Which VIOFO Dash Cam Should You Buy?
You have decided on VIOFO, and good on you, it is the brand we spec to our own cars. Then you look through our VIOFO dash cams in Australia and hit a wall of model numbers. A329S, A329T, A229 Pro, A229 Plus, A229 Ultra, A119 Mini 2, A119M Pro, VS1 Mini, MT1, and now the new T340, T330 and A149 Pro Duo. Which one is actually the best VIOFO dash cam for you? The honest answer is that it depends on your car, how you park, and how much proof you want if something goes wrong. This guide sorts the range out in plain English, and every model we stock has a full review you can read before you commit.
Shop the range: If you already know the model you want, skip the guide and go straight to the full VIOFO range.
What do all the model numbers mean?
Quick decoder before we start. The number of channels is the number of cameras. 1CH is front only, like the VIOFO A229 Pro 1CH dash cam. 2CH adds a rear camera. 3CH adds a third camera, either pointing inside the cabin, like the VIOFO A229 Pro 3CH dash cam (handy for rideshare drivers), or forward with a zoom lens.
The letters matter too. A plain S is the current flagship line. A T after the model number (A329T, T330T) means telephoto, a zoom lens for reading things further down the road. The new T330 and T340 wear the T at the front instead, as a series name, so a T330 is not a telephoto camera unless it is a T330T. A W means the rear camera is waterproof, which suits utes, trailers and motorbikes. An M is a compact single-channel body.
Every current VIOFO uses a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor on its front camera, which is the imaging chip that decides how well the camera reads number plates at night. They all use a supercapacitor instead of a small inbuilt battery. It is a small energy store that shuts the camera down gracefully, so the last clip does not go corrupt if power is cut. If you want the detail on that, we wrote up what STARVIS 2 and Super Night Vision actually mean.
New for 2026: T340, T330, A149 Pro Duo and BP60
VIOFO announced four new products on 15 September 2026. None of them is in our store yet, and VIOFO has not announced Australian pricing or availability. Here is what each one is, and the model we would point you to today if you need a camera now.
VIOFO T340: up to four channels, with the cabin camera built in
The T340 is VIOFO's successor to the T130. It puts a 4K front camera and a 2K infrared cabin camera into one cylindrical unit, with a 210-degree cabin view that covers the interior and the side windows. There is no screen. Five packages build on that: a 2K rear camera, a waterproof rear camera, two waterproof rear cameras, or a 2K telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom paired with either rear option, for up to four channels in total. Every package gets HDR, Wi-Fi 6, built-in GPS and Hybrid Parking with Low Power Impact Detection, and parking mode runs through the new HK6-F hardwire kit.
Need one today? The A329S 3CH already covers front, rear and cabin.
VIOFO T330: screen-free, 4K 60fps, up to three channels
The T330 is the low-profile one. Its screen-free cylindrical front camera tucks in behind the rear-view mirror, and the 2CH records 4K at 60fps up front and 2K at the rear, on Sony STARVIS 2 sensors with HDR on both. Unlike the T340, its 210-degree cabin camera is a separate unit you can position to suit the car. Packages run to three channels, adding a fisheye cabin camera, a 4x optical zoom telephoto, a waterproof rear camera, or two waterproof rear cameras. Wi-Fi 6, GPS and the HK6-F hardwire kit are shared with the T340.
Need one today? The A329S 2CH gives you the same 4K 60fps front and 2K rear recording in a conventional body.
VIOFO A149 Pro Duo: the A129 range, replaced
The A149 Pro Duo is the straightforward one, and in our view it is the successor to the whole A129 line: a 4K front camera, a 1080p rear camera and a 2.0-inch screen, the same formula A129 owners know. The front uses a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor, both channels get HDR, and VIOFO says Wi-Fi 6 moves a one-minute 4K clip to your phone in about ten seconds. Parking mode needs the new HK6-A hardwire kit, which enables Hybrid Parking and Low Power Impact Detection. If you own an A129 Pro Duo, the A129 Pro Duo review still covers your camera.
Need one today? The A229 Pro 2CH is 4K front and 2K rear, a step up on the rear camera.
VIOFO BP60: a smaller parking battery pack
The BP60 is a 5,000mAh (64Wh) LiFePO4 battery pack, smaller than the 7,650mAh BP100. VIOFO quotes around 20 hours of single-channel parking recording, and a recharge of about 45 minutes through a hardwire connection, 65 minutes from the cigarette socket or 85 minutes over USB-C. VIOFO says the LiFePO4 chemistry is built for high in-car temperatures, and you can check the charge level in the VIOFO app over Bluetooth.
