Blackvue DR650GW 2CH Dash Camera Review - 2016 Cloud Edition
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- Опубликовано: 18 апр 2016
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The DR650GW is a top camera delivering on functionality and ease of use. It's a top choice for many luxury vehicles because of it's sleek style.
While the video quality isn't amazing, that's common among dual channel cameras because of the added complexity. It makes up for it with an easier installation and great parking features.
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UPDATE: Nov 24th, 2016
The Thinkware F770 is a better camera for most users over the Blackvue DR650GW. It has better functionality and video quality.
See our review here: • Thinkware F770 Review ...
Blackvue has improved the footage since this review as new firmware was released. That update increased the bitrate which improves details in complex environments.
DR650S Model
Since this camera was reviewed Blackvue launched the "S" model but from our research and Blackvue's own statement, little has improved. The video quality is nearly the same. Read more: www.blackvue.com/dr650s-serie...
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THE WRITTEN REVIEW
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Build Quality - 0:52 | Packaging - 2:40 | Setup - 3:33 | Installation - 6:25 | Ease of Use - 8:12 | Video Quality - 11:05 | Infrared Camera - 13:53 | Summary - 15:51
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The best Dash Cam reviews on the net.... Great Job
I try my best! Thanks John.
Just received my 650S 2CH waiting to have it professionally fitted. You video I found very helpful thank you.
where do you go to get it professionally fitted? stupid question i know
Seb Banks try a sound system install company if you have one in your area. some car stereo companies can do these installs. maybe a car Toys for example
Brilliantly done. Detailed, clearly audible, informative and not product persuasive
Thank you revup67 for the kind words. We will keep doing our best!
I guess it is kind of off topic but do anybody know of a good place to stream new series online?
@Santino Kameron I watch on flixportal. Just google for it :)
@Vincenzo Davian definitely, been watching on flixportal for months myself :D
@Vincenzo Davian thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D Appreciate it!
Fantastic review, great job!
Thanks Alex!
An absolutely amazing review. Fantastic work. I'm disappointed with the video quality of the Blackvue cameras, and your review shows just how bad it is very well. Kudos, keep it up!
did not even watched it till the end cause my chef walked in .. but deffinitly going to give u a like
I use this camera to record all my fun rides and it works out great, thanks man.
Hey. Happy to hear that. How long have you been using it?
-Rolands
Car Cam Central 3 months now, quality is great!
Good video review. Informative and clear delivery, thanks
Thank you J Grant. We try to do our best!
-Rolands
Running the wires in my 2011 STI was easy and looked very neat and well hidden. Only obvious wiring was at rear view mirror location. I installed the power magic pro too. Configuration of the camera took as long as installation. I like the BlackVue DR650s.
Nice video. A comprehensive review.
Top presentation unbiased & well thought out a review to be taken seriously for any prospective purchace. Many thanks to the team.
Thanks for the kind words Roger.
-Rolands
Wauw you are a pro in making review videos great job everything explained step by step.
Thank you Imran!
Rolands - Community Support
You're welcome
I have been watching and reading dash cam reviews for a few years now and this has to be one of the best and most complete sources. Thanks for solidifying my decision on the Blackvue also. By the way, any chance you were the guys out at Bimmerfest 2016 in Fontana, Ca?
Thanks! No, I don't go out to events. If I do it'll be as an attendee. I don't sell cameras, just review them.
Nice review and I agree with just about everything you said. Wish bitrate was higher for better quality recording. Thumbs up!
Thanks ETC! You may be interested in my F770 review as it's the better camera out now: ruclips.net/video/yjEPJtQ5PdA/видео.html
Thank you for this. Waiting for mine to be delivered...
Thanks szili!
great review!
Thank you Victor!
Rolands - Community Help
Great Review! Thank you.
Thank you Cory!
Rolands - Community Support
I need help deciding. I've had my eye on this one. I like the features. Is this the best one? I want the best of the best with dual cams. thanks. Or is there a similar one with better video quality?
Nice review and Totoro. Thanks
Thanks!
awesome video review! Saved me $400.
Glad to help!
Very informative video Is there a shorter cable for the IR camera fixed to front next to forward looking camera?
There is one sold by BlackBoxMyCar. It's not an official cable but it seems quite sturdy: www.blackboxmycar.com/products/blackboxmycar-coaxial-cable?variant=18025858247
Hi! you are the best Dash Cam reviews on the net !
