Since many dash cams have trouble picking up plates at distance, it's always a good idea to keep your microphone enabled and read the plates yourself. Gives you that extra information just in case the plates are unreadable in the footage, and worst case your readout can be used to correlate what's seen in the footage.
You must talk to yourself all the time. When driving best to not be audio recording, keep it quiet or listen to the radio. I know, you have imaginary friends.
I would also add that you never tell the other person you have a Dashcam. If they lie to the police then it’s on record and it just makes your case stronger. Another thing; roll your window down so the Dashcam records what they say. Again, if they are caught lying it makes you look more credible to the authorities.
This is the very best overall review of ANY product I've ever seen on RUclips and I've seen a ton. As a result you have gained another new subscriber and I'll likely purchase the Blackvue DR900X plus as well. I was worried about my tinted windows as well so I'm glad you addressed that in the video. Great job!
I agree with the people who have said this is a great review. You are clear on every aspect of your review, especially showing the side-by-side video comparisons. I respect the honest opinions you have expressed concerning the Micro SD cards, automated features and the CM100 add-on. Well done, sir!
Thank you for these side by side video comparisons, especially the license plate clarity. I bought my first dashcam after a hit and run driver caused $4000 damage to my car and the Highway Patrol told me they could do nothing "without proof". I purchased a U1000 dual for $399 on sale after seeing how much clearer it was than my DR900S. The day it was shipped, the DR900X Plus was announced...oof. I like the form factor of the BlackVue better, so based on this new review I will replace the U1000 with the DR900X Plus. Fortunately, my U1000 install was just the front unit using an OBD tap and bought a spare attachment with 3M, so I might be able to recover 100% of my cost now that the model went back up to $499. Keep up the good and useful work!
@@H955M For daytime, DR900X Plus. For night U1000. The X Plus produces much motion smear compared to U1000 at night. The U1000 produces too much image sharpening in daylight.
@@H955M I believe U1000 produces more clarity for details at night. The video quality of the sky is a bit poor , but the U1000 has less agressive noise reduction and also has a brightness (gain/exposure) control in the event you want to not overexpose reflective license plates etc.
Thanks for sharing. I’m debating between the two. I probably won’t use much cloud feature, mostly during the day. Which one is easier to get the video footage out and in an accident, which one is easier to “lock” the video? Most importantly, which one is more reliable(less error and less reboot)? Thanks in advance!
Having the 900x Plus front & rear installed in a few days. Having them in my car now because somebody falsely accused me of backing into their car a month ago. I was set up & victimized that night. It’ll never happen again with these cameras to prove it. It’s sad that we have to go to these measures. Every vehicle I own, WILL have front & rear dash cams for now on!
I just started shopping for a dashcam. This particular model was recommended to me. That’s how I found your channel and I have to agree with other comments. This is a wonderfully in-depth review and very helpful for me. I have subscribed to your channel as a result of this detailed review. Thank you!
This was a great review, and sold me on this dash cam. Great job on putting so much information without dragging it out like so many other channels on here.
Wow. Nice. Great image detail for the license plates. So is this the most detailed dashcam on the market now? If so, will there be another coming soon that's even more detailed?
Thank you for the great review. I am upgrading from the Blackvue DR650 so I am expecting a dramatic difference in video quality. I was recently involved in a car accident where I was rear-ended by a Mercedes. Yes they driver took off so it was a hit-and-run incident. The video quality of my DR650 was too grainy to get a clear look at the license plate so subsequently we never found the guy. I went ahead and purchased a 128 GB Samsung Pro Endurance card. I am told that I will need to format the card on my computer using the formatting tool provided by the retailer I purchased my DR900X-2CH Plus through. Ill let you know how it works out.
Blackvue needs to leverage their app and the data plan on the phone to connect to the cloud vs. selling me a LTE antenna. I have been using the Sandisk Max Endurance 256g card and while still early in ownership it is working great.
@@scrampker it would help by assuring the data is outside of the car. If you get in a bad wreck and are injured or unconscious and the car is towed away or burned or the cam gets stolen from the wreck the evidence is preserved
Well yes, but the whole point of offering an LTE antenna is for when you're away from the vehicle. Otherwise most people already do use the hotspot on their phone. For me, mine is connected to a hidden Google Fi powered nighthawk router. I think you might be giving too much credit to the camera and cloud connectivity, however. It's not a speedy process to upload the clips, and you have very limited storage by default. For me I I would rather get rid of the cloud component entirely... disconnect from the CCP's servers. Just store locally on a little server in my car like I already have running. Access that through VPN. The only difficult part is getting real time footage. Though the existing setup is so slow that you won't lose much by simply watching a minute-old clip from the server.
Thank you! You've got the best reviews on Blackvue DR900X Plus and Thinkware U1000. With Blackvue's new DR900X Plus, now in terms of video quality Blackvue and Thinkware are a draw. If I understand correctly: Blackvue: Better could capabilities and more polished app. Thinkware: Better and longer parking mode.
Your 900X Plus seems to have a better rear camera. If you check out my comparison videos, the right side of my rear camera looks blurry. I made sure to wash my windows before and both rear cams were right next to each other.
I gave mine a good enema with the power supply shut power completely off for 24 hours the camera is now working a lot better however still trying to get more information on this camera thanks as always for the video...
Comprehensive as usual. I too have thought about using a main camera for front and rear and the rear cameras on each side for 360 coverage. I would not mind you doing a video on your set-up in the future.
Hear in Australia retailers are running away from Blackvue due to so many warranty claims with constant breakdowns. we only get 1 year warranty at $900 i cant afford to keep replacing. on my 2nd unit
I just got this camera a couple of hours ago, for the last five years I have used one of the Garmin Dashcam‘s. But sometime last year Garmin updated their firmware where manual recordings only record 15 seconds before and after. It used to record 1.5 minutes before and 1.5 minutes after an event. Not to mention, the Garmin drive cam app is atrocious and trying to find a section of a video that I need took over an hour sometimes. So, I got this blackvue 900 X plus installed, and while I find the app and the way it sorts videos a lot more convenient and reliable, I find the video quality is subpar. The Garmin drive cam and even using a GoPro hero 7 produces better video quality when used as a drive cam. One of the main reasons I decided to go with the BlackVue was because it supports a 256GB memory card and can record up to 20 hours at the highest settings. My Garmin dash cam supports up to 512 GB and can record over 40 hours. Every other highly recommended drive cam seems to only support 128 GB and only records between 6 and 10 hours at the highest setting. I drive a semi truck, so I need some thing that will record my entire day and the BlackVue supports that need. I just wish the video quality was better, it does not seem like 4K to me.
How you liking it now? I’m debating on this one. But $450 for lack luster quality is not the move. it’s crazy how dash came feel like they’re nearly a decade behind in camera quality compared to even mid grade cell phones.
