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VIOFO A119 Mini 2 at $99.98 for Front-Only Coverage

A compact 2K front dash cam with buffered parking modes, but confirm its power and memory card needs before you buy this one.

VIOFO Dash Cam Front A119 Mini 2, STARVIS 2 Sensor, 2K 60fps Car Dashcam
VIOFO Dash Cam Front A119 Mini 2, STARVIS 2 Sensor, 2K 60fps Car DashcamAmazon

Price record

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Price
$99.98
Typical price over 90 days
$125.17
Difference
$25.19 (20%)
Amazon rating
4.3 of 5 (2,292 reviews)
Checked
Oct 11, 2026, 9:45 AM EDT
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Confirm the windshield fit first

The VIOFO A119 Mini 2 is a single-channel front dash cam, so every frame comes from the windshield and there is no rear camera to add later. Its small body is built to tuck behind or beside the rear view mirror, which suits drivers who want the camera to stay out of sight without blocking their view. We recommend confirming that mounting spot and your view before buying, because the camera's purpose is forward recording only.

Product detailValue to match to your vehicle
ProductVIOFO Dash Cam Front A119 Mini 2
ModelA119 Mini 2
ColorBlack

What it will not do

The A119 Mini 2 records the road ahead and can log speed, time and route data through its GPS module. It does not watch the cabin or the rear of the car, and a discount on a dash cam is not evidence of a mechanical fault. Our advice is to treat this as a front-view recording tool, not a substitute for diagnosing a car problem.

What it will not do

Front-only recording means no rear or cabin coverage.

A lower price does not diagnose a vehicle fault.

What the $99.98 deal covers

Amazon price
$99.98
Customer rating
4.3
Customer reviews
2292
Typical price over 90 days
$125.17
Difference
$25.19 (20 percent)

The camera is selling for $99.98, which is $25.19 below the typical price over the last 90 days of $125.17. That works out to roughly 20 percent off. Keep in mind that the microSD card is not included and VIOFO recommends its own industrial high endurance cards for continuous recording.

The card and power questions to settle

Buyers need a microSD card rated Class-10 or UHS-I with capacity up to 512GB, sold separately. Parking modes only work with the HK4 hardwire kit, which is also a separate purchase, so decide whether you want buffered parking coverage before you order. The built-in supercapacitor is rated for 5 degrees Fahrenheit to 149 degrees Fahrenheit, which matters if your car sees extreme summer or winter temperatures.

Who should pick this camera

Choose the A119 Mini 2 if you want a compact front camera that captures 2K at 60fps, drops to 30fps when HDR is on, and supports 5GHz Wi-Fi for faster phone transfers. Skip it if you need rear or cabin coverage, or if you would rather not buy a memory card and hardwire kit separately. Confirm your windshield rules, card choice and parking power plan before ordering.

Specifications

ModelA119 Mini 2
ColorBlack

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