Thinkware Q800 Pro
$$ Mid-rangeTrending Down
tldr; Reddit generally recommends the Thinkware Q800 Pro for its clear 2K night vision and long-term reliability, though 4K recording can cause overheating in hot conditions.
Check pricesSentiment Breakdown
49%Positive
Positive
49%Neutral
46%Negative
5%Based on 136 Reddit opinions
Strengths & Weaknesses
Scores based on sentiment analysis of topic-related comments
Key Features
- 2K QHD front and 1080p FHD rear recording
- Super Night Vision 2.0
- Road Safety Warning System (ADAS)
- Thinkware Cloud app for live viewing and notifications
- Parking mode with time-lapse and impact detection
- 🔧 Clear 2K video quality at night
- 🌡️ Long-term reliability (going strong
- ⚠ 4K recording with Pro Duo can cause
Sentiment Over Time
Historical Price Data
Thinkware Q800 Pro
Thinkware Q800 Pro
All-time low: $244.99(2022-11)
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Thinkware Q800 Pro
Best Praise
+5 pts“All depends on what features are needed. Even with the new and improved starvis chip the sensor is still only so big. There is no magic dashcam that will capture license plates 100% of the time. So many conditions impact that. So while technology end features might have improved the quality of the video, while better is still not perfect. My dash is a Q800 pro from Thinkware I got in 2019. Still works great and I'm in the habit of reading license plates for the audio. Still better to have a dash than not have one.”
r/Dashcam
ViewTop Criticism
+3 pts“I disagree even the best dashcams can't read the plates all the time. That's why you use the audio and speak it. Lighting, angle, windshield debris, speed , vibration all impact the ability to read plates. I had a cheap TAO 1080p that has no bells or whistles, couldn't keep time but video was good and I think it read plates more clearly than the 2k Thinkware q800 pro I had upgraded to back in 2019. Kind of makes sense since all processing was for the video and nothing else. Whereas my Thinkware has GPS, parking mode, speed warning etc so not all CPU is dedicated to video. I still see people with 4K still asking for help with trying to determine license plates. The video needs to at least be clear enough to make out traffic lights. If the camera can't do that, than absolutely don't buy it. Camera will be useless if you need to determine if you had the green light or not.”
r/Dashcam
View7 more quotes available below
Related Products
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Thinkware Q800 Pro worth buying?
Reddit generally recommends the Thinkware Q800 Pro for its clear 2K night vision and long-term reliability, though 4K recording can cause overheating in hot conditions.
What do Redditors love about the Thinkware Q800 Pro?
Redditors highlight: 🔧 Clear 2K video quality at night. 🌡️ Long-term reliability (going strong. ⚠ 4K recording with Pro Duo can cause.
What are the downsides of the Thinkware Q800 Pro?
Some criticisms include: "I disagree even the best dashcams can't read the plates all the time. That's why you use the audio and speak it.
Lighting, angle, windshield debris, speed , vibration all impact the ability to read p..."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Thinkware Q800 Pro has 136) tend to have more reliable scores.
136 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026