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Last reviewed June 22, 2026
TL;DR Front 4K output is upscaled from a Sony IMX335 5MP sensor rather than native 4K · consistent with the broader Rexing V5 family. F1.6 aperture is a genuine hardware plus for low-light collection. Interior IR cabin camera at 1080p for occupant monitoring. Smart hardwire kit included in the box enables 24-hour trigger parking mode. Supercapacitor design (no lithium battery). FCC-only; no UL/ETL electrical safety certification.
The V5C Plus records the road ahead at 3840×2160@30fps via a Sony IMX335 sensor and an interior-facing IR cabin camera at 1080p simultaneously. The front camera's F1.6 aperture with a 7-element glass lens is a genuine specification advantage for low-light light collection at this price point. The 4K output is upscaled from the IMX335's native 5MP resolution; the DashCamTalk community has identified this upscaling pattern across the Rexing V5 product family. No independent community footage comparison specifically for the V5C Plus was available at time of review. The cabin IR camera covers passenger and occupant documentation in low-light conditions, and a modular optional rear camera module can be added separately for three-channel coverage. The Smart Hardwire Kit is included in the box · enabling 24-hour parking monitoring powered by the vehicle wiring, with a 20-second trigger clip on vibration or G-sensor impact. GPS is built in. WiFi connects to the Rexing Connect app for iOS and Android, though the app has a documented connection-difficulty pattern across the V-series product line.
The V5C Plus is a reasonable choice for drivers who want front-road and in-cabin recording with GPS, a supercapacitor design, and included hardwire kit at a sub-$100 price · the feature-per-dollar ratio is competitive in its segment. Skip it if native 4K front footage is the priority, as the IMX335-based upscaling does not deliver the same sharpness as purpose-built 4K sensors found in cameras like the VIOFO A229 Pro. For front-road-only recording, the V1-4K offers a simpler single-channel setup; for highest-quality dual-channel footage, independent community comparisons consistently recommend the VIOFO platform.
No PPE is required for installation or normal use. The supercapacitor design contains no lithium battery, removing thermal-runaway risk in high-temperature parked vehicles. The device qualifies for standard e-waste drop-off programs (Best Buy electronics recycling, Call2Recycle); no manufacturer take-back program is documented. FCC, CE, and RoHS certification cover emissions and hazardous-material compliance; no independent UL or ETL electrical safety certification has been obtained.
The V5C Plus records at 3840×2160@30fps, but the front sensor is a Sony IMX335 (5MP, maximum native resolution approximately 2592×1944). The 4K output is achieved via upscaling. The F1.6 aperture is a genuine hardware feature that aids low-light performance, but the 4K footage is not captured by a native 4K sensor. Some owners report improved results when recording at 2K rather than 4K.
No. The V5C Plus uses a supercapacitor rather than a lithium-ion battery. The supercapacitor provides emergency file backup power on shutdown but requires continuous power from the vehicle's 12V port or a hardwire kit for operation. This eliminates the thermal-runaway and battery-degradation concerns common to lithium-cell dash cams in hot vehicles.
Yes. The V5C Plus includes a Smart Hardwire Kit in the box, which powers the camera and enables the 24-hour parking monitor while the vehicle is parked. This is different from the V3 and V1-4K, where the hardwire kit is sold separately.
The V5C Plus supports an optional rear-facing camera module sold separately. The base unit ships with the front 4K and cabin IR cameras. Adding the rear module enables three-channel coverage (front, cabin, and rear) without replacing the head unit.
Both have an interior-facing IR cabin camera at 1080p. The V5C Plus upgrades the front camera to 4K UHD (vs. 1080p on the V3), includes the smart hardwire kit in the box (sold separately on the V3), and is priced below the V3.
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