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BlackVue

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61Owner comments
4.3/5Avg. sentiment · 61 comments
26Documented models
21Communities

Lineup profile (26 documented models): Starvis 2 on 10, capacitor-powered 24, front+rear or more 22, parking mode 24. Undocumented specs are not counted.

Find your BlackVue

20 models with enough owner comments or documented specs to include. Ranked by our editorial shortlist score by default; popularity is not a lab verdict.

20 models
BlackVue DR970X-2CH4.2/5 (1)“Probably the absolute best right now is the Blackvue DR970X-2CH.”2 camera channels4K 3840x2160capacitorBlackVue DR970X4.2/5 (1)“Blackvue DR970x box has very small cameras, and mounts the recording unit out of the way.”2 camera channels4K 3840x2160capacitorBlackVue 970X4.2/5 (1)“The Blackvue 970x and the A229 Pro are probably the two best dashcams out on the market right now.”2 camera channels4K 3840x2160capacitorBlackVue LTE 2 Channel4.1/5 (1)“I have blackvue LTE 2 channel with its own battery pack. Amazing camera.”2 camera channels4K 3840x2160 (970X LTE) or 1080p (770X LTE)capacitorBlackVue 770 2CH4.1/5 (1)“Working great!”2 camera channels1080p@60fpscapacitorBlackVue DR900X Dual Channel4.1/5 (1)$399.99“ive my my Blackvue DR900X Dual Channel (front and rear) for almost 3 years now its great, has a great picture, plus its small and doesn't stick out much hindering your view, but they are pricey.”2 camera channels4K 3840x2160capacitorBlackVue 750 2CH4.1/5 (1)“It works great.”2 camera channels1080p@60fpscapacitorBlackVue Dr900X4.1/5 (1)$399.99“2 channel, not cheap. Also had no problems with it, high quality video.”2 camera channels4K 3840x2160capacitorBlackVue DR770X3.9/5 (3)“provides all the camera views you are looking for, and can provide remote viewing using her phone as a hot spot”2 camera channels1080pcapacitorBlackVue DR970X Plus3.9/5 (2)“I have had the BlackVue for 4 months now and could not be happier.”2 camera channels4K 3840x2160capacitorBlackVue 7503.8/5 (2)“great video, no silly screen and just works with their app.”2 camera channels1080pcapacitorBlackVue U10003.5/5 (1)“No issues with my U1000 after 3+ years.”2 camera channels4KcapacitorBlackVue DR970X-2CH Plus3.5/5 (1)“BlackVue DR970X-2CH Plus is a big step up in quality.”2 camera channels4K 3840x2160capacitorBlackVue DR 970X Plus3.5/5 (1)“I installed a Blackvue DR 970X Plus front and rear.”2 camera channels4K 3840x2160capacitorBlackVue DR900X 2 channel3.5/5 (1)$399.99“I have a BlackVue DR900X 2 channel.”2 camera channels4K 3840x2160capacitorBlackVue 900X 2 Channel3.5/5 (1)$399.99“The BlackVue 900X is great for parking mode recording and has a good safety feature that turns off when voltage is low.”2 camera channels4K 3840x2160capacitorBlackVue 770X3.4/5 (2)“I like BlackVue's implementation of WIFI a lot.”2 camera channels1080pcapacitorBlackVue DR750X 2 Channel3.4/5 (1)“I just installed a Blackvue DR750X 2 Channel (front and rear) LTE.”2 camera channels1080p@60fpscapacitorBlackVue DR590X-1CH3.4/5 (1)“I purchased a Black Vue DR590X-1CH.”1 camera channels1080pcapacitorBlackVue 750X Plus2.1/5 (1)“I’ve got a BlackVue 750X Plus, wouldn’t recommend. Video quality is pretty average.”2 camera channels1080p@60fpscapacitor

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What owners choose it for

61 comments across 21 communities. These are self-selected perspectives, not hands-on testing. Brand-only comments describe the brand, not any particular model.

