A329 Test & Review PP

“New” unofficial firmware V1.1 241227
4K60fps
1-CH configuration
97.5 Mbps Bitrate
CPL Filter On

 
Panzer Platform said:
They were supposed to increase the volume level.
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Nigel said:
While the A329 is quite a lot quieter, it sounds a bit better than the A229 Pro. The A229 appears to have a significant spike in the frequency response at 70Hz, if they turn the A329 volume up then it should be good. Don't see much sign of distortion, but maybe your music/car doesn't have enough base to cause that.
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I took a look at several videos with music playing.
The A329 is still quieter than the A229 Pro but does sound better.
Some distortion can still be heard if I crank the volume but it has improved.
 

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Panzer Platform said:
New “unofficial” firmware test footage.
V1.1_250120
Change Log: Unknown
1.) Day 4K60fps 1-CH 97.5Mbps
2.) Night 4K30fps 1-CH 65.5Mbps HDR On
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That is a lot of bitrate!
Most people are not going to use it set to that high a bitrate.
GPS is responding fast, it is registering your stops at the stop light as being stopped.
Need an audio test, your use of the turn signal is surprisingly clear, but this is not a very complete test of the audio...
 
Agie said:
Potentially use MediaInfo app that displays bitrate and more detailed information on video files
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MediaInfo provides a large amount of info and is available for a number of different OS. I use the Text view mode in Debian, works great, lasts long time. 🙂

MediaInfo
 
lufa6977 said:
MediaInfo provides a large amount of info and is available for a number of different OS. I use the Text view mode in Debian, works great, lasts long time. 🙂

MediaInfo
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I've used it since 2016, always very handy like you say 🙂
 
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Q: Does anyone confirm audio quality improved in the new fw?
A: No (last audio comparison was January 2, 2025 - V1.1_241227)
Q: And can anyone post latest video using latest fw please?
A: Yes (last test footage was January 25, 2025 - V1.1_20250120 see below)

Last audio comparison was January 2, 2025 - V1.1_241227
Change Log:
1.) Optimized 4K 60fps daytime video quality
2.) Optimized external SSD support
3.) Optimized audio quality
4.) Fixed Auto HDR issue

https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/a329-test-review-pp.51932/post-632211

Current Firmware: January 20, 2025 - V1.1_20250120
Change Log:
1.) Added: Turn on/off the parking mode by BTR200 remote
2.) Added: Turn on/off Rear LED
3.) Optimized: Audio quality
4.) Optimized: SSD compatibility
5.) Fixed: Other bugs

Last test footage was January 25, 2025 - V1.1_20250120

Chuck McCoy

Post in thread 'A329 Test & Review PP'

New “unofficial” firmware test footage.
V1.1_250120
Change Log: Unknown
1.) Day 4K60fps 1-CH 97.5Mbps
2.) Night 4K30fps 1-CH 65.5Mbps HDR On



I’ll perform another audio comparison, and gather test footage when the A329S arrives.
 
phhaily125 said:
will a329s beat this dashcam? a329 current lose obviously
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A329 did lose in that video, but that was a very early A329 firmware.

Does the A329 currently lose? It is not obvious, we need another test to know the current situation, and that is difficult, since almost nobody seems to have a PQ8 for comparison! The A329 is winning because it actually exists, I can buy one!

Even when that video was made, the A329 normally won, that video was a carefully selected set of clips showing that the PQ8 could sometimes win, If you read the video comments then the video creator explains this, the A329 normally won, but not always.
 
Nigel said:
A329 did lose in that video, but that was a very early A329 firmware.

Does the A329 currently lose? It is not obvious, we need another test to know the current situation, and that is difficult, since almost nobody seems to have a PQ8 for comparison! The A329 is winning because it actually exists, I can buy one!

Even when that video was made, the A329 normally won, that video was a carefully selected set of clips showing that the PQ8 could sometimes win, If you read the video comments then the video creator explains this, the A329 normally won, but not always.
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I would love to see the video of latest firmware of 329. if you have please share
 
phhaily125 said:
will a329s beat this dashcam? a329 current lose obviously
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This test footage was filmed with pre-production firmware October 13, 2024.
The first official public firmware was released January 2025.
 

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phhaily125 said:
I would love to see the video of latest firmware of 329. if you have please share
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Post #1 of this thread was posted on the 30th October, the firmware used for that test video was from the 9th October. Seems likely that all the testing on this thread is from newer firmware than was used for that video!
 
phhaily125 said:
I would love to see the video of latest firmware of 329. if you have please share
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Filmed 3 days ago.
Firmware: V1.1_20250120
Change Log:
1. Added: Turn on/off the parking mode by BTR200 remote
2. Added: Turn on/off Rear LED
3. Optimized: Audio quality
4. Optimized: SSD compatibility
5. Fixed: Other bugs

1-CH Configuration
4K60fps
Bitrate: 97.5 Mbps
1 Minute File Size: 700MB

 

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Chuck McCoy said:
Filmed 3 days ago.
Firmware: V1.1_20250120
Change Log:
1. Added: Turn on/off the parking mode by BTR200 remote
2. Added: Turn on/off Rear LED
3. Optimized: Audio quality
4. Optimized: SSD compatibility
5. Fixed: Other bugs

1-CH Configuration
4K60fps
Bitrate: 97.5 Mbps
1 Minute File Size: 700MB

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can you upload night time? i wanna see license plate
Chuck McCoy said:
Filmed 3 days ago.
Firmware: V1.1_20250120
Change Log:
1. Added: Turn on/off the parking mode by BTR200 remote
2. Added: Turn on/off Rear LED
3. Optimized: Audio quality
4. Optimized: SSD compatibility
5. Fixed: Other bugs

1-CH Configuration
4K60fps
Bitrate: 97.5 Mbps
1 Minute File Size: 700MB

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wish 229 pro "LICENSE PLATE image" can crystal clear as this 329
 
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phhaily125 said:
can you upload night time? i wanna see license plate
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Night time HDR performance for reading plates was acceptable from the very first pre-production firmware V1.0_20241009

4K30fps
HDR On
Bitrate: 65.5 Mbps
1 Minute File Size: 472MB

 
phhaily125 said:
will a329s beat this dashcam? a329 current lose obviously
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I'm not sure how much it matters, but it looks like the Mikavi PQ8 is mounted on the left side of the windshield, so it's pointed slightly to the left, towards oncoming cars, while the Viofo A329 is probably mounted on the right side of the windshield, so it's pointed slightly to the right, away from oncoming cars.

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