Drive Uber? VIOFO T130 vs. A139 - Which One Should You Get?

But after rounds of testing and user reviews, the T130 seems to better suited for Uber drivers, rideshares, and taxis than the VIOFO A139. The T130 was officially launched in late 2021, just months after the A139. So, what extra benefits does it bring to the rideshare community?

Just like the VIOFO A139, the T130 doesn’t have a screen. But unlike the A139, the T130 comes in a small, cylindrical design, very similar to the signature BlackVue form. The front and interior cameras are incorporated into the same main body, making it a more installation-friendly option for rideshare drivers - one less cable to worry about. However, this also mean you’re going to be limited in placement options. Luckily, the interior camera is rotatable, so you can certainly adjust to get that perfect view.

Keep in mind that the interior camera can only rotate in one direction, which means it will work perfectly in left-hand cars. Still, the camera will need to be mounted upside down for right-hand vehicles if you want to record out the driver-side window, which shouldn’t be a big problem as there is an option within the VIOFO app to rotate the images. However, because you are turning the camera upside down, the buttons, ports, and the microSD card slot on the camera will also be flipped - be ready to catch the microSD card should it falls when ejecting from the dash cam.

While the incorporated IR camera means you only need to deal with 2 instead of 3 sets of cameras and cables, do note that the T130 uses USB-C cables, which are thicker than the mini coax cables that the A139 uses.

For power options, VIOFO does have a new Type-C HK4 hardwiring kit specifically for the T130. While the part numbers are different, when you look closely at the two cables you will see that the HK4 hardwiring kit is almost identical to the old HK3 cable. The only difference - the HK4 cable sports a 90-degree connector whereas the HK3 has a straight connector. Function-wise, both the HK4 and HK3 work the same way.

In other words, if you are switching to the T130 from the A139 and already have the HK3 hardwiring kit in place, you can simply swap out the front cameras.

• You need a flexible interior camera setup that allows you to rotate the camera to capture exactly what you need to,
• You have limited real estate on your dashboard, and an incorporated front-and-interior camera system is preferred,
• You are looking for better IR video quality

• You prefer the thinner coax cable for an easier installation,
• You want flexibility in terms of camera placements
• You need the capability for the front camera to record at 60fps