Viofo A119 v3 Review: Best Affordable Dashcam of 2019
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- The Viofo A119 v3 is the best new budget dash camera of 2019.
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This has to be one of the most well-made videos I've ever seen on RUclips. Gigantic thumbs up.
haha wow, thank you!
@@VortexRadar Just bought the VIOFO A129 Pro Duo after watching some of your other videos, including the video that showed you hardwiring the cam in your girlfriend's car. Thanks again.
Literally the best most in depth video, holy crap very impressed!!!
That polarizer is so good, it replaced the white truck at 24:25
#magic
underrated comment. shit was funny as hell
That was actually a car with cloaking technology that the polarizer was able to reveal. Pretty cool stuff this dashcam is.
Wow. I watch this video straight through.
Your integrity has never floundered.
This dashcam is definitely on my shopping list from you.
Don’t forget not to lecture Luna this long.🕊
lol
I have this dash cam and it’s so good I like to take pictures with it while I’m in jasper or Banff in Alberta
I rarely see dashcams reviews without any mistake (but maybe that zoom to show difference between QuadHD and QuadHD+, but that was okay to understand the idea), congratulations!
You made it like you invented this camera, you understood very well its functions and features, you talked exactly what I expected to hear and this is very very rare!
Also you positioned very well the dashcams for comparisons and this isn't not so simple, not many people can do this.
Recording night video under clear sky and stars showed why the Sony chosen the Starvis name: just stars or moon are needed for a Starvis sensor to see something in the dark.
Keep the good work!
Maybe in a future video you will show us also the playback mode and the feature which is locking and unlocking videos.
Thank you! Yeah I've made mistakes in the past and it's really bothered me. I didn't want to have to release a followup corrections video after this, haha, so I spent a ton of time making sure I did lots of research and everything to hopefully make things as accurate as possible. :)
What an incredibly well-done and very detailed video. Thank you so much. I've been considering buying the Viofo A119 as a Christmas present for my life partner and you sold me on it. Thanks a whole bunch!
Since parking mode is useless in rear collisions it's best to back into a space where no one can park behind you.
Thank you for your very thorough review.
Great idea.
I just tested it, with the last firmware V1.03(update 0924) of Feb. 2020. Incredible good dashcam, small so discreet, with the GPS option, CL filter, views are amazing. And all that for a moderate price ! If you need a single dashcam, don't waste your time in searches, buy this one !! I bought a Viofo micro-SD card, you must format it, the easiest is to do it directly on the camera (5 seconds). But no Wifi, some people can regret it, I don't. Jacques, from France.
If you take a small blob of blu-tack or sticky-tack or whatever you call it and stick it on the emergency record button then you have an easily located tactile marker. I have one on my TV lamp timer which has eight buttons. Since I added the blu-tack I have no trouble finding the button in the dark.
You may even find this trick handy to mark a particular button on your TV remote that you otherwise often miss.
Thank you very much for your review. It was the BEST review I have ever watched. You are a very talented reviewer who knows what he's talking about. You don't lose time with unnecessary details, and stick to the subject. Beautifully done, to put it mildly. Greetings from Verona-Italy.
I have been watching all Viofo A119 v3 reviews but no one answered my questions except for this great review, excellent, this is a proper real review👍
Peter it’s a really good dash cam I have it and get the gps reader and the polarizer
@@OilersOTD thanks for the info, I'm gonna order one since everyone is happy with it.
Me: "I wonder how the night recor..."
Vortex: "Moving on to nighttime video.."
Me: "Man, it gets so hot here in the Summer. I wonder how it holds up in high h..."
Vortex: "14F to 149F"
This may be the best review of anything I've ever seen.
lol
Vortex Radar I am about to install a v3 with a hardwire kit. My question for you is do I have to turn the parking mode off when I start my vehicle and drive? Thank you!
You packed so much info into this review, it seemed shorter than it actually is. Had me totally engrossed. Thank you much!
Holy smokes! Now that's what is called a quality video review. So thorough. Keep up the good work!
very articulate and to the point with every word you said. more reviewers should take note.
Both I and my son has been using the Mini 805 for years but decided to buy one of these to replace my son's non-functioning 805, (base upon your review of this unit). Been a big fan of our videos, so keep up with the good work.
