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My Dome D201 (DAB201) dashcam review from gearbest

Official website: SzDome

The box


D201 front side


D201 rear side


D201 top side


D201 bottom view


D201 left side


D201 right side


Max resolution


D201 with 64GB Samsung Evo UHS-1


Youtube videos:

• Cloudy day


• Night


• Heavy rain


• Sunny day


• Sunny day v2382 High Bitrate


• Night v2382 High Bitrate

*Remember to change resolution to 1440p when watching

Specifications and features list:

• Chipset Name: Ambarella
• Chipset : Ambarella A12A55
• Special Function: Photograph, Night Vision, Loop recording, G-sensor, GPS, HDMI output, Microphone, Automatic Start-Up, IR night vision, Motion detection, Auto power on/off, Time and date display, HDR
• Max External Card Supported: Up to MicroSD 512GB (not included)
• Class Rating Requirements: Class 6 or Above
• Screen Size: 2.7inch
• Screen Type: LCD
• Screen Resolution: 960 x 240
• Battery type: Built-in
• Capacity : 190mAh
• Power Supply: DC 12 - 24V
• Charge Way : USB charge by PC, Car charger
• Working time: 6 - 8 minutes
• Wide Angle: 170 degree wide angle
• Image Sensor: 5.0MP COMS OV4689
• Aperture Range : F/1.8
• Decode Format: H.264
• Video Format: MP4
• Video Resolution : 1296P (2304 x 1296), 1080P (1920 x 1080), 1440P (2560 x 1440), 720P (1280 x 720)
• Video System: NTSC, PAL
• Video Frame Rate: 2560 x 1440P (30fps), 2304 x 1296P (30fps), 1920 x 1080P (60fps), 1920 x 1080P (30fps), 1280 x 720P (60fps), HDR 2560 x 1440P (30fps), HDR 1920 x 1080P (30fps)
• Video Output: AV-OUT, HDMI
• Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz
• Image Format : JPG
• Image Resolution : 14M (4384 x 3288), 8M (3264 x 2448), 4M (2688×1512), 16M (4608 x 3456)
• Audio System: Built-in microphone/speacker (AAC)
• Loop-cycle Recording : Yes
• Loop-cycle Recording Time: 3min, 5min, Off, 1min
• Motion Detection: Yes
• Night Vision: Yes
• GPS: Yes
• G-Sensor: Yes
• HDMI Output: Yes
• HDR: Yes
• USB Function: USB-Disk
• Auto-power on: Yes
• Delay Shutdown: Yes
• Time Stamp: Yes
• Interface Type: HDMI, MicroSD card slot, Mini USB
• Language: English, Simplified Chinese

Box contents:



• 1 x Dome D201 Car DVR Recorder
• 1 x Car Charger (Cable Length 2.9m)
• 1 x External GPS Module (Cable Length 1.5m)
• 1 x Suction Mount Bracket
• 1 x USB Cable (75cm Length)
• 1 x Chinese / English User Manual

Chipset table - Ambarella VS Novatek


Please note that Novatek 96655 chipset and Novatek 96658 chipset is not in the picture above as they are direct competitor with the Ambarella A12 chipset and picture is from Ambarella

New addition to my D201... Netac Pro 128GB UHS-3 microSD...


Update 26/5/2016
There is a upgraded DAB201S version coming


This post has been edited by blurjoey: Sep 19 2017, 09:47 PM

Testing rear view mirror mount with the D201... The mount feels abit loose though... See if can mod a bit or not...



With the rear view mirror mount, I can finally use 3 meter mini USB I bought to connect to the Aukey USB car charger to power my D201 as the original mount is blocking the mini USB port on the D201. So I can use less power sockets...

Bro the rear view mirror mount included ka?

The rear view mirror mount have to separately buy... The seller ship wrong mount that why loose... Waiting for seller to reply...

Bought from here http://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Mobi..._258514429.html

~wrong post~

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jan 19 2016, 09:58 AM

@blurjoey, may i ask which part of the mount is loose? Mount to dashcam or mount to rearview mirror??

The mount to the dashcam is loose as the mount is a bit smaller size than then original... Can move by itself left and right... Now thinking of something else but no time to try....

Looking for a cheapish decent dash cam. Any recommendation?

wide angle is nice 170, but 2016 no wifi support is like a no-no for me. i still currently still using 2013 lukas 7700. thinking upgrading to blackvue / lukas / transcend latest model with wifi support. you'll need wifi to transfer video without SD Card ready at laptop, its much hassle.

Ok noted. Luckily i put on hold.

Better check here... https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2967145

To me is not much a hassle as I have MicroSD OTG card reader... Faster than using wifi to download... I like Blackvue DR650GW more but RRP RM1399 Transcend DrivePro520? Feels more for chauffeurs or taxis to use with the interior cam... LOL! DrivePro220 a few users in Honda City club members in FB, their DP220 battery died in less 6 months... Most have "upgraded" to iRoad V7 or V9... Heard those using V7 complaining night video is lousy and 720p only... Still waiting for those V9 users as it's using Sony Exmor sensor at 1080p...

I got this coming on the way http://www.gearbest.com/car-dvr/pp_293569.html Using Novatek chipset with Sony Exmor sensor and have wifi... Found a discount code for it too...

You put the holder on hold or the D201?

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jan 24 2016, 11:43 PM

Haha of course the holder, D201 is otw.

Wonder if any of you took out the dvr from car or leave it snap on? Any overheated issue? I scare if later park on open carpark under direct sun heat it will kaboom!!

Be careful if using li-ion battery type, my sj4000 battery become "round" after using it for a year.

From rectangle become oval shape.

>I never remove it from my windscreen, so basically 12h a day under hot sun.

That's the problem we are facing in this country. So priority is can withstand heat.

My Kehan C905 have been left in the car for almost 1 year now even transferred from my car to my wife's... D201 is on the mount everyday rain or shine in Cyberjaya...

SJ4000 can change battery ma...

I know unless use capacitor dashcam but not a lot in the market with good specs...

Yea, but kinda worried to use it now, because idk when it will kaboom

Then you need to worry about your car battery also when will kaboom

I think most the lithium battery will get bloated first... Unless really bad luck then kaboom...

My old EH63 changed battery 3time in 3years. Normally I'll change it once it goes bloated. Never take any risk, li-po batt is cheap. I buy dozen on it and charge to safe mode and store it at freezer with li-po storage case.

24/7 365day mounted. And mine is running with parkin g mode with 2hour shut down delay setting.

This post has been edited by uexpress: Jan 26 2016, 09:49 AM