This 2K mini dash cam can bring low noise, eliminate motion blur and shoot clearer details during day and night recording. The concealed installation design won't obstruct your sight.
This 2K mini dash cam can bring low noise, eliminate motion blur and shoot clearer details during day and night recording. The concealed installation design won't obstruct your sight.
This 2K mini dash cam can bring low noise, eliminate motion blur and shoot clearer details during day and night recording. The concealed installation design won't obstruct your sight.
This 2K mini dash cam can bring low noise, eliminate motion blur and shoot clearer details during day and night recording. The concealed installation design won't obstruct your sight.
Last updated at 06/22/2026 08:20:07
Viofo A119 Mini 2-G Sports Car Camera
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VIOFO A119 Mini 2 1CH 2K Dash Cam
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VIOFO A119 Mini 2 | Compact 2K 60fps Dash Cam | HDR Night Vision
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Viofo A119 Mini 2 Quad Hd 2k Starvis 2 Dashcam Built-in 5ghz Wi-fi &
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originally posted on blackboxmycar.com
Review TitleI have done a lot of research on finding my second dash cam and decided on a VIOFO A119 V3.I have seen some video of reviews of the camera and compared to my 1st Dash Cam A119S V2 and figured that VIOFO was a good choice again. I have seen Alex the CEO of BlackBoxMyCar do a review video on the A119 V3 in 2019 and went to his website and decided it was very professionally designed and easy to use. Not only did I buy the camera I found some accessories.I ordered then noticed they offered first responders and military a discount and sent an email if I could get this discount. Quick email reply from Paul who I sent documentation on proof and he who forwarded my request to get a refund on my purchase. Thank you.Now I did order my camera knowing it was ... MoreReview TitleI have done a lot of research on finding my second dash cam and decided on a VIOFO A119 V3.I have seen some video of reviews of the camera and compared to my 1st Dash Cam A119S V2 and figured that VIOFO was a good choice again. I have seen Alex the CEO of BlackBoxMyCar do a review video on the A119 V3 in 2019 and went to his website and decided it was very professionally designed and easy to use. Not only did I buy the camera I found some accessories.I ordered then noticed they offered first responders and military a discount and sent an email if I could get this discount. Quick email reply from Paul who I sent documentation on proof and he who forwarded my request to get a refund on my purchase. Thank you.Now I did order my camera knowing it was back ordered as well as this was Christmas and New Years week so I wasn’t expecting to see the camera until Jan 2020.It did arrive in a box and was properly packed. I had numerous email from FedEx where my package was and when it would arrive and someone must be home to signature for it.Between the initial purchase and receiving my dash cam BBMC has been above and beyond what I expected and under the leadership of Alex I see why this company is so successful.Thank you everyone for a great purchase and plan on additional future purchase from me.John ISurprise, Arizona
originally posted on blackboxmycar.com
I picked up the A119 Mini 2 dash cam because I wanted to see the Sony Starvis 2 sensor in action and didn't want to pay 2.5X the cost for the Viofo A139. For general footage and putting up crazy Youtube dashcam videos, any of the Viofo's will do the job. But license plates and details are more difficult. Even the 4K front cam on my A129, with the original Starvis sensor, struggles at night and to capture license plates. Capturing license plates while moving at night is the worst combination. They all suffer.The Mini 2 with upgraded sensor does considerably better. Turning on the HDR is a noticeable improvement. I ran my Mini 2 alongside with my A129 4K in my car for a week. Some of the time, I ran it at 2K@60FPS. Sometimes, I ran 2K@30FPS with HDR on. While no ... MoreI picked up the A119 Mini 2 dash cam because I wanted to see the Sony Starvis 2 sensor in action and didn't want to pay 2.5X the cost for the Viofo A139. For general footage and putting up crazy Youtube dashcam videos, any of the Viofo's will do the job. But license plates and details are more difficult. Even the 4K front cam on my A129, with the original Starvis sensor, struggles at night and to capture license plates. Capturing license plates while moving at night is the worst combination. They all suffer.The Mini 2 with upgraded sensor does considerably better. Turning on the HDR is a noticeable improvement. I ran my Mini 2 alongside with my A129 4K in my car for a week. Some of the time, I ran it at 2K@60FPS. Sometimes, I ran 2K@30FPS with HDR on. While no dashcam is exceptional at getting license plates (even worse when moving and at night), the Mini 2 was noticeably clearer, even 2K compared to 4K with the A129.My only complaint is that you can't run both HDR and 60FPS at the same time. Turning on HDR will remove the option to run 60FPS. And ideally, I'd like both. This shortcoming is not exclusive to the Mini 2. The top of the line A139 can't do it either and it appears there's no dashcam on the market that has this capability. Probably a sensor and processor shortcoming.I also wish that I could have a setup with dual front and rear dashcams that both had Starvis 2 sensors. All manufacturers cheap out with 1080p rear cams.So, I bought two Mini 2's and wired both into my car. I'm running dual Mini 2's, front and rear, both 2K with HDR. Short of replacing the front one with an A139, that's probably the best setup for this generation of tech. Oh, and spend the $15 to get the CPL filter.
