The Blueskysea B4K is a Chinese single channel dash camera released in Dec 2020. Blueskysea is known for offering great bang for your buck for their dash cams. The B4K is no exception. It is a true 4K camera for $100 which is an excellent price.
While the B4K is currently being sold as a single channel dash cam, an optional 1080p rear camera can be purchased as well. There is a cube shaped camera (type A) and a tube shaped camera (type B)
The camera uses a Novatek NT96670 processor and Sony STARVIS IMX415 CMOS sensor. These are excellent components and are showing up in can many new 4K dash cams.
Video Quality
The B4K records 2160p (4K) video at 30fps with an average bitrate of 26 Mbps. Video quality during the day is very good and night quality is good. Some of the initial videos from this camera appear to have a bit of stuttering, but this appears to be resolved with the latest firmware.
Note that the B4K records using the newer H.265 HEVC codec instead of the more common H.264 codec. H.265 may not be compatible with older computers or viewing devices which could be a problem when sharing video files with Police or insurance companies. Not a huge issue but something to be aware of.
Features
The camera has a 3.16″ screen, which is wider than most other dash cams. It also has a g-sensor and built in GPS. The camera comes with WiFi and recommends using the Ucam app for Android and iOS. This app is simple but allows settings to be changed and videos to be downloaded. Another strong positive is that the camera comes with audio and screen error notifications.
The B4K provides buffered parking mode if you hardwire the dash cam to your vehicle (optional hardwire kit required). This will record 10 seconds before an event and 20 seconds after. Not many low priced cameras offer buffered parking mode so this is a great feature.
The camera comes with an adhesive mount and cannot swivel to record interactions at the driver or passenger windows. The B4K is a medium sized camera at 91 x 38 x 30mm. Overall build quality is good.
In summary, from a specification perspective, the B4K is packed with features for this price point:
- 4K video
- Capacitor
- GPS
- WiFi
- Buffered parking mode
- Audio error notifications.
Support
Blueskysea appears to be responsive to questions and has adequate support. They also provide firmware updates which is a positive as well. Blueskysea provides a 12 month warranty which can be extended to 18 months if you register the product with them. This is better than the standard 12 month warranty for most dash cams.
Known Problems
As this camera has just been released, there are no common problems reported with this camera.
Sample Videos
Numerous Dashcamtalk members have reviewed this camera which include many sample videos and screenshots. You can see some reviews on our forum here.
Should I Purchase
The Blueskysea B4K is packs a lot of features for $100. 4K video, capacitor, GPS, Wifi, buffered parking mode and audio error alerts at this price range is unheard of.
The rectangular form factor is not as discreet as some other cameras and H.265 encoded videos might be a problem if you have older computer hardware.
Specifications
Detailed Specifications
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| Camera Type | Single Channel |
| Form Factor | Hanging - Rectangular |
| Country | China |
| Processor | Novatek NT96670 |
| CMOS Front | Sony STARVIS IMX415 |
| CMOS Rear | N/A |
| Channels | 1 |
| Screen | 3.16" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| GPS | Yes |
| G-Sensor | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Parking Mode | Buffered |
| Lock Files | Auto or Button |
| Max Resolution Front | 3840×2160p (4K) |
| Front Frames Per Second | 30 |
| Max Bitrate Front (Mbps) | 26 |
| Max Resolution Rear | N/A |
| Rear Frames Per Second | N/A |
| Max Bitrate Rear (Mbps) | N/A |
| Video Format | TS |
| Compression | H.264 |
| Diagonal Viewing Angle Front | 120° |
| Diagonal Viewing Angle Rear | N/A |
| SD Card Type | MicroSD |
| Max Size (Spec) | 256GB |
| Max Size (User) | 256GB |
| Size Front (mm) | 91 x 38 x 30 |
| Size Rear (mm) | N/A |
| Mount | Adhesive |
| Power Supply | 5V |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to 70°C |
| Battery | Capacitor |
| Error Notification | Audio and Screen |
| Swivel (To Record Side Windows) | No |
| Apps | PC, Android, iOS |
| Cloud Connectivity | No |
| Release Date | Dec 2020 |
| Warranty | 18 months with registration |
| Unique Features | Buffered parking mode |
| Advantages | Good price for a 4K camera Capacitor instead of battery Audio error notifications |
| Disadvantages | Low rated app Video quality could be better, firmware updates may improve |
| Final Word | A decent competitor for a budget 4K camera. Capacitor, buffered parking mode and audio error alerts are nice features as well. |
Published: December 12, 2020
Blueskysea B4K - DashCamTalk
The Blueskysea is an excellent budget 4K dash cam. Capacitor, buffered parking mode and audio error alerts are nice features as well.
Product SKU: Blueskysea B4K
Product Brand: Blueskysea
Product Currency: USD
Product Price: 100
Price Valid Until: 2023-01-01
Product In-Stock: SoldOut
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