We are often skeptical of just how good a contender a less established brand can be against some of the more recognized dash cam manufacturers in North America - based on our experience with the X9, however, we can confidently say that this unit can not only rival its competitors’ products in terms of ability, but also excel in providing a more optimized user experience. The introduction of the IROAD X9 across North America marks a huge step for IROAD, who previously only did business in Southeast Asian countries. The microSD card included will also auto format upon turning on the X9 for the first time, so it works right out of the box without leaving any room for guesswork. While there isn’t a manual recording button built onto the device, there is a built-in power button which is a welcomed change compared to its competitors.
The microphone on the unit is very high quality, and announces events such as when the vehicle is entering or exiting parking mode. It is also worth noting that the X9 boasts a 150 degree front viewing angle and a rear viewing angle of 145 degrees, beating many other dash cams in this category.
The sensors embedded in the front and rear are found in many leading dash cam models, which received widespread praise for both their video recording capabilities and fantastic night-time performance.
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They both record in full HD 1080P at 30fps and have a sophisticated night mode where the dashcam will sense that it is dark and automatically turn up the brightness of the recording. In the 2CH system, the front camera is equipped with a Sony STARVIS sensor while the rear is fitted with the Sony EXMOR sensor.