Thinkware X500

11 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (7)
image quality (4)
price (3)
battery (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 reviews of Thinkware X500. The average rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and size. The portability and durability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some less positive opinions about the battery and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Thinkware X500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Thinkware X500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Thinkware X500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. There are some critical reviews about the price and image quality.

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Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi (pcworld.com)

Thinkware X500 dash cam review: It packs advanced features in an annoying design

The ThinkWare X500's advanced features—especially the ability to record front and rear—set it apart from the crowd. But the interface is counterintuitive and an alternative suction mounting system should be provided.

Integrated GPS ; Records both front and rear (with optional camera) ; Speed trap warnings

Doesn't take photos ; Doesn't run off USB power ; Permanent mount on rearview camera means you have to leave it in the car ; Front camera mount swivels in only one direction

The X500's advanced features--especially the ability to record front and rear--set it apart from the crowd. But the interface is counterintuitive, and a removable mounting system should be provided.

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Thinkware Dash Cam X500

The Thinkware Dash Cam X500 goes for $279 in the US and £199 in the UK, where speed zones and cameras would make it more useful. Australian pricing was not available, but the company does have an Australian distributor .

The Thinkware Dash Cam X500 automatically records and saves driving and collision footage using a wide lens and HD video. GPS encoding on the video lets you see precisely where incidents occurred. A built-in speed and red-light camera database lets the...

The driver assistance features, such as the forward collision warning, trigger too easily to be useful. The viewer software lacks an easy interface for selecting among available video footage.

Financial responsibility laws for drivers often make dashcams superfluous, but if one makes sense in your driving climate, the Thinkware Dash Cam X500 not only reliably records collision footage but offers a few extras that might come in handy, such as...

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Jason Bouwmeester (techaeris.com)

Thinkware X500 review: A dash cam with some cool extra features

Our Thinkware X500 review takes a look at a dash cam that offers a road safety warning system in addition to normal driving video recording.

The Thinkware X500 Dash Cam has the following features and specifications: The Thinkware X500 dash cam not only records your daily drive, but also includes additional Road Safety Warning System features that are very useful. If you’re looking for a...

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Wayne Cunningham (cnet.com.au)

Thinkware Dash Cam X500 review: Records collisions, warns of speed cameras

Going above and beyond simple incident recording, the Thinkware Dash Cam X500 uses its camera to give drivers forward collision alerts and its GPS to warn of speed cameras.

The driver assistance features, such as the forward collision warning, trigger too easily to be useful. The viewer software lacks an easy interface for selecting among available video footage.

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Wayne Cunningham (cnet.co.uk)

Thinkware Dash Cam X500 review: Records collisions, warns of speed cameras

Going above and beyond simple incident recording, the Thinkware Dash Cam X500 uses its camera to give drivers forward collision alerts and its GPS to warn of speed cameras.

The driver assistance features, such as the forward collision warning, trigger too easily to be useful. The viewer software lacks an easy interface for selecting among available video footage.

May, 2015

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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

THINKWARE TW-X500 Dashboard Camera - Silver & Black

1. without updating the camera is not fully functional

Oct, 2015

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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

THINKWARE TW-X500 Dashboard Camera - Silver & Black

Mar, 2015

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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

THINKWARE TW-X500 Dashboard Camera - Silver & Black

Mar, 2015

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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

THINKWARE TW-X500 Dashboard Camera - Silver & Black

Good picture and thats about it

Can not be connected to any computer as no USB interface or WiFi. Sd card is very fiddly to take in and out. No build in battery so the only power option is connecting to the cigaret lighter to adjust and playback. Mounting is with 3M sticker to the...

Feb, 2015

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