Thanks for sharing. I’m debating between this one and u1000. I probably won’t use much cloud feature, mostly during the day. Which one is easier to get the video footage out and in an accident, which one is easier to “lock” the video? Most importantly, which one is more reliable(less error and less reboot)? Thanks in advance!
@@atheistmecca971 I ended up getting the u1000 due to it being more reliable in heat, according to the people from Blacboxmycar. So far so good, no reboot or anything.
Do BlackVue products still overheat? The 900S I had constantly overheated and the mark sensor would fail. I wish they would put a physical mark button in their products.
Hey Buddy, thanks for what you do to inform us about the products you test. I am in the process of buying myself a 2Ch dashcam and was looking at Thinkware U1000 or BV 900X Plus but after research, I have found negative reviews for both. I was a click away from ordering the BV when I saw some reviews of App issues, overheating issues and in general problems with both BV and Thinkware U1000. I am so confused as I thought these 2 brands were the most reliable. Alot of websites are probably paid to advertise particular Dashcams as the "most reliable". I have no idea where to go or look for which Dashcam I should purchase. I know you get what you pay for but I dont want to spend so much only to find I have wasted my money...Please Help
I just bought 4 U1000's and the app keeps crashing as it says it has a bug . Updated firmware and cleared cache . Still won't work . I am returning for another brand . But as the other poster wrote , there is no perfect dash yet .
Tbh I’m getting the one that is being reviewed in the video, but had second thoughts after reading Amazon reviews. Vortex actually replied to my concerns and stated that there are different problems for the same cameras, if there is any of course. I couldn’t decide between the Blackvue DR900x Plus or the U1000. I think the U1000 is good, but I prefer cloud features and Blackvue is perfect for that. Do keep in mind that most if not all reliable dash cam companies offer a warranty, so if you aren’t satisfied and are in the warranty window, you are good to go.
Looked into BlendMount. There are mounting issues with the rear view mirror support mount for Dash Cams. 1) Fitting, Security, and Adjustments. 2) length as does not extend far enough. 3) aluminum construction not solid and can break. 4) excessive Vibrations resulting in blurry video recordings while driving or when the vehicle is in Parking mode that it is more sensitive to wind and slight bumps that the Dash Cam records more often than it should. 5) Picks up more glare since camera lens distance is not as close to the windshield as it should be. - A nice idea but it does no good. It is a waste of money. Please use the glue mounts that are included with your Dash cam.
Thanks for the review on this updated 900x plus model. I wanted the original 900x but didn’t like the low light at night (I know I would forget to turn on HDR night vision everytime) but this new model hits the spot. Also, thanks for the info about the SD cards. I will stick with Blackvue’s brand when I move forward with getting this camera.
thanks for the review. I actually bought this one per your recommendation. My question is, how come the view on my dashcam has this fisheye effect and the videos here don't? is there a way to change it on the app?
Just bought and installed my new DR900X Plus 2 Ch Front/rear camera's. One thing I noticed is that the front camera tends to operate HOT? Even when parked overnight. Any concern about life expectancy of camera? I'm thinking of placing an inline power switch in line of the camera so that I can power it off when parked at home for awhile. Overall I'm happy so far with what I see. Great Job!
Do you think Blackvue will be coming out with an LTE version of the 900X Plus? I know I can get the connectivity accessory, but I like the way the 750X Plus LTE is all-in-one. Now if we can just get a 4K version! Any word if Blackvue has one launching in the next year?
Combining the cam and cellular components in one device increases heat, which is most likely why they don't have an all-in-one version of the 900 Series.
Hi thanks for the review question I'm shopping for a dashcam main reason is my wife's car has been keyed twice will the dashcam start recording if someone just walks by or there has to be some kind of impact to the car to start recording also can you recommend a better dashcam for my specific needs maybe something with a wider view thanks so much
Oh man sorry to hear that! Yeah these ones do motion detection as well for that specific reason. You can vary the sensitivity and dial things in as needed.
so now that the plus is out, which do you consider a better buy for a dual channel 4k camera - the DR900X+ or the U1000? the U1000 has a slight price advantage with the current sale that's happening
The U1000 dual was $399 ($100USD off) everywhere a week or two ago. The U1000 parking mode is entirely based on ignition sense 12v, not on time stationary as you can do with the BlackVue. Also the design of the U1000 may or may not fit well visually and astetically depending on what the area around your rear view mirror is like. The U1000 also talks for about 30 seconds every time you start your car...it will ALWAYS alert you extra because it detects you closing your drivers side door as an impact. I had to completely shut off the sound becuase of this. Those are the main things I have notices changing from BlackVue to Thinkware. Google the annoying voice mode on the Thinkware.
@@paulanderegg5536 interesting perspective, thank you. blackboxmycar has the u1000 single channel for $330 right now, with the rear cam for $100, so its a discount to the dual channel package, which is why i was looking at it. will check out the voice thing
Which one is your preference? Viofo A229, Viofo A139 Pro, Thinkware U1000, Thinkware Q1000, DPPAI X5 Pro, BlackVue DR900X Plus. Viofo still have Overheating issues and some minor problems. BlackVue DR900X Plus too much CLOUD and WiFi issues and HDR situation and lack of H.265, Thinkware U1000 appears to be better than the new Q1000., DPPAI X5 Pro has its Pros and Cons. Therefore, is there any Dash cam that has a Good Review? Guess people should stick with Viofo A119 V3 or Thinkware U1000. Reason: New is not always Better. No one cares about Reading License Plates, originally Dashcams were meant for Video Recording your Road Trip/Touring Adventures.
After 5 yearsDR750 DX dual stopped recording without any warning. Every time you switch it on it always say that is recording without actually any kind of record.
@@Mpostor I have the U1000 Thinkware, 900X and just got the 900X-Plus The video from the Thinkware seems to be better during live view however it's really a pain in the ass to connect to the U1000. The 900X and Plus is pretty simple and I like the play back functions better - meaning if your driving and someone does something stupid, you have to basically pull over to connect to the U1000 but the Blackvue you can do it sitting at a light without toughing it My U1000 is setup 24/7 with Wifi and I like connecting to it to check on it; most of the time it's easy. I have not had my Blackvue on the wifi so really not sure. Personally I really like the style of the Blackvue, the U1000 is ugly and seems outdated. In all, just depends on how much you will play with it - if you're simply installing and forgetting, go the U1000 but if you want style and functions ? go Blackvue
I took a look at reviews on Amazon and found 2 shared problems. It appears as it gets extremely hot even if it’s not sunny. I also read that the video quality for the front camera is actually very poor. Do you have any comments on this? I really love this camera and your review is great but why could a few peoples cameras be poor while yours is great? Thank you!
I’ve also seen some sample variation over the years after testing like a dozen different Blackvue’s. I’ve seen this with most other brands too. None of them are 100% perfect, though I keep searching for that too haha. The heat hasn’t been an issue for me, but it’s a bigger issue for people in hotter climates. (I’m in Seattle.)
