Mini 0806 Dashcam (discrete, 1296P 30fps, GPS, CPL filter) review
Mini 0806 Dashcam (discrete, 1296P 30fps, with GPS and CPL filter) review
Thanks to ******** for supplying this unit.
Official website: http://www.mini0806.com
Product link: http://www.********.com/car-dvr/pp_138841.html
Price: $84.99USD w/ free shipping
Coupon: GB0806
Review:
The Mini 0806 is currently the newest offering in the Mini 080X series, utilizing the Ambarella A7 chipset capable of recording videos in resolutions up to 1296p (30fps). It has all the features you would expect from a dashcam including: auto start/stop, seamless loop recording, GPS data stamping, time stamping, motion detection, wide viewing angle, etc. The one of the first dash cams supporting dual (2x) microSD card slots, claiming to support a total of 256GB (128GB x 2).
The Mini 0806 has superb video recording capabilities in really high resolutions such as 2560x1080p (30fps, 21:9 aspect ratio) and 2304x1296p (30fps) -- or 1920x1080 (45fps) and 1280x720p (60fps), if you prefer higher frame rates.
Personally, I prefer discrete dashcams and this one fits the bill nicely. The stealth black body is small with plenty of ventilation holes for heat dissipation (known problem in earlier Mini 080X dashcams). The 1.5” LCD screen is handy for quick menu access, changing settings, camera positioning, video playback, etc. The LCD screen turns off after timed inactivity so not to distract you while driving -- there are 3 LED indicators denoting charging (red), recording (blue), and GPS (green).
At $119.99USD (or cheaper), I would definitely recommend the Mini 0806. It is the dashcam that does it all. Perfect form factor, great video quality, high resolution, tons of features, small (relatively?) price tag. The GPS module and CPL filter are not typically included with the Mini 0806, but ********’s listing includes these extras by default. The only improvement I’d wish to see in the Mini 0806 would be a capacitor, and better firmware updates (currently, there is a bug with parking guard and SD card slot switching).
Note: Although the specifications are similar to the Mini 0805, I have read on the forums that the Mini 0806 is designed/manufactured from a company separate from the creators of the Mini 0805 (and 0803, 0801 as well). Not entirely sure if this speaks to the superiority the Mini 0806, but it certainly does seem like a step up from the previous models in terms of quality and design. The Mini 0807, 0809 and 0901 are rumored to released in coming months -- however, those appear to be downgrades and targeted towards budget consumers.
Note2: Some reliability issues were noted with the first batch of the Mini 0806, supposedly addressed by the second batch. I believe mine was from the third batch (shipped May 11, 2015) and I haven't had any issues with my unit yet... plug-and-play out of the box, stock firmware, non-hardwired.
Sample clips:
Unboxing!
(2560x1080p, 30 fps)
(2560x1080p, 30 fps)
(1920x1080p, 30fps)
Original sample clips to be uploaded soon
Stock photos:
[IMG]http://www.mini0806.com/uploads/3/5/3/7 ... 9_orig.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.mini0806.com/uploads/3/5/3/7 ... 6_orig.jpg[/IMG]
Specifications and feature list:
Comparison versus previous Mini 080X dashcams:
[IMG]http://des.********.com/uploads/2015/20 ... 183810.jpg[/IMG]
Thanks to ******** for supplying this unit.
Official website: http://www.mini0806.com
Product link: http://www.********.com/car-dvr/pp_138841.html
Price: $84.99USD w/ free shipping
Coupon: GB0806
Review:
The Mini 0806 is currently the newest offering in the Mini 080X series, utilizing the Ambarella A7 chipset capable of recording videos in resolutions up to 1296p (30fps). It has all the features you would expect from a dashcam including: auto start/stop, seamless loop recording, GPS data stamping, time stamping, motion detection, wide viewing angle, etc. The one of the first dash cams supporting dual (2x) microSD card slots, claiming to support a total of 256GB (128GB x 2).
The Mini 0806 has superb video recording capabilities in really high resolutions such as 2560x1080p (30fps, 21:9 aspect ratio) and 2304x1296p (30fps) -- or 1920x1080 (45fps) and 1280x720p (60fps), if you prefer higher frame rates.
Personally, I prefer discrete dashcams and this one fits the bill nicely. The stealth black body is small with plenty of ventilation holes for heat dissipation (known problem in earlier Mini 080X dashcams). The 1.5” LCD screen is handy for quick menu access, changing settings, camera positioning, video playback, etc. The LCD screen turns off after timed inactivity so not to distract you while driving -- there are 3 LED indicators denoting charging (red), recording (blue), and GPS (green).
At $119.99USD (or cheaper), I would definitely recommend the Mini 0806. It is the dashcam that does it all. Perfect form factor, great video quality, high resolution, tons of features, small (relatively?) price tag. The GPS module and CPL filter are not typically included with the Mini 0806, but ********’s listing includes these extras by default. The only improvement I’d wish to see in the Mini 0806 would be a capacitor, and better firmware updates (currently, there is a bug with parking guard and SD card slot switching).
Note: Although the specifications are similar to the Mini 0805, I have read on the forums that the Mini 0806 is designed/manufactured from a company separate from the creators of the Mini 0805 (and 0803, 0801 as well). Not entirely sure if this speaks to the superiority the Mini 0806, but it certainly does seem like a step up from the previous models in terms of quality and design. The Mini 0807, 0809 and 0901 are rumored to released in coming months -- however, those appear to be downgrades and targeted towards budget consumers.
Note2: Some reliability issues were noted with the first batch of the Mini 0806, supposedly addressed by the second batch. I believe mine was from the third batch (shipped May 11, 2015) and I haven't had any issues with my unit yet... plug-and-play out of the box, stock firmware, non-hardwired.
Sample clips:
Unboxing!
(2560x1080p, 30 fps)
(2560x1080p, 30 fps)
(1920x1080p, 30fps)
Original sample clips to be uploaded soon
Stock photos:
[IMG]http://www.mini0806.com/uploads/3/5/3/7 ... 9_orig.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.mini0806.com/uploads/3/5/3/7 ... 6_orig.jpg[/IMG]
Specifications and feature list:
- Ambarella A7LA50 chipset
- 4 Million Pixel CMOS
- 6G F2.0 f2.9 lens
- Porous shell design for improved heat dissipation
- 1296P 30fps recording
- H.264 coding MOV file format
- 1.5 inch HD TFT Screen
- High performance 6G lens
- 135 degree wide angle vision
- Dual microSD card slots 128GB x 2 MAX (not included) (Note: current firmware only allows 1 microSD card slot to be used at a time)
- Support HDR (High dynamic range)
- Support GPS tracking with Google Map
- Support G-sensor lock and manual lock
- Support motion detection
- Support HDMI output
- Support LDWS(Lane departure waring system)
- Support FCWS (forward collision warning system)
- Easy CPL( circular polarizing filter) attaching (included from ******** order)
- Easy sticker mounting
- 160 degree rotation for left or right mount
- Optional mini USB / micro USB port
- 1 x Mini 0806 dashcam unit
- 1 x Chinese / English User Manual
- 1 x GPS Enabled Mounting Bracket (with angle adapters)
- 1 x Car Charger
- 1 x USB Cable
- 1 x Magnetic CPL Filter
Comparison versus previous Mini 080X dashcams:
[IMG]http://des.********.com/uploads/2015/20 ... 183810.jpg[/IMG]