originally posted on blackboxmycar.ca
I bought this dashcam mostly following the web recommendations. So far I really like the readability of license plates and smooth video output. I bought this model specifically due to a bit narrower field of view, meaning it "zooms" the view rather than "panoraming" it, and also to fewer memory card issues according to the reviews (compared to other models).One thing I noticed is that image becomes more blurred at the edges (see comparison pictures attached, I extracted source frames in png format and saved them as jpg with 100% compression rate), but give the sensor size and speed it's likely inevitable. Everything in the 2/3 from the image center is sharp enough to be readable at a couple of car lengths. I'm using 1440p@60 fps mode at the moment as I found 1080p ... MoreI bought this dashcam mostly following the web recommendations. So far I really like the readability of license plates and smooth video output. I bought this model specifically due to a bit narrower field of view, meaning it "zooms" the view rather than "panoraming" it, and also to fewer memory card issues according to the reviews (compared to other models).One thing I noticed is that image becomes more blurred at the edges (see comparison pictures attached, I extracted source frames in png format and saved them as jpg with 100% compression rate), but give the sensor size and speed it's likely inevitable. Everything in the 2/3 from the image center is sharp enough to be readable at a couple of car lengths. I'm using 1440p@60 fps mode at the moment as I found 1080p to be less detailed in daylight. Lack of Wi-Fi or mobile app is not an issue for me, the cam is easy enough to dismount from it's GPS or regular mount base.Attached video example was recorded in TS format and converted to MP4 with standard quality.So far I can recommend this particular model as the affordable option with decent image quality.
Viofo A119 Mini 2-G Sports Car Camera
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VIOFO A119 Mini 2 1CH 2K Dash Cam
Free delivery between 25 June – 3 July
VIOFO A119 Mini 2 | Compact 2K 60fps Dash Cam | HDR Night Vision
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Viofo A119 Mini 2 Quad Hd 2k Starvis 2 Dashcam Built-in 5ghz Wi-fi &
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Review TitleI have done a lot of research on finding my second dash cam and decided on a VIOFO A119 V3.I have seen some video of reviews of the camera and compared to my 1st Dash Cam A119S V2 and figured that VIOFO was a good choice again. I have seen Alex the CEO of BlackBoxMyCar do a review video on the A119 V3 in 2019 and went to his website and decided it was very professionally designed and easy to use. Not only did I buy the camera I found some accessories.I ordered then noticed they offered first responders and military a discount and sent an email if I could get this discount. Quick email reply from Paul who I sent documentation on proof and he who forwarded my request to get a refund on my purchase. Thank you.Now I did order my camera knowing it was ... MoreReview TitleI have done a lot of research on finding my second dash cam and decided on a VIOFO A119 V3.I have seen some video of reviews of the camera and compared to my 1st Dash Cam A119S V2 and figured that VIOFO was a good choice again. I have seen Alex the CEO of BlackBoxMyCar do a review video on the A119 V3 in 2019 and went to his website and decided it was very professionally designed and easy to use. Not only did I buy the camera I found some accessories.I ordered then noticed they offered first responders and military a discount and sent an email if I could get this discount. Quick email reply from Paul who I sent documentation on proof and he who forwarded my request to get a refund on my purchase. Thank you.Now I did order my camera knowing it was back ordered as well as this was Christmas and New Years week so I wasn’t expecting to see the camera until Jan 2020.It did arrive in a box and was properly packed. I had numerous email from FedEx where my package was and when it would arrive and someone must be home to signature for it.Between the initial purchase and receiving my dash cam BBMC has been above and beyond what I expected and under the leadership of Alex I see why this company is so successful.Thank you everyone for a great purchase and plan on additional future purchase from me.John ISurprise, Arizona