Need one today? The BP100 is the bigger pack, and our BP100 guide covers how to set it up.
Which VIOFO dash cam is best overall?
The VIOFO A329S 2CH front and rear kit is the best VIOFO dash cam for most Australian drivers who want the top shelf. The front camera records 4K at 60 frames per second. That is 60 images a second instead of the usual 30, so a number plate flashing past at highway speed stays readable instead of smearing. The rear camera records in 2K. You also get Wi-Fi 6 for fast clip downloads to your phone. It supports an external SSD too, which is a solid-state drive that holds far more footage than a memory card.
Paired with the HK6 hardwire kit it runs a very frugal parking mode. We measured the draw ourselves in our A329S power test, and it is gentle enough for hybrids and EVs with small 12V batteries. Our full A329S review covers what it is like to live with. If you are weighing up the frame rate settings, 60fps explained is the companion piece.
What if you want to watch inside the car as well?
This is the one rideshare drivers ask about most. It applies just as much if you lend the car to the kids or run a work vehicle.
The VIOFO A329S 3CH adds a cabin camera to the front and rear setup. The front drops from 60 frames per second to 30 to make room for the third channel, which is a fair trade for most people. If you drive for Uber, DiDi or Ola, this is the shape of camera you want. A passenger dispute is very hard to settle without footage from inside the car. Already own the 1CH? Read whether you can upgrade it to 2CH or 3CH before buying anything.
Two more A329S shapes are worth knowing about. The A329S 1CH is the same front camera on its own, which suits anyone who wants flagship footage forward and nothing behind. The A329S 2CH IR swaps the rear camera for an infrared cabin camera, so it watches the road ahead and the people inside rather than the road behind.
The VIOFO A229 Pro 3CH does the same job a rung down the range. That is 4K on the front, 2K on the rear and Full HD inside, with HDR on the front and rear cameras. The cabin camera does not have HDR. The A229 Pro review has the full picture.
What if you need to read plates further down the road?
This is the newest idea in the range and it surprises people. A telephoto lens is a zoom lens, so instead of capturing a wide view close up, it magnifies a narrower slice of the road ahead.
The VIOFO A329T 2CH pairs a normal 4K 60fps front camera with a second 4x zoom camera. In practice you can still read the plate of a car several vehicles ahead. Or catch a hit and run driver pulling away down the street. There is also a three channel A329T that keeps the zoom and adds a rear camera. Our A329T review explains where the zoom earns its keep and where it does not.
The A329TC is the third shape here. It keeps the front and telephoto pair and adds a cabin camera instead of a rear one, which suits a rideshare driver who also wants reach down the road.
It is a specialist pick rather than a first dash cam. But if you have ever watched footage back and thought the plate was just slightly too far away, this is the fix.
What is the sweet spot for front and rear?
The VIOFO A229 Plus 2CH is the one we recommend most often. Both cameras record in 2K with HDR, or high dynamic range. HDR balances harsh Aussie sun and dark shadows in the same frame, so detail is not blown out. For everyday commuting the footage is more than sharp enough to serve as proof after a bingle. See the A229 Plus review.
Want 4K up front without going the full A329S? The VIOFO A229 Pro records 4K front and 2K rear, and international reviewers, including Wirecutter, have rated it the best dash cam they tested. If you want maximum rear detail for tailgaters, the A229 Ultra records 4K from both ends. Our A229 Ultra review covers what that costs you in card space. Torn between the three? We compare them side by side in VIOFO A229 Plus vs Pro vs Ultra.
What happened to the A129s? Both the A129 Pro Duo and the A129 Plus Duo are gone from VIOFO's line-up and from our store. We see the A149 Pro Duo covered above as the replacement for both, because it keeps the A129 formula of a screen-equipped front camera and a 1080p rear. VIOFO's own listing points Plus Duo owners to the A229 Plus 2CH instead, which is the better pick if you valued the Plus Duo's 60fps front or want a 2K rear camera. The A129 Pro Duo review is still there for owners.
What if you just want something small and simple?
Three good answers here, depending on how much detail you need.
The VIOFO A119 Mini 2 is a discreet front-only camera that hides behind the mirror. It records 2K at 60 frames per second and has GPS built in to stamp your speed and location onto the footage. It also takes voice commands, so you can lock a clip without touching it. For a first dash cam or a second car, it is a ripper. Read the A119 Mini 2 review.
Want 4K in a single-channel body? The VIOFO A119M Pro steps the front camera up to 4K with HDR while staying compact. Our A119M Pro review has the detail.
