FineVu GX1000 vs. Garmin 67W

While Garmin is best known for its lifestyle GPS tracking devices, the company took a leap by entering the car surveillance market. With the 67W dash cam, Garmin established yet another expertise in capturing activities and navigation - this time on the road.

The Garmin 67w's compact design is aided by the camera's extra-wide 180° field of view, which records important details in 1440p and Garmin Clarity HDR optic videos. Garmin only provides a single-channel system for this model.

In terms of portability, the Garmin dash cam is designed to be pocket-sized, with dimensions of 5.62 cm x 4.05 cm x 2.19 cm. The dimensions make it easier to mount, and there are two power cable routing options - upward and downward - for a more discrete installation.

However, the 2-inch screen size capable of displaying Live View may be difficult for some drivers with poor vision.

To keep the drive focused on the road, the 67W also has a Voice Control feature, which allows you to command your camera to save videos, start and stop recording audio, take snapshots, and more. This allows the driver to operate the dashcam while keeping his hands and attention on the wheel.

Garmin also has an app called Garmin Drive that automatically stores videos in a cloud vault. You can instantly share videos via WiFi by simply sending a link and passcode.

Through its unique Travelapse feature, it can also condense long driving hours into minutes of highlights. These videos can be accessed in the online vault for up to 24 hours after they have been uploaded. Garmin also offers paid subscriptions to extend the accessibility plan.  

If you have the budget for the Garmin 67W, that means you can also get the FineVu GX1000. And if you're already impressed with what Garmin has to offer, you might be surprised at what the GX1000 can do for the same price range.

The GX1000, which is now available for pre-order at BlackboxMyCar, is expected to have a plethora of features for the driver and passengers' complete safety and convenience while remaining reasonably priced.

True enough, this FineVu is packed with convenience, security, and image quality features, making it FineVu's first camera with 2K QHD in front and back.

When compared to the 67w's 1440p image resolution, the GX1000's image quality is undeniably superior.

The FineVu GX1000 has 5.1MP Sony Exmor R STARVIS image sensors in the front camera and another set of 5.1MP in the rear. Yes, both have the same image sensors that allow you to see both the road ahead and the traffic behind you.

The GX1000 provides excellent 2K QHD @ 30FPS video footage, aided by HDR and Auto Night Vision, which optimize video quality by automatically tuning to deliver bright images in low-light and high-contrast settings.

In the event of an impact, AI Damage Detection uses machine learning technology and sensors to automatically scan the entire vehicle body structure.

The damaged area is divided into eight directions and the impact size levels are reported. When you get back into your car and start the engine, the GX1000 will notify you of the impact and display a video clip of the incident as well as the area that was most likely hit.

Above this new feature, the GX1000 also includes the number of safety features such as an Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS), Speed Camera Alert and Driving Rest Guide.

While some dash cams easily shut down when exposed to hot regions and temperatures, the FineVu GX1000 ensures that it will continue to do its job even if it becomes hot.

Thanks to the AI Heat Monitoring, the FineVu GX1000 is designed to withstand high temperatures in hotter climates, constantly monitoring the ambient temperature and switching to Power Saving Mode if extreme heat is detected.

The GX1000 also has a Power Saving Mode to ensure that you get the most out of your dash cam. When parked, the GX1000 consumes only 0.06W for two channels with its GPS connection turned off. It also has the Smart Time Lapse feature, which ensures that impacts and events are properly captured while tripling, if not quadrupling, the storage capacity on your microSD card.

While the 67w has a 2-inch screen, the GX1000 has none. Video playback will be viewed on theapp, which is more easy and hassle-free due to the built-in FineVu WiFI connectivity. FineVu also improved the user experience by adding low voltage shut off features, anti-flicker, and new 15 fps settings, all of which can be controlled via phone app.