Viofo A119 V3 review

Jeremy Wong

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This is the new A119 V3 from Viofo. An improved version of the A119 series dashcam.

Viofo product page: A119 V3


Technical Specs:
• Processor: Novatek 96670
• Sensor: Sony Starvis IMX335 5MP Sensor
• Lens: 7G 140° wide angle lens view
• Aperture: F1.6
• Resolution: 1600p 30fps, 1440p 30fps, 1296P 30fps, 1080p 30/60fps, 720 30/60/120fps
• 2″ High Resolution TFT
• Support up to 256GB microSD card
• GPS mount (optional)
• CPL filter (optional)
• Built-in super capacitor
• Parking mode (requires Viofo HK3 hardwire kit)


The box
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Open box
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Contents
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• A119 V3
• GPS mount
• Non-GPS mounts x2
• Dual USB car charger
• Long mini USB cable
• Short mini USB cable
• Cable clips x5
• EVA foam
• Spare mount tape
• Nylon string
• User manual


A119 V3
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Long mini USB cable
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Short mini USB cable
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Cable holder
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EVA foam
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The EVA foam is for dampening vibrations between the GPS mount and the A119 V3.


Spare mounting tape & nylon string
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New features
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The A119 V3 you can choose resolutions from 1600P to 720P. It also enables you to record in High or Low video bitrate. Can choose to record in MP4 or TS video format. Another new feature to the A119 V3 is the Auto-Event Detection parking mode which requires the Viofo 3 wires HK3 hardwire kit.


Viofo 3 wires HK3 hardwire kit
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I’m unable to test the parking mode due to that I’ve ran out of fuse taps to use with the HK3. Will update the post later with the parking mode after when I have set up with the HK3 hardwire kit and fuse taps.
 
Viofo CPL filter
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Open box
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CPL filter
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Test setup
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I will be using a 128GB Transcend High Endurance microSD for the recordings.
 
Videos
Below is recorded in 2560×1600 30fps with an overall bit rate of 26.3 Mb/s with WDR off and without the CPL filter. Firmware v1.00.







Below is recorded in 2560x1440 30fps with an overall bit rate of 26.3 Mb/s with WDR off and without the CPL filter. Firmware v1.00.





Final thoughts
The A119 V3 has brighter, crisper, better color videos than it’s predecessor. The A119 V3 responds quickly to light changing conditions and shows more details and contrast.

A greatly improved version of the legendary A119 series.
 
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Updated to firmware v1.02

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Going to record using high bitrate mode today

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Below is recorded in 2560x1440 30fps with an overall bit rate of 30.8 Mb/s with WDR on and without the CPL filter. Using firmware v1.02 and on High Bitrate mode.






 
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