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Viofo A119 Mini 2

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Viofo1CH2K 2560x1440capacitor

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What owners say about the A119 Mini 2

30 owner comments across 11 communities. Real recommendations and reservations, linked to the original conversations.

  • Has the latest and greatest Sensor (sony Starvis 2) on the camera while being at an affordable price

    Praise: Good valuePraise: Night vision
  • Would definitely recommend the Mini 2 to anyone looking for a starter 1ch cam.

    Praise: Reliable / recommendPraise: Compact / discreet
    r/Dashcam ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· wanting to buy my first dashcam any recommendations?
  • Very easy to run the cable without removing any paneling or weather stripping.

    r/dashcams ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Looking for recommendations for a dashcam for my Honda CRV—any suggestions?
  • I just put the VIOFO A119 mini 2 in my wife's RAV4 and it is really tiny.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/Dashcam ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· First time buying a dashcam and seriously overwhelmed. Which one fits my requirements the best?
  • I’d say go with either the A119 mini or the A229 plus.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
  • I’d say go with either the A119 mini or the A229 plus.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/dashcams ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· highest resolution/quality dashcam for night driving. (thinking Garmin X310? 4K)
  • Perfect video, super small and can mount anywhere.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/Subaru_Outback ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Any recommendations for Front and Rear Dashcam for Outback
  • Hopefully this makes it less likely to be stolen.

    r/S2000 ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· ~Dashcam Recommendations?? 🚙💨📷🤔
  • I got the VIOFO Dash Cam A119 Mini 2 from Amazon.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
  • I have the same Viofo A119 mini 2 and love it.

    Praise: Reliable / recommendPraise: Compact / discreet
    r/Dashcam ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· First time buying a dashcam and seriously overwhelmed. Which one fits my requirements the best?
  • I use an a119 Mini 2. It is the best for me.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
  • it's been truly set it and forget it.

    r/Dashcam ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Best dashcam for older people who are not vert tech savvy?
  • Am very pleased with the quality.

    r/dashcams ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Looking for recommendations for a dashcam for my Honda CRV—any suggestions?
  • I went with Viofo.

  • I love it.

    Praise: Reliable / recommend
    r/GR86 ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Best dashcam for 86
  • 1CH i can recommend is Viofo A119 Mini 2 for 107€ on Viofo Benelux if you apply the coupon "DUMPERT".

    Praise: Reliable / recommendPraise: Compact / discreet
    r/Dashcam ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Good enough budget dashcam in Europe
  • Just bought the Viofo A119 Mini 2. I have the original which after 3 years is still running well.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
  • My A119 Mini 2 transfers video to my iPhone pretty quickly. It has GPS coordinates and speed.

    Praise: Compact / discreetPraise: GPS
    r/dashcams ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Best dashcams on Amazon Prime for under $150 these days?
  • Go with the Viofo A119 Mini 2; I’ve seen it on Amazon for as low as $89.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
  • Viofo Mini 2 is at 88€ atm with easter sale if you put it in the basket.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/Dashcam ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Good enough budget dashcam in Europe
  • I decided front view only is good enough for me so Viofo A119 Mini 2

    Praise: Compact / discreet
  • Both have the Starvis 2 sensor which really helps with night time.

    Praise: Night vision
    r/dashcams ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Anybody got an easily removable/reappliable dashcam recommendation?
  • Both have the Starvis 2 sensor which really helps with night time.

    Praise: Night vision
  • I’d say go with either the A119 mini or the A229 plus.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
  • I’d say go with either the A119 mini or the A229 plus.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/dashcams ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Best dashcam that's battery powered?
  • My VIOFO A119 Mini 2 came with a 12V to USB adapter.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/Dashcam ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Dashcam for older car with only one cigarette plug
  • Very cost effective and good video quality.

    Praise: Video quality
  • Viofo A119 Mini 2 is the way.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/dashcams ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Best dashcams on Amazon Prime for under $150 these days?
  • Footage is great as well.

    Praise: Video quality
    r/ToyotaTacoma ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· for those of you who have dashcams, what’s the best one that you’d recommend?
  • Not in the driver's way.

    r/mazdacx5 ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Non-obstructive dashcam for CX5?

The specs, at a glance

Spec confidence: high. Anything we couldn't verify is marked "not documented".

Channels
1
Front Resolution
2K 2560x1440
Rear Resolution
not documented
Sensor
Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675
Parking Mode
True
Power Type
capacitor
GPS
True
Wi-Fi
True
Price (USD)
113.98

1-channel front only; no rear support. HK4 hardwire optional for parking.; price_source=amazon.com/dp WebFetch priceAmount; One-time purchase $113.98; list $129.99

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