I picked up the A119 Mini 2 dash cam because I wanted to see the Sony Starvis 2 sensor in action and didn't want to pay 2.5X the cost for the Viofo A139. For general footage and putting up crazy Youtube dashcam videos, any of the Viofo's will do the job. But license plates and details are more difficult. Even the 4K front cam on my A129, with the original Starvis sensor, struggles at night and to capture license plates. Capturing license plates while moving at night is the worst combination. They all suffer.The Mini 2 with upgraded sensor does considerably better. Turning on the HDR is a noticeable improvement. I ran my Mini 2 alongside with my A129 4K in my car for a week. Some of the time, I ran it at 2K@60FPS. Sometimes, I ran 2K@30FPS with HDR on. While no ... MoreI picked up the A119 Mini 2 dash cam because I wanted to see the Sony Starvis 2 sensor in action and didn't want to pay 2.5X the cost for the Viofo A139. For general footage and putting up crazy Youtube dashcam videos, any of the Viofo's will do the job. But license plates and details are more difficult. Even the 4K front cam on my A129, with the original Starvis sensor, struggles at night and to capture license plates. Capturing license plates while moving at night is the worst combination. They all suffer.The Mini 2 with upgraded sensor does considerably better. Turning on the HDR is a noticeable improvement. I ran my Mini 2 alongside with my A129 4K in my car for a week. Some of the time, I ran it at 2K@60FPS. Sometimes, I ran 2K@30FPS with HDR on. While no dashcam is exceptional at getting license plates (even worse when moving and at night), the Mini 2 was noticeably clearer, even 2K compared to 4K with the A129.My only complaint is that you can't run both HDR and 60FPS at the same time. Turning on HDR will remove the option to run 60FPS. And ideally, I'd like both. This shortcoming is not exclusive to the Mini 2. The top of the line A139 can't do it either and it appears there's no dashcam on the market that has this capability. Probably a sensor and processor shortcoming.I also wish that I could have a setup with dual front and rear dashcams that both had Starvis 2 sensors. All manufacturers cheap out with 1080p rear cams.So, I bought two Mini 2's and wired both into my car. I'm running dual Mini 2's, front and rear, both 2K with HDR. Short of replacing the front one with an A139, that's probably the best setup for this generation of tech. Oh, and spend the $15 to get the CPL filter.
I bought this dashcam mostly following the web recommendations. So far I really like the readability of license plates and smooth video output. I bought this model specifically due to a bit narrower field of view, meaning it "zooms" the view rather than "panoraming" it, and also to fewer memory card issues according to the reviews (compared to other models).One thing I noticed is that image becomes more blurred at the edges (see comparison pictures attached, I extracted source frames in png format and saved them as jpg with 100% compression rate), but give the sensor size and speed it's likely inevitable. Everything in the 2/3 from the image center is sharp enough to be readable at a couple of car lengths. I'm using 1440p@60 fps mode at the moment as I found 1080p ... MoreI bought this dashcam mostly following the web recommendations. So far I really like the readability of license plates and smooth video output. I bought this model specifically due to a bit narrower field of view, meaning it "zooms" the view rather than "panoraming" it, and also to fewer memory card issues according to the reviews (compared to other models).One thing I noticed is that image becomes more blurred at the edges (see comparison pictures attached, I extracted source frames in png format and saved them as jpg with 100% compression rate), but give the sensor size and speed it's likely inevitable. Everything in the 2/3 from the image center is sharp enough to be readable at a couple of car lengths. I'm using 1440p@60 fps mode at the moment as I found 1080p to be less detailed in daylight. Lack of Wi-Fi or mobile app is not an issue for me, the cam is easy enough to dismount from it's GPS or regular mount base.Attached video example was recorded in TS format and converted to MP4 with standard quality.So far I can recommend this particular model as the affordable option with decent image quality.
I didn’t need something super high tech I only drive this car for half the year but wanted something I knew had my back if I needed it after my last dash cam melted and the company I won’t mention basically told me to go eat a bag of rocks. But we can go past that. The quality of the camera is very good for the price and it’s an hour and some install time even if it was your first time. So to say the least well worth the money.
Seems to do a good job. First dashcam ever, but am pleased with the recording quality, using only the facotry settings. However, a few sequences failed to record, which I have not yet figured out why. Perhaps while using the maximum possible sequence of 10 minutes. In which case will now try a lower time setting. Only other critisim is that the printed user manual was in Polish and the thing started up in Polish. Clearly a parallel import.
