Thinkware X800 review 2024: great dash cam

Dash cams spend most of their time hiding behind the rearview mirror, quietly doing their job, so the way they look doesn’t get much praise. Not so with the Thinkware X800, which we think looks pretty good thanks to its fake leather grain effect, camera bump, and soft-touch plastic housing.

Of course, it doesn’t look or feel as nice as an iPhone 14 Pro, but it’s a lot better than most of its competitors. Speaking of which, the X800 costs about the same as the Garmin Dash Cam 67W, which we think is one of the best dash cams you can buy. It is only slightly more expensive than the great Garmin Dash Cam 57. Both the X800 and the Dash Cam 57 look good and can record at 2K quality, which is also called 1440p or 2560×1440.

Thinkware X800 Specifications 

Thinkware X800 review: Video Quality

The Thinkware X800 dash cam is not only simple to operate, but it also produces high-quality footage. The Sony Starvis sensor plays a significant role in this, as it can adapt to different lighting conditions. If you live somewhere that experiences all four seasons in a single day, this is a huge help. You can expect usable results from regular recording tasks thanks to the 2K (2560 x 1440) video quality.

While the nighttime performance of the Thinkware X800 dash cam isn’t quite as impressive as what we saw during the day, it still provides a respectable level of clarity. The X800’s other strong suit is its back-mounted touchscreen, which makes reviewing recordings and adjusting settings a breeze. Thinkware deserves praise for designing one of the most user-friendly dash cams on the market with the X800. You can buy this camera from its official website

Thinkware X800 review: Performance

The X800’s video quality is decent, especially during the day, when important features such as road signs, traffic signals, and car registration plates are easily readable. However, the clarity of nighttime recordings is diminished. The footage is very clear, allowing for an accurate determination of fault in the event of an accident. However, the majority of the plates have been washed away, making it more difficult to determine who was at fault.

While the Sony Starvis sensor used here is an improvement, it is still unusual to find dash cam film that maintains proper exposure of license plates after the sun goes down. This dash cam is great because it’s so easy to use. Instead of distracting features like speed camera and lane departure warnings, it quietly goes about its business as a dash cam. 

Final Words

The daylight video quality captured by the Thinkware X800 dash cam is above average, and it also has a number of features that could be helpful to drivers. In addition to that, it has a sizable touchscreen that allows you to adjust the settings and ensure that it is aimed correctly from within the vehicle. On the other hand, it’s a bit costly, and the video quality during the night is rather grainy and missing in detail.

Thinkware X800 review: The good and The bad 

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