Abee M948GH 2CH Dash Cam – 4K Front + 2K Rear, 4.18″ Touchscreen
Original price was: $449.00.$399.00Current price is: $399.00.
Abee’s best: 4K front and 2K rear on Sony STARVIS 2 sensors, with a 4.18 inch touchscreen so you can set it up and play footage back on the camera itself.
- 4K UHD front + 2K QHD rear, HDR on both
- 4.18" IPS touchscreen, Wi-Fi app and built-in GPS
- Parking recording when hardwired (kit optional below)
- Super-capacitor, rated to 60°C, no battery to fail in the heat
- 7 m rear cable, Y-cable, adhesive mount in the box
- Takes microSD up to 256GB (not included), 12-month warranty
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Description
The Abee M948GH is a front and rear dash cam with a 4K front camera, a 2K rear camera and a 4.18 inch touchscreen, at a price most 4K two-channel cameras do not reach. It is the Abee to buy if you want the sharpest footage in the range and a big screen to set it up on, without a phone app being the only way to drive it.
Abee is a Taiwanese electronics brand founded in 1993 (Instant Technology Co., Ltd, ISO 9001 certified). Their dash cams are built around Sony STARVIS sensors and super-capacitors instead of lithium batteries, which is why they cope with a hot Australian windscreen. We stock them as the simple, screen-equipped, well-priced end of our range, backed by our own Melbourne-based support.
Is the M948GH right for you?
A good fit if
- ✓You want front and rear coverage with the clearest footage Abee makes: 4K ahead, 2K behind, both on STARVIS 2 sensors
- ✓You like a proper screen. The 4.18 inch touchscreen means setup, playback and the live view happen on the camera, not just in an app
- ✓You park on the street and want parking recording, hardwired, without paying premium-brand money
- ✓You want simple: plug into the 12V socket, stick it to the glass, done
Look at another model if
- You want cloud alerts or remote live view from anywhere. That is a BlackVue with LTE, not an Abee
- You want a 3-year warranty and more parking-mode options. Look at the FineVu GX1600 or FineVu GX4K
- You only need a front camera. The Abee M638G is smaller and a lot cheaper
- You want Full HD front and rear and nothing more. The Abee M548GH costs a good deal less
Key features of the M948GH
4K front, 2K rear, your choice of modes
The front camera records 3840 x 2160 at 30fps, with an HDR option for high-contrast scenes, or 2560 x 1440 at 60fps if you prefer smoother motion. The rear camera records 2560 x 1440 at 30fps with HDR. That is a real step up from the 1080p rear cameras on most cameras at this price, and it is the difference between seeing a plate behind you and guessing at it.
Sony STARVIS 2 sensors front and rear
Abee fits a Sony IMX678 in the front camera and an IMX675 in the rear, both STARVIS 2 sensors. Combined with f/1.7 and f/1.5 lenses they pull in more light at night, which is when most incidents are hardest to read on cheaper cameras.
A 4.18 inch touchscreen you will actually use
The IPS touchscreen shows the live view, so you can see the camera is on and pointed right every time you get in. Settings, playback and file locking are all on the screen. The Wi-Fi app is there when you want it, not because you have to use it.
Parking recording when hardwired
Add the hardwire kit (tick the box above Add to Cart) and the M948GH keeps watch when the car is parked, waking and recording when it senses movement or a knock. Super-capacitors rather than a lithium battery mean it does this without the heat worries that retire battery-powered cameras early in Australian summers.
Wi-Fi and the Abee Dashcam app
Connect your phone to the camera’s Wi-Fi, open the Abee Dashcam app (iOS and Android) and you can watch the live view, change settings and download clips to your phone without pulling the memory card.
Built-in GPS
GPS logs speed and position onto the footage (the speed stamp can be switched off). Abee also lists a speed-limit voice reminder; that depends on the camera database loaded on the unit, so treat it as a bonus rather than a reason to buy.
