BlackVue Elite 9-2CH 512GB Dash Cam - 4K 2K Dash Cam Front and Rear Dual HDR STARVIS 2

Back is the 3 WiFi options for parking mode and settings to turn on and off various audio announcements. Parking mode will not work with a B-124X battery without the 3 wire tech. It will record continuously. Sound interference detected with 5GHz T-Mobile T-10 mobile router. Resolved switching to 2.4 GHz. Back is also HDR. More important to me than the rear 4k in the Elite 10. Power button added is a huge plus if you use your own garage. All in all, I’m happy with my purchase. So far, no problem at all. Read more

It is crazy fast! boot up time. It takes maybe 3 or 4 seconds after power up before the unit is recording. If you have ever had a dashcam not record an incident when you first start moving, this is the one for you. Speaker is much easier to hear compared to previous generations. Software ( on the phone ) is greatly simplified and much easier to connect to the unit ( Unit also has bluetooth ). VERY HAPPY with this thing. Not cheap, but well worth it. Read more

Pricy but you get what you pay for in life. Excellent two camera high quality imaging. Professionally installed. I would purchase again. In fact, purchased two, one for each family car. Read more

The BlackVue Elite 9-2CH delivers an impressive combination of functionality, build quality, and imaging performance. After extensive use, it clearly targets users who want top-tier front-and-rear coverage with reliable recording features—but it also has some limitations worth noting, especially for electric vehicle owners. Video Quality: The 4K front camera paired with the 2K HDR rear camera produces outstanding clarity, even in darker environments. License plates, road markings, and details at night are reliably captured. STARVIS 2 sensors do a great job controlling bright light sources and improving dynamic range. Ease of Installation: Basic installation is straightforward if using the included power adapter. However, to utilize the dashcam’s power-saving Parking Mode, a hardwiring installation is required. This is where things get more challenging—particularly for EVs. It’s not always clear which fuse or connection remains “always on” after locking the car versus which circuits shut down. For electric vehicles, identifying a proper permanent power source can require extra research or professional installation. Ease of Use: The app is responsive, Wi-Fi transfers are quick, and GPS tagging is accurate. Navigating recorded files is intuitive, and the overall workflow—from setup to exporting clips—is streamlined. Functionality: Power Saving Parking Mode is one of the strongest functional features, minimizing power draw while still recording triggered events. The dash cam also supports up to 1TB microSD storage, which is excellent for long recording intervals without overwriting. Critical Limitation (EV Owners Take Note): A notable drawback is the automated low-voltage shutdown. The dashcam powers off automatically when the 12V battery drops below a certain threshold. While this makes sense for gas vehicles, it’s counterproductive for EVs. Electric cars maintain their 12V system differently—they prevent full battery drain but still allow the voltage to dip below 11V, which triggers the dashcam to shutdown even though the car itself is not at risk. The manufacturer’s support team is aware of this behavior but currently doesn’t offer a workaround or firmware solution. Value for Money: The overall package—4K+2K HDR imaging, durable build, GPS, Wi-Fi, free hardwire kit, and included SD card—provides solid value for a premium dash cam. However, EV users may not get full functional benefit from Parking Mode due to the voltage cutoff limitation. Bottom Line: A high-performance dash cam with exceptional video quality and strong feature depth. For traditional vehicles, it offers reliable Parking Mode functionality and excellent imaging. For EV owners, it’s still a strong camera—but the low-voltage shutdown and hardwiring challenges reduce the practicality of its signature parking features. Read more

Very nice product, the video is crystal clear. Read more

My son loves it! It was a gift and well worth the price Read more

Can't do anything unless you buy an upgraded plan, almost. I installed the cam in my truck and powered it on. It draws a lot of power, so any old USB C outlet will not do. You need to use the provided cigarette lighter plug adapter to get enough power to turn it on. I downloaded the APP and created an account quickly and easily. I connected my phones APP to the camera quickly. Everything else after this became very problematic. In order to view the camera on the APP, you MUST upgrade the firmware. In order to do this, you must turn on the cameras WiFi. In order to do this and anything else, you must pay for an upgraded plan. Nothing more is intuitive. If you want the free plan, you must remove the SD card and play on another device or your home laptop. I'm going to take the cameras word for it that it is recording. The little red light came on and it said it was recording. There are lots of cool features. You just won't be able to use any of them unless you sign up for a plan. There is a free period offer, but I am not giving them my credit card number to get it going. For the very high price, it sets up like a one pound brick. Read more

Great dashcam, high quality, easy to install and now has power saving mode which make parking mode even better without draining the battery Read more