I have a doubt, Viofo A119 or Blackvue DR650GW-2CH ?
A119 right now for the value. I think the Blackvue should only be used if you want the cloud features. I'm reviewing the Thinkware F770 and I think it's the better choice right now.
I owned 4 BV and all of them had overheating issues. I now have the thinkware F750 (which is the same as the new f770, just different design) which has not failed yet.
Thanks for your video! Also have the same Ferguson Hill speakers you do! :)
Thanks! Haha, never expected the day to meet another owner. They are rare and beautiful speakers.
Many thanks for the great review.
Have you reviewed the HKS DMR200D camera system against the Tinkware and DR650GW?
Hey Hugh, no I haven't and it's the first time I've seen it. 20FPS is really low for a $500 dual channel system. The lack of specs and poor worldwide support (outside of Japan) means I'm going to pass on it for now. Looks like they are a motor racing company as well so it's either catered for that field or it's likely out of their range of expertise.
Thank you for this video, a lot of good informations.
No problems Leonie, glad I could help. Let me know if you have any questions.
One question for you regarding rear camera - I noticed you had a shorter coax cable. Is it possible to simply use that and mount the rear cam to the bottom of the rear mirror or something? rather than fiddle with wiring all the way to the back of the vehicle?
That's fantastic really good thank you.
Thanks! Make sure to check out the F770 review as well as I think it's the better camera now. ruclips.net/video/yjEPJtQ5PdA/видео.html
Nice review
Thank you, Steven.
-Rolands
Great review, this dash cam seemed to be exactly what I wanted, but the poor video quality compared to cheaper cameras is a deal breaker though.
This is a great review!
You mentioned in your video that one of the cons is that it does not have a swivel camera. what would be a good dual channel dash cam with such a feature?
Thanks.
The only camera was the Vicovation Marcus 5 but it's a really old system. There isn't a current dual channel camera I've seen which has that feature atm. I'm on the lookout for one.
-Andrew
Great review.
Question: Are you saying that the only smartphones this camera is compatible with are Androids?
Hey, so this review is for a camera a few years old. Blackvue has an IOS app now. I don't know if it works with the DR650GW. I reviewed the latest DR900 here if you want to see what a modern camera would give you: ruclips.net/video/zn6Sd2PXtmQ/видео.html
Andrew I have the DR650GW and it works great. It came with ver 2.000, I am trying to upgrade it to ver 2.007. I know I did everything right to format the SD & drop the BlackVue data. But when the Camera comes on it says, " VERSION IS DIFFERENT" repeatedly and doesn't upgrade. Very smart camera! Is there an issue with upgrading from ver 2.000 it to ver 2.007. I really want the ability to add 3 Wi-Fi location.
DO you have a specific model number on blackboxmycar's webpage for the additional 2 ft. cable you speak of at 7:39 in the video?
Great video.
Thank you!
-Rolands
See I want dual channel for both of my vehicles.. but the thinkware 770 would cost me almost a grand... what do you think about the new blackvue dr470 2ch? I really want something with parking mode... or would a dual A119s system be better? (But then I loose my parking modes) thanks for the awesome videos you do!
That's a good question and where my next video will be looking into. I'm going to do some research on this issue. I'm confident two A119s will be better but I can't say that for a fact until I test out a bunch of dual channel units.
Do you need mobile hotspot wifi in order to use cloud service and to live stream?
Thanks for the review, it was helpful. Only one problem is you covered the max temp, but didnt mention the minimum temp.
-20℃ ~ 60℃ :)
Thanks for noticing, we will try to be better!
-Rolands
Is possible to install and use the 2 cameras in reverses (switched) locations?
For example, I want to install the reverse camera in the front because it is smaller. It seems to me, because it is smaller I can conceal it better. Thus, it may deter someone seeing it and trying to steal it when my car is parked.
Are these compatible with Mac/Apple software?
How easy are the front and rear cameras to remove from your car? i.e. I park in an unsafe area and I don't want my cameras stolen from my car. If this is the most important factor for me, which is preferable - this model or the Thinkware 770? Please help.
hi do you know where can I purchase de optional 2 foot cable please thank you
Will be in Toronto this fall (with my son's car). Do you know of a reliable installer of the 2 lens Blackvue?
