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This Dash Cam uses a Novatek 96670 image processor chip and a Sony Stravis IMX355 CMOS Sensor. The Sony IMX355 sensor has a native resolution of 2592 (H) x 1944 (V) pixels, which is less than the 4K UHD resolution of 3840 (H) × 2160 (V). It supports HDR and 12-bit video @ 60fps.
Last Updated by Spock1234 on 08-17-2023 at 04:09 PM
Model: ROVE R2-4K PRO Dash Cam, Built-in GPS, 5G WiFi Dash Camera for Cars, 2160P UHD 30fps Dashcam with APP, 2.4" IPS Screen, Night Vision, WDR, 150° Wide Angle, 24-Hr Parking Mode, Supports 512GB Max
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I have this and it works very well. I have it recording 24/7 on a 512GB card, and it has never shut down from overheating. I think it was on sale for $75 when I got it.
It definitely is not. It isn't worth it to even try if that is your need. I have a tiny USB-C card reader that I keep in my truck. If I want the video, I pop the microSD out and put it in the adapter, copy the file to my phone in seconds, and put it back in the camera. I don't mind the extra steps for the speed.
I bought some of the refurbished ones and they work great. This is one of my favorite dash cams. Got one for my kid, wife, and mother. Video came in handy once with a crash in front of me. That's why I bought them all one.
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I looked at this and like others are saying fake 4k or just too expensive Bought azdome M17 from amazon 1080 on sale for 20$ good enough to record and is clear not a license plate reader none are when cars are in motion but he said she said case I have a recording if needed. If it dies in a year 20 bucks well spent.
to the person who gives a thumb down u dont even own a dash cam so u have no right
I've been researching dash cams for a couple of days now, and this ain't it. From the looks of it, the Viofo V119 mini 2 which has the newer sony starvis 2 sensor would be your best bet near this price range.
For under $100 wirecutter recommends vantrue n1 pro at $80
"The Vantrue N1 Pro is the only dash cam under $100 we've ever recommended. Despite its relatively low price, it meets all our required criteria, including 1080p resolution, night vision, and 24-hour parked-car monitoring. It has the same convenient mounting system that comes with our top pick (and, as with the N4, you have the option to add GPS tracking by buying a separate mount). It also has easy-to-use controls and a bright display, and it's nearly as compact as the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2. Like the Mini 2, it doesn't offer the option to add an interior- or rear-facing camera—so you can't record what's going on inside the vehicle or behind you—but a front-facing camera is plenty of protection for most people."
This was their take on viofo
"The Viofo A129 Pro Duo has a 4K front camera and a 1080p rear camera. It offers a good mix of features (including GPS tracking, 24-hour parked-car monitoring, and app connectivity), but in our tests it was much more difficult to set up and use compared with less-expensive models offering the same capabilities."
They had me at "100% USA-CHICAGO BASED CUSTOMER-CENTRIC COMPANY."
No doubt a key benefit of this is the "Beautifully Written User Manual In English". My first dash cam came with a Swahili manual and it was very inconvenient.
Clearly "oparated" must be Beautifully Written English, but is it a Chicago spelling?
No matter, the important thing is that the 24 hour auto-trigger parking monitor will never miss a "Vicious Scratch." The scratches have been particularly vicious in this area this year.
And if you think this cam is all about function over form, note that it features "Beautiful Software." I'm not totally sure I know what that is, but I figure it's something like a "Perfect Phone Call."
The battery died in 2 years and now it will only work when car starts.
Are you sure talking about this dash cam? First, it wasn't available two years ago. Second, it doesn't have a battery, it uses a Super-Capacitor. Lastly, all dash cams will turn off when you shut off the car unless you hardwire them to your fuse box. I get the feeling that you have no idea how dash cams work.
Last edited by Spock1234 August 17, 2023 at 09:06 PM.
Where are you located in terms of weather? The summer temperatures where I live are regularly over a hundred. I can't imagine it's surviving in that weather, when the incar temperatures are 150° plus
If your in-car temps are above 150 deg, the failure of your dash cam is the least of your problems. I highly doubt that there are any consumer dash cams that can reliably operate under such conditions.
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all dash cams will turn off when you shut off the car unless you hardwire them to your fuse box. I get the feeling that you have no idea how dash cams work.
