We review Viofo’s A129 DUO – the first front-back camera under $200 that has great video quality, stealthiness, and reliability. We’ve been waiting years for this camera. You can get premium-level features at a budget price and it’s our new gold standard for this category.
UPDATE: MAY 19, 2019
A129 is still going strong. Viofo is still working on buffered parking mode: http://bit.ly/A129_Buff_Status While working there are a few bugs to be ironed out. We released a new microSD card review you should check out: https://youtu.be/ccd0Oo5uBek Getting the right card will improve reliability.
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WHERE TO GET THE VIOFO A129 DUO
We use affiliate links below to good retailers. Our reviews are not paid advertisements and our choices are made only after many hours of research and hands-on testing. Also, all products are purchased at full retail price to reduce bias.
Amazon
USA: https://amzn.to/2DelIuX (OCD Tronic)
CAN: https://amzn.to/2VXLQS8 (BlackBoxMyCar)
These Amazon sites are sold by Viofo directly in-country but there’s no local office. We’ll add an update on how warranties are handled.
UK: https://amzn.to/2SWKiGf
FR: https://amzn.to/2HiyOeI
BlackBoxMyCar
Buy directly from the retailer we recommend for their deep knowledge of dash cams, hardwiring and their great customer support. BBMC started around the same time as us and they have only gotten better over the years. Use CarCamCentral10 for $10 off the purchase price.
USA: http://bit.ly/A129BlackBoxUSA
CAN: http://bit.ly/A129BlackBoxCAN
VIOFO DIRECT
You can also buy it straight from Viofo if a retailer is not available in your country: http://bit.ly/ViofoA129Direct
Rexing V1P 3rd Generation & Pro
Their first cameras to use capacitors and the first time we can recommend their cameras for anyone living in the United States who prioritizes customer service.
https://amzn.to/2Sco85Q
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GET THE RIGHT MICROSD CARD:
Getting the right card will significantly improve reliability. Our best choices below are designed for dash cam use and have a warranty and improved error correction. See our youtube review for more information: https://youtu.be/ccd0Oo5uBek
PREMIUM CAMERA PICKS
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Andrew & Team