The VIOFO VS1 Mini is the entry point to the range and still uses a STARVIS 2 sensor with HDR. It comes with a 32GB card in the box, though we would still put a proper high-endurance card in it before long. The VS1 review is worth a read first.
What if the rear camera is going to get wet?
This is the part of the range most guides skip, and it matters here more than most places. If the rear camera is going on a ute tray, a trailer, a canopy or the back of a 4WD, a standard rear camera is not built for it. The W models are.
The VIOFO A329SW is the A329S with an IP67 waterproof rear camera, so you get 4K 60fps at the front and a rear camera rated to sit outside. VIOFO also makes an A229 Pro-W that does the same job a rung down, at 4K front and 2K rear, though it is not in our store at the moment.
If you want 4K at both ends with the rear camera outside, the A229 Ultra W 2CH runs dual 4K, and the A229 Ultra W 3CH adds a 1080p cabin camera on top. There is also a standard A229 Ultra 3CH if the rear camera is staying inside the glass.
What if you only want a front camera?
Most of the two-channel kits have a front-only sibling, which is the sensible pick for a second car or a first dash cam. The A229 Pro 1CH gives you 4K HDR forward, and the A229 Plus 1CH does the same at 2K. Both leave the door open to a rear camera later, which the compact models do not.
What about a motorbike?
The VIOFO MT1 is the one motorcycle camera in the range. Dual 1080p, waterproof front and rear cameras, and a body small enough to hide under a seat. The MT1 product page has the full kit list. It is a different job to a car dash cam and we treat it separately. If you are choosing between it and the obvious alternative, we put them head to head in MT1 vs Vantrue Falcon F1.
Every VIOFO model, reviewed
We have written a full review of every VIOFO model we stock. If you have narrowed it down to two or three, this is where to go next.
| Model | Cameras | Resolution | Best for | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A329S 2CH | Front and rear | 4K 60fps and 2K | The best of everything | A329S review |
| A329S 3CH | Front, rear and cabin | 4K 30fps, 2K and cabin | Rideshare and work vehicles | A329S review |
| A329T 2CH | Front and telephoto | 4K 60fps and 4x zoom | Reading plates further ahead | A329T review |
| A329T 3CH | Front, telephoto and rear | 4K, zoom and rear | Zoom without giving up the rear | A329T review |
| A229 Ultra 2CH | Front and rear | 4K and 4K | Maximum rear detail | A229 Ultra review |
| A229 Pro 2CH | Front and rear | 4K and 2K | 4K front without the flagship | A229 Pro review |
| A229 Pro 3CH | Front, rear and cabin | 4K, 2K and 1080p | Three channels a rung down | A229 Pro review |
| A229 Plus 2CH | Front and rear | 2K and 2K | The everyday pick | A229 Plus review |
| A119M Pro | Front only | 4K HDR | 4K in a compact body | A119M Pro review |
| A119 Mini 2 | Front only | 2K 60fps | Discreet and simple | A119 Mini 2 review |
| VS1 Mini | Front only | 2K HDR | The way into the range | VS1 review |
| A329S 1CH | Front only | 4K 60fps | Flagship footage, forward only | A329S review |
| A329S 2CH IR | Front and cabin | 4K 60fps and IR cabin | Rideshare without a rear camera | A329S review |
| A329SW | Front and waterproof rear | 4K 60fps and 2K | Utes, trailers and canopies | A329S review |
| A329TC | Front, telephoto and cabin | 4K 30fps, 4x zoom and cabin | Reach plus passengers | A329T review |
| A229 Ultra 3CH | Front, rear and cabin | 4K, 4K and 1080p | Dual 4K with a cabin channel | A229 Ultra review |
| A229 Ultra W 2CH | Front and waterproof rear | 4K and 4K | Dual 4K with the rear outside | A229 Ultra review |
| A229 Ultra W 3CH | Front, waterproof rear and cabin | 4K, 4K and 1080p | The full outdoor three channel | A229 Ultra review |
| A229 Pro 1CH | Front only | 4K HDR | 4K forward, rear optional later | A229 Pro review |
| A229 Plus 1CH | Front only | 2K HDR | 2K forward, rear optional later | A229 Plus review |
| MT1 | Front and rear, motorcycle | 1080p and 1080p | Bikes | MT1 review |
Every model listed above is on the VIOFO collection page, which is the place to check what is in stock today.
How do you choose the right VIOFO dash cam?
