Author's Note: The full review can be found here. My review blog for my other reviews: jwtechreviews.com

Thank you GearBest for sending over this for review.

Official product page: Xiaomi 70Mai Dashcam
GearBest product page: Xiaomi 70Mai Dashcam
Currently on Flash Sale for US$29.99 (RM123+)


Technical Specs:
• Processor: Mstar MSC8328P
• Sensor: Sony IMX323
• Viewing angle: 130° wide angle, F2.2 Aperture, 4G Glass Lens
• Ring-shaped indicator
• Voice command
• G-Sensor: 3 Axis Gravity Sensor
• Resolution: 1920×1080 30fps
• Supports 16GB-64GB class 10 or higher microSD card
• Built-in WiFi
• Built-in 240mAh battery


The box





Open box



Contents

• Xiaomi 70Mai Dashcam
• USB car charger
• 90° angled micro USB cable 3.5m
• Electrostatic film
• Manual in Chinese


Xiaomi 70Mai Dashcam






USB car charger




90° angled micro USB cable 3.5m




Electrostatic film



Manual in Chinese





Initial firmware out of the box



New firmware



Test setup

I will be using 64GB Samsung Evo+ UHS-1 for the recordings

70Mai Dashcam app




More apps screenshot in my review blog.


The button function



Tips, installation, user manual & FAQ


Note – the user manual and FAQ is really a lot to read so I didn’t screenshot the whole thing.


Videos
Recorded in 1920×1080 30fps with an overall bit rate of 16.1 Mb/s. Firmware version 1.0.2.














Final thoughts
I think this 70Mai dashcam is a super budget dashcam below RM200 (US$50) price range with Sony IMX323 sensor.

The video quality is crisp and clear.

I don't have the chance to try out the voice command yet as if not mistaken have to be in Mandarin. Will test later when have time.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Dec 5 2017, 03:39 PM

Mijia dashcams come with an electrostatic film which you stick on the windscreen then stick the dashcam on top of it. You just need to remove the electrostatic film to remove the dashcam without affecting the tint.

You can also get a small piece of tint from tint shop or those clear road tax sticker to use if don't have electrostatic film.

I also use clear acrylic mounting tape which can be removed easily and cleanly. There is also black acrylic mounting tape if you want it black. It's better than those foam mounting tape which is hard to remove cleanly.

Blackview is from China

Blackvue is from Korea

Tube design dashcam a lot d...

Nowadays all modern dashcam auto starts recording when you start your engine

And it will stop recording when you stop your engine too in case you were wondering

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jan 29 2018, 04:23 PM

That's the emergency recording feature. Means the loop file will be kept in a separate folder that doesn't overwrite when full.

All dashcam have a button to press to do that. 70 mai uses voice command instead of a button

You stick the electrostatic film on the windscreen then stick the dashcam on it so you won't spoil your tint.

Read my blog, there is a link on where to buy.
https://jwtechreviews.com/2017/11/28/xiaomi-70mai-dashcam/

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jan 30 2018, 11:16 AM

Got app for both Android and iOS


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1291163289?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Jan 30 2018, 11:25 AM

Same design as the DDPai mini but a bit slimmer...

This is the only version of 70mai dashcam wor... I don't see a previous version of it...

Did you mean the Mijia dashcam? This 70mai dashcam is lower range than the Mijia dashcam.

This very hard leh as you require with a reverse cam.

You can try Eagle i, I think they have what u need.

Don't forget me if got good deals for Xiaomi stuffs

I think the 70mai is more of a budget dashcam if compared to Mijia dashcam which is a level higher up.

Anyway, both from same company 70mai.

Should be able to reach the front center console. Unless you're driving a big car like an SUV then too short.

I mean from rear windscreen can pull to the front center console

No, it won't. But the heat will reduce the lifespan of the battery faster. But long term in the sun & heat will cause the battery can't charge anymore, will get bloated, leaking or maybe explodes.

Global version only can get through kickstarter I think.

Very rare case but that's 1 of the cons of a lithium battery. Can happen to your smartphone battery also.

I think I got mine from the Xiaomi app store. CN version.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Mar 16 2018, 04:22 PM

Language is follow my phone default language I think

Global = English voice prompts and voice commands

70mai is a level below mijia dashcam... More of a budget dashcam...

All depends on firmware I guess...