Check out lockdownsecuritycanada.ca Good installer, works with audio and dash cameras. Not sure what their installation fee is these days.
Cool product, I think. I would like to find dash cam with rear looking camera that is wireless ... it will happen. thanks for a great review. Nice job.
Thank you Michael!
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I have a lukas dash cam and the quality sucks. Can barly ever read out plates. What 2ch system would you recommend that survives heat but has good quality?
How was with the camera that was installed on the "rear view mirror"? Do you have a demo on the view captured from that angle (I was hit by a car on the left rear side of my car)? I wonder if placing the camera on the "rear view mirror" can capture that angle. Also, does the vibration in the car (when mounting the camera on the "rear view mirror") cause any problem w/ the quality of the video? Was the adhesive strong enough to stay on the "rear view mirror"? Please advise.
Hey Peter, that was the Papago GS260 in another video. There can be problems with vibration depending on how sturdy your rearview mirror is. I would not install any adhesive based cameras like the Blackvue DR650 on the rearview mirror as it's not designed for that type of use and there will definitely be problems with the video.
-Andrew
I've been using a Blackvue DR500GW-HD for 4 years now and I was wondering if they improved the Wi-Fi on the DR650?
Connecting my phone to the Wi-Fi and trying to view recordings was a horrible buffering experience.
Slow doesn't describe it at all. Even downloading to the phone's storage was slow. It would take 2 minutes to download a 1 minute file.
As far as the quality, Blackvue allows you to adjust for brightness, contrast, and sharpness in the settings. Also, reducing the video quality slightly can speed things up. There is not a huge difference between hd and full HD. You can still read license plates. Not many cameras will be able to focus too well at night. I find that the Blackvue is better than most cheap dashcams. If you are directly behind someone traveling at roughly the same speed or stop behind someone, you can usually make it out just fine. Alex from blackboxmycar is excellent and also made a good suggestion to read out a license plate. The audio will capture it for your records later. I personally never bothered to hardwire my camera as my 4runner's DC power cuts off automatically anyway. Also for the rear tailgate problem, I found that mounting it on the rear interior light worked best (assuming you have one). There are some great reviews and tutorials from Alex and some videos of incidents I posted that can give your subscribers a good idea of quality. As for an sd card, the sandisk extreme 64gb works great. I tried a 128 but it was sluggish and jumpy. Once I changed it, no issues.
+Ed Napster Sure, you can optimize things but that will not create a significant difference in quality. License plates may be properly exposed but that doesn't fix the problem with the low bittrate.
I have not encountered a camera which has only a small reduction in quality when resolution is reduced. Blackvue could be the first admittedly, but it's unlikely.
Since the firmware is loaded from the camera's memory not the SD card, improving the memory card will not change the startup time. Good choice on the extreme as they have much better reliability. Blackvue does includes a good card.
I frequently talk with Alex. He agreed with my statements on this cameras quality.
Completely agree on speaking the license plate.
Thanks for the tip on the camera placement. :
I currently have a front mounted DR500GW hardwired in my car. I was thinking of upgrading to the DR650GW and installing the 500 on my other vehicle. Do you think it's worth upgrading at this time, or should I wait for the next version of the DR***GW line? Would you happen to know if the mount and power cord are plug and play between the two, or would I have to remove and rewire to upgrade?
Nope. I think the DR650GW series now should only be used if you need cloud. I'm reviewing the F770 right now and it's looking to be the better choice for a general purpose dual dash cam.
I am interested in this model due to the cloud features!!! What are my options for connectivity?
Hello Denise. With Wi-FI, you can connect to your Blackvue with a smartphone or tablet. You can also connect to Blackvue Over the Cloud via any home or mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. For a mobile hotspot you’ll need to purchase a separate device that’s hardwired to your vehicle’s battery. This will require a second data subscription which can be costly. Afterwards you can connect to your Blackvue camera using Blackvue’s App. You can remotely view footage from your camera and it can push impact notifications to your phone and also back up important videos to the free Cloud storage.
Rolands - Community Support
I have a Dr6502ch. It is the model before the cloud app. I really like the new prox feature to mark emergency footage. Is there a firmware update that will convert my audio recording switch to the new emergency marking?