Looking for a new dashcam for my brother's new car - found this product on Amazon and was praying to find a decent review on YT - You surpassed every expectation with a brilliant well thought out, in depth review. You have made a huge fan out of me. Liked and Subscribed.
Welcome aboard! 👍
Back here again as I set up my A119 V3, which I ordered right after watching this video months ago. Fantastic video.
How is it holding up? And how hard was it to figure out the installation?
@@TheJackieOsvaldo Well, I didn't use any clips yet and haven't had massive patience. I just stuck it behind the rear view mirror and folded the long wire, kept most of it in between the sun visor and the roof.
That aside it's doing GREAT. I'd say with installation, the lengths you would go would be about cable/wire management. My fix isn't the neatest but it never bothers passangers when I have someone else in front
Ditched my Nexar pro cam after 2 years of use and shitty customer support. Now i just bought and installed the Viofo A119 v3 and I love it!
What a great and informative video, watched it all the way through, which I would not have thought I would when I first clicked. I guess, I will now also check the hard wiring video as well. Much appreciated!
Same. I can't believe I watched it all the way through, but it is a testament to how good he made the video.
Incredible in-depth review. Learned so much! Thank you
WHOA!, that Polarizer filter changed that White S10 pickup truck into an SUV, CRAZY!
I always skim thru review videos, but your video feels like you are really talking to the viewer. I enjoyed every second of your video.
Thank you! I really appreciate that. :)
If only all reviews were this quality and details.... Great job man! Thanks for all the info. I needed to know all those stuff :D
I have multiple A119v1's from 2016/2017 hardwired in the cars 24/7 in a climate that is not very forgiving, it gets humid and hot in the summer and extremely damp and cold in the winter and they have gone through multiple SD cards over the years and still record amazing footage day or night at 1440p30. Paid $70 for each of them back then and I've never had to use them in an insurance claim but have been in some very close calls over the years.
I have it for 2 months now and I am delighted! Perfect quality, beats even Viofo A129 PRO (4K) in my opinion.
Nice review, after 8 Years i decided to update my dashcam. Thanks to you i also have bought a high endurance Micro SD with an SD-Adapter. Didn't know there was SD Cards specialy made for dashcams.
i watch this video straight through unlike the other videos except one youtuber was k, but you provided us more details and talked through all of the features
Thank you so much for this review. I have been trying to decide on a DC for a while and this review has sold me. Best review I have seen and answered all of my questions.
I have to second Nikolas Brooks comments.. this is literally one of the best reviews I've seen on youtube ! Amazing job ! I'm now going through the rest of your reviews and will then decide what setup works for me .. big thanks! (subscribed and can't wait for more content :))
The best dash cam review I've ever seen. Great job!
Indeed...
A lot of people here seem impressed with the quality of your reviews. I'm also one of them. Subscribed.
Welcome aboard!
Your review is second to no one! I have been using a dash cam in my commercial truck for over 10 years. I purchased this camera and right out of the box it will not save an event. Having a hard time getting ahold of customer service.
That’s strange. It should save the clip to a separate read only folder. Hopefully Viofo or your seller can provide you with the support that you need. 👍
format the card properly
They're great while they work. I've had the Viofo A119S and the version two. I wished that they would build a more reliable product. They both stopped working after about 3-4 months and started resetting every few minutes.
Is there another dashcam you reccommend?
Fantastic review. Touched on all the most important features and pointed out the stuff that’s not important.
Well done mate! (Have subscribed)
Welcome aboard!
Really amazing!!! Just bought the V3 and was looking for more info.
I'm a Tradie with a Ute (Truck in the USA) and Trailer with tools and machinery in both the back of the Ute tray and on my trailer, I need something that can be attached to the rear window with great parking mode that can record anyone who tries to steel tools of machinery when it is parked on the road side outside of jobs etc. This sounds like a great option BUT the rear window it would be attached to is flat not angled like the windscreen. Lots of Tradies trying to protect their tools in the tray and their trailer might be a good review for you.
Have you looked at the Blackvue truck series dashcams like this? www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/best-dash-cams-trucks?aff=18
Excellent review, thanks! I recently bought the A119 v3 and was browsing for some setup videos, I'm midway watching and don't know if there'll be something like this included, but it'd be really helpful if you could share your recommended settings for the dashcam. Again thanks for great in depth review. Very helpful so far!
Just bought this dash cam using your code. Thank you and great review.
