Review: TaoTronics TT-CD06 2k Dashcam Car DVR

[Sunny]

Thank you @Lucian.c for providing Taotronics TT-CD06 Dashcam for review.
It is available or $99.99 at Sunvalleytek's amazon store.

Product web site: https://www.taotronics.com/taotronics-tt-cd06-2k-dash-cam.html

A 32GB microSD card is included.
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Conclusion: Will be updated later...
Pros: >Great audio/video quality.
>USB charger has two ports so it doesn't take away the only 12v outlet you have.
>Two mounts, suction cup and 3M sticky tape. Mounts rotate in all directions.
>Tape mount removal tool.
>Pretty small and almost all black for discrete install.

Cons: Chrome ring on the tip of lens housing.
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Description and Features:
TaoTronics Car DVR Dash Cam is based on Ambarella A7LA50 chip.
Resolutions: 2K/30fps, 1080p/45fps,
400W Sensor, 160 Degrees Wide Angle Lens, 2 Inch Screen, Free 32GB SD Card, G-Sensor, Loop Recording
It's very small 2.2" square.
Build quality seems pretty good.
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Taotronics TT-CD06 Unboxing Video with sample videos:

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Taotronics TT-CD06 Package contents:
1. Taotronics TT-CD06 dashcam.
2. Suction cup car mount that rotates all around.
3. Car mini USB charger with dual usb ports.
4. 32GB Sandisk microSD card.
5. Product manual specific for this model.
6. mini USB to USB PC cable.
7. Thank you/warranty card.
8. 3M Sticky Tape Mount
9. Installation tools: tape removal tool, wire management tabs.

Camera looks well built.

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Taotronics TT-CD06 Product Images:
The front is mostly black except a chrome ring on top of the lens housing.
There are no button on the edges nor on top, all the buttons are on the back next to LCD screen.
Right edge has microUSB and mini HDMI.


Left edge has microSD and power:


Back has 2" LCD and all the buttons:


Top has mount:


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Taotronics TT-CD06 Folders Files Bit Rate:
Root folder has 'EVENT' and 'NORMAL' folders that has the following subfolders:
Event files are triggered by dedicated button or g-sensor and are around 28 seconds long, 8 seconds before and 20 seconds after.
File name has date time so easy to find a clip.

Overall Bit Rate is 20.5mbps with video @ 20mbps and audio @ 64kbps:


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More soon...

 

[Sunny]

Video screenshots from raw files:
Daytime Video quality is very good. Night is also pretty good.
Audio is loud and clear.

 

[Sunny]

Menu and settings:
Video Resolution
Recycle Record
Motion detection
Park mode
Image quality
Mic setup
Stamp setting
G-Sensor setting
WB
EV bias
Language
Time setup
Beep sound settng
Auto power off setting
Backlight off setting
Card volume
DriverID setting
Format
Default setting
Version info: A7L50 ARAK160813S HK8181

 

[Sunny]

Few more Taotronics TT-CD06 videos:
Day:

Night:

 

[Sunny]

PC Mode: When Taotronics TT-CD06 is connected to a PC via micro USB cable, it goes to mass storage mode by default. No other option available.

 

[Sunny]

Outside view:
From outside, iTrue X3, Viofo A119, Taotronics TT-CD06 and Chupad D501:

 

[Sunny]

Few more daytime clips:
Audio replaced...

 

[vla-ra]

Sunny, in your opinion, which 2K DVR video quality better, Taotronics TT-CD06 or Vantrue X2?

Is there a litium battery or supercapasitor?