If you're model doesn't support cloud software I believe you won't be able to get the firmware version with the switched prox sensor. You may be in luck and be able to do the upgrade if you're model was made after April 2015. Instructions here: www.blackvue.com/cloud-incompatible-dr650gw-2ch-models-upgraded-for-cloud-support/
My DR650GW-2CH also is an older model and does not support new cloud functionality. To benefit from the manual recording I updated it with new FW once v2 was released. I just deactivated cloud functionality in either app, but even this does not seem to be a requirement.
BlackVue notifies their customers in the FW 2.x download section: "Even if you install this firmware, you will be able to return to version 1.010 by installing 1.010 again." So if v2.x does not suit you, reverting to v1.x should be possible any time. Current FW is v2.004.
Thanks for the review! i'm intended to buy such 2 ch cam, but i want to ask. Is something more better came out in 2018 ? I mean in terms of quality and temperature. I live on south of Ukraine and summers are hot here. So i dont wanna loose important moments because of overheated cams.
We like the stuff from Thinkware the F800 and moreso the F800 Pro models. We've also ordered the Blackvue DR750 which will be reviewed when it arrives. All three of these might be better options. I would throw in the Thinkware F770 in the mix also.
-Rolands
Okay thanks for the suggestions Rolands! Btw i already bought DR750 2CH! So far so good. but i want to point you on checking connection stability between cam and phone, because seems dr750 has issues when connecting to non-iphone cellphones (read Play Market feedbacks on Blackvue app). I have an Iphone 5s and plenty android devices and indeed it works great with iphone but on android it frequently buffering video stream so video not runs fine all the time. Cheers! Katja!
Where can I find 2 feet cable in the uk please give me link
You guys should do a review of the DR650S. It's an upgrade over the GW
Hi Chad, we won’t be reviewing the DR650S. We think it’s nearly the same as the DR650GW. There are cosmetic changes such as a new rear lens cover and package. As well they have several software changes such as being able to rotate the rear camera’s video 180 degrees and turning the rear camera on and off. Video quality is nearly identical and that’s according to Blackvue: www.blackvue.com/dr650s-series-vs-dr650gw-series-comparison/
In our opinion those are very minor changes and aren’t worth doing a new review over
Great Review. Not sure if this would work well in Phoenix AZ especially in the summer when it's regularly over 100F outside and gets much hotter than that inside your car when parked
Hey. The Thinkware F770/F800/F800 pro models would be a better bet for high temperatures. We haven't tested the F800 yet, but the F70 was great. It has great reliability overheating protection.
-Rolands
How does it perform in areas where the heat is high in the summer like Arizona
Hey Tony, spoke with a contact. I would go with another camera that's rated for higher temperatures. The Blacksys CH-100B goes up to 158F. amzn.to/28OEDww The Lukas LK7900 goes up to 176F. amzn.to/28VHJhy I haven't tested either but I've looked at a lot of reviews and it's been quite positive so far.
Can not be rotated for "police encounters" otherwise a very accurate and good review. I can only agree with you that for the price, the picture quality is not as good as expected. Also, the viewer for your PC is not working very well with big displays since it can not be scaled properly. On my 4k display it is very hard to read the information on the viewer.
PLEASE NOTE that the company (pittasoft) want you do buy their memory card for using with the camera. I have used other cards and they frequently fail to work with the camera. Pittasoft says it is because of bad quality cards, but I find that hard to believe. Anybody who have answers to that problem, feel free to holler at me.
Thanks TestDriver! It falls back even further since the Thinkware F770 has been released.
What cards are you using? Cards like Sandisk Ultra fail prematurely due to the controller they are using.
Is there any dash cam that have video quality close to the Street Guardian SG9665GC v2 but have parking mode option? Or even 2 channels?
BlackBoxMyCar likes the BlackSys CH-100B for heat resistance and better parking options. See the video here: ruclips.net/video/wuRUZJvisdc/видео.html
I just installed this camera on my car. Do you know if you can deactivate the rear camera when using parking mode? Thanks!
No, from what I remember out of the Korean cameras only the Blacksys cameras can do that. I hate how flimsy the connection on the rear camera is as well.
I bought a rear view mirror 2 channel 1 camera rear and 1 in the mirror or front camera.
The rear camera attaches to the rear license plate.
I bought this camera has a 20 foot cable from the rear license plate to the dash board.
I am getting the rear camera housing which is steel and getting it chromed to match the rear bumper on my 84 Eldorado Biarritz convertible.