Great review. I like the comments about the buttons and ease of getting to the memory card. Also the info on the mounting. I just bought one, but haven't mounted, but now I know about the GPS mount power tip. Also great comparison video shots!
Impressive collection of well put together reviews on your channel man. You have a very pleasant way of presenting things. Subscribed!
Thank you for doing these reviews! Great info, and I bought this dash cam because of it.
Great, detailed video! So much info. Appreciate all the work shooting and editing this.
Really awesome review. Extremely transparent, informative, and well created. I didn't even know how to start researching for a dash cam, but I will be purchasing this one. Not my favorite that it isn't wifi compatible, but its not a deal breaker. I will be watching your video on how to hardwire my dash cam once it gets in the mail. I gave you a sub and a like for this one, sir.
Welcome aboard! If you’d like WiFi, there’s now a newer version called the A119 Mini that adds it. amzn.to/3GcwH7k
Just bought one based on this review and praise elsewhere like LTT. The clip on CPL filter was a must buy for me to get rid of the windscreen reflections.
Congrats!
Thank you for the in-depth review. Purchased the v3 with cpl filter and suction mount. Thanks for the discount code!!!
Revelation about sensors is golden.
Which sensors?
30 seconds into the video and I see 2 subarus, knew this was WA
haha, why not Colorado? :p
Thanks a lot for this video. I was about fall for a RedTiger 4K ! dashcam, saw your video and ordered this dashcam.
Fantastic review! Thank you for your time in doing this. It made my mind up to equip my beloved RX-8 with this gem...
Congrats and enjoy!
Good thorough video, I made the jump and bought this dash cam because of this video!
This video was very long, but I didn't even notice because it was just so chock-full of information. Very well made video. Loved it :)
Super detailed video! I purchased one for myself and another for my brother as a birthday gift. I’m thinking of purchasing others for Xmas gifts 🎁
You’ve made me a new subscriber!
Thank you! Congrats and welcome aboard! :)
EXCELLENT VIDEO WITH EXCELLENT DETAILS ; HOWEVER, I AM A SIMPLE MAN AND AC/DC, I'M OVERWHELMED AND BEGAN TO GET CONFUSED WITH ALL THE COMPARISONS. THIS IS MEANT TO BE ALL POSITIVE SO FOR ME JUST GET TO THE POINT THE V3 IS THE ONE TO BUY. PERHAPS I AM RUSHING HERE BUT DID NOT HEAR ABOUT CAPABILITY OF REAR CAMERA MOUNT. I CAN'T LISTEN TO ENTIRE VIDEO SO ANY COMMENTERS ARE WELCOME TO SCHOOL ME. SIMPLE MAN
This is a front only camera which is why you didn’t hear anything about a rear camera. If you want that, look at the A129 Duo bit.ly/2AMrmCe or A129 Pro Duo. amzn.to/2IYgK80
Support is not what you've described in 2019. It's horrible today, 2020. Simple things like changing time date settings from military time format are difficult. Also, is there an up function on menu selections instead of going through the whole menu again. Overall, your review is the best and I have not regretted buying the camera. It's just not as intuitive and hoped.
You can get it out of 24H time? How do you do that?? In the menu if I push the Mic button it goes down, pushing Rec and it goes up. Is that what you mean?
As the parent of a new driver one feature I'd like to have is the ability to see, on a map, where my car has gone along with speeds. Would the GPS option handle that for me? On a side note, I really appreciate the effort you put into all of the information you put out to us. Thank you!
I didn't cover it in the video, but yeah, you can use third party software to view the GPS logs and see where people went. :)
@@VortexRadar could you recommend any 3rd party map apps for Android or Windows that would work well? Thanks!
@@andyh9420 Try this one : dashcamviewer.com/ free version is fine to watch one clip, paid for can watch multple clips auto joined
@@cbartley100 Thank you very much!
Please compare the A129 Pro Duo vs the A119 V3. Also, which would be the best for recording: 3840x2160p @30fps or 2560x1440p @ 60fps ???
IMHO, 60fps makes no sense for this kind of use, it just significantly increases the filesizes. Even if you wanted to use the camera to record some amazing scenic route, there is near zero benefit to have such footage "super-smooth" (60fps)... For the typical dashcam this applies even more. 30fps is perfectly sufficient to capture any crazy shit ppl around you happen to do, including the bypassing registration plates if the resolution/light are good enough. (If the resolution/light sucks higher fps won't help.)