Some give the option to remain on when vehicle power is turned off. Also getting that feeling.
I have the older versions of the Rove 2-4k. 4k is @25fps and i believe battery instead of super cap. That said, the recording is beautiful in 4k. All 3 cameras are still working, one for over 3 yrs. Southern Michigan weather for reference. While a pita running through the menu to establish WIFI connection to smartphone for downloads, it works just fine for me when a connection is made.
Some give the option to remain on when vehicle power is turned off. Also getting that feeling.
So does this Rove, if you install the optional hard-wire kit. There is no consumer dash cam that can stay on without external power. Depending on the vehicle, the power from the cigarette lighter gets shut off when the car is off, but the fuse box always provides continuous power.
Last edited by Spock1234 August 17, 2023 at 10:10 PM.
does this have a backup battery built-in or just capacitor?
The camera cannot record video using power from the super-capacitor, because it is designed to turn off if you don't provide power through the USB-C port. The super-capacitor is only used to maintain the settings on the camera when external power is turned off.
They all fail. They're in hot vehicles and direct sunlight for months on end. The key is to get one that has the features and quality you need, when you need it. Because odds are, you'll need it.
This is the truth. I have been using a $60 one for 4-5 years and it still works as good as day 1 but there's definitely been some pitfalls. Fried a 64gb microSD card in it the first week because I did not research beforehand that they require the "high endurance" cards (if your sd card isn't high endurance, the warranty does not cover this - it is a user error). The suction cup fell off my windshield so many times - takes seconds to stick it back into place, but eventually the microusb cable fell apart from all of the drops. I saw someone said their adhesive mount doesn't hold either - so now I'm thinking of using electrical / duct tape to hold the cable into the camera to prevent this from happening again.
To complicate things, I have mine plugged into a splitter and noticed that the splitter rusted inside from moisture, which caused the USB adapter of the dashcam to work inconsistently. If the aux power -> USB adapter is prone to come dislodged, this can also cut off power to the dashcam. The adapter that came with my dashcam is actually great, it's so tight/shallow that it is almost impossible to pull out of the aux outlet... but of course if you need to use some kind of splitter or aux extension cable, it's another point of failure.
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Just ordered this WebCam. It is literally one of the best WebCams I have ever owned for this price it looks 4K even know soem may think it's not its very clear picture and the gps is nice add displays speed and has voice prompts . Small compact and sexy design I love it so much
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to the person who gives a thumb down u dont even own a dash cam so u have no right
"The Vantrue N1 Pro is the only dash cam under $100 we've ever recommended. Despite its relatively low price, it meets all our required criteria, including 1080p resolution, night vision, and 24-hour parked-car monitoring. It has the same convenient mounting system that comes with our top pick (and, as with the N4, you have the option to add GPS tracking by buying a separate mount). It also has easy-to-use controls and a bright display, and it's nearly as compact as the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2. Like the Mini 2, it doesn't offer the option to add an interior- or rear-facing camera—so you can't record what's going on inside the vehicle or behind you—but a front-facing camera is plenty of protection for most people."
This was their take on viofo
"The Viofo A129 Pro Duo has a 4K front camera and a 1080p rear camera. It offers a good mix of features (including GPS tracking, 24-hour parked-car monitoring, and app connectivity), but in our tests it was much more difficult to set up and use compared with less-expensive models offering the same capabilities."
No doubt a key benefit of this is the "Beautifully Written User Manual In English". My first dash cam came with a Swahili manual and it was very inconvenient.
Clearly "oparated" must be Beautifully Written English, but is it a Chicago spelling?
No matter, the important thing is that the 24 hour auto-trigger parking monitor will never miss a "Vicious Scratch." The scratches have been particularly vicious in this area this year.
And if you think this cam is all about function over form, note that it features "Beautiful Software." I'm not totally sure I know what that is, but I figure it's something like a "Perfect Phone Call."
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To complicate things, I have mine plugged into a splitter and noticed that the splitter rusted inside from moisture, which caused the USB adapter of the dashcam to work inconsistently. If the aux power -> USB adapter is prone to come dislodged, this can also cut off power to the dashcam. The adapter that came with my dashcam is actually great, it's so tight/shallow that it is almost impossible to pull out of the aux outlet... but of course if you need to use some kind of splitter or aux extension cable, it's another point of failure.
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