--- title: "Viofo A229 Pro 2CH review" description: "Viofo A229 Pro 2CH review: a 4K front and 2K rear dash cam with GPS, Wi-Fi and supercapacitor power. Specs, owner reports, who it suits and FAQs." canonical: https://vettedten.com/tech/dash-cams/viofo-a229-pro-2ch/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-06 score: 6.0 --- # Viofo A229 Pro 2CH review > **Our verdict:** The Viofo A229 Pro 2CH ranks 8th of the 10 dash cams we compare, with 6.0 out of 10. No. 8 of 10 in our [dash cams ranking](https://vettedten.com/tech/dash-cams/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **6.0 out of 10** The Viofo A229 Pro 2CH is a front and rear dash cam with a 4K front camera and a 2K rear camera, both on Sony STARVIS 2 sensors. It suits drivers who want strong night footage and will pay for it. Why it's here: - 4K front and 2K rear, both with Sony STARVIS 2 sensors and HDR - Built-in GPS, voice control and 5GHz Wi-Fi - Supercapacitor power copes with hot and cold weather - Buffered parking mode and time-lapse options Keep in mind: - Parking mode needs the optional hardwire kit - Fitting the rear camera takes cable routing, so many pay for installation - The screen is small for reviewing clips, so most owners use the app - Dearer than most front and rear options [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLV37QKG) ## Why the Viofo A229 Pro 2CH scores 6.0 - How happy owners are: 8th of 10 - How many rated it: 9th of 10 - How new it is: 4th of 10 ### Why it sits behind the REDTIGER F7N The REDTIGER F7N (6.7) beats the Viofo A229 Pro 2CH (6.0) because it leaves owners clearly happier and is the newer design. ## About the Viofo A229 Pro 2CH The front camera records 4K at 30fps on a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor with a 140° view. The rear camera records 2K at 30fps on an IMX675 sensor with a 160° view. Viofo's Dutch product page lists HDR, GPS and 5GHz Wi-Fi as built in. One review gives the front camera a bit rate of 60Mbps in this two-camera version, and 24Mbps for the rear. The main unit has a 2.4-inch screen and takes voice commands in English, Chinese, Russian and Japanese. It sticks to the windscreen with an adhesive mount. It runs on a supercapacitor instead of a battery, which suits hot and cold weather. One review gives an operating range of -10°C to 65°C. A CPL filter is included with the camera, and Viofo's page lists it as a free item. Parking mode includes buffered recording, which needs the optional Viofo hardwire kit. Time-lapse parking is also offered. Viofo recommends high-endurance microSD cards, and its Dutch page says the front unit takes cards up to 256GB. Other sites say 512GB, so use the brand's figure unless you have checked. Videos can be reviewed through the free Viofo app on Android and iOS over Wi-Fi. ### Key specs - Front camera: 4K (2160p) at 30fps, Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 (8MP), 140° view - Rear camera: 2K (1440p) at 30fps, Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 (5MP), 160° view - Screen: 2.4 inch - GPS: Built in - Wi-Fi: Built in, 5GHz - Voice control: Yes (English, Chinese, Russian, Japanese) - Power backup: Supercapacitor - Memory card: microSD, front unit up to 256GB per Viofo's Dutch page - Parking mode: Buffered mode needs the optional hardwire kit ## What owners report about the Viofo A229 Pro 2CH We found little owner feedback specific to this UK listing, so this draws on owner threads on the DashCamTalk forum about the A229 Pro two-camera version. The most common complaint is memory card trouble. Owners report the camera beeping and asking for a card format, even with cards recognised by a computer and with Viofo's own cards. In one thread, Viofo support suggested trying another card or opening a support ticket. It also asked the owner to check the card slot. Another reported fault is the rear image flipping upside down after the camera is switched off and on again. This appeared on a newer firmware, and the