# Viofo A229 Plus

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/viofo-a229-plus
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/dash-cams
- Placement: #2 of 23 in Dash Cams, S tier
- Brand: Viofo
- LP on this board: 883
- Last researched: 2026-09-10T05:08:54.319Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

The A229 Pro's dual-channel sibling with the same platform reliability, docked for a less flattering accessory ecosystem in CK Tech Check's testing.

## For

- Impressive whole-camera result in a full hands-on dual 2K test
- Shares platform, mount system and firmware lineage with the A229 Pro
- Benefits from Viofo's brand-level longevity reputation
- Dual STARVIS 2 sensors deliver cleaner 2K footage day and night
- 60FPS recording described as genuinely smooth

## Against

- Accessory ecosystem drew honest criticism in hands-on testing
- Slightly lower front resolution than the A229 Pro

## Evidence

Consolidated from 21 independent outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CK Tech Check | - | B | https://cktechcheck.com/viofo-dashcam-a229-plus/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Dodgy Drivers | Ian Robinson | B | https://dodgydrivers.co.uk/2023/10/27/viofo-a229-plus-dashcam-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| CKTechCheck | cktechcheck.com | B | https://cktechcheck.com/aukey-dr02-dash-cam-review-one-year-follow-up/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Reddit r/BuyItForLife | - | - | https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/1s33kw8/looking_for_a_durable_dashcam_that_can_last_a_few/ | outlet blocks automated checks |
| Verified Reviews | Verified Reviews | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-RJZGhK270 | fetched and confirmed |
| Average Car Guy | Average Car Guy | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXwaIHTvQAE | fetched and confirmed |
| Get Wheel Driving | Get Wheel Driving | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1TYB9hsBUI | fetched and confirmed |
| TechMishka | TechMishka | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ytjmgzao8_8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Critical Reviews | Critical Reviews | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4otvrBExGPI | fetched and confirmed |
| Vancouver's Worst Drivers Dashcam | Vancouver's Worst Drivers Dashcam | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au65FjBjGK0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Brutal Reviews | Brutal Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXHYpxyE9-k | fetched and confirmed |
| Making My Own Lane | Making My Own Lane | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=annm2bphCb4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Gizmobeep | Gizmobeep | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iol0SXYYWP8 | fetched and confirmed |
| TheRockgod23 And His HGV | TheRockgod23 And His HGV | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz3AqGS5twY | fetched and confirmed |
| Vyro Tutorials | Vyro Tutorials | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnvtBtUWlTs | fetched and confirmed |
| GadgetVerse | GadgetVerse | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSV2EKCyQpo | fetched and confirmed |
| Autovated | Autovated | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITrUEDufoyQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech King | Tech King | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqPBvViogsM | fetched and confirmed |
| Emotion Auto TV | Emotion Auto TV | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LwAxb1gEug | fetched and confirmed |
| GadgetsFlow | GadgetsFlow | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGhRwDp9KA0 | fetched and confirmed |
| PRN_TestDrive | robertalatalo5904 | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQsPGCiBlEE#comments | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Viofo A229 Pro | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/viofo-a229-pro |
| 3 | Viofo A329S | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/viofo-a329s |
| 4 | Vantrue E1 Pro | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/vantrue-e1-pro |
| 5 | 70mai A810 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/70mai-a810 |
| 6 | Viofo A119 Mini 2 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/viofo-a119-mini-2 |
| 7 | Garmin Dash Cam X310 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/garmin-dash-cam-x310 |
| 20 | Nextbase 622GW | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/nextbase-622gw |
| 21 | Nextbase Piqo | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/nextbase-piqo |
| 22 | Rove R2-4K | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/rove-r2-4k |
| 23 | Nextbase iQ | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/nextbase-iq |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/dash-cams.

## What this tier means

- S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category.

## How to read this

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## Image

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