VIOFO A229 Pro 2CH — Wirecutter's #1 Best Dash Cam

Named "The Best Dash Cam" by Wirecutter (The New York Times) after researching 400+ models and hands-on testing 61, the VIOFO A229 Pro 2CH delivers 4K (3840×2160) front and 2K (2560×1440) rear recording — both powered by Sony STARVIS 2 sensors with HDR on both channels simultaneously. It is the benchmark against which all dual dash cams are measured.

Flagship Sony STARVIS 2 Sensors — Front and Rear

The front camera uses the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 — a large 1/1.8-inch, 8-megapixel sensor that captures approximately 2.5× more dynamic range than first-generation STARVIS in a single exposure. The rear camera uses the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 (5MP). Both channels process HDR simultaneously, keeping license plates readable in both directions regardless of headlights, sun glare, or tunnel transitions — a level of dual-channel exposure control that most competitors cannot match.

Smart Features Built for Daily Use

5GHz Wi-Fi provides fast video preview and download via the VIOFO app. Quad-Mode GPS (GPS + BEIDOU + GALILEO + GLONASS) logs speed, location, and route with precision. Voice control with 12 commands lets you take photos, lock footage, and toggle settings hands-free. A CPL filter is included in the box to reduce windshield glare from your dashboard.

Three Parking Modes + Expandable to 3 Channels

With the HK4 hardwire kit (sold separately), the A229 Pro offers buffered Auto Event Detection (saves 15 seconds before impact), Time-Lapse, and Low Bit Rate continuous recording while parked. Need interior coverage? Add the optional interior camera to upgrade to a 3-channel system — no firmware changes or hardware replacement needed. You can also add a telephoto or waterproof rear camera to the same front unit.