rotation setting did not stick. Owners worked around it by remounting the rear camera the other way up or going back to the earlier firmware. Viofo said it would look into it. Owners also say the rear cable orientation matters during fitting. ## Who the Viofo A229 Pro 2CH suits The A229 Pro 2CH suits drivers who put night video first and want 4K at the front. It also suits people who are happy to use a good high-endurance card and keep the firmware current. Anyone wanting parking mode should budget for the hardwire kit, and for installation if routing the rear cable is not something you want to do. Look elsewhere if you want a cheap, fit-and-forget unit. The Nextbase 322GW is simple to fit and use. If you want a cabin camera as well as a front one, the Garmin Dash Cam Tandem or the 70mai 4K T800E suit better. For a small front-only camera, the Viofo A119 Mini 2 takes up less of the windscreen. ## Questions about the Viofo A229 Pro 2CH ### Does the Viofo A229 Pro 2CH have GPS? Yes. GPS is built in. Viofo's Dutch product page lists it as standard. ### Does the Viofo A229 Pro 2CH need a hardwire kit for parking mode? Yes, for buffered parking mode. Viofo lists the hardwire kit as optional, sold separately. ### What memory card does the Viofo A229 Pro 2CH use? A microSD card. Viofo's Dutch product page says the front unit supports cards up to 256GB, while other sites say 512GB. Owners on the DashCamTalk forum report that it can be picky about cards, so use a high-endurance card. ### Is the Viofo A229 Pro 2CH good at night? The front camera is, according to a reviewer on Dashboard Camera Reviews, who rated its night footage very good. The same reviewer found the rear camera weaker at night in the two-camera set-up. ### What is the difference between the Viofo A229 Pro 2CH and the A229 Pro 3CH? The 3CH version adds a cabin camera. A reviewer says the front camera records at a lower bit rate in 3CH mode, 36Mbps against 60Mbps in 2CH. ## All 10 dash cams, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [70mai 4K A810 Lite](https://vettedten.com/tech/dash-cams/70mai-4k-a810-lite/) | 8.4 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Nextbase 322GW](https://vettedten.com/tech/dash-cams/nextbase-322gw/) | 8.2 | | | 3 | [Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2](https://vettedten.com/tech/dash-cams/garmin-dash-cam-mini-2/) | 7.8 | | | 4 | [70mai 4K T800E](https://vettedten.com/tech/dash-cams/70mai-4k-t800e/) | 7.5 | | | 5 | [Nextbase 622GW](https://vettedten.com/tech/dash-cams/nextbase-622gw/) | 7.2 | | | 6 | [Garmin Dash Cam Tandem](https://vettedten.com/tech/dash-cams/garmin-dash-cam-tandem/) | 6.8 | | | 7 | [REDTIGER F7N](https://vettedten.com/tech/dash-cams/redtiger-f7n/) | 6.7 | | | 8 | **Viofo A229 Pro 2CH** (this review) | 6.0 | | | 9 | [Viofo A119 Mini 2](https://vettedten.com/tech/dash-cams/viofo-a119-mini-2/) | 6.0 | | | 10 | [Nextbase iQ](https://vettedten.com/tech/dash-cams/nextbase-iq-4k/) | 5.7 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover dash cams for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 24 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Viofo A229 Pro 2CH (Viofo NL)](https://www.viofo.nl/en/products/viofo-a229-pro-2ch) - [Viofo A229 Pro review (Dashboard Camera Reviews)](https://dashboardcamerareviews.com/viofo-a229-pro/) - [Viofo A229 Pro review (RoadGearLab)](https://roadgearlab.com/viofo-a229-pro-review/) - [DashCamTalk: A229 Pro memory card error](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/viofo-a229-pro-memory-card-error-solved.51276) - [DashCamTalk: Rear camera video rotation issue](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/rear-camera-video-rotation-issue.50189/post-609166) - [DashCamTalk: A229 Pro forum thread](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/viofo-a229-pro-testing-review-rcg.49777/) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/tech/dash-cams/viofo-a229-pro-2ch/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md