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Viofo A229 Pro (2K) — Security/dash cam · 2K
Viofo

Viofo A229 Pro (2K)

Security/dash cam · 2K

86
/ 100
From $380
VS
Elgato Facecam MK.2 wins by 1
Elgato Facecam MK.2 — 1080p60
Elgato

Elgato Facecam MK.2

1080p60

87
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict

Elgato Facecam MK.2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Viofo A229 Pro (2K) 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 (2K) if…

  • ✓Weatherproof (most)
  • ✓Night vision
  • ✓Cloud + local storage options

Pick Elgato Facecam MK.2 if…

  • ✓USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • ✓Auto framing (some)
  • ✓Software tuning
Viofo A229 Pro (2K) 86
vs
87 Elgato Facecam MK.2

Score breakdown

Viofo A229 Pro (2K)
86
image 82
features 86
build 86
value 82
Elgato Facecam MK.2
87
image 85
features 87
build 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Viofo A229 Pro (2K) versus Elgato Facecam MK.2 — full spec comparison
Spec Viofo A229 Pro (2K) Elgato Facecam MK.2
Type
Security/dash cam
—
Resolution
2K
▲ 1080p60
Release year
2023
—

Viofo A229 Pro (2K)

Pros
  • +Weatherproof (most)
  • +Night vision
  • +Cloud + local storage options
Cons
  • −Cloud storage subscription
  • −Wi-Fi dependency
  • −Privacy considerations

Elgato Facecam MK.2

Pros
  • +USB-C connectivity (modern)
  • +Auto framing (some)
  • +Software tuning
Cons
  • −Fixed focal length on most
  • −Low-light varies wildly
  • −Mounting can be fiddly

FAQ: Viofo A229 Pro (2K) vs Elgato Facecam MK.2

Which is better, Viofo A229 Pro (2K) 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 (2K) worth the price? +

At $380, Viofo A229 Pro (2K) 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 features.

Does Viofo A229 Pro (2K) 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.