China's leading car DVR manufacturer has released its 2020 flagship model
70mai A800 4K review
As you know, Xiaomi is actively investing in the brand70mai, which gives visible results. In a couple of years, the company has become the largest player in the market for video recording devices for cars. At the very beginning of the journey, 70mai adapted their products to the Russian market. The software received the support of the Russian language. Thus, the popularity of the registrars of this brand in the post-Soviet space is extremely high at the moment. Buyers note the high quality of the devices, ease of use, functionality and a relatively affordable price tag.
In addition, in the Russian-speaking segment there isa friendly community, whose forces produce adequate voice acting for recorders, test firmware and devices. As you know, the community is the most important parameter in the development and popularity of a brand.
70mai A800 4K Dash Camcan rightfully be called the flagship of the line inthe company's model line of recorders. The engineers applied all the developments of previous years, flavoring it with top-end iron. And the market appreciated the new product; within a few days, the necessary amount was collected on the collective funding platform Indiegogo to start production.
Opportunities
The recorder is equipped with technologyADAS(Advanced Driving Assistant System), whichincreases your driving safety. When the car is parked, Parking Mode monitors the car's surroundings and automatically starts recording when a collision is detected. Recordings are stored locally and can be viewed on a smartphone.
Model A800, created on the basis of a high-performance CMOS matrixSony IMX 415, which is capable of recording video4KUHD with 140° viewing angle. High picture detail and clarity of objects are guaranteed.
First applied 3D DNR technology(dynamic noise reduction). Due to the light-sensitive aperture f 1.8 and special algorithms, it was possible to significantly reduce noise and improve the picture in low light conditions.
The 70mai A800 recorder has acquired one more function that is responsible for security — lane departure warning system (LDW). When you deviate from the lane, the recorder will beep. In addition, the model received a forward collision warning function (FCW).
There are alsoparking mode, allowing the DVR to monitorthe situation around the car 24/7. But for this it is necessary to ensure uninterrupted power supply of the device through a special controller. More on this below in the review.
Built-in GPS module allows you to collectLots of data about your movement, including mileage, range, average speed, maximum speed, duration, and more. They can be tracked in the app.
Specifications
- main processor HiSilicon Hi3559 V200
- display 3.0″
- matrix Sony IMX415, 8 MP
- aperture: F1.8, 7 lenses + IR cut filter, viewing angle 140 °
- recording resolution: basic — Ultra HD 4K 3840 × 2160 px, 30 FPS; rear camera — FullHD 1920 × 1080)px, 30 FPS
- support for microSD memory cards from 32GB to 256GB (U1 (UHS-1) minimum class 10)
- built-in GPS module built-in
- Wi-Fi module — 2.4GHz, controlled via smartphone app
- Micro USB powered. Cable included 3 meters
Rear camera
It is worth talking about the rear camera separately.which, by the way, does not come in the basic configuration. Its resolution is 1080p (30FPS). The additional camera has a model RC06, sensor GC2053. It is powered by the main device through the supplied cable, its length is 5.5 meters. There are not enough stars from the sky, but all objects are quite distinguishable, the license plate of the car that is moving behind you is readable. At night, the camera's efficiency drops. If it starts raining, then the efficiency is reduced by 2 times.
One thing I can say — if you haveIf you have the opportunity to take a kit with a rear camera, then take it, it will not be superfluous 100%. Would you refuse an extra witness in the event of a controversial situation? I think no. In addition, the difference in price is insignificant.
Experience of use
InstallationXiaomi 70mai A800 4K in the car interior tookabout 30 minutes. The longest — This means hiding the power cable under the casing, fortunately the kit comes with a special stick, it simplifies the work. Installed, launched, made basic settings for the device (volume, microphone, recording time, display operation, road assistance system, etc.) and forgot. The recorder menu is as simple as possible, Russification comes out of the box and is available even in the stock firmware.
application
After installation, all interaction with the DVR is reduced tosmartphone app. It is comfortable and most importantly — stable.If you need to view a gallery of recordings or change device settings, there will be no difficulties. A huge plus for the developers. Download: Android / iOS.
Feedback
4K videoAfter several years, FullHd is impressive, especially on a PC monitor. High detail is visible to the naked eye. Now it has become much easier to make out small parts and car license plates.
Sample videos filmed on the recorder (download)
Let's continue our review of the 70mai A800, and I'd like to dwell onroadside assistance system. It works, but not perfectly.The lane detection algorithm does not always work correctly and sometimes throws out warnings for no reason. The collision warning system is always on alert. You are standing in a traffic jam and get distracted, the car in front starts moving, the recorder will notify you about this — comfortable! In general, the function is working, we are waiting for more stable algorithms while the ADAS system is turned off.
Many reviews about the 70mai A800 DVR on the Internet contain user indignation that the recorder is quitewarms up... Yes, indeed, after 30 minutes of recording at 2flow, the device warmed up noticeably, the temperature overboard was 18-20 degrees. This fact did not affect the work in any way, I also have not found negative outcomes on the network, we will observe.
It's a pity, of course, that the parking mode does not work from the built-in battery and you need to connect the device directly to the network, otherwise the function will simply not work.
Memory card
Since the recorder writes the video in highresolution, in the case of the second camera in 2 streams, then you need to buy a corresponding memory card for it, which has a good write speed and is resistant to temperature extremes and its peak values.
To understand the volume: 32 GB — 2 hours, 64 GB — 4 hours, 128 GB — 8 ocloc'k.
Memory cards for 70mai A800
- Kingston endurance
- Sandisk endurance
- Samsung Pro
- Lexar
Firmware
The guys from the 4PDA forum are great! Thanks to their efforts on70mai A800you can install custom firmware with adequatevoice acting that does not hurt the ear. By the way, the basic version of the firmware has machine voice acting. Therefore, after buying a registrar and a good flash drive, I recommend that you change the firmware to a custom one. How to download and install.
70mai A800 in parking mode
In order for the recorder to work with the power off and record even when the car is armed, you will need a special controller. There is a proprietary solution —70Mai Hardware Kit, I recommend using it.Link to controller #1 — Link to controller #2. The device will not allow the battery to discharge and will turn off the power if the voltage drops below the starting voltage. This is how parking mode works.
Price
The cost of the recorder during the pre-order period (Indiegogo platform) started from$89for the main registrar and$ 109for a complete set with rear camera andparking power cable. On Aliexpress, during sales and with coupons, you can get it cheaper. In general, about 8,000 rubles for a complete set will be an excellent price to buy, from China, of course! Below is a list of sellers where you canbuy 70mai A800.
Aliexpress Top Sellers
70mai Official Store
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70mai Store
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70mai 2 Store
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