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Full Review of KDLINKS R100 DashCam
As the market for compact, single-lens dash cams becomes increasingly saturated, KDLINKS strays from the trend and attempts to provide a camera with a more feature-filled, dual-lens design with a multitude of interesting features. With a unique, premium build and a high quality IPS display, the R100 is a noteworthy competitor to today’s popular dash cams.
In the box you will find all the required connectivity cables, some literature, the camera itself and a 16GB micro SD card. While the included storage will suffice for shorter recordings, it is recommended that you get a bigger one as the Full HD video that the R100 records does eat up storage rather fast. Luckily the unit does support additional storage up to 128GB, which is more than enough for longer road trips. Note that just like most dash cams, a higher class micro SD card is always better as it will render recordings faster and prevent any data corruption.
Moving on to the unit itself, you will notice that it has a very unique design that looks nothing like most modern dash cams and more like a rear-view mirror. This is because the R100 is designed to replace exactly that and act as the new mirror for inside your car. On the front, you will find the IPS display and a few navigation buttons. The rest of the surface is covered in a mirrored glass panel that works just as well as any normal mirror should. Flip it over and you’ll find the rear camera and a pair of mounts to attach it, as well as a speaker. Ports and connectivity is all kept relatively clean and streamlined, resulting in an unobtrusive look that is consistent with any car interior. Overall, the R100’s design is extremely clever and remains stealthy while still providing great functionality.
The front camera is dubbed by KDLINKS as a rather odd 1296p resolution. It looks great and provides perfect legibility day and night and features a 140 degree wide-angle lens. But the star of the show, is the Full HD 1080p rear camera, which also features a wide-angle lens and smooth 30 frames per second recordings. The six-glass lens provides perfect night-vision and will work great in any weather. It also features Wide Dynamic Range, which is similar to HDR and will essentially provide better quality video with higher color accuracy and less grain.
The built-in display is where the KDLINKS excels. It is conveniently located the left of the mirror and is bright with great viewing angles. With its 5 inch form factor and high resolution IPS panel, the display is somewhat comparable to that of a smartphone. This is substantiated by the interface, which is reminiscent of a smartphone home screen, with big, easily distinguishable icons for each setting and function. The display is also capable of streaming footage from both cameras at once, which goes to show just how much processing power the R100 has under the hood. No dash cam display comes closet this one in terms of quality, size and functionality.
Kenmore progressive canister vacuum cleaner user manual. The KDLINKS R100’s feature set doesn’t end there though. The AUTO OFF feature is one of the more unique additions and allows the R100 to automatically shut down when your car is turned off. This is useful if you have a car where you need to use the cigarette lighter port as the power source. As long as the R100 is plugged in, it is also capable of motion detection and will create a short recording each time it detects movement. The unit also has an emergency lock button and thanks the built-in G-Sensor, it does feature Accident Auto Detection, which can lock the current video file when activated.
While the R100 does employ a traditional lithium-ion battery, it is capable of lasting a good few hours thanks to the 800 mAh capacity. Any need to recharge can obviously be alleviated by simply connecting it to a power supply. The battery has been regulated and does have MSDS and PONY certification, so the chances of it burning out in extreme weather are highly unlikely.
KDLINKS also prides themselves upon the fact that they have a 24-hour support service and response team that can help you with any problems you face in the future. Most companies don’t provide similar services and given the complexity of modern dash cams, its great to know there’s someone available to help.
At the end of the day, the KDLINKS R100 provides a full set of features in a rather unique form-factor that will look like a factory install in any car. The included safety features will make driving and insurance claims a much less stressful experience and given the small price of the R100, it is definitely worth it for a dual dash cam setup.
Full Specs
Dimensions: 13.1 x 4.7 x 2.5 inches
Weight: 2.1 pounds
Video: Front: 1296P at 30 fps with H.264 – Rear: 1920*1080P
Display: 5″ front display, built into the rearview mirror. Rear camera has no display, accessible through smartphone/tablet
Lens Angle: 140 degrees
Storage: up to 128G, Class 10 microSD card
Battery or Capacitor: Battery (800mah)
Operating Temperature:
GPS: Yes
G-Sensor: No
Audio: Yes
Dual Dashcam: Yes
Model Number: R100
Weight: 2.1 pounds
Video: Front: 1296P at 30 fps with H.264 – Rear: 1920*1080P
Display: 5″ front display, built into the rearview mirror. Rear camera has no display, accessible through smartphone/tablet
Lens Angle: 140 degrees
Storage: up to 128G, Class 10 microSD card
Battery or Capacitor: Battery (800mah)
Operating Temperature:
GPS: Yes
G-Sensor: No
Audio: Yes
Dual Dashcam: Yes
Model Number: R100
What’s in the box?