Jaroslav Záruba Thanks for the reply!
i just bought this...
Still one of the best in 2023 for under 100 dollars
Excellent informative review presented impeccably.
Really helpful with excellent technical content. This helped make my mind up in terms of my first Dashcam purchase. Many thanks.👌
I was so close to purchasing this, until you said it was not wifi enabled. I want to be able to leave the card in the camera, and do all my viewing on my phone.
I just subscribed, so I will keep watching to find my camera.
Thanks for your reviews
Check out the A129 Duo or A129 Pro. ruclips.net/video/weWE5oQIS8M/видео.html
What an amazing review. Best I’ve ever seen. We’ll done. Five thumbs up
23:10 You convinced me.. I can double cam it lol.. I have to figure out how to wire it, should not be a problem. Now I just have to save up for the V3 lol
Nice review. I finally bought one as my first dashcam today. I noticed you didn't use the double-sided sticky sheets that are included. The stock photos from the Viofo website show them being used this way (between the window and the permanent sticky tape). I guess it's supposed to make it less permanent on your windshield? I wonder if anyone has used it and found that it doesn't stick as well using them.
Anyway it's nice to see the FW support is still current 3 years after your review, and that the Sony Starvis is still best sensor in this price range.
Ur review convinced me to buy 3 of these. Thanks. Question, are u using the CPL filter in this review? Just wondering.
EXCELLENT video with clear, concise explanations. Good job.
Does this come with a rear camera as well? Or would one have to run two of these cameras...front and rear? Great video...very informative!!!
This is a front only camera. There is also the A129 Duo bit.ly/2AMrmCe and A129 Pro amzn.to/2IYgK80 which I'll cover in an upcoming video about the best dashcams on the market.
Wow, Great review, all important aspects covered. Best Dash Cam review I have seen.
I have a couple of Questions.
1) If I already have an older dash cam. Can I use it for the Rear wind screen (Have a USB point there). I also do not want to run a cable from the back to the front.
2) If I prefer wifi transfer of files, which Dash cam do you recommend (Quality and price closer to the reviewed or cheaper)
Thanks
Viofo a119 v3-gps vers soft: v.2.6-20220808
1: when it starts, in total it has a delay of approx. 16 seconds until it starts recording and whatever I tried through the menu, I couldn't convince it to move faster.
2: At shutdown, (this annoys me the most) that is, when the power is cut, it does not have any kind of sound signal, (if it is activated from the menu) only the "rec" LED flashes a few times and that's it .---meaning: If you move the cigarette lighter plug by mistake, it stops and you are left without the camera without being warned. It is interesting that, when I remove it from the PC connection, it has a shutdown sound, even the viofo logo appears.
Personally, I am not very happy with the purchase...
Great review. Have you looked at the potential interaction (shading) of the dashcam when mounted near a radar detector? It which positions will the dash cam block the field of view of the detector? Thanks!
Fantastic video. I didn't know anything about dash cams until I started looking into them the other day. I started watching videos about "best budget dash cams of 2019" and started watching videos on the A119 v3. You like a super good instructional manual. They should link to this video in their instructions haha.
I was bummed that it didn't have wifi, but I suppose I'm leaning towards video quality/price as what I am looking for in a dashcam and this one look awesome at night.
Do you have to download any software on your computer from Viofo to view it on you computer. I'm still not real sure how that part works. I understand that you put the SD card into your computer, just didn't know what exactly happens after that.
Very good review, thank you very much! Definitely will going to buy one after this video.
Incredible presentation ..Great job - Best video! one question please, is there any rear dashcam for Viofo A119 v3 like the other models of Viofo have (e.g A 129 etc )? or i have to buy something else in order to cover the back side ?
Really good review. More like this, please. Is it worth to use a power bank instead of a car battery?
Not with the Viofo’s. In my experience the car battery works better.
A battery bank is likely to catastrophically fail in high temperatures.
Should I consider a two camera dashcam as my primary setup or just make "do" with a one camera model?
Thanks! Your videos are very practical and clear.
Depends on your needs, if youre a Überdriver than I would recommend a dual where one is faceing the cabin of your car.
Check out the Akaso Trace 1 dual dashcam with really good infrared.
Two camera setup. Go for a Viofo A129. Does everything this one does, but comes with a rear camera too.