Reliable9 of 61 comments
Dual camera8 of 61 comments
Compact3 of 61 comments
Parking mode2 of 61 comments
App / Wi‑Fi2 of 61 comments
Good value2 of 61 comments

Read the owner perspectives

Choose a use case to explore 61 comments with excerpts, five at a time, highest owner sentiment first. Summary counts include comments without excerpts. A comment can praise more than one attribute.

  • ive my my Blackvue DR900X Dual Channel (front and rear) for almost 3 years now its great, has a great picture, plus its small and doesn't stick out much hindering your view, but they are pricey.

  • Bought a blackvue dual front & back camera with parking mode. Watched YouTube videos of day and night performance and readability of license plates.

    r/VictoriaBC · owner sentiment 5/5 · Dual Front & Back Camera
  • provides all the camera views you are looking for, and can provide remote viewing using her phone as a hot spot

  • I have a BlackVue front/rear that I’ve been very happy with. Easy to install, right into the fuse panel.

  • The fuse kit for the dashcam offers great options for power management and keeps wiring out of sight.

  • For fleet we often do blackvue DR-series with a tamperproof case. That way, it can not be unplugged.

    r/Dashcam · owner sentiment 5/5 · DR Series
  • The Blackvue 970x and the A229 Pro are probably the two best dashcams out on the market right now.

  • If you can get any BlackVue 2 Channel on sale , they're easily the best dash cam I've ever used

  • Blackvue DR970x box has very small cameras, and mounts the recording unit out of the way.

  • I have had very good success, over the last 14 years, with blackvue cameras.

  • I have blackvue LTE 2 channel with its own battery pack. Amazing camera.

  • 2 channel, not cheap. Also had no problems with it, high quality video.

  • I have had the BlackVue for 4 months now and could not be happier.

  • If price does not matter, Blackvue is considered the highest end.

  • Probably the absolute best right now is the Blackvue DR970X-2CH.

  • great video, no silly screen and just works with their app.

  • Have had a hardwired BlackVue 2-channel for a few years.

  • Blackvue DR770x box is a great three channel option.

  • BkackVue is very highly recommended in Australia.

  • It was super easy to install with an add a fuse.

  • Multiple Blackvue models check all those boxes.

  • ideal for non-tech savvy family members.

  • the highest quality video they ever saw.

  • For dash cams, I have a black vue.

  • tick all your requirements.

  • It works great.

  • Working great!

  • BlackVue.

  • The BlackVue 900X is great for parking mode recording and has a good safety feature that turns off when voltage is low.

  • I have a Blackvue in mine. Stick with a name brand camera. Viofo is probably the best budget option out there.

  • I have had instances where the Tesla did not record for what ever reason, so was good to have the backup.

  • offers all of the functionality you want plus you can actually two way communicate with her

  • Still no complaints about BlackVue. High upfront cost but it's been quality experience.

  • while technically is a worse cam than the viofo it looks much better.

  • BlackVue and Sound Advice on Blanshard Street, across from the arena.

  • I just installed a Blackvue DR750X 2 Channel (front and rear) LTE.

  • Blackvue DR770x is fairly small and is a decent starting point.

  • My BlackVues handle Oklahoma 100 degree summers well enough.

  • BlackVue DR970X-2CH Plus is a big step up in quality.

  • I installed a Blackvue DR 970X Plus front and rear.

  • They’re independent and don’t integrate directly.

  • I like BlackVue's implementation of WIFI a lot.

  • you can disable all audio prompts and lights.

  • I personally use Blackvue and have no dramas.

  • Blackvue 770x box pairs nicely with a Volvo

  • I have the Blackvue 750 and backup battery.

  • No issues with my U1000 after 3+ years.

  • Blackvue BOx models or any Thinkware.

  • I have a BlackVue DR900X 2 channel.

  • I purchased a Black Vue DR590X-1CH.

  • Use the ODB2 connection for power.

    r/Dashcam · owner sentiment 4/5 · Box models
  • Any of the Blackvue Truck models.

  • Blackvue works great.

  • Very happy with it.

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  • Blackvue are good cameras, just a shame the UI is so shit.

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  • I’ve got a BlackVue 750X Plus, wouldn’t recommend. Video quality is pretty average.

  • I hated my Blackvue - it cost an insane amount of money and the interface sucked.

  • I don’t recommend it to anyone now.