@@VortexRadar Okay im fanboying a little bit right now not going to lie… I’ve watched you for YEARS and your calm, subtle voice is very soothing and your reviews are unlike any other channel, regardless of category. But anyway, that’s what I pretty much figured. Might as well take my chances as they offer a warranty anyway. Thank you so so much!
@@VortexRadar Also I must add- I’m in Florida. I don’t really care how hot the camera gets, as long as it doesn’t hurt the performance or burn my car down. Do you think any of these points should be a concern?
Nah worst case I’ve seen is the camera overheats and shuts off. Dashcams with batteries can cause the battery to expand and break which is why people prefer super capacitors in hot climates which is what the BV uses.
@@VortexRadar Great, thanks. I bought it and just received the Blackvue DR-900x Plus with IR and polarize Lena’s, LTE module, and the powercell 8. Never really spoiled myself but I’m excited to get it installed on my day off tomorrow.
Great review as always, Vortex! Any idea if the DR900X-2CH Plus will have the option to add a 3rd channel down the road? I like that the DR750X-3CH Plus has that feature, since I want to record in the cabin, but I really want 4K out the front!
8:05 Though the video is somewhat older I thought it's a good place to mention this: Just for curiosity, would it improve the nightvision if there were a IR camera included and the pictures overlayed?
Wish you would do a comparison with the 900s since many did not see enough difference to upgrade to the X. May e the difference between the S a d X plus is big enough and would love to see. I think more people are in this camp of upgrading the. From X to X Plus
S and X have the same video quality. I covered that in the DR900X vid. ruclips.net/video/Y53-_3IXD8g/видео.html For a video quality bump, that’s where the X Plus comes into play.
Great review. If I have mobile hotspot feature on my smart phone, can the dash cam connect to the cloud thru my phone's hotspot? Given the fact I may use the same phone to configure the dash cam.
I just switched from the 900X to the 900X Plus this week, got your discount from Blackboxmycar - Thank you ! Just wondering if your Plus has a blue tint to it ? I place it next to my 1000U and it does not have it and neither did my original 900X - Is there a film on the lens or does something pop off to remove it ? I checked all the settings found nothing even though I know you said the setting are auto set, just thought I missed something
Excellent review! Unfortunately, looks like the best is not good enough. For now I will buy a cheap one, and wait for something that would be comparable to dji/gopro action cameras.
I am stuck between this and the Thinkware U1000. I had a 900s 2ch that has recently just died on me outside of warranty so I am SOL. Being it has died on me makes me scared to go back to Blackvue.. Thoughts??
I have the Blackvue 900X & 900XPlus and running a U1000 Thinkware as well in my truck, my Thinkware gets super hot as well and since it actually attaches directly to the windshield - it's kinda scary. The Blackvue doesn't actually touch the windshield. I do think the video from the Thinkware is better in live mode I'm not sure how much you will like the sync to the Thinkware, it's kind of a pain but the 900X and Plus are really simple ( Plus even more so )
Sir, what dash cam would u recommend purely for the quality of the video at day time!? Not to read a number plate but to record the surrounding!! Thank you.
It seems the reflection glare from your dashboard is much less on the DR900X (HDR Nightvision on) than the Plus. Have you found this to be the case? IRT to the WiFi connection to the phone - if I am using Android Auto via 5G or LTE/4G for Waze or Google maps navigation, are there issues with connectivity? When I'm in my driveway, I can connect to my home WiFi just fine, full strength. I've had myriad issues with this time of WiFi connection (i.e., Kasa outlets, etc.).
Question. Can you, and how do you, in Real-Time select a period of video captured of a few minutes or so, to save for later. I understand that after a video card is full, it will typically loop or write over the earlier footage. akin to the collision feature which automatically saves about 10 mins. I want to push a button or audio command on the Blackvue to save a couple minutes before and after my command. My goal is to save many select events while traveling in real time for later. I don't want those selected few minutes or so to be overwritten and thusly upload those files to the cloud or to my PC Can Blackvue allow me to do that, and how do I initiate that request? Do most dashcams offer this feature? I don't see this feature in any descriptions on several dashcams, is it just assumed dashcams can do this or is that a bad assumption? Great video, and a comprehensive review.
Ideally I want a camera mostly for parking mode. Would you say this or the thinkware u1000 would be better thank this? I know the thinkware has the additional radar but does the blackvue have the same capability built in?
Thinkware has a low powered parking mode and optional radar module, but I prefer Blackvue’s audio notifications in case something happens. Both are great.
Thank you again for this informative video, very clear 👍 but I notice that you didn't compare the front camera video with DR750X , also you didn't mention any thing about charging the camera on parking mode , plus what black vue have products in future ? Regards
Well as I mentioned at the beginning, this video covers the differences between the DR900X and DR900X Plus. The 750 is a different camera and parking mode is unchanged so… :)
You didn't comment on the biggest issue with Blackview, that of overheating. I'll stick with Thinkware. No use with better resolution of the Blackview if it continues to shut down
This video was focused on the changes between the DR900X and DR900X Plus and it doesn't look like that was changed with the Plus, hence no mention. You're right that Thinkwares are more reliable than Blackvues overall.
I love your video's, you remind me of the scientist that was supposed to replace Walter white in breaking bad lol. I have a question how can I tell the difference between the 900 vs 900 plus? Copper gold ring around lens? Another way?
despite being an excellent 4K dashcam, why the default 1 minute video recording time? I don't understand that if you've inserted a high speed (4K) 64GB, 128GB or 256GB SD card, the option to record 3 or 5 minutes of driving time per file seems a logical option, especially on such a 'high end' unit.
so what is the best dashcam in juli 2022 ? the DR 900 PLUS, or U1000 or another one ? You get me confused in the end of the video, where you say "its always been blackvue problem, the videoquality) - i just want the BEST dashboard cam - i dont care what brand it is
It does. It’s part of the default motion and impact detection parking mode which is standard for Blackvue and discussed in many videos. This video is not a full review of the dashcam. This is a guide to the changes with the new model.
Question: If you're just looking for dashcam for when you are driving and not really any parking mode or cloud features, is there a better value than the Viofo A129 Pro? Does the Blackvue or Thinkware provide a better image while in motion? BTW, love your reviews! They are very comprehensive and love the side-by-side comparisons!
Did you buy the Viofo A129 Pro? I'm at the point of deciding between the DR900xplus or the Viofo A129 Pro until I saw your posted question here and Vortex Radar's reply.
@@angakingtutube I bought two of them and have no complaints. However with the new Starvis 2 sensors in the A139 Pro, I would buy that unless your budget only allows the A129 Pro
@@Stealther Thank you. There's so many dash cams to consider & I just came upon your post about Viofo A129. Originally just checking out Blackvue 590x-2ch that someone has who captured accident on his Blackvue dash cam which doesn't have a screen, unlike Viofo A129 Pro. It made me consider getting a dash cam. I'm wondering if the screen is a distraction?
