Best value 2-channel dashcam?

[netizen112]

Hi guys,

I'm having trouble finding a recommendation for a good value 2-channel dashcam, since most reviews tend to focus on camera quality and features.


I just need something basic to absolve liability in case of an accident. I don't need anything fancy like 4k, but I still want something that is decent quality e.g. has starvis sensor, okay video quality etc

Thanks in advance

 

[Tschingis]

There are many models that match your requirements...
Here's one of them:

VIOFO A229 Plus 2CH Front and Rear 2K+2K HDR 5GHz Wi-Fi GPS Voice Control Dual Dash Camera with Sony STARVIS 2 Sensor

VIOFO A229 Plus 2CH — 2K+2K Dual Sony STARVIS 2 at the Best Value The A229 Plus 2CH delivers 2K (2560×1440) front and 2K (2560×1440) rear — symmetrical high-resolution recording on both cameras — powered by dual Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensors with HDR on both channels. It offers the...

www.viofo.com

 

[DT MI]

...I just need something basic to absolve liability in case of an accident. I don't need anything fancy like 4k, but I still want something that is decent quality e.g. has starvis sensor, okay video quality etc

Damn, reasonable requirements on a forum. Good job!! Are you sure you don't want a dash cam that makes your breakfast and after dinner drinks and gives you a shoulder message while driving? 😉

 

[lufa6977]

Damn, reasonable requirements on a forum. Good job!! Are you sure you don't want a dash cam that makes your breakfast and after dinner drinks and gives you a shoulder message while driving? 😉

I know...usually people want way more than they need. Rarely do we have a reasonable request from someone. 🙂

 

[lufa6977]

Hi guys,

I'm having trouble finding a recommendation for a good value 2-channel dashcam, since most reviews tend to focus on camera quality and features.


I just need something basic to absolve liability in case of an accident. I don't need anything fancy like 4k, but I still want something that is decent quality e.g. has starvis sensor, okay video quality etc

Thanks in advance

Honestly, any 2-channel, 2K QHD-level dashcam will do. Viofo is the leader at the moment. You can consider the Viofo A229 Plus. If you want to deal with a premier Canadian dealer, give
@SafeDriveSolutions a DM or call and ask him for suggestions.

SafeDriveSolutions

 

[DT MI]

...Rarely do we have a reasonable request from someone. 🙂

Or reasonable recommendations from self-appointed 'experts' who look down on anything that isn't the 'latest and greatest' and feel it's somehow inferior and has no place in the market.

 

[Chuck McCoy]

2-channel dashcam

Welcome to the club @netizen112
What about (2) Single Channel dash cams like A119 Mini 2, instead of A229 Plus 2Ch?

(2) Single Channel Set Up

PROS:
Redundancy, if one unit fails you still have the other recording.
Double recording time capacity
No need to install “rear camera” cable from front to rear, (provided you have a power output in back of car).

CONS:
$20 more expensive for cameras
(2) SD Cards to buy

 

[Karagandinez]

I'm having trouble finding a recommendation for a good value 2-channel dashcam, since most reviews tend to focus on camera quality and features.


I just need something basic to absolve liability in case of an accident. I don't need anything fancy like 4k, but I still want something that is decent quality e.g. has starvis sensor, okay video quality etc

There are many models that match your requirements...
Here's one of them:

VIOFO A229 Plus 2CH Front and Rear 2K+2K HDR 5GHz Wi-Fi GPS Voice Control Dual Dash Camera with Sony STARVIS 2 Sensor

VIOFO A229 Plus 2CH — 2K+2K Dual Sony STARVIS 2 at the Best Value The A229 Plus 2CH delivers 2K (2560×1440) front and 2K (2560×1440) rear — symmetrical high-resolution recording on both cameras — powered by dual Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensors with HDR on both channels. It offers the...

www.viofo.com

Honestly, any 2-channel, 2K QHD-level dashcam will do. Viofo is the leader at the moment. You can consider the Viofo A229 Plus. If you want to deal with a premier Canadian dealer, give

I completely agree about the Viofo A229 Plus.
The video quality is quite decent both day and night.

Thread 'VIOFO A229 Plus / Telephoto Camera / Video and Screenshots'

Oct 30, 2023

Screenshots from the front camera of the A229+ and Mini_2 of the first revision.

A229 Plus
V1.0_231009
2560x1440 30fps
CPL=on
EV=-0.3

Mini_2:
V1.0_20230912
2560x1080 30fps
CPL=on
EV=-0.3

• Karagandinez
• Replies: 14
• Forum: A229 Plus

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[Karagandinez]

Damn, reasonable requirements on a forum. Good job!! Are you sure you don't want a dash cam that makes your breakfast and after dinner drinks and gives you a shoulder message while driving? 😉

You forgot that a dash cam also needs to be able to make coffee. 😉

 

[Velvetfoot]

Welcome to the club @netizen112
What about (2) Single Channel dash cams like A119 Mini 2, instead of A229 Plus 2Ch?

(2) Single Channel Set Up

PROS:
Redundancy, if one unit fails you still have the other recording.
Double recording time capacity
No need to install “rear camera” cable from front to rear, (provided you have a power output in back of car).

CONS:
$20 more expensive for cameras
(2) SD Cards to buy

I just made the mistake of looking at the Viofo website. 🙂
Apparently the A119mini has better optics than my VS1, of which I have 2.
Similar price. Maybe the 32g disk isn't included in the A119, but you're gonna want a bigger one anyway.
I still like the form factor of the VS1 though-I never used the screen on my old A119.

 

[Karagandinez]

I just made the mistake of looking at the Viofo website. 🙂
Apparently the A119mini has better optics than my VS1, of which I have 2.
Similar price. Maybe the 32g disk isn't included in the A119, but you're gonna want a bigger one anyway.
I still like the form factor of the VS1 though-I never used the screen on my old A119.

You're wrong.
Look at the comparison image of the three models at the bottom of the page:

VIOFO VS1 Mini 2K HDR with Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 Sensor 5GHz Wi-Fi Voice Control GPS Dash Cam with Free 32GB MicroSD Card

VIOFO VS1 Mini — The Most Affordable Sony STARVIS 2 Dash Cam, Ready Out of the Box The VS1 Mini puts Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor quality within reach for every driver. Record in 2K HDR with the same sensor used in VIOFO's A119 MINI 2 and the rear cameras...

www.viofo.com

I don't see any difference in the video sensors of the Viofo A119 Mini 2 and the Viofo VS1.

 

[Velvetfoot]

You're wrong.
Look at the comparison image of the three models at the bottom of the page:

VIOFO VS1 Mini 2K HDR with Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 Sensor 5GHz Wi-Fi Voice Control GPS Dash Cam with Free 32GB MicroSD Card

VIOFO VS1 Mini — The Most Affordable Sony STARVIS 2 Dash Cam, Ready Out of the Box The VS1 Mini puts Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor quality within reach for every driver. Record in 2K HDR with the same sensor used in VIOFO's A119 MINI 2 and the rear cameras...

www.viofo.com

I don't see any difference in the video sensors of the Viofo A119 Mini 2 and the Viofo VS1.

I said optical. This is from the Viofo site: