FineVu GX300 vs. 70mai Pro Plus Dashcam

Aside from ensuring that it meets your driving needs, a practical way to buy a dashcam is to go for a brand that gives you more than you pay for. For example, the 70mai Pro Plus and the FineVu GX300 are 2k dashcams with features and freebies that not everyone in their price range can provide. Let's see who can give you the most to bring into your garage.

The first dash cam we’ll dive into is the upgraded version of the 70mai Pro - the 70mai Pro Plus+. Because of its 5MP IMX355 image sensor, this dual channel dash cam provides satisfying video coverage in its 140° wide-angle lens, capturing footage at 30fps with a resolution of 2592x1994 pixels for its front and 1080p for its rear camera.

Despite its compact 87.5 x 53 x 18 mm dimensions, the 70mai Pro Plus is equipped with great features in terms of capturing video. Through its Wide Dynamic Range function, the 70mai Pro Plus+ assures great image quality in low-light conditions - balancing out the starkness for a vivid video sequence. It's also engineered with DeFog technology that enhances video quality in fog or snow, plus a Super Night Vision works well in the dark.

For security, it is also equipped with 24-hour parking surveillance and a shock sensor that detects probable unforeseen circumstances such as acceleration, braking, and shock - which will require the installation of a hardwire kit.

Ensuring the driver’s safety, the Advanced Driver Assistance System of the 70mai Pro Plus includes a lane departure and collision warning system, which alerts you if you're going out of your lane, and getting too close to the car in front. Moreover, the 70mai is also built with a GPS that records your location and travel time for more accurate evidence.

If you wish to view the videos, you can easily access and view them on the 70mai Pro Plus+ 2” LCD display screen. Making the user experience more convenient, it can also be played back, downloaded, and shared through the 70mai’s mobile app.

When you purchase this, you will also get a Samsung Pro Endurance 32GB microSD card, which can record for up to 193 minutes in standard mode. The GX300 accepts memory card sizes up to 128 GB in size, and loop recording ensures that when the microSD card is full, the oldest files are overwritten first, so you won't lose any new, unwatched files.

You also have Smart Time Lapse, which is an intermittent recording mode in which the dashcam takes snapshots at regular intervals and replays them at normal speed. If an event is detected, the dash cam resumes standard recording at 30FPS, allowing you to capture up to 1,134 minutes without overwriting - which can be enabled in both driving and parking modes.

With the installation of a FineVu hardwiring kit (or a dash cam battery pack such as the BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 or Cellink NEO), the GX300 can also work in three modes: motion with collision detection, standard Time-Lapse (15FPS), and Smart Time Lapse for an added layer of security.It also has a suite of safety features, including an Advanced Driver Assitance System (ADAS), Speed Camera Alert, and Driving Rest Guide.

The FineVu GX300 is intended for use in both hot and cold conditions. The GX300 and the video files saved on the micro SD card are both protected by the built-in high temperature protection feature. The GX300 will turn off automatically to prevent overheating if the ambient air temperature exceeds the maximum operating temperature.

The GX300 does not have an LCD screen. However, playback is even more convenient. Because the GX300 has built-in WiFi connectivity, you can connect it to your smartphone - iOS and Android - and use the free FineVu mobile app to change camera settings and stream/download saved footage. You can also play your videos on your computer by downloading the free FineVu PC Player compatible with both Mac and Windows.