After viewing many RUclips reviews of Blackvue and Viofo dash cams, I've decided to buy the Viofo A129 Pro Duo today! It helps with a $45 discount coupon on Amazon, a sweet deal! Thank you!
@@fernandocornelis9397 the only thing that’s making me lean towards thinkware is the higher res rear camera. The cloud features are nice but at the end of the day the camera is the most important feature
Great vid order this cause I wanted to jump into the cloud dash cams I used your code saved some cash thanks. I got sync up too just wish I could have it on all the time I don't wanna get blackvue's $100 Hotspot
Finally bought it! Can I ask why one may need manual record? Your camera records constantly in one minute clips so you’re not going to miss anything yet they say you can manual record if you see something.
@@VortexRadar thank you so much for the reply and taking time. The thoroughness of your videos helps sales as I and many others have so many questions internally before a purchase and coming on here the questions are resolved. Many thanks.
I had the Blackvue DR900X-2CH Plus installed with the LTX and I am not impressed with the power arrangements. I had the dash cam professionally stalled and after the first day of use I am getting warnings that the battery in the car was drawing low. The system does not have an on/off switch. Even if you purchase the battery back, it doesn't guarantee more than 24 hrs of power. There is one other option which I wasn't aware, the BlackVue Power Magic Pro. Why this is a separate option is beyond me. I would do plenty more research before your purchase. The LTX is a nice idea. However, you need to purchase a separate sim for the LTX to work. Do so before you have the system installed. In this fashion the sim can be installed before the LTX is attached to the windshield. Adding the sim after installation is no easy task. I did not find the app for my smart phone to be all that impressive either. Blink was much easer to operate. Further, down loading the stored video is a pain? Now I need to figure out the power lead so I can unplug the camera while the car is parked here at home.
Actually disagree with you at 11:22 if you pause the video when the truck passes by you can clearly tell that the 900x is the winner here, the 900x plus is very blurry, what gives? Are there any high-end - cams out that will allow you to adjust the exposure and other manual tweak settings? Brightness control isn't enough
This one doesn’t have much manual control. What I’ve found testing lots of dashcams is that all of them will struggle to capture license plates in specific conditions. That is to be expected, no matter which dashcam you choose. You’re right that there are limits with this one too.
Do you have a video where you discuss the legal issues of a dashcam? I have been happily running a dashcam for many years, and recently I've been thinking about the problems it could cause. For example, I routinely exceed the speed limit. This could be used against me in court, especially if my cam has GPS. If in any way involved in traffic infraction or an accident, you can not delete the video as it is evidence and can be seized, or be obtained by warrant or subpoena. Also, if you are in a two-party consent state and your dashcam gets audio of someone's conversation where they expected to have privacy... that's a crime. What do you think?
I’m not a lawyer, but there are lawyers who’ve covered this topic. Check out Lehto’s Law vids, for example: ruclips.net/video/KM4JuH9EV8k/видео.html ruclips.net/video/1-maX6nNc8Q/видео.html
Great review. Just one feature I'd like to know more about: does the camera correctly overwrite old recordings when the SD card becomes full? I know it has this feature, but does it actually work in your experience?
Since many dash cams have trouble picking up plates at distance, it's always a good idea to keep your microphone enabled and read the plates yourself. Gives you that extra information just in case the plates are unreadable in the footage, and worst case your readout can be used to correlate what's seen in the footage.
You must talk to yourself all the time. When driving best to not be audio recording, keep it quiet or listen to the radio. I know, you have imaginary friends.
Good advice
I would also add that you never tell the other person you have a Dashcam. If they lie to the police then it’s on record and it just makes your case stronger. Another thing; roll your window down so the Dashcam records what they say. Again, if they are caught lying it makes you look more credible to the authorities.
Came here to say the same thing. Microphone is a lifesaver in case license plate isn’t captured. :)
I had a problem where I recited the plate but the cop said he wanted to see the plate. I was able to get it from my PC thank God.
This is the very best overall review of ANY product I've ever seen on RUclips and I've seen a ton. As a result you have gained another new subscriber and I'll likely purchase the Blackvue DR900X plus as well. I was worried about my tinted windows as well so I'm glad you addressed that in the video. Great job!
Thank you and welcome aboard!
@@VortexRadar For a Subaru Legacy, do you think the Blackvue would be better than the Thinkware U1000? I am trying to decide between the two.
Which one did you buy? Thinkwere seems better in video quality
@@coreyandrews9550 Thinkware U1000. BlackVue has not resolved their WiFi issues.
I agree with the people who have said this is a great review. You are clear on every aspect of your review, especially showing the side-by-side video comparisons. I respect the honest opinions you have expressed concerning the Micro SD cards, automated features and the CM100 add-on. Well done, sir!
Thank you for these side by side video comparisons, especially the license plate clarity. I bought my first dashcam after a hit and run driver caused $4000 damage to my car and the Highway Patrol told me they could do nothing "without proof". I purchased a U1000 dual for $399 on sale after seeing how much clearer it was than my DR900S. The day it was shipped, the DR900X Plus was announced...oof. I like the form factor of the BlackVue better, so based on this new review I will replace the U1000 with the DR900X Plus. Fortunately, my U1000 install was just the front unit using an OBD tap and bought a spare attachment with 3M, so I might be able to recover 100% of my cost now that the model went back up to $499. Keep up the good and useful work!
Which do you think is better: DR900X-2CH plus or Thinkware U1000 2CH
@@H955M For daytime, DR900X Plus. For night U1000. The X Plus produces much motion smear compared to U1000 at night. The U1000 produces too much image sharpening in daylight.
@@paulanderegg5536 I want to use the camera at night, is it clear U1000? I want to see the registration plates on the vehicles 🙏thanks 🙏
@@H955M I believe U1000 produces more clarity for details at night. The video quality of the sky is a bit poor , but the U1000 has less agressive noise reduction and also has a brightness (gain/exposure) control in the event you want to not overexpose reflective license plates etc.
Thanks for sharing. I’m debating between the two. I probably won’t use much cloud feature, mostly during the day. Which one is easier to get the video footage out and in an accident, which one is easier to “lock” the video? Most importantly, which one is more reliable(less error and less reboot)?
Thanks in advance!
I just bought this camera with the lte module, cpl filter and 256 card and saved $50 with your code. Thanks man!
Nice congrats!
Having the 900x Plus front & rear installed in a few days. Having them in my car now because somebody falsely accused me of backing into their car a month ago. I was set up & victimized that night. It’ll never happen again with these cameras to prove it. It’s sad that we have to go to these measures.
Every vehicle I own, WILL have front & rear dash cams for now on!
Just ordered this dashcam & Blendmount using your links. Was on the fence between this & the U1000. Thanks for all your great in depth reviews!!
