Many other cameras use a suction cup, which is overall a quicker and potentially less messy option; but the method of installation is a minor sticking point. Inside the box are the main camera and the second rear camera as well a USB cable and a 12V adaptor with a single USB port to power the dash cam. It’s hard not to like a dash cam that clearly enunciates the friendly greeting, “Miofive is here for you!

This also explains why many dash cams produce similar quality videos – they’re all generally using the same hardware. AI Intelligent Driving Assistant】Uses a built-in GPS technology and an AI algorithm that examines the driving environment through its DSP (Digital Signal Process) analyzing function. This amount includes seller specified domestic postage charges as well as applicable international postage, dispatch, and other fees. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). The MIOFIVE 4K dash cam is a dedicated dash cam which can be an inexpensive way to have an unbiased witness riding shotgun with you whenever you’re on the road.On the other hand, the Thinkware U1000 uses a supercapacitor for both single and dual channel systems.

The camera and screen assembly is subsequently attached to a power module, which also sports the 3M sticky pad that allows you to fix it to the windshield. It can deliver ultra-wide 140-degree vertical and horizontal viewing angles and present larger color gamut so that you can enjoy super-clear display in rich colors from large angles without disturbing blurs. Moreover, the U1000 is also equipped with an upgraded Night Vision, plus a free Thinkware Anti-Glare CPL Filter. There’s a 500mAh battery on hand that will power the camera if the 12-volt battery is compromised, as it might be if your electrical system is damaged in an accident.I checked with MIOFIVE to see if MIOFIVE had resolve the dropped or duplicated video frame problem I mentioned in an early post. The camera auto exposes for shadows, which means videos are bright, with details such as white clouds in the sky blown out. The Miofive can record video up to 4K UHD at 30 frames per second, while the back camera can record in 2K QHD at 30 frames per second. Sometimes you can feel like the gyro sensor is a touch too sensitive, you will sometimes turn a corner, and it’ll pick up on a ‘sudden turn’ and tell you to “drive safe”, which can be a bit annoying as you could have been driving perfectly safely. There’s lots to like about this dash cam, such as its slimline shape, useful AI features and great daytime 4K footage.

That’s not something you’ll want to do often, and even if you did, it doesn’t appear as a drive when you connect it to a PC via USB.I do find the camera to be a bit chatty, particularly early on a drive as it leaves the parking monitor mode and flips over to normal recording mode. Again, all this information is vital in case of an incident or even to prove your innocence if you’ve been hit with a speeding fine or there wasn’t adequate signage on the road. It’s overall a good choice, but there are some things you should be aware of when choosing which dash cam is right for you. Since its launch in 2019, the U1000 has been top rated, and trusted by a long list of retailers like BlackboxMyCar.

I also love how easy it is to retrieve video footage using your smartphone rather than messing around with microSD cards. As the camera isn’t meant to be removed from the windshield, the usefulness of the display is somewhat questionable.While I hope to never need it, I am confident in its ability to provide video of an incident should it happen within it’s field of view. Tracks the exact location in the event of an accident, crucial for roadside assistance and insurance claims. The added details you can overlay on videos, such as speed, distance and elevation gained in the video, can help you if needed. There’s also a parking mode, where the camera wakes up and records if the g-sensor is disturbed in any way. Miofive doesn’t supply a hardwiring kit as standard, but you’ll need one to get the best from the parking and time lapse modes, both of which offer protection when the vehicle’s parked.