So, do you have all 3 hooked up at once? The front, rear and IR? I have the DR750S-2CH with the Cellink Battery backup. I have a Range Rover Evoque HSE Dynamic Convertible and i want to have coverage of the interior in parking mode, but still have good coverage of rear traffic when the top is up and the rear window is fairly small. So I am planning on adding a 3rd camera.
You can hook up all three at once, you might want to get a second battery if that's the case. I don't have all three hooked up, I simply tested them at different times. You would have to purchase a separate base unit as it can only have one rear camera attachment at a time.
-Andrew
Thanks!
I have some questions. 1. How long ( in terms of hours) for the parking mode recording time? I understand it is very depending on your battery level, but in general, how many hours? and 2. how the size of the SD card they support 256GB? if the large data volume SD size is not supported, it may not be very useful. 3. How the parking mode by motion function? is the camera can be automatically activated if it detect some motions? the motion means a "real solid motion on the vehicles by a hit" or a "camera build-in motion detection" function by detecting any image movement in front of the camera? Any overheat report (or burning) on this camera in summer time for on-street parking? thanks a lot.
Caleb Chu if you have the power magic pro you can set it between 6h or infinity. It supports microSD of up to 128GB. I set my park mode to 120hrs. I like you can add 3 hot spots to the unit and I changed the default SSID settings to for security.
Hey Caleb, thanks for your patience.
1) Parking mode time is dependent on battery but for my 51R I get 7.5 hours on a 12.2V cutoff (25-30%).
2) Around 51 hours or so on 256GB.
3) Good motion. Uses an algorithm, not certain how it actually works.
I could answer more but the Thinkware F770 is a much better camera for most drivers using parking mode. Better video quality and it has better energy efficiency. I'd look at that camera first and I can answer other questions you might have. ruclips.net/video/yjEPJtQ5PdA/видео.html
Thanks buddy for best reviews , Can you or anyone suggest a dual lens cam with night vision for Uber / Taxi. I am really struggling to find one with wifi and night vision. .
Hey Faisal, I'm finishing off my testing for taxi dash cams. At the lower end it's the Transcend 520. Higher end get the Thinkware F770-IR for easy/video quality or the Janus V2 for maximum protection but everything about it is harder to install and manage.
Hey Faisal, I just released my video on budget Uber / Taxi cameras. This covers the Transcend 520 which has WiFi / Night Vision ruclips.net/video/0oYqnqb6Agc/видео.html The F770 is our top pick but it's double the price and it'll be a few weeks before the review comes out.
*Andrew*
Hi. Great review. I have just had the DR650s 2ch installed and the parking mode seems not to work. UK installation using a Lukas LK-290. When the ignition is turned off the camera says "Powering Down" and flashes red rapidly for a couple of seconds. I have tried different settings and the usual dance-in-front-of-the-camera test and still no footage. What do you think?
That's interesting, it should come on automatically when you stop. You can try changing the threshold sensitivity in the settings or you may have a defective camera.
I just realized that you power your car off. Do you have it connected directly to your car's battery? It needs an external power source the capacitor inside lasts seconds not the minutes/hours you need your camera to work.
Hi. Thank you so much for your replies. The LK-290 is the kit in the UK that is supplied to connect the camera to the battery, then cuts out if the battery drops below a certain voltage. I think is also has a low amp threshold. Going by what you have said I am 100% convinced the fitter has connected the "battery" wire to a circuit that cuts out when the ignition is turned off, rather than directly to the battery. I shall call the suppliers first thing and email the the fitter. Thank you once again and I will let you know the outcome. Phill
Ah, makes sense. I'll be interested to hear how they fix the issue. Some cars have an interesting electronic system.
Hi. Finally got a result. The car is a UK built 2015 Toyota Avensis, less than three months old, Business Edition Plus. It transpired that the always on port was incorrectly identified and thus wired up wrong. The camera is working fine and switches to parking mode after turning off, or idle, after five minutes. The camera passed the dance test! Now it will take time to set a happy medium for the parking G sensors as we seem to have a lot of gusty wind at the moment (you will understand this). Many thanks for your thoughts. I would highly recommend this kit. Love to all.
Does this dash cam have audio??
Great review... I am waiting for Full HD front and Full HD rear from this camera before I purchase it... I can't stand the 720 quality and the low bit rate :(.