Great review. Really enjoy the way you do the side-by-side and your commentary. Thanks!
Thanks Vortex Radar, was about to get the Thinkware U1000 but really like the design of the Blackvue DR900X. This video made my decision really easy.
Glad it helped! :)
You helped me pick out the exact setup I will be using for my gr86 arriving this month, will look forward to your latest vids!!!
Looking at a turbo kit for the gr86? 👀👀
I just started shopping for a dashcam. This particular model was recommended to me. That’s how I found your channel and I have to agree with other comments. This is a wonderfully in-depth review and very helpful for me.
I have subscribed to your channel as a result of this detailed review.
Thank you!
Welcome aboard!
This was a great review, and sold me on this dash cam. Great job on putting so much information without dragging it out like so many other channels on here.
Did you buy it ? And how about the set up, and the Monthly subscription service?
your detailed review is quite an effort!
I am inspired to implement 900X plus x 2 in 4 channel setup as you suggested. [never done before] 😀
Thank you!! Saw this came out and was waiting for you to release a video.
Wow. Nice. Great image detail for the license plates. So is this the most detailed dashcam on the market now? If so, will there be another coming soon that's even more detailed?
I’m sure eventually there will be something better. There always is in the world of tech, right? :) Same as now there’s new phones every year.
@@VortexRadar
But again: Is this the highest detailed camera currently on the market?
@@RobertLeBlancPhoto One of, yes
Thank you for the great review. I am upgrading from the Blackvue DR650 so I am expecting a dramatic difference in video quality. I was recently involved in a car accident where I was rear-ended by a Mercedes. Yes they driver took off so it was a hit-and-run incident. The video quality of my DR650 was too grainy to get a clear look at the license plate so subsequently we never found the guy. I went ahead and purchased a 128 GB Samsung Pro Endurance card. I am told that I will need to format the card on my computer using the formatting tool provided by the retailer I purchased my DR900X-2CH Plus through. Ill let you know how it works out.
How you liking it?
The first time you want to connect it is a PAIN in the ass. Took me hours.
Blackvue needs to leverage their app and the data plan on the phone to connect to the cloud vs. selling me a LTE antenna. I have been using the Sandisk Max Endurance 256g card and while still early in ownership it is working great.
How would this help you when you're away from the vehicle? Basically the only time the cloud is useful.
@@scrampker it would help by assuring the data is outside of the car. If you get in a bad wreck and are injured or unconscious and the car is towed away or burned or the cam gets stolen from the wreck the evidence is preserved
Well yes, but the whole point of offering an LTE antenna is for when you're away from the vehicle. Otherwise most people already do use the hotspot on their phone.
For me, mine is connected to a hidden Google Fi powered nighthawk router.
I think you might be giving too much credit to the camera and cloud connectivity, however. It's not a speedy process to upload the clips, and you have very limited storage by default.
For me I I would rather get rid of the cloud component entirely... disconnect from the CCP's servers. Just store locally on a little server in my car like I already have running. Access that through VPN. The only difficult part is getting real time footage. Though the existing setup is so slow that you won't lose much by simply watching a minute-old clip from the server.
After ordering the u1000 on Amazon I then canceled it and went with the 900x plus and used your code- hope I made the right choice!
Would love to see a comparison of 900x plus with U1000
Thanks for the discount man appreciate it!
👍👍
Thank you! You've got the best reviews on Blackvue DR900X Plus and Thinkware U1000. With Blackvue's new DR900X Plus, now in terms of video quality Blackvue and Thinkware are a draw. If I understand correctly:
Blackvue: Better could capabilities and more polished app.
Thinkware: Better and longer parking mode.
I think the mirror mount is nice for states that have laws against mounting stuff on the windshield itself
Very helpful. I was looking at new dashcams for the family fleet and this was exactly what I was looking for.
Your 900X Plus seems to have a better rear camera. If you check out my comparison videos, the right side of my rear camera looks blurry. I made sure to wash my windows before and both rear cams were right next to each other.
I’ve seen similar issues with multiple Blackvue’s with one side of the frame being blurry. Maybe it’s a QC issue?
@@VortexRadar yep, I just got word from the blackvue rep 10 min ago they are going to send me a replacement.
great review and comparisons! bravo
I gave mine a good enema with the power supply shut power completely off for 24 hours the camera is now working a lot better however still trying to get more information on this camera thanks as always for the video...
Comprehensive as usual. I too have thought about using a main camera for front and rear and the rear cameras on each side for 360 coverage. I would not mind you doing a video on your set-up in the future.
Wish granted :) ruclips.net/video/gSFxqHrF2Ro/видео.html
What vehicle to get the side view?
Great presentation, thorough and answered all my questions!
👍👍
Hear in Australia retailers are running away from Blackvue due to so many warranty claims with constant breakdowns. we only get 1 year warranty at $900 i cant afford to keep replacing. on my 2nd unit
Crazy idea, I wonder how a flagship iPhone 13 or Samsung Galaxy would fair compared to these dash cam on day and night mode.
Great video, I’ll buy the DR900X-2Ch plus
I just got this camera a couple of hours ago, for the last five years I have used one of the Garmin Dashcam‘s. But sometime last year Garmin updated their firmware where manual recordings only record 15 seconds before and after. It used to record 1.5 minutes before and 1.5 minutes after an event. Not to mention, the Garmin drive cam app is atrocious and trying to find a section of a video that I need took over an hour sometimes. So, I got this blackvue 900 X plus installed, and while I find the app and the way it sorts videos a lot more convenient and reliable, I find the video quality is subpar. The Garmin drive cam and even using a GoPro hero 7 produces better video quality when used as a drive cam. One of the main reasons I decided to go with the BlackVue was because it supports a 256GB memory card and can record up to 20 hours at the highest settings. My Garmin dash cam supports up to 512 GB and can record over 40 hours. Every other highly recommended drive cam seems to only support 128 GB and only records between 6 and 10 hours at the highest setting. I drive a semi truck, so I need some thing that will record my entire day and the BlackVue supports that need. I just wish the video quality was better, it does not seem like 4K to me.
How you liking it now? I’m debating on this one. But $450 for lack luster quality is not the move.
it’s crazy how dash came feel like they’re nearly a decade behind in camera quality compared to even mid grade cell phones.
I just ordered mine from blackbox my car should be here Sunday thanks buddy
Thanks for sharing. I’m debating between this one and u1000. I probably won’t use much cloud feature, mostly during the day. Which one is easier to get the video footage out and in an accident, which one is easier to “lock” the video? Most importantly, which one is more reliable(less error and less reboot)?
Thanks in advance!
Which one did you go with?
@@atheistmecca971 I ended up getting the u1000 due to it being more reliable in heat, according to the people from Blacboxmycar. So far so good, no reboot or anything.
@@jianghu3562 Glad you said that. I've had it in my cart at best buy for a few days. I'm ready to pull the trigger on it. Thanks mate.
