The A119 Version 3 has upgraded hardware superior to V2 but uses the same camera body style. The F1.6 Aperture narrow field of view Lens is the same as A129. This new version supports Buffered Parking Auto Event Detection Mode even using Power Bank. More information in my A119 V3 Review. Retail price is $120 on Viofo's website, also available on Amazon.
A129 IR Camera bundle is available on Viofo's website marketed for Taxi Uber Lyft Drivers. This small IR camera has a wider field of view than original Rear Cam with more mounting possibilities. Retail price is $180 for A129 Front + IR Camera bundle, also sold separately $70 for upgrades on Viofo's website. More information is provided in Accessories section below. IR Camera Firmware Review
The A129 Duo Dual Channel Wi-Fi Dash Cam is an excellent 1080P Front and Rear camera system with advanced features, options and WiFi control making it highly recommended. It was introduced in summer 2018 with new sleek professional design, solid build quality with improved stable four clip quick release mount and heavy duty power contacts for reliable connections. The Rear camera is small enough not to obscure Drivers view and produces the same image quality using the same Lens. I've created modified firmware for this Dashcam to boost Bitrate and adjust Sharpness. More information in my A129 Duo Review.
Jan.27, 2020 - Should I wait for Viofo to offer 4K resolution at 60 frames per second?
Good things come to those that wait, usually. Unknown if 1440p @ 60fps or 2160p @ 60fps will ever become standard and reliable. What is never revealed with 60fps at high 2K or 4K resolution is the damage to chipset and reduced lifespan of device when set at 60fps. Using any dashcam in hot regions especially in summer in closed parked vehicle will definitely reduce the lifespan of the CMOS battery and SuperCapacitors before damage to chipset and other components. This is shown by how frequently owners complain about dashcams not saving settings or shutting off instantly causing last file corruption. Doubling FPS from 30 to 60 increases processing load and file sizes which generates even more heat which is asking for trouble in some hot countries. Those in cooler climates can use 60fps with minimal heat stress.
Newer chipsets and improvements to thermal limits take time to reach the end users. Thinkware is currently struggling with 4K overheating mostly caused by the always-on Wifi card generating massive internal heat. This is one area Viofo has an advantage since the A129 Pro 4K can be controlled with or without Wifi enabled.
I've also tested my GoPro Hero7 at max 4K 60fps attached beside A129 Pro in hot summer and GoPro always shuts off after 2-3 hours due to thermal limit detected. Looking into the future the only way dashcam manufacturers can create a stable and reliable 4K 60fps camera is to use a completely new chipset/processor and redesign the case for maximum cooling which none have done especially Thinkware.