I ordered my Viofo dashcam from Blackbox My Car during the pandemic and was a little concerned about shipping from British Columbia, since I've heard that some parcels have been slow to clear customs. I shouldn't have been concerned: my dashcam arrived in California in 3 days. All was in order, the dashcam (A119 v3) boasts truly impressive video quality, and the installation was quick. Well, it was quick only after I agonized over whether to do a proper install and hide the cord behind the headliner (I didn't because I want to move the unit between vehicles).My only (mild) criticism pertains to that installation. First, the Viofo installation manual is simple to point of useless. Fortunately, BMC provides its own tutorial online, as do many others on Youtube. ... MoreI ordered my Viofo dashcam from Blackbox My Car during the pandemic and was a little concerned about shipping from British Columbia, since I've heard that some parcels have been slow to clear customs. I shouldn't have been concerned: my dashcam arrived in California in 3 days. All was in order, the dashcam (A119 v3) boasts truly impressive video quality, and the installation was quick. Well, it was quick only after I agonized over whether to do a proper install and hide the cord behind the headliner (I didn't because I want to move the unit between vehicles).My only (mild) criticism pertains to that installation. First, the Viofo installation manual is simple to point of useless. Fortunately, BMC provides its own tutorial online, as do many others on Youtube. Second, BMC tossed in a few freebies to make the install process easier--but in doing so they forgot to explain to this novice how these items were to be used. Apart from extra plastic mounts and adhesive (which were useful and self-explanatory), there were also a couple sheets of pre-cut adhesive felt and a clear plastic square attached to backing. There were no instructions for either of these. I figured out that the clear plastic was a static cling to which the camera mount could be attached for easy removal later. But I never figured out what the felt squares were for.My overall feeling was that BMC went above and beyond to make sure I got an excellent product quickly and at a competitive price. But they may have overestimated my savvy as a DIYer!
I have two of these running separately for the front and back of my 2012 Prius v. Haven't been running them long, but I've viewed footage from both and they seem very clear. I'm using them with CPL filters.The settings require some initial tinkering, but it's mostly intuitive.If I had to pick a least favorite aspect, it's that they don't set time/date/timezone automatically despite the GPS module. Additionally, the time zone selections are just presented as "GMT +/- #" which would be much clearer and easier with additional info in the labels such as "CST", "EST", "PST", etc. The lack of auto setting also means that if I need to coordinate the front and back footage for any reason, they will read slightly different times since it's almost impossible to synchronize ... MoreI have two of these running separately for the front and back of my 2012 Prius v. Haven't been running them long, but I've viewed footage from both and they seem very clear. I'm using them with CPL filters.The settings require some initial tinkering, but it's mostly intuitive.If I had to pick a least favorite aspect, it's that they don't set time/date/timezone automatically despite the GPS module. Additionally, the time zone selections are just presented as "GMT +/- #" which would be much clearer and easier with additional info in the labels such as "CST", "EST", "PST", etc. The lack of auto setting also means that if I need to coordinate the front and back footage for any reason, they will read slightly different times since it's almost impossible to synchronize them by yourself. I'm sure I've done them well enough that at most they're minutes apart, but ideally they'd be the same down to the second.Still, the GPS labels in the video, speed, etc. seem accurate and make me feel confident that I will be okay in the event I need to provide footage.They reassure me they're working when I turn the car on by playing their brief, inoffensive startup sound; and when I turn the car off the "REC" light goes from solid to blinking to indicate they've entered parking mode. The hardwire kits also ensure they won't drain the 12v battery too much if I don't use the car for a while.The use of mini USB connectors seems odd in the 2020s, and the only real reason I can see why they were chosen is that they're relatively thin to be able to fit through the hatch grommet, which was easily the worst part of running the cables. I do think there should be some other solution to both make pulling them through narrow grommets easier, and also to use more common, modern cable types.But, since the mini USB in my case is only providing power and not data throughput, I guess it's not too important. The main issue is that extensions for mini USB are scarce (I'm pretty sure mini USB is all but gone from the consumer space for anything other than dashcams, and for good reason) and I need to use one for my rear camera since the "extended" hardwire kit is still insufficient for my needs.Viofo says they don't recommend using extensions but I literally have no option since I needed 1440p 60fps front and back.My nitpicks aren't quite enough to subtract any stars, though. They work well enough so far despite my gripes and I'm fairly impressed for the price point.
