Expert’s Rating
Pros
Removable rear cameraGood daytime captures from front and rearAffordable for two channels with GPS
Cons
Video stabilization was less than perfectNight time detail drops off
Our Verdict
Integrated GPS and phone connectivity highlight Rove’s affordable R2-4K Dual, two-channel dash cam. I also like the rear camera being removable — a rarity. But captures are average at best.
The R2-4K Dual is basically the R2-4K Pro we reviewed not long ago, but with the addition of a rear camera. Most of what I liked then, I still like, and what I didn’t, I still don’t. A removable rear camera does prove an especially nice touch, however. And the price pushes this system into contention.
What are the Rove R2-4K Dual’s features?
The Rove R2-4K Dual is a two-channel, front/rear dash cam system. Front captures are 4K/2160p maximum (you can also use 1440p or 1080p to save space) while rear captures are 1080p. The front field of view is 150 degrees, while the rear is 140 degrees.
GPS is integrated into the camera and the resulting location data is watermarked onto the video. It’s also embedded into the files for playback purposes. And a shout out to Rove for actually employing it to set the time and date automatically. A sad number of vendors still don’t provide this amenity.
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Above you can see the Rove R2-4K Dual’s 3-inch color display, the menu and function buttons, as well as the suction mount stuck to the rear window of my apartment. (Just in case you were thinking I’d driven into a garden.)
Suction mounts work far better these days than most people realize, but yes, once every few months you may have to re-affix it to the windshield. Rove thoughtfully provides a smaller, semi-permanent adhesive-type mount if you’d prefer a more lasting solution.
Should you buy the Rove R2-4K Dual?
In the end, $150 is a pretty good deal for a two-channel dash cam system, and the R2-4K Dual’s captures are serviceable, if not the best I’ve seen. GPS at this price is a major bonus, so it deserves a spot on your list for consideration, but shop around.
