Dash Cam Comparison

Dash Cam Comparison

What features to choose? So much technology and options. That is why we have a dash cam comparison to help you make the right choice.

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4K Dash Cam Comparison Chart viofo a139 pro dash cam Channel 2 VIOFO A129
Model # Thinkware U1000 VIOFO A139 Pro VIOFO A129 Pro
Front Cam Resolution 4K 4K (Starvis 2) 4K
Rear Cam Resolution 2K QHD 1080p 1080p
W-Fi w/Mobile App Yes Yes Yes
Cloud Yes No No
GPS Yes Yes Yes
Safety Camera Alert Yes No No
Parking Mode Yes Yes Yes
Night Vision Yes Yes Yes
Front Cam Viewing Angle 150 140 130
Rear Cam Viewing Angle 156 170 140
HDR (High Dynamic Range) No Yes Yes
Video Codec H.264 H.264 H.264
MicroSD Card Capacity 128GB 256GB 256GB
Sony STARVIS lens Yes Yes Yes
LCD Screen No No Yes
Manual Recording Button Yes Yes Yes
Low Battery Protection Yes Yes Yes
High Temperature Shutdown Yes Yes Yes

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2K Dash Cam Comparison Chart iroad x11 viofo a229 dash cam viofo a119 dash cam
Model # IROAD X11 VIOFO A229 Duo VIOFO A119 Mini
Front Cam Resolution 2K QHD 2K QHD 2K QHD
Rear Cam Resolution 2K QHD 2K QHD N/A
W-Fi w/Mobile App Yes Yes Yes
Cloud No No No
GPS Yes Yes Yes
Safety Camera Alert No No No
Parking Mode Yes Yes Yes
Night Vision Yes Yes Yes
Front Cam Viewing Angle 155 140 140
Rear Cam Viewing Angle 155 140 N/A
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Yes No (WDR) Yes
Video Codec H.265 H.264 H.264
MicroSD Card Capacity 512GB 256GB 256GB
Sony STARVIS lens Yes Yes Yes
LCD Screen No Yes Yes
Manual Recording Button Yes Yes Yes
Low Battery Protection Yes Yes Yes
High Temperature Shutdown Yes No No

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Channel 2 F790 Front + Rear f200 pro Channel 2 IROAD FX2
Model # Thinkware F790 Thinkware F200 Pro IROAD FX2 IROAD T10S2
Front Cam Resolution 1080P 1080P 1080P HD 1080P
Rear Cam Resolution 1080P 1080P 1080P HD 1080P
Sony STARVIS No No No Yes
W-Fi w/Mobile App Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cloud No No No No
GPS Yes (Sold Separately) Yes Yes
Safety Camera Alert Yes Yes (GPS antenna required) No No
Parking Mode Yes Yes Yes Yes
Night Vision Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Cam Viewing Angle 140 140 140 150
Rear Cam Viewing Angle 140 160 140 145
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Yes No No No
Video Codec HEVC H.264 TP9950 H.264
MicroSD Card Capacity 128GB 128GB 256GB 256GB
LCD Screen No No No Yes
Manual Recording Button Yes Yes Yes No
Low Battery Protection Yes Yes Yes Yes
High Temperature Shutdown Yes No Yes Yes
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Protect Your Auto Insurance with a Dash Camera

Protect Your Auto Insurance with a Dash Camera

Getting in an auto accident is bad enough as it is. The last thing you need is the additional headache of trying to get the fair compensation you’re owed for a car accident that wasn’t even your fault. If that wouldn’t be bad enough, your auto insurance could go up in price too! Luckily, this is avoidable if you have a dash cam or in-car dashboard camera installed in your car. Nothing speaks louder than the undisputed video evidence that your dash camera will provide. Here are some additional reasons for having a dash camera in your vehicle.

Have a Clear Record of other Reckless/Irresponsible Drivers

Unfortunately, there are some crazy drivers out there that are prone to road rage, drunk driving, hit and runs, and much worse. With a dash cam, you won’t need to scramble for pen and paper to write down their tag number; you’ll have it all recorded right there along with the person’s face and any inflammatory things that are said.

