Check if your car can mount two cameras
The THINKWARE ARC is a two-channel dash cam, so it records 1440p at 30fps from both the front and rear lenses. The front and rear views each cover 125 degrees, which means you get a wide look at your lanes without a big gap in coverage. If you want one device that captures what happens ahead and behind, this is the setup to consider.
We'd consider this package for the driver who wants a rear view without buying and pairing a second camera later. The front unit is one dash-mounted camera with a 2.7 inch touchscreen, and the rear camera connects to it.
| Product detail | Value to match to your vehicle |
|---|---|
| Product | THINKWARE ARC Dash Cam 2K QHD Front and Rear |
| Model | TW-ARC |
| Color | Black |
What it will not do
The ARC is a recording and alert tool, not a repair device. It records continuous, incident, manual and motion detection video, and it can add GPS warnings for speed and red-light cameras. It will not fix a mechanical problem or make a car safe to drive, so treat the footage and alerts as information rather than a diagnosis.
It also does not promise a specific parking duration. Parking mode uses motion and impact detection, time lapse, smart parking and energy saving modes, but how long it can run depends on your vehicle wiring and battery condition.
This is a recorder and alert device, not a repair or safety fix.
Parking mode is supported, but no exact recording time is given.
What the $179.99 price covers
- Amazon price
- $179.99
- Customer rating
- 4.1
- Customer reviews
- 377
- Typical price over 90 days
- $198.60
- Difference
- $18.61 (9 percent)
At $179.99, the ARC is $18.61 below its typical price over the last 90 days of $198.60, a 9 percent difference. You get the front camera, the rear camera and a hardwiring cable at that price. That places it as a mid-range dual-channel option rather than a single-camera starter unit.
Confirm power and mounting before you buy
For parking mode you need to route the included hardwiring cable to a constant power source. Check that your fuse panel has a circuit you can use and that you are comfortable with a hardwired install, because a simple accessory socket connection will not enable that feature in the same way.
Plan the position of both camera bodies. The front unit has a 2.7 inch touchscreen, so you need a spot on the windshield where you can still reach and see it. The rear camera needs clear glass and room for its cable run. If your car has a steeply raked windshield or limited rear glass, confirm the mounting angle before ordering.
Because the ARC uses supercapacitors rather than a battery, it is built for temperature swings while parked. That does not remove the need to check your vehicle's power and mounting limits.
Who should choose this dual-channel dash cam
Choose the ARC if you want front and rear 1440p recording, Wi-Fi and a touchscreen in one system, and you are willing to hardwire it for parking coverage. The GPS antenna adds speed and location data to your footage, which is useful when you need to review a drive later.
Skip it if you only need a front view, since the rear channel and hardwiring are part of what you are paying for. Skip it as well if you cannot confirm a constant power source for parking mode, because the camera still records while driving but the parked coverage depends on that wiring. Check your fuse panel and windshield space first, then decide.
Specifications
| Model | TW-ARC |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |