New 70mai A510 with STARVIS 2 IMX675

[frizky]

So 70mai just launched the new 2 channel dash cam, A510, with specifications from the website:















So how do you think? I think this will be a good competitor for Viofo A119 Mini 2, at least for front cam only, with the downside it still uses battery instead of capacitor.

 

[mentadent]

Nice, it has cloud.

 

[Vortex Radar]

Cool to see them making more units and getting into cloud. I was about ready to add it to my testing lineup until I saw the mention of a battery instead of a capacitor.

 

[Panzer Platform]

So how do you think?

Battery = Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.
Not even worth a look.

 

[LateralNW]

still uses battery instead

If it's using a LiFePO4 type battery I think that's ok.
If it's a Li-ion battery I would steer clear of it.

 

[Nigel]

If it's using a LiFePO4 type battery I think that's ok.
If it's a Li-ion battery I would steer clear of it.

Maximum temperature is about the same, and neither should be charged below 0°C.

The LiFePO4 may be less likely to produce flames, and it will likely have a longer life, but it is not the answer to the problem. We don't have a flames issue with Li-ion anyway, so I think the only advantage of LiFePO4 is a longer life, but if it is regularly overheated, it is still not going to be a long life.

One of the main reasons for using LiFePO4 is that it can be rapidly charged to 100%, which is not possible with Li-ion, you have to slow down towards the end, but that is not of any real interest for dashcam internal use. For recharging dashcam external batteries it is very useful.