sure yet whether I'm going to buy the A229 Duo or the A139 Pro 2CH.
Obviously the A139 Pro is the better option when it comes to video quality, but it is also considerably more expensive.
And in my case it feels a bit like buying the very best PC/laptop and then using it just to read your email and watch TH-cam. LOL.
I had the A129 Duo in my previous car, and it had some flaws, but in the event of an accident, the video quality would have been good enough to capture what happened. Fortunately, the license plates here in Europe are also a bit easier to read and you don't necessarily need 4K for that.
However, the connection for the rear camera was very inconvenient, which is why I would no longer buy an A129 model.
The rear camera connection on the A229 and A139 models is much more convenient.
I'm still in doubt; I'm going for the best video camera and the most beautiful design. Or do I save some money, but in return I have a camera that is less neat to hide, but which then has a screen, which I find very handy.🤔
Viofo A229 pro definitely seems like the best out right now as far as quality. However, after being with Blackvue for some time now, not having cloud capability and the ability to live stream remotely is a big deal breaker. It's like cow bell. Onced you've had it, you'll always be needing more of it. 😂
Thanks for sharing , nice video detailing all Dashcams from same brand
Thank you so much. This was very helpful. May god bless you for saving so many people time and money.
My viofo has been running 24/7 either in 'parking mode'or obviously when driving. Think mine is a A229??? But as u say over the pond'its Awsume' wired into fuse box with additional wire lume Accessory and permanent 12v.I intend to by another Viofo if mine dies.currently 3years old👍
got a119 v3 for $60, best investment ever
As a A129 pro duo owner I like it, but it started to give me some problems with freezing, shutting down on its own and weird display color at night, so I'm afraid to invest once again on the new ones. Spending near $300 and then not working as suppose to be, make you think twice before buying. Overall I loved your video it's very detailed. Greetings from ARUBA.
Yeah I understand regarding the reliability concerns. I’ve had some issues too.
Yeah .i have the Duo Plus and have issues when the parking mode is being used. It turns off sometimes, other times the camera reboots. I think it's an overheating issue. And i have doubts about purchasing Viofo again.
Take out the rear camera from the man unit and your problem will disappear.
@@VortexRadar the only real problem was the Wi-Fi burning in some batches, especially the A129 Pro. Any other problem was minor and rare. Most of the bad feedback about Viofo dashcams are users fault like bad installation, poor cards, putting windshield sun protectors over the camera, hardwire kits mounted under car insulation carpet, etc. Of course there was few mounts problems but the user could use the dashcam port and GPS was still working in most of the cases.
@@HD2You Not sure who you are replying too.. But the Duo Plus rear camera supposed to handle all it's own image processing and just writing to the sdcard. But you may have a point because on one of the Duo Plus, i sometimes lose the rear camera and have to restart it to get the connection back.
Seriously considering getting two 2-channel Viofo A139Pro for my wife's vehicle. Same set up for my Jeep, plus the Motorcycle cameras for use while off-roading. May use three 2-channel Motorcycle cameras (one camera for each tire plus low front view and low rear view). Thanks for sharing.
Great job brotha 👏🏼
Love the channel!!!👍🏼
Picked up an new 119 mini with this reflection thing for 100€ new 👍 will test it this week
Thanks for the reviews and links, I got the A139Pro and the battery, Hope is not to difficult to install on a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, as I dont want to screw up the warranty.
Thank you, this is a great informative video.
Truly appreciate this video and the details of each dash cam. Looking for a new one as we speak. Decisions….decisions.
Perfect video, thanks
Can someone make a comparison table for all their dash cams please? Never understood companies like these that don't do that.
Great video BTW.
Thanks a lot!
Great video 👌
That poor SD card sure has some mileage on it! Saw the paint worn off in the first clip of the dash cam. Great video as always thanks.
Love this review! I have the flagship 3 channel, but I’m returning it. Sadly, with the shape of it I can’t get a nice view bc of all the sensors my vehicle has behind my review mirror 😞
Ordered an A139 Pro and 256GB card direct this morning. Looking forward to catching people up to no good in 4k
Congrats
You create the best dashcam reviews on TH-cam. Very thorough. One question though. What does the powercell 8 give you that you can't get from cell phone power cells (like Anker makes). The power cell is 7500 mAh for $350 but the cell phone batteries banks are like $30-$100 and provide 10,000 to 40,000 mAh. You would have to swap them out or provide an in car charger but ...
Thanks! I’ve actually done a few videos about that over the years.
Here’s the most recent one that helps explain this: th-cam.com/video/pTmaY90Wzvw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Lwu89PfliT96q5Ha
Here’s an older one on dashcam batteries vs Anker portable batteries: th-cam.com/video/4gH0i07mSJ4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bqfL3tFv3KtDHIGR
and this one is the PC8 vs other comparable batteries: th-cam.com/video/5jwbHfT-7Co/w-d-xo.htmlsi=0eSw6g-8CfMO5wm1
Thanks
It could be have been great if there was a front 4K & rear 2K dash cam from viofo. I don't see this available.