I'm releasing a new review on the Thinkware F770 in the near future. It's looking to be a better choice for general use compared to the Blackvue.
Would you recommend this for people who stay in Texas?
Get the Thinkware F770 as it has a higher heat resistance for dual channel dash cams at 167F. Made a review of it here: ruclips.net/video/yjEPJtQ5PdA/видео.html
If you don't need dual channel parking I'd consider the single channel Vicovation OPIA2.
Is this a big enough update from the original DR400g? Was thinking of just getting the 1 chan version.
+Trevor Brent Huge upgrade, if you're getting the one channel version and you don't need Wifi I would get the DR3500 or the older DR550. The video quality is about the same or better. The benefits of the DR650 really come from the rear camera for better protection.
+Car Cam Central Wifi would be a big thing for me as it is a pain to take the card out and find my OTG cable, etc etc. I will put my 400G in the back window. Thx.
+Trevor Brent No problems. Glad your DR400G is still working. First generation of 1080P cameras and it had overheating problems.
Amazing review :-) I have SJCAM SJ5000X Elite for motorcycle riding and I want something for a car and this is interesting but expensive. Perharps I will buy XiaoYi Yi Dash Camera
I use this setup in my car that has curtain air bags. I would suggest that you not install the cable for the rear camera like it was done in the video. You don't want to interfere with the function of the air bag. It takes more time and more car parts to remove to get the cable tucked up above the head liner, but you'll probably thank yourself if the airbag is needed.
where did u buy this 2ft coaxial cable?
do u have a link?
+DaLeppok I do: www.blackboxmycar.com/products/blackboxmycar-coaxial-cable
have you reviewed the black sys ch-100 2 channel dash cam?
No, not yet. I might for a future video.
Is there a VGA to coax cable? I have tinted rear windows, but I already have a backup camera I can use for the rear camera.
RCA not VGA
Hey, the Blackvue uses a proprietary output so you can't just hook up any camera and expect it to work.
+Car Cam Central I did some more looking and it looks like I can use a Blackvue R-100 to make this work.
Do a review similar to this with the Think ware f750 or wait til the new f770 comes out. You pretty much answer my question about video quality about difficulties reading license plates on the fly. I talk to a gentlemen and he also call or say the license plate out loud. I want to do both. I hate pulling a trigger on a product that cost this much and be disappointed in it and don't have the security to return it if your not satisfy. Please do one with the Thinkware I want your opinion. Thank you.
+jasonman1515 That's a good idea both to do the review and speaking the license plate out loud. It might be sometime before it's released but I'll do some research right now.
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Hi, I have the DR650GW-2CH camera but I do not have the cloud code. How can I choose the number of the cloud.
Please help..
Do you mean the cloud compatible camera? Your retailer may be able to help if it's a specialty retailer, if not contact Blackvue.
I wonder if they improved the boot time in firmware since this video. Mine boots in around 15 seconds. Still very slow compared to a cheap blackbox $60 camera I had before.
Other than that, I love this camera setup.
They might have. Are you using a non-cloud edition camera? Those boot up fairly rapidly because there's less software to install.
I just got the Blackvue DR650GW-2CH/DR650S combo and had it installed a day ago and I'm already ready to send it back. The video and images are flickering, it takes forever to go into drive mode if it does it, the DR650GW only records for one minute intervals and the and the IR module is very unstable; it has a hard time maintaining its image connection to the main unit and the color problem during the day is aggravating especially since the unit was so expensive. I think I'm going to send it back and get something else.
TS175 might be a defective unit. My BlackVue DR650s-2ch works perfect. I also installed the power magic pro for a neater install.
Please review and compare the "GW" version of this with the new "S" version which has a slightly better bit-rate...
The "GW" version is firmware upgradeable to be on par with the "S", but there may be hardware differences as well?
It'll be a while before I review the S version of the camera. I haven't seen any differences mentioned on hardware, just some software changes. I'm going to wait a bit as I think there are other more interesting cameras I want to review first.
fine...
Hi, I am a fleet manager and am looking for a dash cam that allows remote viewing. Do you know any other dash cams that provide this feature other than Black Vue? Thank you very much!
Hi iBeengo, yes there were. I remember looking at them but they are costly as they are B2B orientated but rpovide other fleet management features that could be useful for you.
hey man, can you review the DDpai M6 plus, please?
