Julian23
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I have now been using the T800 Premium Set for around two months, and I think it is fair to say it has earned the “best allrounder” tag in my setup. It is not flawless, but the overall package feels very complete.
Important upfront note: Because of German privacy regulations, I can’t post full driving videos with license plates and faces visible. Instead, I added photos and screenshots to give a fair impression of what the T800 is capable of.
Specs (Premium Bundle)
The Premium Set comes with the front unit (Sony Starvis 2 IMX678 sensor), the IR interior cam, and the rear cam. Both front and rear can record in 4K at the same time, which is not common in this segment yet. The CPL filter is an optional extra that is worth buying. Another nice extra is the 4G module, which I will get to later.
The unit itself feels well built. Buttons are minimal, most things are done through the app, which might not be everyone’s preference, but keeps the main body clean. Cable length is more than enough for average-sized vehicles.
The power button on the left side of the unit will also lock videos with a double press. The ring around the button will glow to show the status of the camera.
Day: The daytime footage is very sharp, with lots of detail, and the colors are on the more vibrant side rather than dull. With the CPL filter mounted, reflections are reduced, and license plates are usually readable even at a distance.
Rear camera:
Night: HDR does its job, making plate capture of oncoming traffic possible for most cars.
Rear 4k is also very solid.
Plates: During the day, it is almost no effort, at night, HDR makes it quite reliable.
The T800 delivers very good image quality from either channel.
Audio & Extras
The microphone captures voices clearly, even with road noise or music in the background. It’s not a studio mic, but definitely better than previous models.
Important upfront note: Because of German privacy regulations, I can’t post full driving videos with license plates and faces visible. Instead, I added photos and screenshots to give a fair impression of what the T800 is capable of.
Specs (Premium Bundle)
- Front: 4K Ultra HD (Sony IMX678)
- Rear: 4K Ultra HD (Sony IMX678)
- Interior Cam: Full HD
- HDR: yes
- Enhanced low-light performance
- Parking Mode: Non-buffered impact & motion detection, time-lapse
- Connectivity: 4G LTE module support, dual-band WiFi
- GPS: Built-in
- Power Supply: Supercapacitor instead of battery
Setup & Hardware
The Premium Set comes with the front unit (Sony Starvis 2 IMX678 sensor), the IR interior cam, and the rear cam. Both front and rear can record in 4K at the same time, which is not common in this segment yet. The CPL filter is an optional extra that is worth buying. Another nice extra is the 4G module, which I will get to later.
The unit itself feels well built. Buttons are minimal, most things are done through the app, which might not be everyone’s preference, but keeps the main body clean. Cable length is more than enough for average-sized vehicles.
The power button on the left side of the unit will also lock videos with a double press. The ring around the button will glow to show the status of the camera.
Image Quality
Day: The daytime footage is very sharp, with lots of detail, and the colors are on the more vibrant side rather than dull. With the CPL filter mounted, reflections are reduced, and license plates are usually readable even at a distance.
Rear camera:
Night: HDR does its job, making plate capture of oncoming traffic possible for most cars.
Rear 4k is also very solid.
Plates: During the day, it is almost no effort, at night, HDR makes it quite reliable.
The T800 delivers very good image quality from either channel.
4G Features
Now, to one of my favorite features, the Cloud features. Once you insert a SIM card, the camera stays connected and can send notifications to the app whenever something happens. Remote live view works without major delay, cloud backup is smooth, and parking alerts come through consistently. This turns the dashcam into more of a security tool, not just a recording device. I found myself checking the car remotely more often than I thought I would. Even when traveling to another country, it still worked without issues.Parking Mode
Parking events are not buffered! Recording begins about one to two seconds after the impact or trigger, so you do not get pre-event frames in parking mode. While driving, you do get a buffered emergency file with at least 10 seconds before and 30 seconds after an impact, but that buffer does not apply to parked triggers. The camera does have suspicious person alerts, once a person stays for a certain time in the frame.Audio & Extras
The microphone captures voices clearly, even with road noise or music in the background. It’s not a studio mic, but definitely better than previous models.
Pros
- Dual 4K front and rear with a good image
- Night vision with HDR is genuinely useful
- 4G module adds value (remote notifications, cloud, live view)
- CPL filter makes a big difference in daytime footage
- App is simple and stable in daily use
- Premium Set bundles everything you need for a proper 3-channel setup
- Good Audio quality
- Very fast video download with WiFi 6
- Heat-resistant even in nearly 40°C weather
- Very stable app
Cons
- Interior camera can only be tilted up/down. Limits mounting positions
- No pre-buffer in parking mode
- Rear camera cable is on the thicker side
- CPL is optional
- Cut off voltage can not be disabled