Thinkware X1000 vs. FineVu GX1000 2K Dash Cam Review

Popular for its stunning image quality, the X1000 records at a native 2616 x 1964p resolution and scales it down to 2560 x 1440p for enhanced video sharpness, detail, and clarity during your car surveillance video playback.

Both the front and rear cameras are fitted with the Sony STARVIS IMX335 5.14MP sensor to capture 156° of crystal clear video in 2K QHD at 30FPS.

Moreover, the Thinkware X1000 provides the best camera quality through lens optimization that accounts for tinted windows and the angle of the windshield.

Distortion is corrected by Thinkware's Dewarp image processing technology.

For convenience, the X1000 features an IPS panel on its 3.5-inch screen to view your video footage with accurate colors from any viewing angle in no matter the time of day. Alternatively, you can also use the free Thinkware Desktop Viewer to playback the saved footage on your microSD Card.

Adding another layer of safety, the X1000 is equipped with Parking Surveillance mode that is automatically activated when you turn off the ignition, and captures footage when a motion or impact is detected so you have video evidence of mishaps like hit-and-runs while you’re away from your vehicle.

By only providing minimal power to essential components while in Parking Surveillance mode, Thinkware’s proprietary Energy Saving 2.0 technology allows the X1000 to remain on standby for about 576 hours, or 24 days, while the vehicle’s ignition is off. You can unlock parking surveillance out-of-the-box with the Thinkware Hardwiring Kit.

Freshly released in December 2022, the FineVu GX1000 is designed to be FineVu's first camera with 2K QHD in front and 2K QHD in the back - having the same resolution with the Thinkware X1000.

The FineVu GX1000 features the most recent 5.1MP Sony Exmor R STARVIS image sensors in the front camera and another set of 5.1MP in the rear. Both have the same image sensors, allowing you to see the road ahead as well as the traffic behind you.

The GX1000 provides excellent 2K QHD @ 30FPS video footage, aided by HDR and Auto Night Vision, which optimize video quality by automatically tuning to deliver bright images in low-light and high-contrast settings.

In the event of an impact, the AI Damage Detection automatically scans the entire vehicle body structure using machine learning technology and sensors.

The damaged area is divided into eight directions and reported in different impact size levels. When you get back into your car and start the engine, the GX1000 will notify you of the impact, and the device will show you which area was likely hit as well as a video clip of the incident.

Above this new feature, the GX1000 also includes a number of safety features, such as an Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS), Speed Camera Alert and Driving Rest Guide.

While some dash cams easily shut down when exposed to hot regions and temperatures, the FineVu GX1000 ensures that it will continue to do its job even if it becomes hot.

With the new AI Heat Monitoring feature, FineVu GX1000 is designed to withstand high temperatures in hotter climates, constantly monitoring the ambient temperature and switching to Power Saving Mode if extreme heat is detected.