Honda Passport Dash Cam Buyers Guide 2021

Honda Passport Dash Cam Buyers Guide

BlackVue DR750X 2CH

Front and rear camera record at 4k, 60 fps Full HD.

View angles –

    • Front :
      1. Diagonal 139°,
      2. Horizontal 116°,
      3. Vertical 61°.
    • Rear :
      1. Diagonal 139°,
      2. Horizontal 116°,
      3. Vertical 61°

Sony STARVIS™ image sensors for night / low light condition.

Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, you can visualize the location and speed of your CAR during playback(can be turned off).

Native parking mode,helps to not drain your car battery.

Built in motion and impact detection automatically tags the video files seperately as Normal, Event, Parking mode motion or time lapse. This immensly helps you to eaily navigate and sort the videos.

You adjust the sensitivity of the impact detection sensors in the BlackVue app.

Micro-SD card alerts, in case if it ceases to function. so you can peacefully without the fear of not capturing essential footage.

With the free BlackVue Cloud service, you can check on your car from anywhere, anytime.

What’s in the box!

·         Camera

·         Cables

·         16 GB micro-SD card ( supports up to 128 GB Micro SD).

Pros
  • super stealthy, keep thieves at bay

    Ultra high build and image quality with Sony stravis image sensor

    Micro SD card alerts

    Adjust the sensitivity of impact/motion detection.

Cons
  • Need to buy power magic pro, power magic battery pack additionally

    Constant updates on the BlackVue app

FAQs;

Do i need internet connection to use the cloud feature?

YES, you need to have an internet connection in your car to use the cloud functionality but it is optional.

Does it record audio?

YES, BlackVue dash cam records audio inside your clearly. 

How long is the cable? will I be able to connect the rear camera in my CAR with that?

The cable provided is  6 meters(19.68 ft) long. I think it would be plenty enough to attach the rear cam in your car.

Thinkware U1000

It has 4k 30fps Ultra HD to record high quality video and 2k 60 fps QHD to capture sharp images like license plates. You can switch between both of them according to your needs.

The improved 8.42 Megapixel Sony stravis image sensors get’s you super night vision and the best image quality in low light conditions like dim parking lots.

The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) can alert you of any potential forward collisions, lane departures, and front vehicle departure, so you can drive in your SUV securely.

Anti-file Corruption Technology will protect your video files from getting lost if ever the Thinkware memory card gets corrupted.

It records video files in 1 min(60 seconds) segments, so if your Honda ever get into an accident, the super capacitor will power the Thinkware U1000 dash cam for enough time to secure the footage into the Micro SD card.

Along with motion and impact detectionThinkware cloud 2.0 service is provided so you can view live footage and get altered about any impact around your Honda Passport.

What’s in the box!

  • Main Unit,
  • 12 V power cable,
  • Hard-wiring cable,
  • CPL Filter,
  • 32 GB Micro SD Card
  • 2 K rear cam

Pros
  • Dual mode of video recording.
  • Anti-file Corruption Technology, records in 1min segments.
  • Built-in WiFi, GPS and mobile app services are provided.
  • ADAS – driver safety alerts.
Cons
  • LCD screen is not provided. (NOT a MUST to have).
  • Hotspot is necessary to use cloud services.
  • Once mounted, it is hard to readjust.( if you place it correctly in the first place and don’t want to touch it again then it’s fine).

FAQ's

Does Thinkware U1000 work if my glass already is tinted?

yes, you can increase the brightness if you are still unsatisfied (less likely), just erase the small area (dot) of the tinted glass where the dash cam views.

Is there any customer care services available, if so how good are they?

Premium dash cam company like Thinkware have very good support system so whenever you get stuck while using the unit, you can ask them and they are ready to help you.

You can contact Thinkware support system at :

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1-844-865-9273

Will the voltage level detection system provided in Thinkware U1000 stop draining my car battery when it gets too low in park mode?

Yes , Thinkware U1000 is equipped with Voltage Cut Off, Record Timer and Wintertime Battery Protection system to protect your vehicle battery during the parking mode.

Vantrue N4 3 Channel 4K Dash Cam

Vantrue N4 features a 155° front camera, a 165° inside camera, and a 160° rear camera, which provides a total 360 degree view around your SUV, Monitoring the front, rear, and interior of your vehicle can all be done at the same time with audio at 1440P + 1080P + 1080P respectively.

The dual recording mode provides not only a 4K resolution front camera but also a 1080P rear camera, which records incidents from behind your Vehicle. 

When used alone, the front camera can seamlessly record up to 4K, enabling accurate capturing of license plates and road signs.

The rear cam is easily 360° adjustable for the perfect view. It’s a great way to protect yourself against liability issues or accidents.

Furthermore, you can set it up for front and interior recording modes in order to record road ahead and the interior of your Honda Passport in high resolutions of 4K and 1080P,

The adjustable inside camera offers greater flexibility and improved visibility, especially useful for rideshare drivers looking for proof of what passengers were doing in the vehicle.

The high-performance Sony STARVIS CMOS sensor, a large F1.4 aperture 6-glass lens observing the road front, and a F1.8 6-glass lens observing the rear of the vehicle can automatically increase exposure for clear video recordings in dark situations;

The dash cam is equipped with Four IR LED lights facing the cabin of the vehicle, allowing it to capture accurate images of the driver and passengers even in complete darkness, perfect for rideshare drivers such as Uber, Lyft and Taxi.

The Time lapse feature allows the dash cam to operate for a longer period of time while reducing video file size, thus, a time-lapse video of a multi-week road trip can capture frames without taking up much memory card space

Motion detection parking mode saves energy thus allowing the dash cam to go into standby mode and wake up and record when movement is detected by the front or inside camera 

With collision detection, if an impact is detected while the dash cam is off, the camera will automatically turn on so that the impact can be recorded. For this 3 channel dash cam should be connected to parking mode with a hardwire kit(buy extra ASIN B083XB8T7T) or external battery.

Did you know, Supercapacitor based dash cams have a longer life-span than lithium-ion battery dashcams.

The Vantrue N4 is powered by super capacitors which are built to withstand extreme temperatures from 14°F to 158°F, ideal for hot weather areas like Arizona, Florida, Texas, or extremely cold areas.

With the flexible sensitivity G-sensor, it detects sudden shaking or collisions automatically, and it locks the footage to the event folder after the impact.

In loop recording, the oldest file is automatically overwritten when the card is full.Capable of housing up to 256GB of external memory (not in the box, recommend Vantrue SD card).

Auto LCD off avoid distracting. 

Optional GPS (need to buy separately B083XBS88L) to track route, location and speed in KM/H or MP/H.

What’s in the Box?

  • 1x Dash Cam with Suction Cup Mount
  • 1x Rear Camera with 20ft Extension Cable
  • 1x Car Charger with 11.4ft Type C USB Cable
  • 1x Type C USB Data Cable 3ft
  • 1x Adhesive Sticker
  • 1x User Manual
  • 1x Quick Guide

Pros
  • 3 channel dash camera gives you 4k @30 Fps high quality 360 degree surround view. 

    Top Notch Night vision of cabin view ideal for rideshare, uber, lyft drivers.

    Built in audio microphone with auto screen off

Cons
  • WiFi and Bluetooth are not supported

    GPS is not built-in and have to get additional module

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