@@badimpulses17 With infrared, surely you would get a lot of reflection from the IR lamps on the camera?
Great review.
With the A119 V3, if your driving for a long time the screen will turn off....do you know if it's still recording?
When I touch the button to turn the screen back on it shows a recording time of between 1min to 3 min, even if I've been driving for hours.
Thanks
Yep, it records continuously. It records files in a series of small chunks (like every dashcam) so you’re not left with huge massive files. Just save the clips you need.
Great review, I have been looking around but this is truly the best. Thanks a bunch!
great review, but as cool as the parking mode is, if I left it in the car and went away for 10 minutes I would probably come back to a broken window and no dash cam.
thats one bad ass dashcam for the money. blown away by its night vision. id prefer the option of having that second tiny rear camera but i suppose this for the front is good enough.
I am sold on the V3.
Still around?
The suction mount allows for monitoring cop behavior. Does the suction mount require you to disconnect power?
So enjoying these videos..........thanks so much for your high quality and comprehensive info. You do what you do....well.
Wow. What a video. Seriously professional. I do have a question and I can't find anything online regarding this. What quality of footage do you get from motion detection if your parked in a completely dark roadside? I live in a village and have no street lights. Thanks for replying.
Really thorough review, excellent explanations, gr8 job! Thank youuuu!!
Excellent job / You Rock! Very Informative video.I have made my decision. Soon to be 1st time dash cam purchaser. Thank you.
Great video review. First time to your channel. Subbed. 👍
I am sold. You tipped the scale for me.
WOW! What a great review! THANK YOU!!! Very well made, my man... I subscribed
(BTW, I think that the only "dislikes" you got are from your competitors, LOL)
lol, welcome aboard Frank!
the V3 now supports 1440P @ 60fps with a firmware update. honestly with all the features i'm surprised we're still getting more!! this cam can easily be around $200. still amazed how cheap it is
Wait it does? since when?
@@Matanumi it has supported it since i wrote that comment. just update firmware and that option should show up
Topper , hoeveel beter kan je deze beschrijving nog maken ? Lof en ga zo door. Translate : Topper , how much better can you make this description ? Praise and keep it up. Greetings from the Netherlands
Great video and so detailed. Just one question though, for the HK3 parking adapter cable that connects to your car battery, do i have to be worried that it could my battery?
A very informative and thorough review, thanks.
Very comprehensive video. How would you compare the A119 V3 to the Viofo A129 Duo HD 1080P 30FPS Dual Lens Dash Camera WiFi +GPS ?
The addition of WiFi really appeals to me.
The A129 adds WiFi, but it's a step down in video quality since it records in 1080p instead of 1440p/1600p. Personally I'm a bigger fan of the new A129 Pro Duo which bumps the front camera up to 4K, giving you even better quality than the A119 v3. amzn.to/2IYgK80 If you want to save a little cash, go for the original A129 Duo. amzn.to/2la33XA
Select camera a129 plus wi-fi 2K 1440p 60fps
In PARKING MODE, can you turn OFF the MOTION DETECTION option and turn ON the IMPACT DETECTION? I don't want the camera to turn on and record and save files from motion alone. I park on a busy street so it would be constantly on. So can you configure the settings so that it only records when there are impacts?
Any opinion on 1080p 60fps vs 1440p 30fps? I figure with 1080p it can retain ~90% of the image fidelity but get much less blurriness, but alas I havent actually tested this myself.
Terrific video, thank you!
Gonna be an amazing upgrade from my yi dashcam. I don't recommend that one unless you live high north. I live in texas and within a month, the quality dropped significantly.
WOW, such a good review, thank you.
Thanks for the review, very informative will buy 1 tomorrow.
Go for Amazon, they has better price and service.
Blackboxmycar don’t shiping to some place even it you has USPS Service in those country like Puerto Rico. And no free shipping like Amazon
Thanks vortex, very good video test 👍
Just got a couple of these for our daily’s and updated to firmware v2.0 right off the bat and now have 1440p at 60fps and hdr.
I wonder how long this dashcam can record without being plug in to a power source, btw nice review
Actually it can't record without power because of capacitors instead of Li-Ion battery. The power stored in the capacitors is just enough for correct ending of recording and not breaking the video file. BTW, I don't think this is a problem, because if you need to record something outside of your car you can just use your phone which (I believe) has a much better camera :)