Viofo is a Chinese dashcam manufacturer that had great success with their A-line dashcams and last year they have released the A129 Duo, a relatively low-cost dual-channel dashcam. That brought to the market one of the affordable dual-channel setups to offer superior 1080p day and night video from both the front and rear cameras.
What’s in the Box?
- A129 Duo car camera
- GPS Mount (included)
- Rear camera
- Dual USB car adapter
- USB charging cable
- Trim removal tool
- 5 x Clip
- 2 x 3M sticker for the front camera
- 2 x 3M Sticker for the rear camera
- Mount for the rear camera
- User manual
- Hardwire cable, fuse, CPL, 32 GB card, optional
Design and Features
capable of capturing 1080p video at 30 frames per second
Both cameras in the A129 Duo system use an IMX291 Sony STARVIS sensor, which is capable of capturing 1080p video at 30 frames per second.
They use a popular form factor for dashboard cameras, as it makes for a stealthy and unobtrusive design. Yes, its not particularly fancy but it covers the basics better than any budget dual-channel system on the market.
The Build quality is good and there are five buttons, lined up in a row: Menu, Record, Lock File (a bit larger than the others), followed by Mute, and Picture-In-Picture (PIP) keys. Three LEDs indicate recording, Wi-Fi, and microphone statuses.
The ports on the front camera are two mini-USB types, one for power and the other to connect with the rear camera; a 3.5 mm jack for the AV output; an SD card slot; and a tiny recessed reset button.
The rear camera has only the mini-USB port to connect with the front camera.
The buttons and on-screen menus are easy enough to learn and use.
Both of the dashcams are attached straight to the windshield using the mount with the 3m double side tape.
Like many other dashcams on the market, the A129 Duo also supports Wi-Fi, which you can use to connect to and share videos via your phone using the Viofo app.
Optional
Viofo offers a polarizing filter( CPL – Circular Polarizing Lens) that can be used to reduce reflections and glance for the window and road surfaces that can affect the image quality, same principle as a polarized sun-glasses
Another optimal add on is the external GPS – The external GPS module can be used to record speed and route data and could be viewed on the app later on.
Bluetooth remote control – With the Bluetooth remote control you can record impotent events without needing to take your eyes off the road
Setup
Setting up the A129 Duo was easy enough, basically like any other dashcam. For the power source, I have used the USB cable that was provided and the Dual USB car adapter. I could not use the 24H surveillance as I didn’t have the hardwiring kit(it’s optional)
Performance
The video quality during the day was very good. Cars and landmarks are easily visible and are quite clear. I have no complaints about the video quality during the day.
Day video of the Viofo A129 Duo Dual Dashcam 2#
The A129 Duo uses a supercapacitor. Unlike with some cameras on the market, it’s large enough to power recordings for a couple of seconds after the 12-volt is pulled or fails.
The night video is quite good and reveals lots of detail with the low lighting.
Evening video of the Viofo A129 Duo Dual Dashcam
Specifications
- Dual-Channel Full HD Video Recording
- Sony Starvis IMX291 Image Sensor (Same for Rear Camera)
- F1.6 Aperture 7 Elements Glass Lens (Same for Rear Camera)
- Novatek NT96663 processor
- 1080p at 30fps on both front and rear camera
- Supports 1080p at 60 while just the front camera is active
- Supports up to 256 GB MicroSD cards
- Loop recording
- Wifi Support (40 Degree Wide Viewing Angle
- 2.0 inch HD LCD Display
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi Built-in 2.4GHz & 5GHz
- GPS Logger
- Circular Polarizing Lens Filter (Optional)
- G-Sensor & Motion Detection Supported
- Parking Mode Supported
- Quick Release Mount
- Bluetooth Emergency Remote (Optional)
- Capacitor Based
- Video format: MP4
My Opinion
The A129 Duo is a great budget dual dashcam and it holds its own against far more expensive duos. It performs great during the day and very well at night. If you’re looking for very functional Duo dashcam and you’re tight on the budget, Fiofo A129 Duo is a great pick and
Price: $165+
Viofo A129 Duo CAN be purchased from :
Aliexpress
Disclosure: Viofo A129 Duo Dash Cam was sent to me by Viofo for reviewing.
