Transitioning from the Thinkware U1000 to the Blackvue, I have found the application and cloud features to be significantly more advanced. Blackvue’s capabilities surpass those of Thinkware, allowing for remote 4K video downloads even when the camera is in parking mode. The push notifications and video previews triggered by impact detection are particularly impressive. The video quality is commendable, with no apparent focus issues that have been reported with other models.
However, I encountered a problem with a SanDisk High Endurance 512GB card, which may have been due to its not being formatted to FAT32. This issue caused the camera to repeatedly disconnect and reconnect from the cloud. Replacing the card with a 256GB High Endurance model resolved the connectivity problems.
While the camera performs exceptionally well in most conditions, it does struggle in extremely dark situations. Additionally, I purchased a CPL Filter for the LTE model and made a minor modification by removing the rubber gasket from the inter-lens, which was too tight. I secured the lens with VHB tape, resulting in a seamless installation. This is a straightforward modification for anyone interested in adding a CPL filter.
I did pair the camera with BBMC Power cell 8+. More for the fact that it allows for additional expansion batteries. The only disadvantage is that the battery doesn’t communicate with Blackvue’s application to show battery percentage via cloud. Something I was not aware of until after purchasing and watching multiple reviews of Blaclvue’s b130x battery.