First off, the customer service from BlackBoxMyCar was excellent and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to buy a dashcam. I dealt with Alex and Jonathan using their live chat service who were both very helpful and responded quickly.I have only owned this dashcam for 2 days so I can't comment on longevity of the product yet, however my initial impressions on the Viofo A119 v3 are great. This camera feels very well built which indicates it should last a long time. Navigating through the menu is very easy and responds quickly to button presses. The most important thing is that the video quality is great. Just look up some comparison videos on Youtube that show this camera going up against other dashcams that are twice this price.Having parking mode ... MoreFirst off, the customer service from BlackBoxMyCar was excellent and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to buy a dashcam. I dealt with Alex and Jonathan using their live chat service who were both very helpful and responded quickly.I have only owned this dashcam for 2 days so I can't comment on longevity of the product yet, however my initial impressions on the Viofo A119 v3 are great. This camera feels very well built which indicates it should last a long time. Navigating through the menu is very easy and responds quickly to button presses. The most important thing is that the video quality is great. Just look up some comparison videos on Youtube that show this camera going up against other dashcams that are twice this price.Having parking mode was a must for me and I am impressed that it has various parking mode options including low bitrate, 1-2fps timelapse, and incident detection. I bought this with the hardwire kit which is required to use the parking mode feature and it was very easy to install in my 2019 GLI with the optional Essential Install Package from BlackBoxMyCar.
I had been using the previous version (VIOFO 119 Pro) for over 5 years until the front camera stopped working. During that 5 years, the camera had to adapt to temperatures ranging from - 45 to +110 degrees.The cameras were originally installed in a 2015 Subaru Outback and then into a new Outback purchased in 2021.My wife was in two accidents within the last 18 months. Thanks to the 2 Viofo 119 Pro Dash Cams, we had video evidence to prove the other drivers at fault. Their insurance had to pay the $28,750 repairs - just less than half the original cost of the vehicle.As the Viofo 119 Pro for the front window had stopped working, I replaced it with the upgraded version - the VIOFO A119 V3 QHD+Even though the rear camera is still functioning, I purchased a spare ... MoreI had been using the previous version (VIOFO 119 Pro) for over 5 years until the front camera stopped working. During that 5 years, the camera had to adapt to temperatures ranging from - 45 to +110 degrees.The cameras were originally installed in a 2015 Subaru Outback and then into a new Outback purchased in 2021.My wife was in two accidents within the last 18 months. Thanks to the 2 Viofo 119 Pro Dash Cams, we had video evidence to prove the other drivers at fault. Their insurance had to pay the $28,750 repairs - just less than half the original cost of the vehicle.As the Viofo 119 Pro for the front window had stopped working, I replaced it with the upgraded version - the VIOFO A119 V3 QHD+Even though the rear camera is still functioning, I purchased a spare VIOFO A119 V3 QHD+ camera as a backup should either of the current functioning cameras fail.The VIOFO A119 V3 QHD+ Dash Cam camera is the most economical camera with the most common, required options I've been able to find on the market.
After researching a number affordable dash cams I settled on the Viofo A119V3 and Blackboxmycar as the vendor. I chose Blackboxmycar because of its customer service. This is my first Dashcam and I had a number of questions all of which were answered promptly and to my satisfaction by Katrina. Other vendors offered a slightly less expensive final cost but Katrina's service swayed my decision.As to the camera itself I am very happy. In the last few days I have used it in temperatures of about -28ºC and it has performed flawlessly. The video quality is excellent with the CPL: clear, sharp and with good colours and contrast. Files are around 1.15 GB for 5 mins using 2560x1440 @30 fps H.264 or around 950 MB using H.265. The audio quality is quite acceptable.Once you ... MoreAfter researching a number affordable dash cams I settled on the Viofo A119V3 and Blackboxmycar as the vendor. I chose Blackboxmycar because of its customer service. This is my first Dashcam and I had a number of questions all of which were answered promptly and to my satisfaction by Katrina. Other vendors offered a slightly less expensive final cost but Katrina's service swayed my decision.As to the camera itself I am very happy. In the last few days I have used it in temperatures of about -28ºC and it has performed flawlessly. The video quality is excellent with the CPL: clear, sharp and with good colours and contrast. Files are around 1.15 GB for 5 mins using 2560x1440 @30 fps H.264 or around 950 MB using H.265. The audio quality is quite acceptable.Once you get the hang of using the Menu system it is quite easy to choose or change settings.Also impressed with Viofo in that they seem to have thought of everything. The item included everything I could possibly need to mount and operate the camera even down to string to help remove the mounts in future if necessary.Presently I am powering the camera via the cigarette lighter but am seriously considering hardwiring or using a portable power bank. I will then try the parking modes.We have two cars and I had thought of moving the camera from one to the other so I purchased an additional GPS mount, that I have not yet tested. However I am now leaning towards buying 2nd A119V3 to avoid the hassle and to have a permanent neat installation in both cars.
