Viofo
Viofo A229 Pro (1080p)
Security/dash cam · 1080p
86
/ 100
From $380
VS
Elgato Facecam MK.2 wins by 1
Elgato
Elgato Facecam MK.2
1080p60 · Sony STARVIS 2 · Creator-focused
87
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict
Elgato Facecam MK.2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Viofo A229 Pro (1080p) lands at 86 and Elgato Facecam MK.2 at 87. That puts Elgato Facecam MK.2 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Viofo A229 Pro (1080p) if…
- ✓Weatherproof (most)
- ✓Night vision
- ✓Cloud + local storage options
Pick Elgato Facecam MK.2 if…
- ✓Excellent low-light
- ✓Full manual control in Camera Hub
- ✓Fixed-focus = no hunting
Viofo A229 Pro (1080p) 86
vs 87 Elgato Facecam MK.2
Score breakdown
Viofo A229 Pro (1080p)
86 image 82
features 86
build 86
value 82
Elgato Facecam MK.2
87 image 90
features 86
build 90
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Viofo A229 Pro (1080p) | Elgato Facecam MK.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Security/dash cam | — |
| Resolution | 1080p | 1080p60 |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Sensor | — | Sony STARVIS 2 |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C |
Viofo A229 Pro (1080p)
Pros
- +Weatherproof (most)
- +Night vision
- +Cloud + local storage options
Cons
- −Cloud storage subscription
- −Wi-Fi dependency
- −Privacy considerations
Elgato Facecam MK.2
Pros
- +Excellent low-light
- +Full manual control in Camera Hub
- +Fixed-focus = no hunting
Cons
- −No 4K (1080p60 ceiling)
- −No built-in mic
- −Pricey for 1080p
FAQ: Viofo A229 Pro (1080p) vs Elgato Facecam MK.2
Which is better, Viofo A229 Pro (1080p) or Elgato Facecam MK.2? +
Elgato Facecam MK.2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Viofo A229 Pro (1080p) worth the price? +
At $380, Viofo A229 Pro (1080p) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in features.
Is Elgato Facecam MK.2 worth the price? +
At $149, Elgato Facecam MK.2 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in image.
Does Viofo A229 Pro (1080p) or Elgato Facecam MK.2 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.