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Original Raw Test Footage (4K30fps);    • $330 Viofo A229 Pro 3-CH  
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SPECIFICATIONS A229 Pro:
Sony STARVIS 2 (IMX678) 8MP Image Sensor FRONT
Sony STARVIS 2 (IMX675) 5MP Image Sensor REAR
Sony STARVIS 1 (IMX307) 2MP Image Sensor IR INTERIOR
4K30fps (3840 x 2160) FRONT
2K30fps (2560 x 1440) REAR
1080p30fps (1920 x 1080) IR INTERIOR
60 Mbps Bitrate FRONT
23 Mbps Bitrate REAR
15 Mbps Bitrate IR INTERIOR
36 Mbps Bitrate FRONT (with IR INTERIOR connected)
Processor: Novatek 96529 (A139 Pro 96687) (A229 Plus 96580)
Rear Camera Processor: Novatek 96562
F1.8 Lens Aperture FRONT
F1.9 Lens Aperture REAR
F1.8 Lens Aperture IR INTERIOR
140° FOV FRONT (160° measured)
160° FOV REAR (160° measured)
150° FOV IR INTERIOR (170° measured)
HDR: FRONT On/Off
HDR: REAR & IR INTERIOR (always on, can’t turn off)
CPL Filter: FRONT Included
CPL Filter: REAR (no optional CPL Filter)
LCD Display: 2.5” inch
Voice Commands: Yes (enable / disable)
Voice Notifications: Yes (enable / disable)
Video Codec: H.264 (compatible all computers)
Format: MP4 (compatible all computers)
Super Capacitor (no lithium battery)
External Microphone Jack: No
Operating Temperature: -4℉ to 149℉ (-20℃ to 65℃)
Power Cable Connection: USB Type-C
Wi-Fi: Dual Band 2.4GHz & 5GHz
Type-C to Type-C Data Transfer: Yes (2x fast 5GHz)
LED Status Lights: Power, Recording, Wi-Fi, MIC, GPS (enable / disable)
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth Remote: Optional
Quad GPS: Coordinates, MPH Speed, Date & Time Sync (enable / disable)
Loop Record: (1, 2, 3, 5, 10 min, OFF)
Max SD Card Size: 512GB
1 Minute File Size;
430MB FRONT (43 Seconds 5GHz Wi-Fi / 22 Seconds Type-C)
174MB REAR
114MB IR INTERIOR
260MB FRONT (with IR INTERIOR connected)
Power Consumption: 6.7 Watts Low Bitrate Parking Mode 3-CH
BBMC PowerCell 8 (96Wh) = 14 Hours
3 Parking Modes (Motion Detection, Low Bitrate, Time Lapse) REQUIRES $18 Hardwire Kit
Warranty: 1 year, or 18 months with product registration
Customer Service, Tech Support, Warranty Claims; www.viofo.com
FCC ID: 2AMBW-A229PRO

PROS:
Upgraded Processor Novatek 96529 (A139 Pro 96687) (A229 Plus 96580)
Fixed low light flicker issue of A139 Pro
Full 4K Resolution in 3-CH Configuration (3840 x 2160)
30fps All 3 Channels (A139 Pro 3-CH 24fps)
Additional Processor For Rear Camera (maintain 60 Mbps front)
Quad GPS Module (GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, and GLONASS)
IR Interior Camera: Light Sensor / IR Cut Filter / IMX307 (A139 Pro IMX291)
Upgraded LCD Screen Menu
OTA Firmware Updates (partial roll out)
1 oz. Heat Sink for better heat dissipation
Type-C to Type-C Data Transfer (2x fast 5GHz)
430MB 44 Seconds 5GHz Wi-Fi (22 Seconds Type-C iOS)
Optional Waterproof Rear Camera

CONS:
Front Camera Bitrate Reduction with IR Interior camera (60 Mbps - 36 Mbps)
No 4K60fps Resolution Option in 1-CH Configuration
No Optional CPL Filter For Rear Camera
No Independant HDR On/Off setting Rear & IR Interior cameras
No Coax Cables
IR Interior Camera Cable 3.5mm Jack to USB Type-C
IR Interior Camera (only 4 IR Emitters instead of 6, reduced FOV)
No External Microphone Input
No Included Hardwire Kit (parking mode)
No Included 64GB SD Card
Limited Lens Adjustment 70° (can’t show passenger compartment)

FINAL THOUGHTS:
Best Dash Cam Of 2024 (prediction) Based On Image Quality
BlackVue & Thinkware Flagships - No HDR
Honorable Mentions;
Vueroid D21 4K (new comer)
Vantrue N4 Pro
70mai A810

0:00 Daytime Test Footage
3:43 Night Time Test Footage
7:12 Start Review
8:27 Raw Original Test Footage Playlist
9:40 7 Channel POV
11:06 5% Off Promo Code
12:51 Why A229 Pro?
18:05 Heat Testing
19:10 Future Optional Accessories
21:16 Pros
28:08 Cons
36:55 Final Thoughts
38:30 Improvement Wish List
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