Prevent Auto Insurance Fraud

Even if you get in an accident and the other driver seems to be acting in good faith, their experience of the events will inevitably be completely different than yours. You can’t afford to have the outcome of your settlement depend on a “he said vs. she said” dispute. It’s all too common for accident scenes to be misjudged entirely by the other driver and the officer whose responsibility is to make the call.

Additionally, it’s not unheard of for a pedestrian or other driver to fake injuries or straight up lie about what happened in the accident. The dashcam is 100% impartial and the most accurate way to recall the accident as it happened. Then, you’ll be guaranteed to have the fairest and most accurate auto insurance settlement without the unnecessarily inaccurate factor of human judgment and bias involved.

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Get Out of Paying Incorrect Traffic Tickets and the Auto Insurance Hikes that Come After

If the police pull you over for a supposed traffic violation that you didn’t commit, good luck convincing the police officer that they don’t know what they saw. We all have blind spots, and there’s absolutely nothing as powerful as the undisputed video evidence that you did not commit the traffic violation. Even if the officer proceeds with issuing the ticket after you’ve shown them the video evidence at the scene, you can appeal and dispute the case in a court of law using the dashcam video evidence as clear proof to a judge to get your justice. Using a dash camera will not only save you money but can clear your driving record and reduce any potential additional fees you would’ve incurred on your auto insurance premiums.

Capture Hit-and-Run Assailants and Vandals

Even when you’re not driving, your car could be in danger of being vandalized, sideswiped, broken into, or more. Luckily some dash cams activate by a motion sensor, so if anyone tries to break in or do any harm to your vehicle, the dash camera will trigger on and capture the assailant right in the middle of the act. Hopefully, this is unlikely where you park your car, but you just never know what can happen. And why take the risk when you can so easily take proactive measures to increase your security, peace of mind, and lower your risk of financial catastrophe.

Record Family Road Trips and Vacations

On a more positive note, your vehicle dash cam is perfect for recording the many precious moments of your next family road trip. You won’t even realize it’s there, and years down the road, you’ll have a priceless memento of that unforgettable trip!

All in all, when you look at the whole picture, it’s a no-brainer. Having a dash camera installed in your auto vehicle will inevitably save you time, money, and loads of stress. You won’t have to dispute auto insurance claims wagering your word against someone else’s. You won’t need to be beholden to how the police officer is feeling that day. Don’t be left guessing if, god forbid, your vehicle is broken into one day. You’ll have the video evidence all recorded and ready to help keep your peace of mind intact and your wallet full.

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Why Buy Your Teen a Dashcam

Why Buy Your Teen a Dashcam

When you have a young driver on the road with a brand-new license as a parent, you go through a wave of emotions, both excited and terrified. While you know your teenager understands the rules of the road with an adult in the car, what will it be like when they go out on the road alone? Or even with friends in the car. You may not be able to be in the car with them as they go out on the road independently, but you can find a way to ensure that they are protected and accounted for. As you are considering different options, the choice to buy your teen a dashcam is an option that provides a range of helpful features.

Understanding Dashcams

While most people in North America don’t use dashcams, they are essentially a video camera installed onto the windshield of the car that can record and monitor the vehicles in front of the car, back of the car or the driver. You choose to either have one channel, which means one camera, or two channels, which means two cameras. You can choose to point one at the front of the car and the rear of the car to get a good view of the vehicle’s surroundings.

Like all cameras, the dashcam comes with a memory stick that, once it is full, the camera will begin to overwrite the content. The two-channel dashcam is the most popular one for parents who are using them with their teenagers. This is mainly because both you and your teenager get a better picture of events when accidents happen from the car’s front, rear, and interior.

Why Use a Dashcam?

Say your teen experiences an accident, and it isn’t evident which driver was liable; you can look at the footage of the dashcams to help determine who made a mistake. This can be especially helpful for young drivers who are still trying to understand how to utilize the guidelines of driving in practice without reminding them. Understandably, they may experience a few hiccups as they get used to driving on the road without someone to make suggestions when they may be doing something incorrectly.

