Review: Viofo A329S dash cam backs up its high price

North Wales Live

5 days ago

Your average punter is going to balk at shelling out nearly £500 for a dash cam but that's exactly what Viofo wants you to do with its latest A329S three-channel set-up. And I'm here to say it might well be worth it.
The Viofo gives you three cameras - one to the front, one to the rear and another one covering the cabin. And definitely the most impressive thing about the device is that it offers multiplex video - in that it mixes footage from all three cameras into one video feed. This is not only very easy to handle for the user (no editing required), but also means it's got you covered if you encounter a mishap, as well as being terrific fun!
Is that enough to justify the price tag? The dash cam has a pleasing, slim-line look and certainly feels high-end. It's not the smallest but the set up is reasonably straightforward, attaching the usual adhesive pads to the windscreens before placing the cameras where you want.
The rear and cabin cameras both record 2K video and the quality is perfectly decent. The cabin camera includes four infrared LEDs and offers switchable ultra-wide and fisheye modes, ideal for rideshare drivers or even in-car vlogging. However, it's the front dash cam when the Viofo really shines and you start to understand where all the money went.
It can capture true 4K footage at 60fps thanks to its Sony STARVIS 2 sensors, and the quality, particularly during daytime, is superlative. It's super detailed and you'll never be left squinting trying to make out a license plate again.
You can't take advantage of the HDR mode and 60fps so you are faced with a little trade-off, but the quality was so smooth anyway I didn't really care. HDR is better suited to the dark, however, as the camera can then sense when an image is too bright or too dark and compensate on the fly.
Sundown performance is maybe not as impressive as when the sun's up but you're have to search high and low to find anything light years better.
The A329S captures a lot of video, so a large memory card feels like a must. You end up with some pretty big files but thanks to Wi-Fi 6 the transfer speeds to your phone are admirably rapid. Make sure when you do this your car's dashboard is off or you'll end up battling beteeen the dash cam and CarPlay (or Android Auto), which is a maddening experience.
The Viofo UI is relatively straightforward yet customisable. I had little trouble getting everything working, and even made a few tweeks, but those new to dash cams might find it a little overwhelming. Luckily, there's no end of guides online to help you out.
There are plenty of other features to play with, inclduing GPS tagging, voice control, emergency record button, and an upgraded 24/7 parking mode.
The Viofo A329S is one of the most advanced dash cams you can get right now - but as I mentioned you'll have to pay for it. There are one- and two-channel options available as well if you're looking to keep the cost down. If you're after superior video quality, speed, and smart features, then look no further.
The Viofo A329S is available from the Viofo website for £470.
What other reviewers say
Hemel Today: "Only, that is, if you're about to make the mental leap of spending nigh-on £500 on a dashcam. If you do, you'll be buying one of the best - if not the best - dash cams on the market, all things considered."
Tom's Guide: "If you're prepared to forego a few bells and whistles and prioritise high definition recording with a single one-time purchase, the Viofo A329 lays a strong claim to be the dash cam you choose in 2025."