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Viofo A229 Pro

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Viofo2CH4K 3840x2160capacitor

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What owners say about the A229 Pro

29 owner comments across 17 communities. Real recommendations and reservations, linked to the original conversations.

  • I live in hot humid climates and use a Viofo A229 Pro, great quality and features.

    Praise: Video quality
    r/Lexus ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Best dashcam solution for the 2023 RX 350
  • The Viofo A229 Pro has a steep discount right now because Black Friday.

  • I personally have the Viofo A229 Pro which is front and rear cams.

    Praise: Dual / multi camera
    r/Dashcam ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· First time buying a dashcam and seriously overwhelmed. Which one fits my requirements the best?
  • I've had about a dozen dashcams over the years and love this.

    Praise: Reliable / recommend
  • Another vote for the Viofo A229, but the pro model here.

    r/GR86 ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Best dashcam with parking mode(front and rear)?
  • Of the bunch I'd pick the Viofo A229 Pro.

  • Here is a post detailing my installation.

    r/Subaru_Outback ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Any recommendations for Front and Rear Dashcam for Outback
  • This way it doesn’t drain my car battery.

    Concern: Battery drain
    r/GR86 ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Best dashcam for 86
  • It's been working really well since then.

  • have been pleased w it.

  • Viofo A229 Pro 3CH

    Praise: Dual / multi camera
  • Perfect operation.

    r/prius ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Dashcam Recommendations for 2024 LE?
  • VIOFO A229 Pro.

  • It is amazing!!

  • I use a Viofo 229 front and rear. Hard wired for parking and routed to the back. Very good visibility at night and day with polarizing lense.

    Praise: Night visionPraise: Dual / multi camera
  • The A229Pro will have the better video quality compared to the DR970X.

    Praise: Video quality
    r/Dashcam ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Best dashcam - No app/account required, parking capture not required
  • It's one of the best available options in terms of video quality.

    Praise: Video quality
    r/Audi ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Dashcam Recommendations
  • I have a VIOFO A229 Pro with battery backup and 2 channel.

  • Good choice with the a229 pro. You won't be disappointed.

    r/Dashcam ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Best 2-Channel Dashcam for 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid? What is the typical pro install price?
  • VIOFO A229 Pro - front and rear camera with parking mode.

    Praise: Parking modePraise: Dual / multi camera
    r/rav4club ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Rav 4 XLE Hybrid 2024 Dashcam, any recommendations?
  • I opted for better quality and went the A229 Pro route.

    r/KiaTelluride ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Dashcam recommendations on Amazon (front + back)
  • I bought the Viofo a229 pro from hachielectronics.

    r/GR86 ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Best dashcam for 86
  • Had it hardwired so that it can work while parked.

    r/MazdaCX9 ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Dashcam for 2023 Mazda CX9 Carbon
  • I hardwired it to make it have parking recording.

    Praise: Parking mode
  • I have a 2013 GS350 and Viofo A229 pro.

    r/Lexus ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· GS350 Dual Channel Dashcam Recommendation
  • I am planning to get VIOFO A229 Pro.

    r/nova ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Dashcam recommendations
  • I'm pretty happy with it.

    Praise: Reliable / recommend
  • I bought a Viofo A229 pro.

The specs, at a glance

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

Channels
2
Front Resolution
4K 3840x2160
Rear Resolution
2K 2560x1440
Sensor
Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 (front) / IMX675 (rear)
Parking Mode
True
Power Type
capacitor
GPS
True
Wi-Fi
True
Price (USD)
279.99

ASIN is 2CH; also sold 1CH/3CH (B0CKYGLT5M). Wirecutter pick. Front CPL included on many bundles.; price_source=amazon.com/dp curl+page table priceAmount; Buy-box / comparison table $279.99

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