Dash Cam Help

[simply-nugget]

Hello,

I've been vigorously researching dash cams for the past week or so and am getting overwhelmed with all the videos, threads, forums, etc. I think I've narrowed it to a Viofo 129 or 229 duo or plus, but am VERY open to other suggestions. I currently have a $20 Uniden cam from 2020 and only been using it for a few months. I think my needs are pretty basic but any help is very very appreciated as I am spiraling into research overload and can't decide lol

My needs:
- I drive to work around 4:15am, so I drive at night almost everyday for at least 30min and when I hang with friends, I sometimes come home pretty late at night.
- Dual channel cam
- I live where temps are regularly 115°+ outside in the summer so it needs to be able to withstand that as my car is always parked outside
- Does not need parking mode
- Ideally something not crazy expensive (price alone I'd rather buy the a129 plus but am willing to spend more if absolutely worth it)
- Has a microphone, that way if the dash cam can't make out the plate, me saying it out loud is picked up and can be heard clearly in the playback

Thank you again for your help!

 

[Global Eagle]

Hi there...

Have you heard of Global Eagle Dash Cam, we are a manufacturer for over 25yrs based in Taiwan. We offer OEM/ODM and own brand Global Eagle, you can consider our CQ1 which is 4k +1080P and have extra ADAS features that can be turned on or off through APP.

You can see how the ADAS works and the night quality on CQ1

Dropbox

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[Mwelby]

I just upgraded to the Viofo A229+. Very nice!

 

[lufa6977]

If considering the A129 then spend a little extra and get the A129 Pro. Avoid the A229 Pro due to heat issues, the A229 Plus as I recall does not have the heat issue. If you are not using parking mode then you can use a Dongar Dongel if you have a self-dimming rear view mirror. Very simple adapter that plugs between the mirror and the dash cam and will power the dash cam and a rear camera, if you are using one of those, this way you will not need to have to run wire to the fuse box or have a power cable hanging down to the cigarette lighter adapter.

Dongar dongle

Select your car type, if you car type has more then one pin out type for the RV mirror the look at the RV mirror cable and verify what you need. Dongar has a couple of product lines, you probably want the Plug N Play line.

 

[oleeee]

Hello,

I've been vigorously researching dash cams for the past week or so and am getting overwhelmed with all the videos, threads, forums, etc. I think I've narrowed it to a Viofo 129 or 229 duo or plus, but am VERY open to other suggestions. I currently have a $20 Uniden cam from 2020 and only been using it for a few months. I think my needs are pretty basic but any help is very very appreciated as I am spiraling into research overload and can't decide lol

My needs:
- I drive to work around 4:15am, so I drive at night almost everyday for at least 30min and when I hang with friends, I sometimes come home pretty late at night.
- Dual channel cam
- I live where temps are regularly 115°+ outside in the summer so it needs to be able to withstand that as my car is always parked outside
- Does not need parking mode
- Ideally something not crazy expensive (price alone I'd rather buy the a129 plus but am willing to spend more if absolutely worth it)
- Has a microphone, that way if the dash cam can't make out the plate, me saying it out loud is picked up and can be heard clearly in the playback

Thank you again for your help!

FYI, the Pernis DS315WG on Amazon seems like a solid budget pick—4K, good features, and cheaper than most. Not the most famous brand, but I’m still considering it!