Great video. I'm thinking about purchasing two 2 channel dashcams and put the front cam on the back as well and the 2 back cam on side windows for 360 degree viewing outside. Am trying to decide which one would be best for this. Any recommendations?
AMAZING REVIEW!!!! Thank you very much!! Question: if I have a constant cigarette lighter port that always has power even when the vehicle is off, would I still need the hardwire kit?
Yes, you need, Otherwise, you need to turn off the camera manually every time after your car is parked.
@@ViofoDashcamOfficial is actually for a Big Semi Truck 🚛. My Truck have 4 Batteries, so Battery life is not a concern for me.
can you make video to explain about 24/7 recording how to make best setting for parking mode record ...
Is there any news on when the A139 pro will hit other storefronts instead of having to buy directly from viofo?
Awesome video as always! Can you please tell me what Viofo dash cam would be best for California heat? Thanks.
I hope you do the same style video with blackvue and thinkware and all other dachcam.
I have the 129 pro duo. Which button do I push if I want to save a video?
You mean the big emergency record button on the back?
@@VortexRadar oh thanks never knew what that button was for lol
Great, review. Always the best dashcam is the next dashcam. ;)
This year I will wait for the IMX675 and IMX678 Viofo products. A139 Pro is already on the marked but I consider the future A229 Pro will be even greater. I consider the A119 Mini is the most under rated Viofo dashcams and maybe this is because of A119 V3 because of its price. Right now I will wait for Mini 2. Not DJI Mini2 because it was already launched few years ago.
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The description of the IMX675 sounds very interesting.
When is the output of the registrar with this sensor approximately planned?
@@amamamam1111 at least on summer of 2023
I bout a blackvue 750x off amazon for about 270 bucks, works great for my big truck
Viofo hands down better picture
Hello, thanks for the review. Regarding the a129plus duo. Which parking mode uses less battery power low bitrate mode of low frame rate mode. Also hdr on or off. Thanks
Thanks for the information. What works you say is the best overall for video quality and two channel? For a commercial vehicle that doesn’t need many features just great quality. Thanks.
A139 Pro for quality
Hi I just bought my A129 plus duo and dash cam HK3 hardwire kit, I’m going to connect my HK3 hardwire to my battery. Can I use my Apple car play for long drive to connect my phone? Thank you
Which camera would you suggest for a truck ?
Good vid, After the latest update from blackvue I'm heavily contemplating the A229 or a139 3 channel or thinkware's 01000 for the cloud feature ls
Nice review, but the prices have jumped significantly since your review. The A129 plus duo is up 25%. At that price point other manufacturers have better features. Keep up the good work.
Yeah prices fluctuate frequently and it goes on sale often. Given the competition, I agree the lower price makes more sense.
It is on sale right now
I have a Qvia/Lukas in my pickup and wish they were more widely available.
Very nice and useful video! Thanks.
Would you know whether these cameras work with dongar dash cam adapter?
Yea ima cancel my order for the a129 pro and get the a229 the better low light visibility n rear 2k res with the cheaper price is worth it considering in Canada we only use back plates
i bought the a229 due & man i was so excited until i found it wasn't working for a week due to it cant deal with temperature above 35 celsius! & summer in the way!! (45-48 celsius) im so disappointed in viofo
now im looking for blackvue because it's the only brand that challenges high temperature also one of the owners didn't complain about it in the summer
so could you give an advice for a blackvue 2ch both front & rear 1080p 60FPS & wifi 5ghz?
& as always thanks for your awesome videos
And to add more confusion, there is now an A229 Plus 1/2/3ch that offers the sony starvis 2 sensor on both front and rear.
It’s crazy how many models they keep releasing, lol. There’s also more still in the works…
@@VortexRadar yup, i got duped! I meant to order the a229 plus 2ch off amazon (i want 60fps) and i accidently ordered the older a229 duo (pricing is very similar for both)
Great reviews
went to order through your black box link but had one more question. my vehicle is a convertible - can i mount the back facing camera on the front window facing the rear- will the camera rotate?? would love to have a small watertight enclosure on the trunk lid -
Well explained and informative. What's best SD card to use on the Viofio A129 duo pro?
this is my first time buying a dash cam....buying it for my employee driving my company vehicle. What do. you recommend that has both video quality and gps tracking??? Thank you in advance!
Have you heard about thermal dash cams? I know they’re quite expensive now, which your prediction about them becoming mainstream?
