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BlackVue DR500GW

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BlackVue DR500GW

WiFi is great but bitrate causes pixelation in some settings.

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BlackVue DR500GW-HD
6.0
Overall Score

6.0/10

Price $270
4K
Front Resolution 1920 x 1080p
CMOS
Front Sensor Unknown
GPS
GPS Yes
P
Parking Mode Buffered
WiFi
Wi-Fi Yes
CH
Channels Front

Strengths

  • Good form factor
  • Decent reliability
  • Buffers in parking mode

Weaknesses

  • Pixelation problem when lots of moving objects
  • Expensive

Scores

Performance

Day Video 7/10
Night Video 6/10
Reliability 8/10
Discreetness 7/10
Value 4/10
Support 4/10

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Data Sheet

Technical Specs

Overview
SpecBlackVue DR500GW
BrandBlackVue
ModelDR500GW
Channels1
Channel SetupFront
Form FactorCylindrical
Release DateNov 2012
CountryKorea
Warranty12 months
Video and Hardware
SpecBlackVue DR500GW
ProcessorTexas Instruments TMS320DM368
Video FormatMP4
CompressionH.264
Screen SizeNo
TouchscreenNo
MountAdhesive
Power Supply12V
Battery TypeCapacitor
Features
SpecBlackVue DR500GW
Parking ModeBuffered
Wi-FiYes
GPSYes
AppsWindows, macOS, Android, iOS
Cloud ConnectivityNo
Voice CommandsNo
Storage and Durability
SpecBlackVue DR500GW
SD Card TypeMicroSD
Max Card Size64GB
Operating Temperature-20°C to 70°C
SwivelNo
Error NotificationAudio

Hardware Layout

Camera Units

Front Camera
CMOSUnknown
Max Resolution1920 x 1080p
FPS30
Bitrate10.0 Mbps
Viewing Angle156°
Dimensions119 x 36
HDRNo
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