Thinkware F200 Pro

[Jeremy Wong]

Author's Note: The full review can be found here. My review blog for my other reviews: jwtechreviews.com

Here’s the new F200 Pro from Thinkware.



Sicurez Technologies product page: F200 Pro



Technical Specs:
• Processor: Ambarella
• Sensor: CMOS 2.0M
• Viewing angle: Front: 140º; Rear: 160º Wide Viewing Angle
• 3-Axis Accelerometer G-Sensor (3D, ±3G)
• Resolution: Front & rear: FHD (1920 x 1080) 30fps
• Support up to 128GB microSD card
• External GPS (Optional)
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• Built-in supercapacitor
• Safety Camera Alert
• Road Safety Warning System (LDWS, FCWS, uFCWS, FVDW)
• Time-lapse & motion detection parking mode
• Super Night Vision
• Energy Saving Parking Recording



The box





Open box




Contents

• F200 Pro
• Tape mount
• Rear cam
• Rear cam cable
• 16GB Thinkware micro SD card
• Hardwire kit
• Cable holder x3
• Spare mounting tape
• Quick start guide
• Leaflets for Customer service info, Thinkware Cloud & Thinkware Dash Cam Link

 

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F200 Pro

 

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Tape mount




Rear cam

 

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Rear cam cable




16GB Thinkware micro SD card

My review sample unit came with a 16GB microSD card but the retail bundle will come with a 32GB microSD card instead.



Hardwire kit

 

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Cable holder x3




Spare mounting tape

 

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Quick start guide

 

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Leaflets




Test setup

I'm using a 128GB Samsung Evo Plus microSD for the recordings. I've also installed the optional external GPS module from Thinkware for testing.

 

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Thinkware Dash Cam Link app

 

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Videos
Below is recorded in 1920×1080 30fps H.264 with an overall bit rate of 11.2 Mb/s for the front and rear cam

 

[Jeremy Wong]

Final thoughts
The new F200 Pro now comes with a full ADAS system, Super Night Vision, Time Lapse parking mode like its bigger siblings.

The F200 Pro is much like the famous discontinued mid-range F770 in terms of specs and functions. The only downside is the GPS module is an optional add-on accessory.

The F200 Pro is a great entry-level dashcam to consider with the world-famous parking mode, ADAS & Safety Camera Alert from Thinkware.

 

[ImpliedConsent]

Final thoughts
...The only downside is the GPS module is an optional add-on accessory.

Great write-ups! I was contemplating this for my daughter, except for your last statement. Why call it a "pro" without GPS built-in?

 

[Jeremy Wong]

Great write-ups! I was contemplating this for my daughter, except for your last statement. Why call it a "pro" without GPS built-in?

I think to Thinkware it's still considered an entry-level dashcam. Not a mid-range or high-range dashcam/

 

[SawMaster]

Bitrate could be better. Good review as always

Phil

 

[Jeremy Wong]

Bitrate could be better. Good review as always

Phil

Yeah. Wish they up the bit rate a bit higher.

Thanks

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[kamkar]

Yes 11 mbit for H.264 sound low.

 

[Brad12]

Final thoughts
The new F200 Pro now comes with a full ADAS system, Super Night Vision, Time Lapse parking mode like its bigger siblings.

The F200 Pro is much like the famous discontinued mid-range F770 in terms of specs and functions. The only downside is the GPS module is an optional add-on accessory.

The F200 Pro is a great entry-level dashcam to consider with the world-famous parking mode, ADAS & Safety Camera Alert from Thinkware.

Great review. I may have missed it, but what was your opinion on the ADAS system? Was it good or too many false alerts? (especially FCA). Thx.

 

[Jeremy Wong]

Great review. I may have missed it, but what was your opinion on the ADAS system? Was it good or too many false alerts? (especially FCA). Thx.

Thinkware'd ADAS is very accurate. Not as annoying as those I tested.

Only minor false alerts.

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[152bobby]

I currently have the normal 2 channel F200 and is hardwired into my car. If wanted to change this to the F200 Pro, can I use the existing cables for the F200, for a easy swap?

I'm still contemplating whether it's worth it or not !!

 

[BlackboxMyCar]

I currently have the normal 2 channel F200 and is hardwired into my car. If wanted to change this to the F200 Pro, can I use the existing cables for the F200, for a easy swap?

I'm still contemplating whether it's worth it or not !!

Yes, the hardwire kit, power cable, and front/rear cable all remain the same.

 

[152bobby]

Thanks, just to be 100% sure, that includes my existing brackets stuck to my windscreen and rear window, so a simple swap, all I need is the actual front and rear camera and nothing else ?