Viofo A129 Duo vs Viofo A129 Pro Duo

“You will be hard pressed to find any dashcam that can capture registration plates in the dark, let alone one for £30. My £170 (at time of purchase) Viofo A129 Duo which has the best sensor on the market at the time of purchase, struggles to pick up registration plates in the dark, even with a polarised lens attachment fitted. If you are planning on upgrading, find a dashcam with the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor built in as this is the best sensor available at the moment that has HDR ability and will be better in low light conditions - any camera with this sensor will also have capacitor power rather than an installed battery which is better for longevity.”

“I just dumped the A129 Pro Duo a a while back. Recording in 4K during the day and the damn thing would overheat and shut down. Got it replaced and the replacement unit did so as well. Support told me to stop recording in 4k to avoid overheating. That is ridiculous if it's a feature of the camera. I am not talking the dog days of summer either.......I'm talking mild 85-90 degree days even when not in direct sunlight (my windshield has a tint strip on it which keeps the camera body out of the sun). It's is even mentioned on the FAQ page for the camera..... https://viofo.com/content/36-viofo-a129-pro-duo-dash-cam-support/ I went to thinkware and even though it cost more, I did not have the same issues.”