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Summary
- The 70mai 360 Omni 4K is a step up from the original model thanks to better video, improved functionality and a microSD card slot.
- A more powerful Sony Starvis 2 IMX678 sensor can capture 3840 x 2160 footage at 60 frames per second, meaning it’s pretty potent.
- There’s a rear-facing camera too along with a rotating lens on the front camera that allows for vlogging from the driver’s seat.
The 70mai 360 Omni 4K Dash Cam is a new and improved version of an earlier model, which was a neat idea but with a lower specification. The latest incarnation addresses that issue, adding in 4K shooting capability via a beefier Sony Starvis 2 IMX678 sensor that captures 3840 x 2160 footage at 60 frames per second. There’s also the addition of a microSD card slot plus boosted video capture tools, including AI Motion Detection 2 and the Lumi Vision tool for shooting better video after dark.
Some of the best dash cams, like the Nextbase iQ and the Rove R3 offer many of the same features and functions. However, the 70mai 360 Omni 4K Dash Cam has another trick up its sleeve by offering a 360-degree lens, which can revolve towards the cabin area and, in fact, all the way around if needed. Anyone who needs to vlog while they’re behind the wheel will find it a really cool piece of kit.
I’ve been trying out the 70mai 360 Omni 4K Dash Cam for a while now, and it seems like an ideal model to consider for anyone looking at complete in-car solutions. Even if the 360-degree vlogging functionality doesn’t appeal or isn’t a necessary feature, the 70mai 360 Omni 4K Dash Cam works happily as a dual camera setup. As with most dash cams, though, it requires optional hardwire kit to exploit all the parking monitoring features.
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70mai 360 Omni 4K
The 70mai 360 Omni 4K Dash Cam bundle is a great option thanks to its potent front lens, which can also rotate to record the driver for vlogging tasks. There’s a very impressive rear camera and footage can be easily managed via a supporting app, which is all down to very quick Wi-Fi transfer rates. The option of cloud storage alongside the new microSD port means plenty of options for keeping larger 4K files too. It’s a pricey package, but does a little bit of everything.
- Front camera shoots 360-degree 4K footage
- Great build quality and smart functionality
- Easy file management thanks to fast Wi-Fi
- Bulky front camera might be intrusive
- Rather expensive to buy
- App needs some fine-tuning
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Price, availability, and specs
The 70mai 360 Omni 4K Dash Cam has been available to pre-order directly from the company, but it will go on wider release from the beginning of March. The model I’ve been testing, which is the 70mai 360 Omni 4K Dash Cam twin channel pack, costs $406 / £389, whereas the single camera edition is slightly cheaper at $279.99 / £268. My dual camera bundle came with a 256GB microSD card and a hardwire kit. However, 70mai tells me it plans various bundle options, which will be available online from them, Amazon and other outlets.
70mai 360 Omni 4K
- Number of Cameras
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2
- Front Camera Resolution
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3840 x 2160 4K pixel resolution
- Field of View
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360-degree
- Emergency Power
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No
- Brand
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70mai
What I liked about 70mai 360 Omni 4K Dash Cam
Once I’d got it out of the box and spent some time plumbing in all the cables, which took a while, the 70mai 360 Omni 4K Dash Cam immediately impressed me. For starters, the design is fun and funky, plus it is a dash cam that feels very well-made too. The plastic is of good quality, although I found I had to be careful not to manhandle the lower 360-degree section too much where the lens is, as it’s more delicate.
The plastic is of good quality, although I found I had to be careful not to manhandle the lower 360-degree section too much where the lens is.
Aside from that, though, the contrasting red buttons make spotting them in-car a doddle, while the addition of a microSD card slot, which has a neat cover over it to keep dust out, is welcome too. I also think 70mai has done a fine job with the rear screen on the main unit, which is now larger at 1.4-inches. Sure, it’s not the biggest, but it does everything you need of it and, thanks to 70mai’s smart software, even pulls faces when you’re doing the right (or wrong) thing. The rear camera is a much more conventional barrel design, but that suits me as it is easier to fix within the confines of a rear window.
Another big bonus with the latest 70mai 360 Omni 4K Dash Cam edition is the beefed-up features and functionality. There’s a wider field of view for both cameras, powerful 5GhZ Wi-Fi for moving those larger files and the built-in supercapacitor battery arrangement means this model can work for longer and handle more extremes of temperature. As with everything else, AI features are also present, including 70mai’s own Motion Detection 2. I’ve been super-impressed by 70mai’s Lumi Vision and HDR tools for shooting after dark too.
What I didn’t like about 70mai 360 Omni 4K Dash Cam
The hardware is great, but the app feels like the weakest part of the puzzle
While I’ve found very little to grumble about while using the 70mai 360 Omni 4K Dash Cam package itself, I’ve been slightly less enamored with the supporting app. It’s easy enough to install and, following the registration process, seems decent. However, the more I’ve used it, the more it has irritated me somewhat. I think it could be laid out a bit more logically and run rather better too. I know it’s got to handle larger files due to the 4K files and high resolutions on offer, but I think it could be a little beefier.
Don’t forget, an optional hardwire kit is needed to get access to the full suite of parking monitoring tools too.
It’s also worth bearing in mind the extra cost of buying this multi-function camera. Anyone who likes to vlog in-car will find it positively brilliant, especially as it’s possible to use voice control to summon the lens towards you as and when it’s needed. However, 360-degree functionality like this might be surplus to requirements if you just need a standard-issue dash cam, of which there are many great options, including models that shoot 4K like the Rove R2-4K Pro. Don’t forget, an optional hardwire kit is needed to get access to the full suite of parking monitoring tools too.
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Should you buy 70mai 360 Omni 4K Dash Cam?
Makes total sense as a complete in-vehicle solution
Anyone wanting to cover all bases with a dash cam would do well to investigate the 70mai 360 Omni 4K. I rather like its slightly oddball appearance, although its bulkiness could irk some drivers with limited windshield space. Aside from that, it ticks all the boxes on the performance front. Footage can be easily managed thanks to swift transfer rates and there’s a reasonably solid app. However, the latter feels like it could be a little better on the usability front. Aside from that, though, this is a bumper package.
This device was provided to Pocket-Lint by 70mai.
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