Great review as always! Well done!
I have the 970X which is really nice!
Best reviewer in the business.
Thank you for the $49.00 discount on Blackvue 900x 2ch Plus.
Do BlackVue products still overheat? The 900S I had constantly overheated and the mark sensor would fail. I wish they would put a physical mark button in their products.
Hey Buddy, thanks for what you do to inform us about the products you test. I am in the process of buying myself a 2Ch dashcam and was looking at Thinkware U1000 or BV 900X Plus but after research, I have found negative reviews for both. I was a click away from ordering the BV when I saw some reviews of App issues, overheating issues and in general problems with both BV and Thinkware U1000. I am so confused as I thought these 2 brands were the most reliable. Alot of websites are probably paid to advertise particular Dashcams as the "most reliable". I have no idea where to go or look for which Dashcam I should purchase. I know you get what you pay for but I dont want to spend so much only to find I have wasted my money...Please Help
If ir helps, there is NOT a single dashcam on the market without faults. Just go with your gut and buy one of the top 3 dashcams... you wont go wrong.
I just bought 4 U1000's and the app keeps crashing as it says it has a bug . Updated firmware and cleared cache . Still won't work . I am returning for another brand . But as the other poster wrote , there is no perfect dash yet .
Tbh I’m getting the one that is being reviewed in the video, but had second thoughts after reading Amazon reviews. Vortex actually replied to my concerns and stated that there are different problems for the same cameras, if there is any of course. I couldn’t decide between the Blackvue DR900x Plus or the U1000. I think the U1000 is good, but I prefer cloud features and Blackvue is perfect for that. Do keep in mind that most if not all reliable dash cam companies offer a warranty, so if you aren’t satisfied and are in the warranty window, you are good to go.
@Rab Fallon Mt Blackvue 900s keeps rebooting since day one....I'll take one that doesn't always keep restarting
I’ve got e Rexing dashcam, haven’t had a problem with it in the few years I’ve had it. Does what I need
Is there a hidden dash cam? I've had 2 expensive dashcam's stolen from my car. Both times they smashed the window to get the camera
Looked into BlendMount. There are mounting issues with the rear view mirror support mount for Dash Cams. 1) Fitting, Security, and Adjustments. 2) length as does not extend far enough. 3) aluminum construction not solid and can break. 4) excessive Vibrations resulting in blurry video recordings while driving or when the vehicle is in Parking mode that it is more sensitive to wind and slight bumps that the Dash Cam records more often than it should. 5) Picks up more glare since camera lens distance is not as close to the windshield as it should be. - A nice idea but it does no good. It is a waste of money. Please use the glue mounts that are included with your Dash cam.
Once again thank you for taking time out for the review 🙏
Thanks for the review on this updated 900x plus model. I wanted the original 900x but didn’t like the low light at night (I know I would forget to turn on HDR night vision everytime) but this new model hits the spot.
Also, thanks for the info about the SD cards. I will stick with Blackvue’s brand when I move forward with getting this camera.
thanks for the review. I actually bought this one per your recommendation. My question is, how come the view on my dashcam has this fisheye effect and the videos here don't? is there a way to change it on the app?
Dr900x plus vs Thinkware U1000? Which is the better buy.
Just bought and installed my new DR900X Plus 2 Ch Front/rear camera's. One thing I noticed is that the front camera tends to operate HOT? Even when parked overnight. Any concern about life expectancy of camera? I'm thinking of placing an inline power switch in line of the camera so that I can power it off when parked at home for awhile. Overall I'm happy so far with what I see. Great Job!
Great in-depth video, thankyou for your time here. Is it recommended to have the dash cam where the wiper blades clear infront of? Many Thanks
Do you think Blackvue will be coming out with an LTE version of the 900X Plus? I know I can get the connectivity accessory, but I like the way the 750X Plus LTE is all-in-one. Now if we can just get a 4K version! Any word if Blackvue has one launching in the next year?
Combining the cam and cellular components in one device increases heat, which is most likely why they don't have an all-in-one version of the 900 Series.
Hi thanks for the review question I'm shopping for a dashcam main reason is my wife's car has been keyed twice will the dashcam start recording if someone just walks by or there has to be some kind of impact to the car to start recording also can you recommend a better dashcam for my specific needs maybe something with a wider view thanks so much
Oh man sorry to hear that! Yeah these ones do motion detection as well for that specific reason. You can vary the sensitivity and dial things in as needed.
@@VortexRadar thanks so much for your reply have a great holiday
The night time shots of the DR900x looks crisper (see Safeway shot).
so now that the plus is out, which do you consider a better buy for a dual channel 4k camera - the DR900X+ or the U1000? the U1000 has a slight price advantage with the current sale that's happening
The U1000 dual was $399 ($100USD off) everywhere a week or two ago. The U1000 parking mode is entirely based on ignition sense 12v, not on time stationary as you can do with the BlackVue. Also the design of the U1000 may or may not fit well visually and astetically depending on what the area around your rear view mirror is like. The U1000 also talks for about 30 seconds every time you start your car...it will ALWAYS alert you extra because it detects you closing your drivers side door as an impact. I had to completely shut off the sound becuase of this. Those are the main things I have notices changing from BlackVue to Thinkware. Google the annoying voice mode on the Thinkware.
@@paulanderegg5536 interesting perspective, thank you. blackboxmycar has the u1000 single channel for $330 right now, with the rear cam for $100, so its a discount to the dual channel package, which is why i was looking at it.
will check out the voice thing
Which one is your preference? Viofo A229, Viofo A139 Pro, Thinkware U1000, Thinkware Q1000, DPPAI X5 Pro, BlackVue DR900X Plus. Viofo still have Overheating issues and some minor problems. BlackVue DR900X Plus too much CLOUD and WiFi issues and HDR situation and lack of H.265, Thinkware U1000 appears to be better than the new Q1000., DPPAI X5 Pro has its Pros and Cons. Therefore, is there any Dash cam that has a Good Review? Guess people should stick with Viofo A119 V3 or Thinkware U1000. Reason: New is not always Better. No one cares about Reading License Plates, originally Dashcams were meant for Video Recording your Road Trip/Touring Adventures.
id love to see the 900 Plus with a CL filter to fix the cloud blowouts
Great job Vortex!
Which quality is better? I saw more bad reviews on plus.
Great video! Could you please compare the DR900X-2CH Plus and U1000 in a new video? Thanks so much!
It’s on the list to get to eventually, but no ETA. :)
@@VortexRadar Love your channel and all the work you do! Appreciate it bro :)
Thank you for your in depth review. Order placed!
Congrats!
I just got my and will install it tomorrow
After 5 yearsDR750 DX dual stopped recording without any warning. Every time you switch it on it always say that is recording without actually any kind of record.
Which one is better the Thinkware U1000 or 900x plus?
Can You do a comparison between thinkware u1000 and 900x plus?