Looking over the footage with your teen can also be a helpful way for them to understand what they need to work on when it comes to their driving. Like athletes and actors, it can be beneficial for drivers to look over how they were driving in different situations when they are starting to move on their own. Dashcams provide the ability to reflect on specific rules that need to be remembered more regularly. All great reasons on why to buy your teen a dashcam.

Dashcam Protection

Including the ability to protect from accidents while your teen is operating, the dashcam can also provide security if anything happens to the car while your teen is away from the vehicle. There can be situations where the car might have been broken into, and you didn’t have a dashcam to catch the suspect in action. There are also situations where your teen’s car might have been dented or scratched while they were away. With a dashcam, you’ll be able to have proof of the incident to ensure that if anything goes wrong, your insurance will be able to cover it.

There are also different models of dashcams that allow you to monitor the car’s speed as your teen is driving to make sure that they are respecting the speed limit. You can also find dashcams that will tell you the location of the car* (hotspot/sim card required). This can be helpful in a range of circumstances, for if the car ever gets stolen or when you want to know the location of where your teen may be located and you can even be notified if your teen breached a set area. With the dashcam, you can even see who is in the car with your teen.

In Conclusion

Your teenager getting their very own driver’s license and car are one of the many steps to get ready for your teen leaving the nest and gain more autonomy over their choices. A dashcam gives you the peace of mind to know that your teen is safe as they get used to the responsibilities of driving on their own and having a car in their possession. With so many models to choose from, it can be hard to determine which dashcam would be able to fit your needs. This is why it’s essential to reach out to Safe Drive Solutions, where you can get a quote on a dashcam that suits you and your teen’s needs for driving safely.

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HOW DASHCAMS PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

HOW DASHCAMS PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

There’s an old saying that stands the test of time: accidents happen. And if you’ve been driving for many years, there’s a chance you’ve at least been in a fender bender. If you’ve never been in an accident, we’re going to layout and unfortunate, but all too common scenario:

You’re driving along on a sunny sunday afternoon. The same route you always take. Today though, there’s a driver that doesn’t stop at a 4 way stop intersection and t-bones you. Thankfully (and hopefully) everyone is uninjured. You get out of the car to assess the damage and to ensure everyone is ok. Then, you walk up to the vehicle of the person who ran the stop sign and blindsided your vehicle. You ask them if they would like to exchange insurance information. They immediately become hostile and defensive, claiming that you were the one who ran the stop sign and darted out in front of his vehicle.

When there are no witnesses to an accident, it’s one person’s word against another’s. Then, once the insurance companies become involved—each party will attempt to minimize their costs by investigating the incident with biased investigations. This can lead to a long, drawn-out legal or claims process that can result in an unfair outcome. Dashcams protect you.

DASHCAMS ARE A GAME CHANGER

Here’s where a dashcam could have prevented the unfortunate fallout of the Sunday afternoon incident:

Same sunday, same cars. Although this time, you’ve got a dashcam on board your vehicle. It’s monitoring a wide field of view in full 4k, ensuring nothing slips past it. Your dashcam captures you making a complete stop, and from the periphery is able to catch the vehicle that eventually hits your car. No one is injured, and you approach the vehicle to exchange insurance information. The person is denying any fault, but frankly, that doesn’t matter at this point. The dashcam footage you’ve captured is recorded and stored.

Many dashcams can also pinpoint your location on GPS, and can monitor your speed. So not only do you have proof of no fault, you also have proof that you were doing the speed limit or under. This is all valuable information for the police, or when making an insurance claim.

WHAT NOW?

If there is real vehicle damage, you’ll likely be contacting your insurance company in order to make a claim. They’ll ask you questions about the incident, a description of the damage, and other particulars before sending someone to make an assessment.

This is where your dashcam footage is going to become extremely valuable. By providing your insurance company with the dash cam video, you have protected yourself from potentially unfair penalties. Also, if the police are involved and you have given a police report that contradicts the other driver’s, a dashcam video proving your side of the story will allow you to avoid any possible lawsuits, and will enable you to contact a lawyer and prove your case.

