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Kenwood DRV-A610W
A compact 4K camera whose European datasheet is unusually concrete, down to recording minutes per card size, but owner feedback at Coolblue is poor (3.8/10 from 2 reviews) and parking mode needs an extra kit.
5.9BPR score
- €199Price
- 8.4 MP CMOS (1/2.8" per Coolblue), 3840×2160 at 30 fps — sensor model not published by KenwoodFront image sensor and recording resolution/frame rate
- 10 of 10in Dash Cams
- 5.9BPR score 0–10
Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
The DRV-A610W suits buyers who value a clear datasheet and a compact unit with an optional rear camera. Kenwood states 3840×2160 H.265 video at 30 fps, an 8.4-megapixel CMOS sensor, an F1.8 lens with a 135.6° diagonal angle, HDR and WDR, a 2.0-inch screen, GPS logging of speed and position, Wi-Fi with an app, 12 V and 24 V compatibility and an optional KCA-R210 rear camera. It accepts 8–256 GB microSDHC/SDXC cards (U3 recommended) and includes a 64 GB card, which Kenwood says holds 240 minutes.
Parking modes (vibration, motion or time-lapse) need the optional CA-DR1130 hardwire kit. Coolblue lists the sensor as 1/2.8-inch and gives 120° rather than Kenwood's 135.6°; we use Kenwood's figure. The sensor model, operating temperature, power-backup type and bitrate are not published.
Owner feedback is the problem: two Coolblue reviews average 3.8/10, citing app installation trouble and USB-C issues, one calling the product unusable. Two reviews are a small sample. No independent test found. €199 at Coolblue.
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Channels
- Front (rear optional: KCA-R210)
- Image sensor
- 8.4 MP CMOS, 1/2.8" (Coolblue); model not published
- Video
- 3840×2160, H.265/MP4, 30 fps
- Lens
- F1.8, 135.6° diagonal
- HDR/WDR
- Yes
- Screen
- 2.0-inch TFT
- Storage
- microSDHC/SDXC 8–256 GB, U3 recommended; 64 GB included
- Recording time
- 64 GB = 240 min
- GPS
- Built in
- Parking mode
- Needs CA-DR1130 hardwire kit
- Weight
- 72 g (Coolblue)
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- Detailed Kenwood datasheet incl. minutes per card size
- 3840×2160 H.265 at 30 fps, F1.8 lens, 135.6° diagonal
- 64 GB card included (240 min)
- GPS, Wi-Fi, 12 V/24 V
- Optional KCA-R210 rear camera
Worth knowing
- 3.8/10 from 2 Coolblue reviews (app and USB-C issues)
- Parking mode needs optional CA-DR1130 kit
- microSD limited to 256 GB
- Sensor model and temperature range not published
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category Dash Cams.
| Product | Score | Front image sensor and recording resolution/frame rate | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 622GWTop score | 7.1 | 4K at 30 fps, 1440p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps — sensor not published by Nextbase | €347 |
| DRV-A610WThis product | 5.9 | 8.4 MP CMOS (1/2.8" per Coolblue), 3840×2160 at 30 fps — sensor model not published by Kenwood | €199 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 6.6 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much footage fits on the Kenwood DRV-A610W's card?
Kenwood states 32 GB = 120 min, 64 GB = 240 min, 128 GB = 480 min and 256 GB = 960 min.
Does the DRV-A610W need extra hardware for parking mode?
Yes. Kenwood says parking mode requires the optional CA-DR1130 hardwire kit.
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