BMW 2 Series Dash Cam Buying Guide

BMW 2 Series Dash Cam Buyers Guide

BlackVue DR900X- 2CH

  • 4K Ultra HD footage at 1080p resolution.
  • 8 MP front (CMOS sensor) and 2.1 MP rear (Sony Starvis™ sensor, best for low light)
  • 265 High Efficiency Video Coding system compresses video file without compromising quality.
  • With Cloud service you can enjoy live view from your dash cam on the BlackVue mobile app.
  • Native parking mode, without any additional accessories. 
  • Voltage cutoff and timer can be set in the BlackVue App to protect your vehicle’s battery.
  • Impact and motion detection.
  • Operation Temperature: : -20 °C, -4 °F – 70 °C ,158 °F (manufactured with super capacitors).
  • Built-in GPS to visualize your location on map during playback.
  • Built in WiFi helps to download video files instantly into your smartphone/tablet.
  • LTE module(optional) will provide an amazing cloud experience. 

What’s in the box!

  • BlackVue DR900X-2CH (Front Cam + Rear Cam)
  • Power Cord
  • Rear Cam Cable
  • x5 Cable Clips
  • Double-Sided Tape for Mounting Brackets
  • BlackVue 32 GB micro-SD Card
  • micro-SD Card Reader

Pros
  • Ultra-High definition image quality

    H.265 HEVC compression system

    Dual-band WiFi transfers file for up to 3x speed

    Super Discrete

Cons
  • the software needs to be updated freqently

    High priced but totally worth it

THINKWARE FA200

This Dual dash cam captures video at 1080p Full HD in front and 720p in rear. It uses 2.12MP CMOS Sensor(front) and 1.0MP CMOS Sensor(rear) for a distortion-free, crisp image quality.

Built-in WiFi lets you download and view footage on your smartphone via the official app.

THINKWARE FA200 built with Super Capacitors and Thermal sensor, suitable for extreme temperatures.

Operating Temperature:

  • 14°F – 140°F
  • -10°C – 60°C

Storage Temperature:

  • -4°F – 158°F
  • -20°C – 70°C

Red light camera and speed camera alerts through the TWA-SGM GPS Antenna [optional]

Thinkware’s Anti-File Corruption Technology helps against Data fragmentation and file corruption.

Additional features:

  • Parking surveillance mode
  • impact and motion detection, 
  • energy saving
  • time lapse mode

SD Card and Hardwiring kit is also included in the package.

This dash cam is recommended for users from the USA and CA only.

What’s in the box!

  • Cigarette Power Cable, 
  • THINKWARE 16GB MicroSD Card with SD Card Adapter,
  • Rear View Camera, 
  • CS Information, 
  • FA200 Main Dash Cam Unit, 
  • Rear Cam Quick Start Guide, 
  • Adhesive Cable Clips (3ea), 
  • Rear Cam Cable, 
  • Mount with Extra 3M Adhesive Tape, 
  • Quick Start Guide/Warranty

Pros
  • Discrete dash cam

    SD card failure warning

  • Super capacitors integrated with thermal sensors.
Cons
  • Hardwiring is bit complicated
  • File transfer rate through wifi is average.

Garmin 66w

  • 2 inches LCD screen included.
  • 180° wide field of view in 1 MP camera, 1440p resolution, 30 fps with Garmin Clarity HDR™ for enhanced image quality under low light conditions
  • GPS enabled, for you to view your location during the playback.
  • Voice control to start/stop and save recordings
  • Loop recording allows to record non stop and automatically saves footage of accidents
  • G sensor and driver alerts( forward collision, lane departure warnings and a “GO” alert) to enhance driver awareness.
  • Internal battery can record for 30 min after/if the power supply [car battery] is turned off
  • Red light camera and speed camera location alerts (not available in all areas) can be updated through the subscription free Garmin express.
  • Travelapse™ feature helps you to capture and share hours of driving footage into minutes of highlights.
What’s in the box!
  • Dash Cam 66W;
  • Low profile magnetic mount;
  • Vehicle power cables;
  • Dual USB power adapter;
  • Documentation

Note :
If there arises a difficulty in pairing the dash cam with the app via Bluetooth, like asking for an update or something, simply reboot and repair. Most of the time it solves the problem or else contact customer care.

Pros
  • Compact,nicely blends within the car

    180° wide view without any bubble effect

    voice commands

    Magnetic mount is very effective.

Cons
  • SD card not included[8 GB, Class 10 or faster recommended]

    For parking mode, you need to buy Garmin parking mode cable separately.

    Apps may have bugs but can be resolved through an updates

FAQ's

Which all languages does the voice control support?

Voice control is available for English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Swedish.

When I 66w dash cam to save video, does it save before you told it?

In this case, the Garmin 66w dash cam will save the previous video clip, the currently recording clip, and will save the upcoming clip.

Each of these clips will be approximately 1 minute in length, for a total of 3 minutes of saved video around the time of the incident.

What happens when the memory card is full? Do I have to delete manually?

With the loop recording feature, older video files will be overwritten buy the new ones but only the incidents sensed through the motion detectors will be saved.

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