CONCLUSION

   After testing the BlackVue DR550GW-2CH for over a month right next to several other action and dashboard cameras i can say with certainty that the front Full HD 1080@30fps camera comes ontop most (if not all) since it manages to hit the sweet spot between color accuracy and image sharpness (although we did have brightness turned up a bit much in our tests). It's by no means perfect but with the current level of technology manufacturers just can't use such tiny sensors/lens that can also offer the level of image quality and smoothness we'd all wish for at least not at a reasonable cost (but it seems that we are getting there a lot faster than i thought). One small drawback is the lack of a rear LCD screen (just like with most dashboard cameras) which can help you when setting up the correct angle for the camera but since i don't know of a single person without an android/iOS compatible smartphone i think that can be overlooked especially since much larger screens making things a lot easier. Another great feature is the built-in GPS which not only keeps track of where you've been but it also displays the speed you had at the time. The only drawback we found was regarding the rear camera which could be a lot better and although that would probably mean a higher price tag still we'd like to have that option. The fact that the DR550GW-2CH is not really convertible-friendly is another tiny issue but since Pittasoft also has a single camera model available (DR500GW-HD) it doesn't really matter much.

   The BlackVue DR550GW-2CH is a dual camera solution and so as expected it costs quite a bit and more specifically USD409.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and 365Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk). Of course if you don't have a convertible (or if you do and you don't mind having a cable in plain view) and you'd like to record what's happening behind your car then the DR550GW-2CH is the best possible choice currently otherwise i suggest taking a look at the BlackVue DR500GW-HD model instead. Regardless of that however the BlackVue DR550GW-2CH is a very innovative product with many impressive features and image quality that can't be surpassed easily so it goes without saying that we give it our Platinum Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Design
- Size
- Image Quality (Sharpness/Color Reproduction)
- Audio Quality
- Dual Camera Solution
- Built-In Wi-Fi/GPS/G-Sensor
- Range Of Motion (Tilt)
- Motion Sensor On/Off Audio Recording
- Software (PC/Android/iOS)
- Power Magic Pro (Car Surveillance)

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Rear Camera IQ
- Not Convertible-Friendly