RexingUSA M1 Pro: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-11-01
Summary
The usual complaint is night glare: headlights and streetlights reflect off the large mirror surface and obscure detail on the screen, while isolated owners also report screen flickering or the unit freezing after extended operation [1]. Keeping it running costs a high-endurance microSD card and, if you want 24-hour parking mode, a separately sold hardwire kit, so the yearly spend depends on how often you swap cards [1]. At the promotional $99.99 price from Rexing direct (November 2026) it is a good buy for a dual-channel mirror dash cam; at the $199.99 reference price the case rests on the mirror shape and streaming rear view rather than image quality [1].
Common problems and fixes
- Night glare and reflections — owners repeatedly report headlights and streetlights reflecting in the mirror surface and washing out the display at night; recording continues, but the screen view is hard to read, and no owner-side fix is reported [1]
- Screen flickering or freezing — isolated reports of hardware malfunctions, screen flickering, or the unit freezing after prolonged operation; Rexing’s standard warranty covers product malfunctions that are not caused by physical or liquid damage, and support is reported to be responsive about warranty replacements [1]
- Cold-weather installation — stiff cables and adhesive mounts are hard to handle in cold weather, so owners recommend installing in a garage; the included 12 ft power cable and 18 ft rear camera cable run along roofline and pillar trim [1]
- Wrong hardware described in some listings — legacy spec sheets list a 12-inch display and an OV4689 sensor while current product pages state a 10-inch IPS touchscreen and a Sony IMX335 sensor, so confirm the display size and sensor before ordering [1]
- No microSD card in the box — storage up to 256GB must be bought separately (UHS-I Class 10 or higher, high endurance recommended), so the cam cannot record out of the box [1]
Parts and consumables
- Waterproof rear camera (rear camera and 18 ft rear cable) — available from Rexing support as a modular replacement; component-level repair is not supported, but a damaged cable or rear unit does not mean replacing the whole mirror [1]
- In-car power cable (12 ft) — available from Rexing support as a modular replacement [1]
Yearly running cost
Not enough data. The known recurring costs are replacement high-endurance microSD cards, needed because of constant write cycles, and a one-off hardwire kit purchase if you want parking mode coverage [1]. Owners are also advised to format the card regularly and check for firmware updates through the Rexing support portal [2]. No subscription fees apply.
When it is a good buy
Rexing direct lists the unit at $199.99 and has run a promotional price of $99.99 (November 2026) [1]. At $99.99 the M1 Pro is a good buy for a driver who wants a mirror-form dash cam with both a front 1440p and rear 1080p channel, a 10-inch touchscreen and built-in GPS [1]. At $199.99 the value depends mostly on the mirror shape and the streaming backup camera view, because standalone wedge dash cams at that amount can match or beat the image [1]. No named alternative models appear in the research for this model; the comparison the research supports is against standalone wedge dash cams of similar price, which are the better choice if the mirror form factor and streaming rear view are not needed [1].