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Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Pioneer VREC-H520DC dashcam review: A worthy investment or just an expensive toy?
The Pioneer VREC-H520DC dashcam gets a clear HD display to preview recordings. Check Offers A recent survey of 3,000 car owners across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bangalore found that nearly 48 per cent consider front and rear dashcams the most important feature new cars should come equipped with, ranked even above six airbags or Bharat NCAP ratings. The shift is tied to growing concerns about road rage, accidents, and insurance disputes, situations where video evidence can make a real difference. To address this growing interest, Pioneer introduced a range of dashcams in India in 2024, with prices starting at ₹ 5,399 and topping out at ₹ 23,499. One of the higher-end models in this lineup is the Pioneer VREC-H520DC, a dual-channel setup officially priced at ₹ 18,499. It offers features like a 2K QHD, 5 MP front camera with Sony's Starvis 2 sensor, a 1080p rear camera, GPS tracking, Wi-Fi connectivity and parking surveillance. On paper, it sounds well-equipped, but how does it perform in real-world conditions? Here's what we found. Pioneer VREC-H520DC: Design and build Inside the box, the H520DC includes the front and rear cameras, a micro-USB cable to connect them, a USB-C power cable, a 12V adapter, and two electrostatic mounting sheets. While installation is fairly straightforward, it's a bit disappointing that cable management clips aren't included, considering the price. The main unit resembles a compact digital camera and feels solidly built, while the rear unit is smaller and easier to hide, but doesn't match the front in terms of material quality. A 3-inch screen on the back of the front camera is bright and usable in all lighting. The front lens offers a 143-degree field of view and uses the Sony IMX675 Starvis 2 sensor. There are six buttons in total: four below the screen for navigation, and two on the side for power and switching channels. The Pioneer VREC-H520DC supports microSD cards of upto 512 gb. The front camera mount is adjustable in both rotation and tilt, but the rear mount only allows tilt adjustment once fixed in place. Fortunately, the electrostatic sheets can be repositioned easily for minor alignment corrections. Pioneer VREC-H520DC: App and user experience The camera pairs with Pioneer's 'ZenVue' app, available on Android and iOS. Once connected via Wi-Fi, users can view footage, switch channels, and transfer files. While pairing was seamless with Android during testing, we did face connection issues with an iOS device. The app itself is minimal and easy to navigate, but we did encounter a bug early on. After a firmware update, the on-screen text on the camera disappeared, and the menus were still functional but completely blank. A factory reset fixed the issue, but it's worth noting for users who may not be familiar with the settings layout. We were only able to fix the glitch because we had luckily remembered where the reset option was in the menu. After setup, the interface is generally straightforward, both on the app and the camera. Features like loop recording, parking mode (which requires a separate hardwire kit), and emergency event recording are available. ADAS alerts are also included. There's an option to turn off the sound alerts or entirely disable the feature if it becomes a distraction. Pioneer VREC-H520DC: Performance and video quality Like many dashcams, the unit warms up slightly in use due to its bright display and Wi-Fi chip, but not to an alarming level. Daytime video quality is quite sharp, and license plates are clearly visible from about two car lengths. Night performance is decent, too, with the Sony sensor doing a good job in low-light traffic. However, smaller plates on two-wheelers or autorickshaws can still be hard to read, especially in motion. The 1080p rear camera is sufficient for basic rear coverage during the day, though it doesn't hold up well in low light to be able to recognise plates while on the move. Still, thanks to the wide-angle lenses, coverage is broad enough to capture most relevant activity around the vehicle. The rear unit is small and easy to conceal. Motion sensing for automatic emergency recordings works reliably, and the sensitivity can be adjusted to suit different driving conditions. GPS data, including location and speed, is consistently recorded in the video files, which can be useful for insurance claims or reviewing incidents. Additionally, there is also a hotkey to start and stop recording the audio in case of emergencies. One of the four navigation buttons is mapped to the mute/unmute switch, which can prove useful when someone comes up to your window to have a chat. Whether it is a road rage scenario or a cop situation, you can always be rolling the tapes. Furthermore, the screen turns off the display, which makes it non-obnoxious is such situations. As for ADAS alerts, they didn't have much practical impact on typical city traffic. The only frequent alert was a vague 'front vehicle motion detected' message accompanied by a chime. Since looking at the camera while driving isn't feasible, these alerts don't add much to the experience and may be better left disabled. The image quality of the Pioneer VREC-H520DC is decent to serve the purpose which it is built for. Pioneer VREC-H520DC: Verdict The Pioneer VREC-H520DC delivers on its core purpose, which is capturing clear, reliable footage during both day and night. Its dual-channel setup, intuitive interface, and dependable build give it an edge over generic budget models. However, it's not without flaws, software bugs, limited ADAS utility and a few missing installation aids slightly undercut the experience. While the official ₹ 18,499 price tag is not very affordable, it can be considered for the price at which it is available on e-commerce platforms around the ₹ 13,000 mark. It is a capable option for users mainly interested in good-quality dashcam footage and basic parking surveillance. However, if your main goal is to add meaningful ADAS functions to an older vehicle, this model might fall short of expectations. Overall, the H520DC is a solid offering, being good at its primary function of recording accidental events and proof-keeping. First Published Date: 05 Jul 2025, 08:44 AM IST
News18
9 hours ago
- News18
ChatGPT Plus And Gemini AI Pro Cost The Same In India: Which One Should You Buy?
