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

Thanks to Shenzhen Smartway Technology Co., Ltd for sending over their latest Blueskysea B1W for review.

BlueSkySea official product page: B1W
Aliexpress product page: Blueskysea B1W


Technical Specs:
• Processor: Novatek GM8135S
• Sensor: Sony Exmor IMX323
• Viewing angle: 150° wide angle 6G lens
• Resolution: 1920×1080 30fps, 1280×720 30fps
• Support up to 64GB microSD card
• Built-in super capacitor
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• 360° rotatable camera body
• Parking mode (requires hardwire kit)


The box





Open box




Contents

• B1W
• Car charger
• Hardwire kit
• MicroUSB cable
• Spare mounting tape x2
• Microfibre cloth
• Manual in English


B1W





Tape mount




Car charger




Hardwire kit




MicroUSB cable



Spare mounting tapes & microfibre cloth




Manual in English







Test setup

Will be using a 32GB Samsung Evo+ UHS-1 for the recordings


Initial firmware version out of the box



Blueskysea B1W app




It’s a really nice, easy and quick app


Videos
Recorded in 1920×1080 30fps with an overall bit rate of 12.5 Mb/s.










Final thoughts
This is a very small and discreet dashcam with good quality videos for day and night. A good budget dashcam.

The B1W app is very easy and straightforward to use.

The B1W is also a good candidate to be used as a rear dashcam with its small design.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Aug 3 2018, 10:57 AM

They don't have a website if not mistaken. Only found this in Alibaba. I know from a friend that BlueSkySea is one of the top manufacturers in China.

https://blueskysea.en.alibaba.com/

They manufacture dashcams for Viofo if not mistaken or is it a partnership. Can't remember the details.

That's why they are one of the top manufacturers in China.

Click on the Aliexpress link

Got

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/b1w-cardvr/id1294583121?mt=8

Not sure about Xiaoyi Black Edition as don't have it.

Between 70mai and B1W, I like the B1W more as using capacitor.

I prefer B1W more. You can read my reviews on both of the dashcams. Also view the videos.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: May 7 2018, 03:39 PM

It is usable but I prefer using 3 wires hardwire kit more than the 2 wires.

Usually, China dashcams I rarely will on the parking mode unless it's like the Viofo A119 new parking mode

This 2 is 2 different range dashcams ler

In terms of specs and price, Viofo A119 is considered mid to high range while the B1W is considered to be low to mid range

B1W is one of the latest best budget capacitor dashcams now. With the rest - G1W-C, A118C, A118C2, and G1W-S.

Some good news - A119 is dropping in price recently with the launch of A129.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Aug 3 2018, 10:36 AM

A119 was their previous flagship. Dropped to USD89.90 now with the GPS module included.

https://www.viofo.com/car-dash-cam/30-46-a1...module-included

A129 have both dual and front only.

Here is their website: http://www.blueskysea-inc.com/

Maybe that is newer hardwire kit.

I think that's an android HU and connected to the B1W via wifi using the B1W app.

Can't expect much Parking mode for China dashcams...

Let me see if I have time to test it again or not...

The best parking mode is still Korean dashcams...

Always read buyer's review or comments first no matter lazada or aliexpress or ebay...

Lazada seller is overseas btw...

Nope. I'm just a reviewer.

I got links in the 1st post in Aliexpress. BlueSkySea official store.

B1W is the best budget dashcam. SJCam SJDash+ is improved version.

See if you can find Viofo A119 on sales. Sometimes can find it cheap.

A129 Duo is about rm700+.

A119 I think can find for rm300+ in their Aliexpress official store
US $66.85 48%OFF | VIOFO Original A119 V2 Car Dash Cam DVR GPS Capacitor Novatek 96660 Recorder H.264 2K HD 1440p Car Dash Camera DVRs Hardwire
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cOMWoTba

B1W is best budget. It's good also and cheaper.

I think in the end will depend on your preference. Whether you want with screen or not screen. Discreet or no discreet design. Capacitor or battery. Which dashcam video quality you'll like more. Etc etc.