Hey I know techmoan reviewed it but it's going to be a month or two before I can get to it. I have a lot more cameras to be reviewed that I think would be interesting and better for more people such as the A119 and Vicovation OPIA2.
After 5-6 years, this dash camera was a hit or miss on the quality build. My 2-channel eventually had the RTC go bad and I sold it cheap to get rid of it before it died on me. My 1-channel DR650GW still works today as a side window dash camera without any major issues. Go figure.
Wouldn't other ppl be able to get on to the camera blue tooth too?
Will the 1 cam version of this have better video quality since only 1 sensor uses the processor? I am only interested in the front camera and cloud feature is useless to me. Is there a Blackvue version of this which is only 1 camera, better quality video and no cloud? (optional). Thanks
The one camera version does have better video quality. If you don't need WiFi save a lot of money and get the DR3500. It strips out GPS as well but it's not essential anyways. Even better get the Viofo A119. It's the better version of the A119 and has everything I want in a dash camera except for Wifi.
Link: www.viofo.com/home/30-a119-1080p-60fps-dash-cam.html
The review isn't out but the testing is done and it's my top camera atm.
+Car Cam Central how much better is the quality of the 1 cam version as against the newly released patch that increases bit rate to 10Mbps? Is the 10Mbps bit rate for the 2cam version only or also for the 1 cam?
Hey Jonathan, sorry I haven't reviewed the new firmware and I should do it soon. Assuming they didn't do anything weird the quality and sharpness should increase as it won't be as pixellated as you drive around especially when there are lots of trees.
Great review! Had this model for about eight months:
Pro's:Low profile size Well made? Installation kit wiring worked great (plenty of wire) even in my Tahoe.
Con's:Be careful what you wish for - small size = no LCD. Gets hot and doesn't need Texas to do it. Coaxial cable = 500% horrid idea....way to fragile for a lot of installations, as well as installation or removal of camera from mount - good luck with that more than a couple of times. WIFI not dependable.Earlier models are not flashed for cloud app. You "might" be able to send it in for a updated flash. The company will have to cross reference camera info to see. The audio sucks after about six weeks of use. Sometimes clear and sometimes rararararara...what? The instructions have the depth equal to a post-it note's thickness - I lived in Korea for many years and most speak better English than I ever will - Blackvue, you can do way better at articulating information - own your product!
My two cent - by the way I purchased two Lukas 9750s - not for stealth, but LCD, OBDII, lens filters, clear audio (if you like that), intuitive GUI, on board power monitor, free polo shirt.....the list goes on. Oh, and a very durable micro usb cable for rear camera installation.
Good feedback, I probably wouldn't have used it in Texas either but I'm happy to hear it's lasted. Definitely could have better spoken notifications.
Good to know about the 9750s, they do pack a lot of really good functionality.
How would you compare Thinkware's F750 with the Blackvue DR650GW?
Thinkware makes good stuff. No thoughts right now, I'll be looking at the F770 in the future as the 750 is a bit old.
i need that dash camera
HELP ! I can't pick between the PAPAGO and the AUSDOM ! which would you all prefer I mainly go off video quality and price !
Both have been reviewed on your channel but I want your pick ! :)
+Pie 4life Hey, I would purchase the XiaoYi Dash Camera. It's everything I hoped for, good notifications, excellent video quality, well-designed hardware.
I've finished testing it, just waiting on the international version to finish filming it.
***** Oh cool ! I'll check it out right now.
how do i solve the issue with sticky pad peeling off under hot sun
Unless you have somewhere ridiculously hot the tape is designed to be used up to 80°C I remember. So it's probably your installation. Start with a new piece of tape, clean the installation area and mount the 3M tape and hold it there for 1 minute. Don't mount your camera yet, let it sit for a couple hours.
Wait. So do you have three cameras in your car in total? Because I noticed you have the one in the front and the one in the rear but also have one under the rear view mirror.
Yes theres the A118-C which I reviewed here: ruclips.net/video/BpAwLSuWReo/видео.html and possibly the XiaoYi which I've had for a while but only finished the review recently: ruclips.net/video/SRycas4M4DY/видео.html
It's both used for video comparisons and to highlight the differences in size and concealability.
+Car Cam Central But I noticed you put the 2ch cameras on the front and back as is supposed to be but at 7:42 mark, you put another camera pointing towards the inside. Is that a 3rd blackvue you have? Sorry for the many questions.
