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Thank you Viofo for sending over this review sample of their latest Viofo A119 Pro.

Viofo product page: A119 Pro
Viofo Aliexpress official store page: A119 Pro


Technical Specs:
• Processor: Novatek 96660
• Sensor: Aptina AR0521
• Lens: 7G 130° wide angle lens view
• Aperture: F1.8
• Resolution: 1440p 30fps, 1296P 30fps, 1080p 30/60fps, 720 30/60fps
• 2″ High Resolution TFT
• Support up to 128GB microSD card
• GPS mount (optional)
• CPL filter (optional)
• Built-in super capacitor
• Parking mode (requires hardwire kit)


The box





Open box



Contents

• A119 Pro
• GPS mount
• Non-GPS mounts x2
• Suction mount
• Dual USB car charger
• Long mini USB cable
• Short mini USB cable
• Cable clips x5
• EVA foam
• Spare mount tape
• Nylon string
• User manual


A119 Pro





GPS mount




Non-GPS mount





Suction mount




Dual USB car charger


A new dual USB car charger. Different from the dual USB car charger that came with the A119 & A119S.


Long mini USB cable



Short mini USB cable



Cable holder




EVA foam

The EVA foam is for dampening vibrations between the GPS mount and the A119 Pro.


Spare mounting tape & nylon string




User manual







Initial firmware out of the box



Test setup

Will be using a 64GB Samsung Evo Plus for the recordings.


Videos
Below is recorded in 2560×1440 30fps with an overall bit rate of 24.3 Mb/s without the CPL filter.





















Below is recorded in 1920x1080 60fps with an overall bit rate of 20.5 Mb/s without the CPL filter.













Recorded using firmware v1.2 in 2560x1440 30fps with an overall bit rate of 24.3 Mb/s without the CPL filter.














Final thoughts
The A119 Pro uses the same shell as the A119 & A119S. The only difference is the lens and sensor. Also the inclusive of the suction mount & EVA foam is an added plus.

The image quality of the videos is kinda lacking compared to the A119 & A119S. But as an owner of both the A119 & A119S, knowing that Viofo will release a firmware later for the A119 Pro that will greatly improve the image quality like how they did for the A119 & A119S. Can’t wait.

Will update again with videos when there is a new firmware released for the A119 Pro.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: May 6 2018, 01:21 AM

Im using A119 Pro now. Upgrade from A119. A119 pro less distortions compared to A119 due to fov.

I also did compare with A119s. Overall worth the upgrade for me.

Waiting for Viofo to release new firmware as can see image quality is still lacking behind A119 and A119S.

I'm more waiting for A129 than A119 Pro 😊

Think you'll get it faster as you're a seller and getting from HK.I think you can do your own review thread since you can get it faster.

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Apr 21 2018, 12:23 PM

Current A119 pro just need some tweak in IQ especially in low light condition but no matter how its wont beat A119s. IMX291 still taking the lead in low light condition.

Hehe. A129 also is my waiting list. Some how lets see the full spec of A129 before deciding running dual channel in my vehicle.

Im not good in product reviewer.

This post has been edited by KIntos: Apr 21 2018, 12:35 PM

Seems like Viofo might be stopping production of the A119S.

Sony Starvis is king of low light videos.

You should consider dual dashcam for safety. You can ask Alex as he is using 2x A119 for front and rear

This post has been edited by blurjoey: Apr 21 2018, 06:09 PM

Uploaded 1080p 60fps videos to the review

If i were to use dual single cam i prefer combo of A119 pro as front and rear use A119s. Let me decide after A129 release or A119 Pro firmware release later on.

Easy for you to change between the models

Uploaded 1440p 30fps videos in post 1 using firmware v1.2

where do you guys go to install the dash cam?

where do you guys go to install the dash cam?

I DIY by following Youtube videos

Thank you so much! Should i really get a dash cam with capacitor ? I am looking at viofo or xiao mi ? my number 1 concern is reliable even though it might cause a bit more.

or what do you recommend for a price range of 200-500?

This post has been edited by malaysiaboleh2020: Nov 14 2018, 09:23 AM

Capacitor more durable in our hot weather than those dashcam using lithium ion batteries.

Lowest you can get is the A119 with GPS mount & CPL. Higher A119S with GPS mount.

necessary to get the GPS mount?

Depends. But you can power the A119 Pro via the GPS mount at the top instead of the side of the A119 Pro without the GPS mount. Which looks more neater.