I’ve been testing this £112 dual dashcam with Sony Starvis 2 – and it’s surprisingly good at night (aff)
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A feature-packed dual channel dashcam delivers strong night footage, smart connectivity and impressive value if you can accept a weaker rear camera
Quality dual channel dashcams can be quite costly, especially if you want the latest sensor tech and a few driver aids.
One brand that's not afraid to push the boundaries a bit is 70mai, a burgeoning dashcam specialist with a huge array of products under its belt, and plenty of experience in the sector.
I've been testing one of its latest launches, the A510, and it's a really appealing prospect.
The headline figures are a 2.7K front camera with a built-in display, Sony Starvis 2 Sensor, and a rear camera with 1080P full HD support.
There's built-in GPS, 4G LTE, a G-sensor, night vision, and driving alerts.
And it all comes in at £112.49 if you can catch this deal on Amazon. For a decent dual dashcam from a premium brand, that's a bit of a bargain. You even get a 64GB Micro SD card bundled in.
So it stands to reason that this is a cracking little workhorse. The footage is excellent, especially at night, thanks to that Sony sensor. It might not have the holy grail of 4K, but it's crisp and clear and likely to get you out of trouble in most situations.
The footage from the rear camera is perhaps its only weak point. There are no trick sensors, the low-light footage is a bit weak, but it's a world apart from the bargain-basement stuff you see in the other corners of Amazon.
And that's really the only fly in the ointment. The 70mai app is excellent, and acquiring footage is made really easy thanks to its 4G support.
You can also tap into the footage while parked thanks to its parking mode. It's at its best when hard-wired, but there's a built-in lithium battery, which is handy, and HEVC compression to keep file sizes sensible.
If you’re the sort of driver who wants clear footage, a painless setup and a price that doesn’t sting, it’s very easy to recommend.
If you’re obsessed with perfect rear footage, extreme heat resilience or flagship build quality, you might find yourself looking at pricier options instead. But you might be surprised at just what you get if you go for something like this.