Comparison · 2026
70mai A810 vs VIOFO A229 Plus, A900, A119 Mini 2, A810 Lite and A500S: Dash Cams Compared
Researched by Dmitrii Pakhomov and Daria Govorina · SavingsHook editorial · Published October 16, 2026
The short answer
Verdict based on specifications, manufacturer documentation and owner reviews. We did not lab-test these products.
| Product | Key specs | Main drawback | Not for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70mai A810 | 3840x2160P 4K UHD front camera Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor 3.0-inch IPS display 640x360P | A 1080p rear, 25 fps in 4K dual-channel mode, and a battery, not a supercapacitor. | Hot climates and dual-4K buyers |
| VIOFO A229 Plus | 2K (2560x1440) @ 60fps front and rear Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor 5GHz Wi-Fi | Buyers who need 4K on either channel | |
| 70mai A900 | Front: 3840x2160P (4K), Rear: 3840x2160P (4K) FOV: Front 140 degrees, Rear 140 degrees Aperture: f/1.55 | No Sony sensor, and 4G and parking modes wait on separately sold kits. | Buyers who want lab-tested proof, since no instrumented test exists |
How we picked these products
We compare product identity, specifications, pros/cons and retailer links. Until approved retailer API access is available, current Amazon price, star-rating and review-count data are not republished here.
Prices at a glance
| Product | Price | Stores |
|---|---|---|
| 70mai A500S | Price not listed | 6 stores |
| 70mai A810 Lite | Price not listed | 4 stores |
| 70mai A810 | Price not listed | 5 stores |
| 70mai A900 | Price not listed | 5 stores |
| VIOFO A229 Plus | Price not listed | 4 stores |
| VIOFO A119 Mini 2-G | Price not listed | 5 stores |
Prices are snapshots. Check the current price with the store.
70mai A500S
Specs & pros/cons
Key specs:
- 2592x1944 at 30 fps; Sony IMX335, F1.8, 140 degrees
- Built-in GPS; lane-departure and collision alerts
- Optional RC06 rear at 1080p; 500 mAh lithium battery
Pros:
- Set-and-forget: recording starts with the ignition
- GPS logs speed and coordinates for evidence
Cons:
- Night footage is fair; plates read at a standstill, not moving
- RC06 rear is weak after dark; owners report restarts and SD-card errors
- Parking starts about five seconds after impact with no buffer; overheating shutdowns above roughly 45 C
70mai A810 Lite
Specs & pros/cons
Key specs:
- Front 4K at 30 fps; rear RC21 1080p at 25 fps, no HDR
- Supercapacitor; GPS; Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4 and 5 GHz
Pros:
- Sharp daytime 4K; plates readable in testers’ footage
- Supercapacitor suits hot climates
Cons:
- Running both cameras drops the front to 24 or 25 fps
- Rear is weaker at night; build feels cheap, some units rattle
- No ADAS; 4G needs the UP05 kit and a data plan
70mai A810
Specs & pros/cons
Key specs:
- 4K front drops to 25 fps in dual-channel mode
- Rear is a 1080p SmartSens SC200AI unit
- 500 mAh battery, not a capacitor; microSD to 256 GB
Pros:
- Front day-video detail is the reason to buy
- Easy, discreet installation; optional RC14 rear upgrade
- Built-in GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth app control
Cons:
- Rear is only 1080p; the most consistent complaint
- A battery, not a capacitor, a heat worry in hot climates
- Non-buffered parking needs the separate UP03 kit
70mai A900
The only one here with 4K on both channels at 30 fps, with a supercapacitor and Wi-Fi 6.
Specs & pros/cons
Key specs:
- Both cameras 3840x2160 at 30 fps, 140 degrees
- Buffered emergency recording: 190 seconds before, 30 after an impact
Pros:
- True dual 4K in a compact, mirror-hiding body
- Supercapacitor suits a car parked in the sun
- Night-vision detail praised on 70mai’s own promotion thread
Cons:
- No Sony sensor, and no instrumented test of this model
- 4G and parking need sold-separately kits; 4G service waits on an OTA
- 25 MB/s Wi-Fi and 500,000-cycle capacitor are 70mai Lab numbers, not independent measurements
VIOFO A229 Plus
The premium pick: two Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensors, 2K front and rear, HDR on both channels, 5 GHz Wi-Fi; PCWorld gave the three-camera kit its Editors’ Choice.
Specs & pros/cons
Key specs:
- Front 2560x1440 at 60 fps; rear 2560x1440 at 30 fps
- Quad-mode GPS; voice control in four languages; supercapacitor
- microSD to 512 GB, not included; about 400 MB a minute at high settings
Pros:
- Rear matches the front’s 2K resolution, where rivals use 1080p
- 5 GHz Wi-Fi makes downloads quick
- Owners report reliable operation in summer heat
Cons:
- Wi-Fi and app is the most common owner complaint
- Rear’s non-right-angle connector makes installation awkward
- Parking needs the HK4 kit; rear is 30 fps despite listings claiming 60
VIOFO A119 Mini 2
The front-only compact: a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 shooting 2K at 60 fps, with GPS, dual-band Wi-Fi and a supercapacitor; PCWorld rated its captures top-notch.
Specs & pros/cons
Key specs:
- 2560x1440 at 60 fps; HDR capped at 30 fps
- F1.6, 140-degree lens; built-in GPS logger
- Supercapacitor; microSD to 512 GB, sold separately
Pros:
- PCWorld singled it out among small dash cams
- 5 GHz Wi-Fi transfers about 4x faster than 2.4 GHz
- Buffered parking records 15 seconds before an event
Cons:
- No rear or interior channel at all
- 60 fps and HDR are mutually exclusive
- Owners report random recording stops; parking needs a separate kit
Parking mode and power: what the box leaves out
All six need a separately sold hardwire kit for parking surveillance. Two buffer 15 seconds before an event (A229 Plus, A119 Mini 2); the A500S and A810 record nothing before an impact, the A500S starting about five seconds later. Four of the six use supercapacitors; the A810 and A500S still carry 500 mAh lithium batteries, the main heat worry for a windshield camera. Budget for the kit before comparing headline prices.
Bottom line
Want the best sensors and 5 GHz Wi-Fi? Both ends in 4K? The 70mai A900, so long as you skip the Sony-sensor Ultra and budget for the kits. Budget 4K with 4G? Small front-only?
Specs and prices collected from manufacturer stores, retailer listings and public reviews; confirm price and stock before buying.