All fine and dandy, but you forgot to tell people that the power cell battery is $379 before tax which is more money than then the camera itself😅
I’m driving for Lyft, and I have the T130 that you recommended, and I hate it already, and as soon as I’ll find something else, I’ll get rid of it, mainly because the Wi-Fi is way too slow, the interior camera shows the wrong colors, and now doesn’t show colors at all , and worst of all, my 256GB SD card show me a recording of less than 24 hours, are you kidding me? I miss my Ventrue dash cam , and as soon as they’re going to come up with a new one, three channels, with Wi-Fi, And videos on the phone, according to the email that I got from them, I’ll probably get it.
Hello, thanks for the review. Does the a129 plus still NOT have buffered parking mode.
Yeah I believe it’s a hardware limitation. They added it for the A229 Plus.
So the Mini is worth having to swap out my usb cable routing? Hmmm 😅 decisions decisions
I wish that the 139 had a detachable base. I don't feel comfortable leaving it in the car.
Falto decir los angulos de las camaras. Es algo muy importante el amplio que puedes grabar
Just installed the 2CH a229 dash cam and it blows everything I had before. I had some cheap redtiger and kingslim dashcam before and always have issues with recording. Thinking of getting the a139 pro for my moms car.
One question I have is, how much does a heated front windscreen affect the clarity of the front facing Camera?
Great video coverage on this product! After all the research this is the dashcam - A129 dual plus that I need. I have a long vacation/holiday coming up and half of the tour is driving. I'm not bringing my car but I will rent a car. Can you or any in the chat suggest how to set this up? Power and portability aspects. How to power this without hardware and I don't want to use the sticker mount so thinking of using a suction cup mount instead. After the trip then I will install it on my own car from then on. Let me know thanks!…
Yeah what I do in that situation is use the suction cup mount. You could also grab some 3m double stick tape like this amzn.to/3ntua3A and use it to stick the dashcam to the WS. It works as a temporary solution and it’s far more easily removable that the tape that comes with the mount. The suction cup one is easier though, but you lose GPS.
Thanks so much! Just to clarify, did you mean the GPS feature from the dash cam will not work because of the cup mounts?
GPS is built into the double stick tape mount, not the dashcam, so if you use the suction cup mount, you don’t get GPS functionality.
Hi there, question,
Wifi feature, do you need wifi in car or nearby to use ??? I.E. no direct connect to phone ??
Bluetooth can't it be used for playback on phone or too slow ??
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The WiFi is only to connect to the dashcam locally with your phone.
Hi, instead of Power cells or hardwire kit is It possible to use the dash Cam connected in the obd port? I see some of this that supposed keep energy without damage the battery. Thank You!
Are there any one of the theses that do good in texas hot weather.
Nice job!
Hi there where can I find this and any discount? Thank you. I really need the parking record
What feature willl I be missing if get a A129 Plus Duo versus the A229 Duo ? I really like how 2K performs at nigh and I could be wrong but I am not sure 4K with a lower aperture lens will have better quality than an 2K with bigger aperture. Thoughts ??
So I would like to buy the viofo gx 35 basically it’s for my every day driving and at night do you think this would be the best one to go with as far as video for daytime and nighttime
If I get the a139 pro 2 cam with the extra battery pack. Do I still need to get the hardwire kit? Jw? Love this video
Yep. Check out the end of the video to see how you can select the PC8 to come with the necessary cable. It’s a drop down box when you go buy the battery.
Sandisk max endurance vs VIOFOs sd card. Which do you recommend? Does write speed come into play?
Max Endurance is a better value, but limited to 256GB. If you want a 512GB card, get the Viofo.
Like always, great job explaining so well the VIOFO lineup. Will the VIOFO A139 Pro also work with the BlackVue B124 battery pack?
Yep, no problem. I’m running an A139 Pro on a Cellink Neo (same battery, same wiring) and it works great.
@@VortexRadar do you care about not having the cloud with this dash cam?
I’m contemplating running two dashcams to solve that lol
@@VortexRadar two dash cams meaning one rear and one front? They work independently?
I just looked up the A119 MINI and it's stating it has the STARVIS 2 sensor not the STARVIS IMX335.
This is on the Australian website so unsure if it's been recently updated or whatnot.
It’s the Mini 2 that uses a Starvis 2 IMX675, not the regular Mini.
@@VortexRadar ah my mistake. The Non V2 isn’t even listed on the website. Just at a glance I thought the V2 was the one you mentioned 👍
Thanks for the clarification
Do you have a video like this for dashcam/radar detector combos? Do you lose radar or dashcam quality by going with a combo?
I purchased a Viofo based off one of your previous videos. I had it plugged into a usb port and not hardwired since I really didn’t need any recording while parked. Unfortunately I was rear ended on the highway and the camera footage isn’t able to be viewed. Any advice on how to access the footage? Viofo wasn’t much help they said any car that suffers from an impact would cause the camera to lose power for a few seconds and not record the moment. But I’ve seen videos of cars getting in accidents and they are able to access their footage? If this is the case- dash cameras would be pointless if they don’t save footage from impacts right?