- KDLINKS R100 Dash Camera
- 16G microSD card
- Car adapter
- User manual
KDLINKS R100 Ultra HD 1296P Front + 1080P Rear 280° Wide Angle Anti-Glare Rearview Mirror Dual Lens Dash Cam with IPS 5″ Screen, Superior Night Mode, Advanced Dashcam Parking Mode, Support 64/128GB (Electronics)
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Sample Videos of the R100 Front and Rear Cams
KDLINKS R100 front camera daytime video footage
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Rear camera video footage
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Review and Specs of KDLINKS X1 Full HD Dashcam
KDLINKS X1 is a full-HD, wide angle dashcam with a large screen, inbuilt GPS and superior night mode recording. It can automatically record high clarity videos at a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels at 30 fps in a continuous loop. In the unfortunate event of an accident, the inbuilt G-Sensor automatically detects it and the emergency lock button locks the video file to save it from deletion. While the 165 degrees wide angle lens and the WDR or Wide Dynamic Range technology ensures that nothing goes uncaptured by this intelligent car dashboard camera, the 2.7 inches wide, bright LCD screen allows you to play the recorded clips right inside your vehicle without having to transfer them to any external device.
Since the GPS module is built into the camera, it embeds the location information and related data into the video clips. Using the KDLINKS Player software that comes free with the dash cam in a CD, you can also use Google Map to track the location, speed and route of your vehicle. And if you don’t want to use the GPS feature, you can easily turn it off.
KDLINKS X1 comes with an 8 GB micro SD card and is ready to use as soon as you unbox it. The innovative suction cup mount helps you do away with the clutter of tangled cables on your car’s dashboard. The camera itself features an ultra slim design and works without inviting any plundering eyes towards it. It boots up almost instantly and starts recording as soon as you turn on the ignition of your vehicle. Another striking feature is that you can turn around this camera at 360 degrees in any direction. This is extremely helpful in certain situations like when you want to record an officer or somebody standing by your car window, or some other vehicle driving by your side.
The camera is known for its smooth, clear and detailed recording. You can easily read vehicle plates at a distance of 10 to 20 meters. The quality of the videos recorded during the day is definitely better than those recorded during night time but having said that, the night mode feature allows you to take pretty decent videos even in poor light conditions.
The camera is known for its smooth, clear and detailed recording. You can easily read vehicle plates at a distance of 10 to 20 meters. The quality of the videos recorded during the day is definitely better than those recorded during night time but having said that, the night mode feature allows you to take pretty decent videos even in poor light conditions.
The high quality Li-polymer battery can withstand extreme temperatures ranging from minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit to plus 170 degrees Fahrenheit. It would be good if the battery could last little longer than mere 60 seconds but given the perfect USB power port this dashboard camera comes with, that is hardly any drawback worth getting a mention.
The company is known for its outstanding customer service. Their support team is super responsive and they respond to queries within 24 hours without any exception. There have also been cases wherein they replaced charger cables and other accessories on request from customers.
The company is known for its outstanding customer service. Their support team is super responsive and they respond to queries within 24 hours without any exception. There have also been cases wherein they replaced charger cables and other accessories on request from customers.
The car camera comes with one year warranty to take care of any unexpected issues. Definitely a feature rich dash cam you’d not like to miss, especially when special offers are going on!
Full Specs, Manual and Firmware
Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.1 x 3.2 inches
Video Resolution: Full HD videos (1920 * 1080p) at 30 fps with H.264
Video Format: .MOV
Sensor: AR0330
Lens Angle: 165 Degrees
Screen: 2.7″ LCD
GPS: Yes
G-Sensor: Yes
Storage: microSD, up to 32GB
Battery or Capacitor: Battery – Li-polymer 3.7v 110mah
Temperature: 170°F, 6+ hours in -40°F
Item Number: X1
Video Resolution: Full HD videos (1920 * 1080p) at 30 fps with H.264
Video Format: .MOV
Sensor: AR0330
Lens Angle: 165 Degrees
Screen: 2.7″ LCD
GPS: Yes
G-Sensor: Yes
Storage: microSD, up to 32GB
Battery or Capacitor: Battery – Li-polymer 3.7v 110mah
Temperature: 170°F, 6+ hours in -40°F
Item Number: X1
User Manual: Download Full PDF User Manual
Software and Firmware download:
What’s in the box?
- KDLINKS X1 Dashcam
- Suction cup windshield mounting bracket
- GPS Module with suction cup mount
- Car adapter power charger
- 8GB microSD card
- microSD card adapter
- CD software for GPS function
- User manual
KDLINKS X1 GPS-Enabled Full HD 1920 1080 165 Degree Wide Angle Dashboard Camera Recorder Car Dash Cam with G-Sensor (Electronics)
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Video Samples
Daytime driving on sunny day through scenic area
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Night time driving in heavy rain
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Video of Daytime car accident captured on KDLINKS X1 DashCam
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