Ask as many as you would like! That camera is the Infrared Module which is an optional camera that replaces the rear view camera. If you notice on the side of the lens it has circles cut out for the IR lamps.
...So, once activated, the emergency recording only saves the previous 5 seconds??? What good is that after you have had an accident and want to save the footage???
+Dave Smith so the footage is always saved to the file. The emergency record just highlights the file and prevents it from being overwritten. You'll still have all the moments before and after unless you continue recording and wipe it all out.
ahh, awesome, thank you.
+Dave Smith you're welcome, happy to help
I have this dash cam installed in my car a year ago and works perfectly w/out any issues, i noticed just a week ago my rear camera is not working at all, it says check the connection of the selected camera, after checking it the connection are okay. Is anyone knows the possible problem of my rear camera...... Thank you!
Are you using an original cable that came with your camera? Is there a possibility your cable might be damaged? I would suggest you to, turn off the dash cam, unplug the coaxial cable from the front and rear camera, check if jacks or connection is damaged.
-Rolands
Can some one help me please
I bought a second hand car with the BlackVue 650 installed but I don’t know how to connect to the wifi. I was not given a password or any of the accessories .
Does anyone know what I can do to connect my app to the cameras
Is this still a recommended buy 12 months on?
Hello Reg. The Thinkware F770 is better choice for most drivers. I would only go with Blackvue if I would need Cloud.
Rolands - Community Support
Which one is better, viofo a119 or Blackvue DR650GW?
A119 for value. Blackvue DR650GW is no longer my top choice. The Thinkware F770 is much better for most drivers. The only thing good about the DR650GW is the live internet access but most people don't need that.
*I just got this camera and still learning how to use it. I was wondering if there is any notification feature in parking mode when the sensor is triggered. Like for example, if someone bumps my car while I am away. Upon returning to my car, I may not have noticed the damage people generally don't do a full walk around each time they return to their car. Will the dashcam have some kind of notification alert to tell me to check my videos because the sensor was triggered?*
Hey Az, so if you connect to Wifi, you'll be able to see any events under the event page. If you connect through WiFi you can get notifications through your phone when it detects a shock. This will require either a WiFi Hotspot or if you're lucky you have WiFi where you park.
***** Thanks for reply. When you say WiFi, is from my phone connected to the DashCam WiFi?? I am a bit confused, because I have data as well, so not sure why I would need a WiFi hotspot.
The WiFi range is limited, 10 feet at most. If you're looking to sit in your office or while you're out you won't be able to connect to your camera.
***** Oh I see. I just mean when I come back to my vehicle, would I be able to tell there was an "event". Just seems like a bit of a hassle if I have to connect to wifi to check my videos every time just to see if something has happened. If I notice someone ding my door a week later, maybe the video footage would have been overwritten by then.
Oh right, so it creates a new event file and it stands out in the app. You can filter by parking event files as well to make it easier. However there can be many events depending on how busy your parking lot is.
How long can it record in park mod ?
Hello Richard. It depends on your chosen resolution and the size of the memory card you use.
For example, using highest possible recording resolution on a 16GB memory card will give you around 2 hours of footage while using a 64GB memory card will raise that number up to almost 9 hours. You can check exact numbers on Blackvue website here:
www.blackvue.com/video-quality-settings-and-recording-time/
-Rolands
3:55 lol you put the micro SD in upside down!! :')
Ha, so I did. My shame will live forever.
What happen if a vandal stole the camera? Are there alerts sent to your phone when the parking mode detects motion?
+Mario Jalata You would missing a camera. The Blackvue doesn't look like a camera so it's not very tempting. In this video a Blackvue camera captured a thief rummaging through the car but it wasn't stolen. ruclips.net/video/iknugKfZvQE/видео.html
There are alerts that can be sent to your vehicle if it detects motion. You can set that either in the smartphone app or the desktop program.
How do you manually record ?
Mine only turns off audio recording when I press it
Hey, on the newer DR650S they removed that feature and changed it to audio on/off (no idea why). On the DR650GW you wave your hand at the sensor.
-Andrew
Does have Overlap video?
Do you mean that the newest recorded video rewrites the oldest one? If that's what you mean then the answer is Yes.
-Rolands
Yes that thanks and I bought it used but didn’t come with SDcard 😐 how do I change the settings on my laptop?