There is no better way to get peace of mind, protect yourself from fraud or vandalism, or save yourself from vehicle repair costs than with a high-quality dashcam.

Dashcam footage is stored safely on the SD Card, and records only when you need it. There are no worries about storage space, because unused footage is automatically discarded after a certain amount of time.

DOES A DASHCAM WORK EVEN WITH TINTED WINDOWS?

Tinted windows are a great way to protect yourself and the interior of your vehicle from the hot sun. They also offer a layer of privacy that some drivers enjoy. The question often arises though: do dashcams still work with tinted windows? In short, the answer is YES. As long as your eyes can see out of tinted windows, so can your dashcam. There may be a slight degradation of video quality at night, but a dashcam facing a tinted window is still able to capture vivid detail of the outside world—and most importantly will still offer you the protection and peace of mind you need.

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Best 4K Dash Cam in 2021 Thinkware U1000

Best 4K Dash Cam in 2021 Thinkware U1000

Looking for ways to upgrade your driving experience in 2021? Then purchasing a dash cam should be on the top of your list. Having a high-quality dash camera installed in your car makes your driving considerably safer, prevents any acts of vandalism and gives you the peace of mind you have been craving.

If this is what you are seeking, you may wonder what dash cam is the best in 2021 and how to choose the one that would be worth every cent spent. For this very reason, Safe Drive Solutions team carried out an extensive analysis of all available dash cams in 2021 and selected the one that will meet all your expectations, and even exceed them.

Meet Thinkware U1000 Dual Dash Cam – a state-of-the-art dash camera that combined all of the latest technologies in one tiny device. Ultimate video quality, cloud-based storage, improved night vision mode and smartphone integration – these are just some of its fantastic features that make this dash cam a must-have of all passionate drivers in 2021. Let’s have a closer look at this cutting-edge camera, and see what it has to offer.

Stunning Video Quality

Tired of guessing car models and plates on a low quality video? With Thinkware U1000 this will no longer be a problem for you. The dash cam offers ultimate 4K video quality that allows to see even the smallest details on the recording. Car plates, road signs, people’s faces and other objects will all be clearly visible on videos recorded by Thinkware U1000.

The camera’s special night mode allows to capture high-quality shots even in complete darkness. With Thinkware U1000, there will be no more need to worry about your night time recordings. The matrix of the camera produces nighttime videos of high resolution with impeccable sharpness and one-of-a-kind detailing.

Cloud-Based Storage System*

We all know that dash cam videos especially 4K ones take up a lot of space on a memory card. Therefore, Thinkware introduced an innovative cloud-based storage system that uploads all of your dash cam videos to your personal cloud storage. With Thinkware U1000, you will forget about carrying an extra memory card with you and worrying about storage space.

Record Only When Needed

Willing to know what is happening to your vehicle while you are away? Thinkware U1000 can do that, but in a smart and efficient way. 24/7 recording can take up a significant amount of storage space and energy. Save up your resources by recording only when the motion is detected, and Thinkware’s Radar Module will help you with that.

The radar looks after the motion, and when impact is detected, it gives a signal to the camera and saves a 20-second video – 10 seconds before the motion detected and 10 seconds after so that you can see the full picture when you are back to your car. As easy as that.

Polarized Lens for Enhanced Picture Quality

Thinkware delivers a large range of add-on accessories that can be purchased extra for their U1000 dash camera. Among them is the polarized lens that is a little yet effective accessory solving a large number of quality-related issues.

Although the camera offers ultimate 4K video quality, the picture might sometimes be overexposed because of the bright sunlight or other intensive light. To avoid that, use a polarized lens that can be purchased extra to your Thinkware U1000. Simply put it on the camera’s lens, and enjoy enhanced color quality and improved light exposure on every shot made by your dash cam.

Not sure whether Thinkware U1000 is truly the best dash cam in 2021? Contact us now and ask our dash camera experts for a consultation! We will be happy to help you make the right choice and offer our extra services.

*Note: Cloud storage will involve data usage or use of a hotspot.

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