VIOFO - A129 Plus Quad HD
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Last updated: Dec 11, 2025 Scoring
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"good price"
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"I hardwired it and hid the wires behind the paneling on my car so it wasn’t noticeable and I had front and rear cameras."
"the wedge shaped 129 is almost invisible when installed well."
"It was pretty straightforward."
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"Yeah they are specifically better in the heat than other cameras because they use a super capacitor instead of a battery to do the final writing to the SD card when the power gets cut by your car. ... Batteries tend to have issues in extreme heat/cold"
"I've had a Viofo A129 for a couple of years now, and I leave it in the car 24/7 without issues despite the heat and cold."
"I’ve also had really good luck with the A119 and A129 in the Arizona heat for the last few years."
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"STARVIS2 sensor is amazing"
"Viofo a129 is by far the best image quality ive seen in a dashcam"
"Coincidentally, a few months later, someone tried that, they jumped out of our lane behind me, to try to get in front me, and cut me off going into a construction zone... And slammed into me. ... He tried to claim I sped up to cut him off. ... I showed the dual camera video to both insurance companies, and they the both decided it was entirely his fault. ... Dual cams are awesome."
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"Coincidentally, a few months later, someone tried that, they jumped out of our lane behind me, to try to get in front me, and cut me off going into a construction zone... And slammed into me. ... He tried to claim I sped up to cut him off. ... I showed the dual camera video to both insurance companies, and they the both decided it was entirely his fault. ... Dual cams are awesome."
"I hardwired it and hid the wires behind the paneling on my car so it wasn’t noticeable and I had front and rear cameras."
"A129 is plenty good enough ... even a fuzzy picture with front and rear coverage is enough to prove fault."
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"I don't trust them anymore with their built in capacitors that died."
"it's very inconsistent as far as recording when you need it to"
"My Viofo A129 which I purchased back in 2019 on AliExpress finally gave up."
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"I don't trust them anymore with their built in capacitors that died."
"it's very inconsistent as far as recording when you need it to"
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"I ended up buying another one as I wanted a 4K camera."
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"It's also extremely slow with Wi-Fi transfer"
"App is a little wonky sometimes"
Definitely Viofo. Never had an issue with the 6+ that we('ve) own(ed).
r/FordMaverickTruck • Dash Cam ->I've not got a rear camera, but I'm more than happy with my Viofo A129 Plus. They've sponsored a few YouTube channels, so you can probably get a discount through one of their promo codes.
r/AskUK • What is the best Dashcam for the front and back of your car? ->Yeah they're not cheap, but worth it in my opinion. I think they're also the only brand to use capacitors instead of batteries, which gives me some extra confidence that my car won't randomly catch fire on a hot day.
r/AskUK • What is the best Dashcam for the front and back of your car? ->I just ordered this with a viofo a129 plus from them for my 23 premium. Hopefully I got the right adapter.
r/wrx_vb • Dash Cam Hard Wire ->I've got the Viofo A129 Plus (front cam only). I've had it in three different cars now and haven't had an issue yet. Fits perfectly up behind the rearview mirror so it's not always in your face. The app leaves a little to be desired, but you get what you pay for. Video quality is great. [Sample footage from a wreck I witnessed.](https://v.redd.it/9wg37fw7au9a1)
r/Audi • Dashcams - Audi's or Aftermarket? ->Viofo 129 plus with hardwire kit
r/dashcams • What front and rear dash cam are you running right now? ->Viofo brands are very reliable and one of the most common ones. I have the Viofo 129 because I figured 1440p was enough quality, and I wasn't wrong. The one above is 4k resolution. Easy install and even easier to tuck the wires. If you care enough though, their hardwiring is a seperate buy, but i heard most dash cams being hardwired in tend to always trickle battery power no matter what.
r/kia • Recommendation for dashcam ->Get a VIOFO and hardwire kit. It can do a type of sentry mode if it has constant power. I use the 119 and 129 front and rears on my vehicles, no problems in a few years so far.
r/dashcams • I need help finding a dash cam that will record while my cars off. Someone keeps denting and scratching my car. At this point it obviously intentional. ->Viofo 2 channel(front and rear) in my cars. Been running for years with no issues. I believe the specific models are the A29 Pro. And a plus. Can be had for around $150-175. Set and forget. I’ve caught lots of crazy drivers to watch later too as a bonus!
r/driving • Buy a budget friendly dash cam - recommendation needed ->I’ve had the Viofo A129 Plus for over three years and I love it. My only hang up is that the WiFi is pretty slow when downloading the video files, so I got one of those mini SD card readers that you can plug into your phone and it’s so much easier, faster and you can download multiple video files at one time to your phone.
r/dashcams • Best dashcam front & rear to buy for 2025 black friday ->VIOFO has held up great so far. Matter of fact I bought two of them one for my wife's car.
r/dashcams • Best Dashcam? ->Just installed a Viofo A129 Plus myself, and was surprised how easy it was.
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