Blackvue B-130X vs. BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 Battery Pack

More power. When the ignition is turned off, the B-130X recharges and powers your dashcam. It continues to use Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) cells, which are extremely cold and heat resistant. In comparison to the B-124X, its sleek compact enclosure houses a large-capacity battery at 12.8V / 7,500mAh / 96Wh - bringing 25% more power.

Portability. This Blackvue battery has a slightly lower total volume despite its larger capacity and heavier weight. While the B-124X is designed to be 157 mm x 171 mm x 39.5 mm, the B-130X is designed to be 152.7 mm x 206.0 mm x 33.6 mm at 1,537g.

Smarter Wiring. Moreover, it also has a smarter wiring detection feature. The B-124X has a 3-way Cigarette | OFF | Hardwire switch that the user must manually set depending on how the battery is connected to the vehicle's electrical system. Now, the B-130X has only an ON/OFF switch, and the battery automatically adjusts its power draw to match the wiring method.

Higher Accuracy. The B-130X includes a fuel gauge integrated circuit, which was non existent in the B-124X. Its primary function is to monitor the current that enters and exits the battery. This means that battery capacity readings are more accurate, particularly when the battery is discharged (while powering your dashcam in Parking Mode).

Like the B124-X, it is compatible with both 12V and 24V electrical systems. This means it is compatible with the vast majority of personal, commercial, and heavy-duty vehicles on the market.

The B130-X supports two installation modes and automatically adapts its charging current accordingly.

• Simple installation: Just plug the battery into the 12V auxiliary power outlet (cigarette lighter socket) of your vehicle. 
• Hardwired installation: For the fastest charging speed, connect the battery to the fuse panel.

When connected to the cigarette lighter, the B-130X will draw at most 5A and charge in less than 90 minutes. When hardwired, the B-130X can draw up to 9A and charge in about 50 minutes - longer than 10 minutes for both installation types on the B-124X.

In the B-130X, you can charge any accessory, such as a phone or a Wi-Fi hotspot, using the USB power output to keep your Cloud dashcam connected while in Parking Mode.

You can use the BlackVue App wirelessly to track your battery status. When charging, the app displays the charge percentage, charging voltage, and estimated time remaining until full charge.

When the vehicle ignition is turned off, the app displays the remaining Parking Mode time based on the power consumption of the dashcam.

More power. The BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 dash cam battery pack, like the B-130X, is built with the safest battery technology, LiFEPO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate), which will keep your dash cam running in parking mode for longer hours in extreme weather conditions.

Because of the unique characteristics of LiFePo4, the BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 could be charged quickly in 50 minutes while also maintaining a longer life of up to 2,000 cycles even with frequent deep discharge cycles.

Portable. Slimmer than the B-130X, the Power Cell 8 measures 151mm X 204.8 mm x 32.6mm. Compared to other battery packs, the Power Cell 8 is easier to store under seats or in tighter spaces.

The BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 comes with multiple input cables and options, including a 12V Power Cable that you can plug into the cigarette lighter socket (6A) in your vehicle and a Hardwiring Cable that you can connect to your vehicle's fuse panel (9A) for a faster charging speed.

• Plug and Play: If you don't want to deal with hardwiring, the 12V cigar socket power cable allows for a simple plug-and-play setup that doesn't require any hardwiring at all, though charging time will be longer, around 100 minutes for a full charge.
• Hardwiring: If your daily commute is typically shorter, you should think about the hardwired rapid charge option. You can get a full charge in 50 minutes by connecting the battery pack to your vehicle's fuse panel.

With the PowerCell 8, you can have a better experience by doubling, tripling, or even quadrupling the capacity with an extended battery pack. The BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 is compatible with the NEO Extended Battery Pack as well as the BlackVue Power Magic Ultra Battery Expansion Pack (B-124E).