REDTIGER F17 4K 3-Channel Dash Cam vs VIOFO A229 Plus 2CH Front and Rear Dash Cam
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
REDTIGER F17 4K 3-Channel Dash Cam
Drivers who need a cabin view as well as road and rear, on one card
The F17 records the road in 4K, the cabin with four infrared lights, and the rear at 1080p, using a front unit that holds two of the three lenses. A 64GB card is included and 512GB is the maximum. Parking monitor is time-lapse or G-sensor triggered and needs a hardwire kit sold separately.
Published specifications
- Manual: Front 4K + Inside 1080P + Rear 1080P, or 2.5K combinations; F1.5 lens
- Manual: microSD 32GB to 512GB, 64GB card included; loop 1, 3 or 5 minutes
- Manual: parking monitor needs a hardwire kit, not included; 12H/24H time-lapse or G-sensor
- Manual: input DC 12V/24V, output DC 5V-2.5A; operating temperature -4F to 158F
- Listing: 150 degrees front, 160 degrees cabin, 155 degrees rear; 3-inch IPS screen
- Manual: 18-month warranty, plus 6 months after registering at redtigercam.com
Strengths
- Cabin view with four infrared lights is built into the front unit, so only two boxes go on the glass
- A 64GB card is in the box and the manual accepts cards up to 512GB
- Manual states the operating temperature range, the parking menu and the warranty terms in one table
Caveats
- Parking monitor needs a hardwire kit that is not included in the Amazon package
- Keeping the cabin channel on drops the front camera from 4K to 2.5K
- The listing's included-components field repeats the rear cable and calls the unit a Dual
VIOFO A229 Plus 2CH Front and Rear Dash Cam
Two-channel 2K recording when you will also buy a card and a hardwire kit
VIOFO's two-channel A229 Plus puts the same 5 MP STARVIS 2 sensor front and rear and runs on a supercapacitor. The manual makes the conditions plain: no card in the box, Class-10 or UHS-I up to 512GB, and parking mode only with a hardwire kit such as the optional HK4. Front 60fps and HDR cannot run together.
Published specifications
- Maker: 2-channel; front and rear Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 1/2.8 inch 5 MP
- Maker: 2K P60+2K P30 through 1080P30+1080P30; front 60fps unavailable with HDR on
- Manual: microSD sold separately, Class-10 or UHS-I, up to 512GB, exFAT or FAT32
- Manual: parking mode requires a hardwire kit; VIOFO HK4 listed as optional
- Maker: supercapacitor power; -20C to 65C operating, -20C to 70C storage
- Manual: 18-month product warranty, 24 months after registration; accessories 12 months
Strengths
- Front and rear use the same 5 MP STARVIS 2 sensor, so the rear channel is not a lesser camera
- Dual-band Wi-Fi with a 5GHz option, and no subscription or account is mentioned in either document
- Three parking modes plus entry and shutdown timers, parking G-sensor and motion sensitivity
Caveats
- No memory card included, and parking mode needs an HK4 hardwire kit bought separately
- Front 1440P 60fps and HDR cannot be used at the same time
- Listing and maker page give different field-of-view and aperture figures
Read the full VIOFO A229 Plus 2CH Front and Rear Dash Cam guide
How to choose between them
Choose the REDTIGER F17 4K 3-Channel Dash Cam if your situation matches: Drivers who need a cabin view as well as road and rear, on one card. Its main caveat: Parking monitor needs a hardwire kit that is not included in the Amazon package.
Choose the VIOFO A229 Plus 2CH Front and Rear Dash Cam if your situation matches: Two-channel 2K recording when you will also buy a card and a hardwire kit. Its main caveat: No memory card included, and parking mode needs an HK4 hardwire kit bought separately.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- REDTIGER product page for the F17 3-channel 4K dash cam Source for REDTIGER F17 4K 3-Channel Dash Cam
- REDTIGER F17 user manual (V2.2) supplied as the listing's User Manual Source for REDTIGER F17 4K 3-Channel Dash Cam
- VIOFO product page for the A229 Plus 2CH, with the full specification table Source for VIOFO A229 Plus 2CH Front and Rear Dash Cam
- VIOFO A229 Plus user manual (V24.12.17) supplied as the listing's User Guide Source for VIOFO A229 Plus 2CH Front and Rear Dash Cam
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