What I need to know before I order...
@@Mpostor I have the U1000 Thinkware, 900X and just got the 900X-Plus
The video from the Thinkware seems to be better during live view however it's really a pain in the ass to connect to the U1000. The 900X and Plus is pretty simple and I like the play back functions better - meaning if your driving and someone does something stupid, you have to basically pull over to connect to the U1000 but the Blackvue you can do it sitting at a light without toughing it
My U1000 is setup 24/7 with Wifi and I like connecting to it to check on it; most of the time it's easy. I have not had my Blackvue on the wifi so really not sure. Personally I really like the style of the Blackvue, the U1000 is ugly and seems outdated.
In all, just depends on how much you will play with it - if you're simply installing and forgetting, go the U1000 but if you want style and functions ? go Blackvue
How is this 900x plus holding up for everyone?
I took a look at reviews on Amazon and found 2 shared problems. It appears as it gets extremely hot even if it’s not sunny. I also read that the video quality for the front camera is actually very poor. Do you have any comments on this? I really love this camera and your review is great but why could a few peoples cameras be poor while yours is great? Thank you!
I’ve also seen some sample variation over the years after testing like a dozen different Blackvue’s. I’ve seen this with most other brands too. None of them are 100% perfect, though I keep searching for that too haha.
The heat hasn’t been an issue for me, but it’s a bigger issue for people in hotter climates. (I’m in Seattle.)
@@VortexRadar Okay im fanboying a little bit right now not going to lie… I’ve watched you for YEARS and your calm, subtle voice is very soothing and your reviews are unlike any other channel, regardless of category.
But anyway, that’s what I pretty much figured. Might as well take my chances as they offer a warranty anyway. Thank you so so much!
@@VortexRadar Also I must add- I’m in Florida. I don’t really care how hot the camera gets, as long as it doesn’t hurt the performance or burn my car down. Do you think any of these points should be a concern?
Nah worst case I’ve seen is the camera overheats and shuts off. Dashcams with batteries can cause the battery to expand and break which is why people prefer super capacitors in hot climates which is what the BV uses.
@@VortexRadar Great, thanks. I bought it and just received the Blackvue DR-900x Plus with IR and polarize Lena’s, LTE module, and the powercell 8. Never really spoiled myself but I’m excited to get it installed on my day off tomorrow.
Great review as always, Vortex! Any idea if the DR900X-2CH Plus will have the option to add a 3rd channel down the road? I like that the DR750X-3CH Plus has that feature, since I want to record in the cabin, but I really want 4K out the front!
Probably too much for the processor to handle all 3 cams
8:05 Though the video is somewhat older I thought it's a good place to mention this: Just for curiosity, would it improve the nightvision if there were a IR camera included and the pictures overlayed?
IR is really only meant for internal recording. You need a very different configuration for external IR usage.
Thank youuuuuuuuuu
Wish you would do a comparison with the 900s since many did not see enough difference to upgrade to the X. May e the difference between the S a d X plus is big enough and would love to see. I think more people are in this camp of upgrading the. From X to X Plus
S and X have the same video quality. I covered that in the DR900X vid. ruclips.net/video/Y53-_3IXD8g/видео.html For a video quality bump, that’s where the X Plus comes into play.
Great review. If I have mobile hotspot feature on my smart phone, can the dash cam connect to the cloud thru my phone's hotspot? Given the fact I may use the same phone to configure the dash cam.
I just switched from the 900X to the 900X Plus this week, got your discount from Blackboxmycar - Thank you !
Just wondering if your Plus has a blue tint to it ? I place it next to my 1000U and it does not have it and neither did my original 900X - Is there a film on the lens or does something pop off to remove it ? I checked all the settings found nothing even though I know you said the setting are auto set, just thought I missed something
Wow you are a pro.. I do have one question does the 900 plus have the ability to recording the cabin as well?
Yep, here ya go: geni.us/BBMC-DR900X-IR-Plus
Excellent review! Unfortunately, looks like the best is not good enough. For now I will buy a cheap one, and wait for something that would be comparable to dji/gopro action cameras.
IMHO any current dashcam is better than no dashcam.
@@VortexRadar Can't argue against that 😊
This or the Thinkware U1000?
blackvue if you want to use the Cloud (remote viewing) software
I am stuck between this and the Thinkware U1000. I had a 900s 2ch that has recently just died on me outside of warranty so I am SOL. Being it has died on me makes me scared to go back to Blackvue.. Thoughts??
Wow, how long did you have it for?
Did you drop it or get it wet?
I have the Blackvue 900X & 900XPlus and running a U1000 Thinkware as well in my truck, my Thinkware gets super hot as well and since it actually attaches directly to the windshield - it's kinda scary. The Blackvue doesn't actually touch the windshield.
I do think the video from the Thinkware is better in live mode
I'm not sure how much you will like the sync to the Thinkware, it's kind of a pain but the 900X and Plus are really simple ( Plus even more so )
@@righteousone1 had it for about a year and half. And nope no damage at all. Never left the car
@@Mpostor
Maybe it overheated?
@@righteousone1 doubt it, windshield is fully tinted with ceramic.
Sir, what dash cam would u recommend purely for the quality of the video at day time!? Not to read a number plate but to record the surrounding!! Thank you.
nice review, are you gonna swap out your 4 channel setup now?
Yep! See 13:48 ;)
I’m thinking about buying a dash cam wondering witch one you think is better the
Viofo A 139 or the BlackVue DR 900X plus?
It seems the reflection glare from your dashboard is much less on the DR900X (HDR Nightvision on) than the Plus. Have you found this to be the case?
IRT to the WiFi connection to the phone - if I am using Android Auto via 5G or LTE/4G for Waze or Google maps navigation, are there issues with connectivity? When I'm in my driveway, I can connect to my home WiFi just fine, full strength. I've had myriad issues with this time of WiFi connection (i.e., Kasa outlets, etc.).
Question. Can you, and how do you, in Real-Time select a period of video captured of a few minutes or so, to save for later. I understand that after a video card is full, it will typically loop or write over the earlier footage. akin to the collision feature which automatically saves about 10 mins. I want to push a button or audio command on the Blackvue to save a couple minutes before and after my command.
My goal is to save many select events while traveling in real time for later. I don't want those selected few minutes or so to be overwritten and thusly upload those files to the cloud or to my PC Can Blackvue allow me to do that, and how do I initiate that request? Do most dashcams offer this feature? I don't see this feature in any descriptions on several dashcams, is it just assumed dashcams can do this or is that a bad assumption?
Great video, and a comprehensive review.
Ideally I want a camera mostly for parking mode. Would you say this or the thinkware u1000 would be better thank this? I know the thinkware has the additional radar but does the blackvue have the same capability built in?
Thinkware has a low powered parking mode and optional radar module, but I prefer Blackvue’s audio notifications in case something happens. Both are great.
