Product comparison · 2 dashcams

Dahua Technology DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black vs Kenwood DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black

25specifications compared
13differ
12identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The Dahua Technology DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black has 4.3 MP more main camera sensor resolution than the Kenwood DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black (8 MP vs 3.7 MP). The Kenwood DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black has 128 GB more maximum memory card size than the Dahua Technology DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black (256 GB vs 128 GB). The Kenwood DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black has 19 V more input operation voltage (max) than the Dahua Technology DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black (24 V vs 5 V). HD type: 4K Ultra HD on the Dahua Technology DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black, Quad HD on the Kenwood DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black. Main camera resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels on the Dahua Technology DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black, 2560 x 1440 pixels on the Kenwood DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black.

HD type
- DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black:4K Ultra HD
- DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black:Quad HD
Main camera resolution
- DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
- DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black:2560 x 1440 pixels
Main camera sensor resolution
- DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black:8 MP
- DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black:3.7 MP
Main camera sensor size
- DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black:1/2.9"
- DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black:1/2.8"
Video compression formats
- DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black:H.265
- DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black:H.264, MOV
Maximum memory card size
- DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black:128 GB
- DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black:256 GB
Power source type
- DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black:USB
- DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black:DC
Input operation voltage (max)
- DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black:5 V
- DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black:24 V

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Comparison of DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5, DRV-A501W
50 specifications	A Dahua Technology DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 dashcam 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi USB Black Model DHI-DAE-HC5500GWV-S5 View product	B Kenwood DRV-A501W dashcam Quad HD Wi-Fi DC Black Model DRV-A501W View product
Performance5 differ
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	Quad HD
Number of cameras	1	1
Main camera resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels
Main camera viewing angleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	126°
Main camera sensor	CMOS	CMOS
Main camera sensor resolutionDiffers	8 MP	3.7 MP
Main camera sensor sizeDiffers	1/2.9"	1/2.8"
Maximum frame rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
G-shock sensor	Yes	Yes
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 - 1.6
Video compression formatsDiffers	H.265	H.264, MOV
Product colour	Black	Black
Horizontal field of viewKnown for one	123°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical field of viewKnown for one	123°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TFT
Display diagonal	7.62 cm (3")	7.62 cm (3")
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
Built-in storage media	No	No
Audioidentical
Audio recording	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Still imageidentical
Photo modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2560 x 1440 pixels
Image formats supported	JPEG	JPEG
Ports & interfacesidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Interface type	Mini-USB	Mini-USB
Mini-USB ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffers	USB	DC
Operating voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 V
Input operation voltage (max)Differs	5 V	24 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	87 mm	106 mm
DepthDiffers	64.8 mm	50.5 mm
HeightDiffers	94.5 mm	40.5 mm
WeightDiffers	161 g	102 g
Packaging contentidentical
Self-adhesive tapeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suction cupKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Memory card includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MicroSD
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Included memory card sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 70 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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