Viofo A229 Pro 2CH review

The A229 Pro 2CH ranks first because it covers the three things this list is about at a mid-range price. Both cameras use Sony STARVIS 2 sensors, the 8MP IMX678 in front and the 5MP IMX675 at the rear, and both run HDR, which Viofo says helps it read plates at night. The front records 4K and the rear 2K, both at 30 fps. For parking, Viofo offers buffered event detection that keeps 15 seconds before and 30 seconds after detected motion, plus time lapse at 1 to 10 fps and low bitrate recording. A G-sensor locks footage after a collision, and quad-mode GPS stamps speed and location. Wi-Fi runs on 2.4 or 5 GHz, and a USB-C link can move clips to newer phones at up to 20MB/s. The catch is that parking mode needs Viofo's hardwire kit, sold separately. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Commuters and families who want strong day and night footage front and rear without paying flagship prices.

Price

$349.99 for the front and rear kit on Viofo's US store when checked; front-only from $309.99.

Front + Rear A229 Pro 2CH $349.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• 4K front on a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 8MP sensor and 2K rear on an IMX675 5MP sensor
• HDR on both front and rear cameras
• Buffered auto event detection that saves 15 seconds before and 30 seconds after motion
• Quad-mode GPS (GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS) and dual-band 5 GHz Wi-Fi
• Voice control in four languages and a front CPL filter in the box

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Two STARVIS 2 sensors, which Viofo says is an industry first for a dash cam
• Strength: Three parking modes: buffered event detection, time lapse and low bitrate
• Strength: Supercapacitor power instead of a battery, which suits hot cars
• Weakness: Parking mode needs a hardwire kit that is not in the standard box
• Weakness: Small 2.4 inch screen
• Weakness: Rear CPL filter is sold separately

Key facts

• Price: $349.99 when checked
• Resolution: 4K front, 2K rear, 30 fps
• Field of view: 140° front, 160° rear
• Power: Supercapacitor
• Warranty: 18 months

Where it ranks

Viofo A229 Pro 2CH is No. 1 in our Best Dash Cams verdict.