Oh man I’m so sorry to hear that! I’ve had something similar happen before years ago when I spun out and only one of my two dashcams saved the video. It was a different brand.
Dashcams nowadays do have a little internal power (that’s what the supercapacitor is for) to give themselves enough time to safely shut down and save the file when they lose power. This should happen for both accidents and simply turning off your car.
That said, I suppose it is possible that the impact from a crash could damage the dashcam in some way to prevent it from being able to save the video properly. Obviously super unfortunate. I wish I had a better idea of why this sometimes happens and how to avoid it.
I wish someone would design a single unit that has 1 camera facing forward at 4k for capturing license plates, and 1 camera on the same unit but facing the interior at 1080p. You don't need high quality for the interior, so it's better to save space for for the front facing camera. Then i don't think you need a rear camera because your interior camera can capture someone rear-ending your vehicle. If they drive off then your front camera will capture their license plate as they pass you.
So far all the combo dashcams like that typically record around 2K for the front cam to reduce overheating risks with everything crammed into one unit.
Ok so i bought the 129 plus and it turns out that you have to turn off cellular data on it for the live view to work on my i phone.. Do all the more high end one have to work with cellular data off as well ?😮
I decided to go with the A129 Plus to stay around $200 with both cameras having the Jarvis capability. I like the battery pack option, but at $300, that is a bit steep. Let me know if you have a $100 battery option.
That one lacks buffered parking recording and a few other things, but the price point is nice.
Great video! I'm curious if this brand require a subscription for full capability access. I had an owlcam and didn't realize it had a subscription until I got it. Personally I think this might be a good point to add in your videos but keep up the good work! Thanks.
Nope, no cloud features and no subscription.
Thanks for your video. Would you please tell me if these cameras (A129 PLUS DUO DUAL CH and A139 PRO 2 CH)are detachable or sooner you attached them, they became permanent?
Which one? Most of them have quick release mounts.
@@VortexRadar I just updated with those info.
My car is parked overnight at an apartment complex, so I do not have a garage to protect against any burglar.
thanks for the video. You just didn't touch on another important factor, FPS. According to your own videos before, higher resolution doesn't necessarily give clearer picture especially when dealing with motion blur for license plate reading. So would you recommend A119 V3 with 60fps or a 2k 30 fps like A229? thanks
I’m not a 60 fps fan. Too many trade offs. Shutter speed is what’s important, not the extra frames. I’d like to do a video on this at some point
@Vortex Radar thanks for the reply. Looking forward to your video.
@@VortexRadar I am also looking forward to see tradeoffs 60fps vs 30 fps.
Would I be able to hardware 2 A139pro front and rear ?
You mean a pair of 1CH versions? Sure.
@Vortex Radar Yeah that's exactly what I mean thanks so much for the response
Hi wondering whether a229 rear cam can use in a139 pro. I know viofo says not compatiable, probably a229 can record 2K from both. But what if downgrade the resolution of a229 rear to 1080 then will a139 pro can record it. By watching your reviews, i learnt that sensor and image processor reflect the quality. So bigger sensor of a229 with better processor of a139 pro, i'm hoping to get better quality than a139 pro 2 channel. Thanks
So I have looked through countless places trying to find an answer to, "how to stop from (viofo 129 pro) auto-recording". Do you have any tips on how this can be done? I have the 256G card but I am away from home all week and the camera fills up (because I forget to turn "record" off) when I have nothing to record worth saving. I generally record when I approach the next shipper or consignee for my work.
Vortex, is radar busters a good website to purchase the r8 on? How are they able to sell it tax free?
Watching your video from six months ago about the Dashcam's following tech tips video.
Wouldn't one of the better solutions be to have states/governments introduce certain requirements into new License plates where cameras can scan them from a distance using some other method than eye balling the text?
Perhaps something painted using like another form of light that shows up outside of the range of normal vision.
That way the camera's getting better don't need to worry too much about correcting for motion blur and only really need to focus on making faces easier to ID, which is what most security cameras are aiming for anyway and i imagine most cameras.
I wonder if something like that a hologram on license plates going forward would be doable, it of course would take years to get the system into common usage but it could also help AI drivers by giving them a more detailed break down of distance more reliably than other sensors, or perhaps details on the performance on the car in updated license plates.
I imagine most will be programmed "its dangerous to stay behind a bus, or a garbage truck" but imagine in the future if AI could see, oh this car takes this route at this time to pickup the kids during weekdays, this person is likely going this direction.. etc.
Hi, Why my video footage of A129 pro is very fast when I view it on laptop?