How is this camera in a hot climate. I live in South Florida, I have heard it overheats?
Why do you publish an original 4K video recording only in Full HD? How can you get an idea of the video quality of the cameras?
It is available in 4K too, but RUclips often defaults to a lower resolution. I just double checked and it plays fine in 4K on my end.
Thank you again for this informative video, very clear 👍 but I notice that you didn't compare the front camera video with DR750X , also you didn't mention any thing about charging the camera on parking mode , plus what black vue have products in future ?
Regards
Well as I mentioned at the beginning, this video covers the differences between the DR900X and DR900X Plus. The 750 is a different camera and parking mode is unchanged so… :)
You didn't comment on the biggest issue with Blackview, that of overheating. I'll stick with Thinkware. No use with better resolution of the Blackview if it continues to shut down
This video was focused on the changes between the DR900X and DR900X Plus and it doesn't look like that was changed with the Plus, hence no mention. You're right that Thinkwares are more reliable than Blackvues overall.
I have the 2ch DR900X Plus and the wifi disconnects from my iPhone shortly after I connect to it. How do I fix that problem? I can’t figure it out.
Great review. Question can you use micro USB for power?
Nope
I love your video's, you remind me of the scientist that was supposed to replace Walter white in breaking bad lol. I have a question how can I tell the difference between the 900 vs 900 plus? Copper gold ring around lens? Another way?
despite being an excellent 4K dashcam, why the default 1 minute video recording time? I don't understand that if you've inserted a high speed (4K) 64GB, 128GB or 256GB SD card, the option to record 3 or 5 minutes of driving time per file seems a logical option, especially on such a 'high end' unit.
You'll notice the Blackvue SD is U3, and the others are U1. Needs the higher speed.
so what is the best dashcam in juli 2022 ? the DR 900 PLUS, or U1000 or another one ? You get me confused in the end of the video, where you say "its always been blackvue problem, the videoquality) - i just want the BEST dashboard cam - i dont care what brand it is
Prior to the DR900X Plus, yeah that was an issue. I prefer the latest Blackvue overall and run it as my daily.
@@VortexRadar thanks for reply 🤩
no review about the motion sensor? or does it not have it?
It does. It’s part of the default motion and impact detection parking mode which is standard for Blackvue and discussed in many videos. This video is not a full review of the dashcam. This is a guide to the changes with the new model.
Question: If you're just looking for dashcam for when you are driving and not really any parking mode or cloud features, is there a better value than the Viofo A129 Pro? Does the Blackvue or Thinkware provide a better image while in motion? BTW, love your reviews! They are very comprehensive and love the side-by-side comparisons!
In that case I’d say save your money and get the Viofo. :) geni.us/A129ProDuo
Did you buy the Viofo A129 Pro? I'm at the point of deciding between the DR900xplus or the Viofo A129 Pro until I saw your posted question here and Vortex Radar's reply.
@@angakingtutube I bought two of them and have no complaints. However with the new Starvis 2 sensors in the A139 Pro, I would buy that unless your budget only allows the A129 Pro
@@Stealther Thank you. There's so many dash cams to consider & I just came upon your post about Viofo A129. Originally just checking out Blackvue 590x-2ch that someone has who captured accident on his Blackvue dash cam which doesn't have a screen, unlike Viofo A129 Pro. It made me consider getting a dash cam.
I'm wondering if the screen is a distraction?
After viewing many RUclips reviews of Blackvue and Viofo dash cams, I've decided to buy the Viofo A129 Pro Duo today! It helps with a $45 discount coupon on Amazon, a sweet deal!
Thank you!
Great video- which 2ch would you recommend, the 900x plus or thinkware u1000? Cloud feature and lte is not that important to me
No one comes close to BlackVue cloud features. Thinkware U1000 can work too but not the same experience and options.
@@fernandocornelis9397 the only thing that’s making me lean towards thinkware is the higher res rear camera. The cloud features are nice but at the end of the day the camera is the most important feature
Great vid order this cause I wanted to jump into the cloud dash cams
I used your code saved some cash thanks. I got sync up too just wish I could have it on all the time I don't wanna get blackvue's $100 Hotspot
Great video, I might upgrade from my old DR750S-2CH
Finally bought it! Can I ask why one may need manual record? Your camera records constantly in one minute clips so you’re not going to miss anything yet they say you can manual record if you see something.
Mostly just to mark a clip and make it easier to find later, but it also protects it so it doesn’t get overwritten later by accident.
@@VortexRadar thank you so much for the reply and taking time. The thoroughness of your videos helps sales as I and many others have so many questions internally before a purchase and coming on here the questions are resolved. Many thanks.
I had the Blackvue DR900X-2CH Plus installed with the LTX and I am not impressed with the power arrangements. I had the dash cam professionally stalled and after the first day of use I am getting warnings that the battery in the car was drawing low. The system does not have an on/off switch. Even if you purchase the battery back, it doesn't guarantee more than 24 hrs of power. There is one other option which I wasn't aware, the BlackVue Power Magic Pro. Why this is a separate option is beyond me. I would do plenty more research before your purchase.
The LTX is a nice idea. However, you need to purchase a separate sim for the LTX to work. Do so before you have the system installed. In this fashion the sim can be installed before the LTX is attached to the windshield. Adding the sim after installation is no easy task.
I did not find the app for my smart phone to be all that impressive either. Blink was much easer to operate. Further, down loading the stored video is a pain?
Now I need to figure out the power lead so I can unplug the camera while the car is parked here at home.
Actually disagree with you at 11:22 if you pause the video when the truck passes by you can clearly tell that the 900x is the winner here, the 900x plus is very blurry, what gives? Are there any high-end - cams out that will allow you to adjust the exposure and other manual tweak settings? Brightness control isn't enough
This one doesn’t have much manual control. What I’ve found testing lots of dashcams is that all of them will struggle to capture license plates in specific conditions. That is to be expected, no matter which dashcam you choose. You’re right that there are limits with this one too.
Do you have a video where you discuss the legal issues of a dashcam? I have been happily running a dashcam for many years, and recently I've been thinking about the problems it could cause. For example, I routinely exceed the speed limit. This could be used against me in court, especially if my cam has GPS. If in any way involved in traffic infraction or an accident, you can not delete the video as it is evidence and can be seized, or be obtained by warrant or subpoena. Also, if you are in a two-party consent state and your dashcam gets audio of someone's conversation where they expected to have privacy... that's a crime.
What do you think?
I’m not a lawyer, but there are lawyers who’ve covered this topic. Check out Lehto’s Law vids, for example:
ruclips.net/video/KM4JuH9EV8k/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/1-maX6nNc8Q/видео.html
Great review. Just one feature I'd like to know more about: does the camera correctly overwrite old recordings when the SD card becomes full? I know it has this feature, but does it actually work in your experience?
Yep works fine
@@VortexRadar Thanks this has been very useful.