VIOFO A119 Mini (2022) - Sony STARVIS 1 (IMX335) - Full Review

VIOFO A119 Mini ($110); https://amzn.to/3agQpDm
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Sony STARVIS CMOS Sensor 5MP IMX335
F1.6 Aperture 7 Elements Glass Lens
Novatek 96580 Processor
2K@60fps (2560x1440)
1.5” LCD Display
Video Codec & Format: H.264 & MP4
140° FOV (field of view)
Super Capacitor (no lithium battery)
Operating Temperature: 5℉ - 149℉ (-10℃ - 65℃)
USB Type-C Connection
Dual Band Wi-Fi 2.4GHz & 5GHz, and Bluetooth
GPS (coordinates, MPH speed, date & time sync.
Loop Record (1, 2, 3, 5, 10 min, OFF)
Max SD Card Size: 256GB
3 Parking Modes (Motion Detection, Low Bitrate, Time Lapse) REQUIRES $18 Hardwire Kit
Warranty: 1 year, or 18 months with product registration
Customer Service, Tech Support, Warranty Claims; www.viofo.com
FCC ID: 2AMBW-A119MINI
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TEST SETTINGS:
Firmware City: V1.0 20220519
Firmware Highway: V1.0 20220621
Check Current Firmware Here; https://viofo.com/content/60-a119-min...
Resolution: 2K@60fps (2560x1440)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Bitrate: High (30Mbps)
Exposure: Default (0.0)
HDR: OFF
CPL Filter: Daytime Only (removed for night)
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TEST EQUIPMENT:
CPL Filter; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
HK4 Hardwire Kit; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
Bluetooth Remote; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Viofo Industrial MLC; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Samsung Pro Endurance; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
SanDisk Max Endurance; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
SanDisk Extreme; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
iPhone SE 2020 iOS 13.5.1 - Viofo APP Version 2.8
Viofo APP iOS; https://apps.apple.com/us/app/viofo/i...
Viofo APP Android; https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Fluke 115; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Etekcity 774; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Power Bank; https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/4588...
16ft USB Type-C; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
USB Power Tester KWS-V30; https://www.ebay.com/itm/203934773887
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POWER CONSUMPTION:
250mA @ 12.6 Volts = 3.15 Watts
Power Bank Rated: 20,000mAh @ 3.7 Volts (74Wh)
Power Bank Actual: 18,916mAh (70Wh)
Camera Run Time: 21 Hours 33 Minutes
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DATA FILE SIZE & Wi-Fi TRANSFER SPEEDS:
1 Minute Video: 192MB
64GB SD Card
High Bitrate: 30 Mbps = 5 Hours
Medium Bitrate: 25 Mbps = 5 Hours 30 Minutes
Low Bitrate: 18 Mbps = 7 Hours 15 Minutes
Parking Mode Bitrates:
Timelapse: 25 Mbps
Motion Detection: 8 Mbps
Low Bitrate: 4 Mbps
Wi-Fi Transfer Speed: 1 Minute Video (192MB)
2.4GHz: 52 Seconds
5GHz: 18 Seconds (2.89 x fast)
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PROS:
Excellent Image Quality
Excellent Reliability & Durability
Excellent Heat Dissipation
Excellent Tech Support & Firmware Updates
Excellent Smartphone APP
5GHz Wi-Fi (3x faster transfer speeds)
USB Type-C Connection
Voice Notifications
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CONS:
Audio Volume is too low (working on firmware update)
No included SD Card
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FINAL THOUGHTS:
My prediction for “Best Budget Dash Cam Of 2023”.
No matter what dash cam you buy, the A119 Mini can be used as a comparison benchmark for;
Image Quality
Reliability
Tech Support
Smartphone APP
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0:00 Daytime Test Footage
0:49 Night Test Footage
1:41 Low Beam Headlights
1:56 High Beam Headlights
2:13 Start
3:24 Table of Contents
4:08 History of A119 Series
4:54 Full Quality Test Footage
5:45 A119V3 vs. A119 Mini
9:31 Voice Notifications Demo
9:58 "Gentle" Heat Test
12:35 Power Consumption
13:19 Power Bank Usage
15:39 SD Cards & File Size
17:26 Wi-Fi Transfer Speeds
18:23 Pros & Cons - Final Thoughts
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Disclosure;
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