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Prices may varyThis product ranks #3 of 29 in Dash Cam.
Last reviewed June 8, 2026
TL;DR Community footage comparisons on r/Dashcam confirm front plate legibility past 50 feet at highway speed, and the rear channel is similarly class-leading per independent community tests, which is rare for a dual-channel camera. Buffered parking mode confirmed (3 modes); hardwire kit sold separately. Built-in supercapacitor (no battery), FCC-only, no UL/ETL electrical safety certification.
The A229 Pro is a dual-channel dash cam using Sony STARVIS 2 sensors on both channels, IMX678 (1/1.8-inch) front and IMX675 (1/2.8-inch) rear, with HDR on both. Community footage comparisons on r/Dashcam rank it as the strongest mainstream 2-channel option for footage quality: owners consistently confirm plate legibility front and rear in daylight and in low ambient light, which most dual-channel cameras only deliver on the front. Three buffered parking modes are available (motion detection, time-lapse, and low-bitrate), though the hardwire kit is sold separately and not included. The included CPL filter and trim removal tool reduce additional purchases at install. The unit uses a built-in supercapacitor rather than a lithium-ion battery, rated for operation from 5°F to 149°F, which avoids the battery-degradation risk that batteries face in sustained heat.
Best match for drivers who want front-plus-rear coverage and care that the rear footage is actually useful, not just present; dual STARVIS 2 sensors deliver the strongest rear footage in the mainstream 2-channel market per community comparisons. The built-in supercapacitor (rated to 149°F) also makes it a sensible pick for drivers who park frequently in extreme heat (Texas, Arizona, Florida), where battery-based cameras face degradation risk. Skip it if you need the hardwire kit in the box, since parking mode requires it and it is sold separately.
No chemical hazard in normal installation or use. Energy storage is a built-in supercapacitor, not a lithium-ion battery; the unit qualifies for Best Buy electronics recycling and municipal e-waste drop-off at end of life; no manufacturer take-back program is documented. Certification is FCC-only, no independent UL/ETL electrical safety certification. No Prop 65 warning.
The A229 Pro uses two Sony STARVIS 2 sensors, IMX678 for the front and IMX675 for the rear. Most competitors use a flagship sensor for the front only and a lower-grade sensor for the rear. Community footage comparisons confirm a meaningful rear-footage quality advantage in both daylight and low light.
Yes, a CPL (circular polarizing) filter is included in the box. It reduces windshield glare and reflections in the front footage, which can improve daytime plate legibility when positioned correctly.
No, a hardwire kit for parking mode is sold separately. The unit comes with a car charger adapter, GPS module, rear camera cable, and CPL filter, but not a hardwire kit.
Marketing copy from VIOFO, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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