Ask yourself three questions. First, do you need a rear camera? If you park on the street or worry about being rear-ended, yes. Second, do you want parking mode, where the camera keeps watch while the car is off? Then plan for a hardwire kit and read our parking mode guide first. Third, how much detail do you want? 2K is genuinely good. 4K at 60fps is the belt-and-braces option for plate capture.
Pro Tip: whatever model you choose, buy a high-endurance memory card rated for dash cams. Poor quality cards are the number one cause of missing footage we see, and that is a rough way to find out after a crash. Our VIOFO microSD card guide sizes it for you.
Common questions about VIOFO dash cams in Australia
Is VIOFO a good dash cam brand?
It is the brand we spec to our own cars, so yes. The whole current range runs Sony STARVIS 2 sensors and supercapacitors rather than batteries, which is the right combination for Australian heat. VIOFO also updates firmware regularly, so cameras tend to improve after you buy them rather than stand still.
Which VIOFO dash cam has the best night vision?
Night performance comes down to the sensor and the frame rate more than the resolution headline. The A329S line pairs STARVIS 2 with 4K at 60 frames per second, which is the strongest combination in the range. The A229 Plus at 2K 60fps is not far behind.
Do VIOFO dash cams work with parking mode?
All of them do, but they need a hardwire kit to make it work properly. A hardwire kit is a permanent connection to your fuse box that powers the camera when the ignition is off. It has a low voltage cut off, so it stops before your battery goes flat. Which kit depends on the camera. The HK6 kit is the one for the A329 series, and it is remarkably frugal. It is also the better choice for the A119M Pro, because it adds Hybrid Parking Mode on that camera. The A229 Pro and A229 Plus use the HK4 kit, which does not offer Low Power Parking Mode. The new models get their own versions: VIOFO lists the HK6-A for the A149 Pro Duo and the HK6-F for the T330 and T340. The difference is the plug at the camera end, straight on the HK6-A and a slimmer right-angle on the HK6-F to fit under the T-series cover, so buy the kit VIOFO lists for your camera.
Where can I buy a VIOFO dash cam in Australia?
From us, and from a handful of other genuine Australian sellers. The thing that decides your cover is who you buy from, not where the stock was built. Buy from an Australian seller and the manufacturer warranty is handled here, and your consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law are against a business you can actually reach. Buy direct from an overseas seller and that unit's manufacturer warranty usually sits with another region, and while the ACCC says the Australian Consumer Law still applies to overseas businesses selling into Australia, it also says getting a repair, replacement or refund out of one is difficult in practice. We go through it properly in VIOFO warranty in Australia.
Do I need a professional to install it?
Not always. A simple plug-in setup off the cigarette socket is a job most people can manage. Hardwiring for parking mode is a different story on a modern car with curtain airbags and sensitive electronics. That is where a qualified installer earns their keep. We do not install cameras ourselves, but if you would rather not do it yourself, we can point you to an independent installer through our find an installer page, and you book directly with them.
Why buy your VIOFO dash cam from an Australian seller?
Every camera we sell is genuine Australian stock with full local warranty support, so the warranty is handled here rather than posted overseas, and your consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law are against an Australian business. If something goes wrong, you deal with us here rather than an email address in another time zone.
Shop the range: Once you have a model in mind, the full VIOFO range lists every camera we stock on one page.
Still tossing up between two models? Flick a message to Michael or Harrison and tell us your car and how you park. We will give you a straight answer on the right VIOFO for you, no worries.
Commercial disclosure: The Dash Cam Guys sells the VIOFO models on this page that link to a product in our store, so treat this as a guide to our own range rather than an independent survey of the whole market. The T340, T330, A149 Pro Duo and BP60, the A229 Pro-W, and the discontinued A129 models are not currently sold by us; we describe them so the range makes sense. That the A149 Pro Duo replaces both A129 models is our view; VIOFO's listing for the A129 Plus Duo points to the A229 Plus 2CH. No brand paid for, sponsored or supplied anything for this guide. We buy the cameras we review out of our own stock, the same stock we sell. Specifications come from VIOFO's own product listings, manuals and its 15 September 2026 launch announcement, and are manufacturer claims unless we say otherwise. Hardwire kit connector differences come from a DashCamTalk forum post based on a VIOFO-supplied comparison. The A329S parking mode power figures are our own bench measurements on a single unit, published in full with their limits in the linked power test. The Wirecutter recommendation referred to is a list placement in a published review, not an award. Some models are temporarily unavailable to order. Facts checked 17 September 2026. If a specification, a feature or a price on this page is wrong or has gone out of date, tell us and we will correct it.