Alfawise MB05 Dashcam Review

[Jeremy Wong]

Author's Note: The full review can be found here. My review blog for my other reviews: jwtechreviews.com


Thank you GearBest for sending over the Alfawise MB05 for review.



GearBest product page: Alfawise MB05
Purchase the MB05 for US$47.99 with the coupon code: AIFMB05

Technical Specs:
• Processor: Novatek 96658
• Sensor: Sony Exmor IMX323
• Viewing angle: 170° wide angle, F1.4 Aperture, 6G Glass + 1 IR filter lens
• 2.4″ IPS Display
• Resolution: 1920×1080 30fps, 1280×720 30/60fps, 848×480 30fps
• Supports 16GB-32GB class 10 or higher microSD card
• Built-in WiFi
• Built-in 160mAh battery


The box




Open box




Contents

• MB05
• Tape mount
• Car charger
• Short mini USB cable
• Spare mounting tape
• Transparent sticker x2
• Manual in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish & Japanese


MB05




Tape mount

 

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Car charger




Short mini USB cable



Spare mounting tape



Transparent sticker

This transparent sticker is to stick on the windscreen then stick the MB05 on top it so that you won’t damage your tint.


Manual







Initial firmware out of the box



Test setup

Will be using Kingston 32GB Micro SDHC for the recordings

 

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LuckyCam app

 

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Videos
Recorded in 1920×1080 30fps with an overall bit rate of 13.7 Mb/s.

Final thoughts
The MB05’s discreet wedge form factor with a hint of carbon fiber-like in the design.



The video is clear especially at night due to the Sony Exmor IMX323.

A good budget dashcam for the price.

A 90° angled USB charger cable would be good as it would be easier to tidy up the cable.