Viofo A129, The highly anticipated dual dashcam

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Viofo has sent over their latest A129 dual dashcam for testing.

Do note that this is a pre-production unit. So there is no retail box, accessories or manual. Production unit might be different from what I have below. Expected to launch end of May 2018.


Technical Specs:
• Processor: ???
• Sensor: Front & Rear – Sony IMX291 Starvis sensor
• Lens: ???
• Aperture: ???
• Resolution: Front only – 1080p 30/60fps. Dual – 1080p 30fps
• 2″ High Resolution TFT
• Support up to 128GB microSD card
• Dual band Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth remote
• GPS mount (optional)
• CPL filter for front and rear (optional)
• Built-in super capacitor
• Parking mode (requires hardwire kit)
(Getting some confirmations for the above)


The box
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Open box
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Contents
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• A129
• Rear cam
• Rear cam cable
• GPS mount
• Rear cam mount
• Dual USB car charger
• Long mini USB cable


A129
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GPS mount
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New GPS mounting interface. And the new mount is slide to the right to release. Previously was slide up.


Rear cam
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Rear cam mount
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Rear cam cable
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Dual USB car charger
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Long mini USB cable
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Initial firmware out of the box
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New features
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Can choose low or high bit rate video recording, dual band Wi-Fi, and bluetooth remote.


Test setup
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Will be using 64GB Samsung Evo+ for recording


A119 Pro & A129 comparisons
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Videos
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Final thoughts?
Well, this A129 is not yet in its final form.

What do I like about it? 1) Better mount system, slides to the right, not up. 2) Sony IMX291 Starvis sensor for both front & rear cam. 3) Dual-band WiFi. 4) Great new lens. 5) Bluetooth remote for emergency recording. 6) Removable rear cam 7) Parking Mode (hardwire kit).

I miss the power button from the A119/A119S/A119 Pro.