Last Updated: ChatGPT and Gemini premium plans cost over Rs 1,900 per month in India but how do they compare and which one is better? ChatGPT Plus and Gemini AI Pro are two paid versions of the popular AI chatbots from OpenAI and Google, respectively. The companies have invested billions into their AI products and now looking to recoup some of that money from its consumers. And the best way to do that is to offer a package of the AI chatbots that not only unlocks the latest AI models but also bundles them with a slew of services which makes it attractive for the money people are being asked to pay. ChatGPT Plus costs Rs 1,900 per month in India, while the Gemini AI Pro version comes for Rs 1,950 per month, which makes them similar in terms of the price range. But do they offer the same set of features or does OpenAI have more in the bank than a giant like Google? We've decided to do this comparison and help you out with the details. ChatGPT Plus vs Gemini AI Pro Price In India ChatGPT Plus is priced at Rs 1,900 which has to be paid every month. Google is charging Rs 1,950 per month for the Gemini AI Pro plan in India. Earlier it used to be called the Gemini Advanced plan. Besides these you also get support for voice conversations, image generation (using DALL-E), File uploads and analysis, Deep Research tools (where available) and Custom GPT creation. People have been appealed by these features because their other options were limited. But Google Gemini AI Pro takes the Plus model head on and delivers a more compelling set of benefits. Here's what you get from Google: And recently, Google announced that the Veo 3 AI model let you generate 10 videos with native audio support if you take the Gemini AI Pro plan. Granted, both these AI chatbot plans have certain limits but that is expected when you pay under Rs 2,000 per month to access the latest and powerful AI models from these companies. And that's why they have another premium tier plan called the ChatGPT Pro and the Gemini Ultra that gives you all the Plus/Pro features but opens up the AI models to a whole new playground for the users. First Published:
India.com
11 hours ago
- India.com
Studied at IIT, left high paying jobs to built business empire worth Rs 400000000000; company is…, founder is...
In a digital world dominated by shopping, one platform has quietly changed lives across India. It is Meesho. Designed to empower small sellers and entrepreneurs, and predominantly women, Meesho's growth is not only about business success, but a movement. But did you know how a simple idea of two IIT Delhi friends became a company worth crores? Well, read the story given below.. Sanjeev Barnwal and Vidit Aatrey were very close friends during college at IIT Delhi, and after graduation, Sanjeev joined Sony's core tech team and moved to Japan, where he gained significant experience in the industry. Throughout this journey, the spark in him for entrepreneurship didn't fade. He was ready to do something on his own. Soon, he reconnected Vidit, who was working with InMobi in Bangalore, to discuss launching a startup together. In June 2015, Sanjeev and Vidit took the huge step to quit their high-paying jobs and pursue their entrepreneurial vision. Family and friends were worried and critical about leaving steady jobs, but they moved forward with their vision to build a fashion marketplace to help small businesses. With very limited money, they launched Meesho from a two-bedroom apartment in Koramangala, Bengaluru. The dining table was their first desk, and that was the beginning of Meesho! Aatrey and Barnwal detected a situation — Platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp were clearly being used, but not for business. They did what nobody else would do — build an app, Meesho, -because of their existing business model of enabling resellers to begin a business, especially homemakers. Sellers on Meesho can start with their own personal online store, and then promote those products to their social circles, chat with their customers on WhatsApp, and link their stores with their Facebook profiles. Meesho takes care of collecting the payments and delivering the goods, so the business aspect of owning your own business from your home became simple. Building an agency business from home, it is easy. Meesho simply takes a commission from sellers.
