Dash cams are essential tools for every driver nowadays. It protects you from the “my word vs. yours” conflicts that can happen in a collision, because it’s all on video. Ride share drivers, being much more prevalent than ever before, can protect themselves by monitoring the inside of the car as well. The VIOFO A329S 3-Channel 4K Dash Cam covers your whole car, in front, behind and inside, whether you are in the car or not.
In the box for the VIOFO A329S 3-Channel 4K Dash Cam, you get the front facing 4K camera, which is also the hub for the whole setup, a 2K rear-facing camera, a 2K interior camera, a car charger, a USB cable, cables to connect the rear and interior camera to the main camera hub, a Circular Polarizing Lens (CPL) for the front camera, Static stickers, extra sticky mounts, and a trim removal tool. Also in the box is a sticker to let people know that your car is being protected by a VIOFO camera system.
Each of the cameras in the VIOFO A329S 3-Channel 4K Dash Cam kit use a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor. The front camera is an IM678 sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and 8MP resolution, and the other two cameras are smaller IM675 sensors with f/2.8 apertures and 5MP resolutions. The camera has a microSD card slot and can also support SSD connection, with a 4TB SSD providing you 35 days of recording all three cameras.
Setup of the VIOFO A329S 3-Channel 4K Dash Cam was incredibly easy. The thin coaxial cables that connect the rear and interior cameras to the main camera tuck away easily into the trim of the car. The rear camera cable, however, is incredibly long. The kit was installed in my Hyundai Kona and there was at least 9 feet of slack left in the cable that I had to bundle up and tuck away, but that length could be necessary for other vehicles.
“The VIOFO A329S 3-Channel 4K Dash Cam covers your whole car, in front, behind and inside, whether you are in the car or not.”
On-board setup was also very intuitive. It’s really a matter of following the instructions on the screen. Connecting it to the VIOFO app was a little harder, because my phone connects to the Wi-Fi in my car automatically. I had to change a number of settings to be able to connect to the camera’s Wi-Fi so I could properly set it up and access the files. Once that was done, viewing the files and downloading them to my phone was fast and easy. Ultimately, I think it is easier for me to just back it up to one of my small SSD’s and bring all the files to my PC.
The video quality on all three cameras was fantastic for a dash cam. The front camera was arguably better than some action cameras I have tested in my time. Whether in light or in the dark, the images are clear, thanks in part to the cameras’ HDR compatibility, letting you see every detail of the cars around you, should you need that info, right down to the license plate numbers.
The 210-degree cabin camera is a fantastic tool for those ride share drivers who want to capture the events on the inside of the car to ensure that everything between driver and passenger remains above board. Everyday users may not need this extra camera, though. For me, all it is capturing is my own, terrible version of Carpool Karaoke that nobody, especially me, wants to relive.
“The VIOFO A329S 3-Channel 4K Dash Cam gives you peace of mind that, should the worst happen, you have all the evidence you need to show what really happened on the road, or when you are parked.”
Capturing video or photos is easy while driving, with both an automatic video lock when it detects an impact, which is a little sensitive and has locked video when I hit a pothole (but at least it makes me trust that it will work when it’s needed). The camera also listens for voice commands like “lock video” or “take a picture” so you can capture what you need hands-free.
The camera captures a lot more than just video. Using its own GPS, it provides latitude, longitude and your vehicle’s speed burned into the video along with the current time.
If you want to protect your car even when you are away from it, they sell a hard wire kit that lets you power the VIOFO A329S 3-Channel 4K Dash Cam by connecting it directly to the car’s power. Once that is done, the camera will activate and record upon any impact. You can also set it to continuously record (even in timelapse to save memory) so you can capture anything going on. Someone trying to break in or vandalize your car? You’ll catch them in the act.
$519.99 USD isn’t really a lot given the value of the two extra cameras (the single camera version is $379.99), and the complexity of the kit, with all it can cover. The VIOFO A329S 3-Channel 4K Dash Cam gives you peace of mind that, should the worst happen, you have all the evidence you need to show what really happened on the road, or when you are parked. Hopefully, it’s something you never need, but you’ll be glad that you have it if the need comes up.
- [4K Front + 2K Interior Fisheye + 2K Rear Recording] A329S dashcam captures license plates and road signs in crystal-clear 4K@30fps front footage. Monitor your entire cabin with a 210° ultra-wide angle fisheye lens, eliminating blind spots for rideshares or family safety. Record sharp 2K rear traffic details, capturing license plates and every detail with exceptional clarity day and night.
- [3 Channel with STARVIS 2 Sensors] The A329S 3 channel dash cam features 3 STARVIS 2 sensors. The front camera deploys STARVIS 2 IMX678 image sensor that packs in more pixels for greater clarity and detail, achieving less noise in low light and less motion blur in fast motion. The rear camera and cabin cameras deploy STARVIS 2 IMX675 image sensor, featuring an impressive 2.5 times wider dynamic range than the STARVIS pixel of the same size, capturing exceptionally clear and sharp videos.
