Customers often highlight the DRV-A301W Dash Cam's excellent video quality and ease of use. Many appreciate its compact size and the inclusion of GPS functionality, while some users mention needing a larger SD card for sufficient storage. A few concerns were raised regarding the app's performance and the mount's stability.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Field of view, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
made for a piece of mind
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This dashcam is easy to use . has a great picture . all in a compact unit . it has a decent size screen to view . the field of view is just right . I use this on vacations . I video the scenic routes I travel . great for the memories .
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Little Camera
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The DRV-A301W does a great job for what it's intended for. Small footprint is a benefit. The app is not great, but that's not why I got it. Setup of the camera is fairly easy, and the instruction manual is clear. Like that software has multiple configuration options and that the camera accepts high volume mSD cards. Good buy on sale. Would buy again.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Customer
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Easy installation, good picture quality , first day worked very nicely
and on second day to work operated normally then on my return trip home started on and off cycle .
Turned off the unit and checked it again when got home and the same. Keep going on and off every minute.
Returned it to the store and ordered another dash cam.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Mostly Pros, some Cons.
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Good device for the price. Pros: Easy to use once installed. Easily connect via USB (to computer) or low power WiFi (to Phone). 3 recording lengths (1/3/5 min). Clear recording. Tracks time, date, GPS, speed, & internal audio on the video. All good.
Cons: Set up instructions are poor. I found a few set-up videos which made it a LOT easier. You will need to download the app (no surprise) and first set up is clunky. But after that, it's not a problem.
High recommend (with patience). Purchased 3 and gave 2 as gifts.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works
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Work as intended easy to set up. Have it for awhile now no issues with it
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Video quality
Cons mentioned:
Storage capacity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Worth it!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Takes great videos, easy to install only reason I give a 4 star is bc it fills up quick and is quite annoying when it’s telling you it’s overriding/recording over old videos. Makes annoying beeps every time! But other then that has been amazing!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
i enjoy this dash cam
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I recently purchased a dash cam from Best Buy, and it's exceeded all expectations. The sleek design seamlessly integrates into my car, offering discreet yet powerful performance. The video quality is outstanding, capturing clear details even in low light conditions. The wide-angle lens provides comprehensive coverage, ensuring nothing escapes its lens. Setting it up was a breeze, and the intuitive controls make operation effortless. Additionally, the built-in features like loop recording and G-sensor add an extra layer of convenience and security. Overall, this Best Buy dash cam is a reliable, high-performing addition to my vehicle, offering peace of mind on the road.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Works great, easy to set up got it running on my truck and unlike others it wont shut off when the truck is off thats a plus only problem is i tried adding a card with more memory but wont work with it and there doesnt seem to be a night mode, if its dark out it doesnt look good but overall great for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Field of view, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great buy
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I was very suprised with the quality of the recordings. The camera sees the entire road. At night there is a slight glare, but overall i would recommend this camera. I purchased 2 or each vehicle. Easy set up. Also, you have th option to download the kenwood app for the camera or you can use the usb cable and view the videos on your computer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Camera for car!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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Good camera for cars and trucks, good size, easy to use, good quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great dash cam, bad instructions
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Everything works great but I almost returned it after an hour plus trying to pair the device with the Kenwood phone app. Nowhere in the directions does it say that when in the dash cam Wi-Fi mode that it will only pair with your phone if you have a hotspot open for it. I only discovered that important detail by looking at one of the questions answered from this website. I'm used to pairing devices with Bluetooth and it shows up right away but that didn't happen with wi-fi, it didn't list Kenwood whatsoever. But once you have the hot spot open you will see it right away and it will pair and upload the images into the app. The default setting for recording is just 1 minute long but you can easily switch it in the setup to three or five minutes maximum before it begins to overwrite. It's only a 16 gig memory card but my understanding at 1080 with 30 FPS an hour's worth of video is only 6 gigs so this should be more than enough.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
App usability, Connectivity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Well made dash camera at a very affordable price.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Very well made dash camera. Very unique mounting feature, where the dash mount piece is magnetic. Easy to attach to the dash mount piece, which is necessary if you wish to draw from a vehicle's cigarette lighter socket.
Somewhat difficult to remove from the mount once it's been secured but that's actually good, since it means the camera will stay securely attached to the car adapter mount.
The only gripe I have is that although you can connect your smartphone to the camera in order to download & view videos, you have to use a wifi connection. The problem I keep having is that the connection keeps dropping for no apparent reason.
You also have to download the Kenwood Dash Cam App which does not work that well.
Other than that, this is a very good dash cam.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Video quality
Cons mentioned:
Storage capacity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice entry level dash cam!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Decent images for the price range. Came with a 16GB micro sd which is nice but only got me a few trips in town before warning that it needed to be formatted or would ding when it would overwrite the data. I changed it for a 32GB to be less annoying. Came with both suction cup and adhesive mounts. Overall good entry level cam.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Video quality
Cons mentioned:
Connectivity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good solid cam. Worthy of Kenwood.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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This is a really well made solid unit. Works great, and thankfully I have not needed it for anything. I do wish it was easier to connect the wifi faster, but that' really the nature of wifi. The cables and included mount were all I needed.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Field of view, Size, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really Good Value - Great Install
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice, compact dashcam. Decent but not superb video quality. Great field of vision. I upgraded to 256 GB card for 32 hrs continuous recording and had BestBuy do hardwire install, too. Excellent install and got dashcam cheaper than from Amazon.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Recording Houston Traffic
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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This little do-dad takes really good pictures. I can take that little SD card out, and show the video on a 55 inch TV, via the card reader on my computer. The picture is sharp and clear enough to easily read license numbers on cars running red lights, swerving in front of me, and driven dangerously by aggressive cowboys. Hey, this is Texas. What did you expect? Courteous driving? Right now it's cold weather though and I'm a bit concerned about how it will behave when summer rolls around and temperature gets over 160 inside a parked car.
Maybe it's just my particular camera, but it's really hard to get that tiny SD card in and out. The instructions that come with it are in such tiny type (maybe 3 point font) that they cannot be read by eyes like mine that are well over 65 years old.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Insane with Love
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We absolutely love it,
Easy to setup.
Works very well,
Great Image quality
Just buy a bigger SD
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dash cam
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this camera, easy to set up and the picture is very clear. Fits nice behind the rear view mirror, out of sight out of mind.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Overall performance, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works awesome for the price!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It works great for me. It fits well in my vehicle and it's easy to use. Great brand!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Gotcha bish
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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Are you looking to capture these idots that cant drive out on the road with you? Look no further. This has a g sensor and gps for logging an accident and place it happened. Now you can capture these brain dead turds on video and report them if need be.