FMP4 recording so files survive a crash
Footage is written in fragmented MP4, which saves as it goes. If power is cut mid-clip in a collision the file up to that moment is still playable, on a phone, a PC or Abee’s free Windows player. A G-sensor locks the clip around an impact so loop recording cannot overwrite it, and there is a one-touch emergency lock button too.
Rear camera inside the glass, one cable to the front
The rear camera sticks inside the rear window, out of the weather and the car wash. It connects with a 7 metre Ethernet-type cable (a 3 metre extension is an optional extra for long vehicles), and Abee’s Y-cable means only one lead runs off the front camera.
See footage from the M948GH
Independent footage, not ours. Set the YouTube quality to the highest option to judge it fairly, and remember YouTube compresses everything.
Front camera, daytime. Raw footage posted by Path Velocity (Taiwan roads; the uploader titles it M948GH/V92AGH).
Front camera, night, low light. Raw footage posted by Path Velocity.
Rear camera, daytime. Raw footage posted by Path Velocity.
Rear camera, night. Raw footage posted by Path Velocity.
M948GH specifications
| Channels | 2 (front + rear) |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) at 30fps, or 4K 30fps with HDR, or 2560 x 1440 (2K) at 60fps. Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678. f/1.7 lens, 140° field of view |
| Rear camera | 2560 x 1440 (2K QHD) at 30fps with HDR. Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675. f/1.5 lens, 140° field of view |
| Screen | 4.18 inch IPS colour touchscreen |
| GPS | Built in (25 x 25 mm ceramic antenna). Speed and position stamped on footage |
| Wi-Fi and app | Yes. Abee Dashcam app for iOS and Android |
| Parking mode | Yes, when hardwired. Motion and impact triggered recording. Hardwire kit sold separately |
| Recording | FMP4 files, loop recording in 2, 3 or 5 minute clips. G-sensor and manual emergency lock |
| Memory card | microSD 32GB to 256GB, SDXC U3 / A2 or better (not included) |
| Power | 12V to 24V accessory socket adaptor (5V / 2.5A output). Super-capacitor, no lithium battery |
| Rear camera cable | 7 m included. 3 m extension optional |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Size and weight | Front unit 115 x 55 x 45 mm, about 165 g |
| Certification | BSMI |
| Warranty | 12 months (Abee), handled by us in Melbourne |
Specifications are Abee’s published figures. Abee may change components between production runs.
What’s in the box
Included
- ✓Front camera (4K) and rear camera (2K)
- ✓7 m front-to-rear cable
- ✓Y-cable
- ✓12V/24V accessory socket power cable
- ✓Adhesive windscreen mount
- ✓User manual
You supply
- microSD card, 32GB to 256GB. Add a compatible one with the memory card option above Add to Cart
- Hardwire kit if you want parking mode (tick the box above Add to Cart)
- 3 m rear cable extension for vans and long wagons (optional, above Add to Cart)
Installation
Most owners fit the M948GH themselves in about 20 minutes: stick the front mount behind the mirror, run the rear cable along the headlining to the rear glass, and plug the power lead into the 12V socket. For a hidden install, parking mode, or if you would rather not pull trim, our Melbourne team can hardwire and install it for you. Outside Melbourne, any auto electrician can hardwire it.
M948GH questions we get asked
Does the M948GH record while I am parked?
Yes, when it is hardwired so it has power with the ignition off. It then records when it senses motion or an impact. On the plug-in 12V cable it switches off with the car on most vehicles. Tick the hardwire kit above Add to Cart, or ask us to fit it.
Is 4K worth it over the 1080p M548GH?
For reading number plates, yes, especially at distance and in the rear camera, where the M948GH records 2K and the M548GH records 1080p. If you mainly want proof of what happened rather than plate detail, the M548GH is excellent value.
Do I need the app?
No. Everything can be done on the 4.18 inch touchscreen, including playback. The app is handy for downloading a clip to your phone at the roadside without removing the card.
What memory card should I use?
A genuine microSD from 32GB to 256GB, U3 / A2 or better. 128GB is the sweet spot for 4K. The memory card option above Add to Cart adds a compatible card in the size you choose.
Does it work in Australian heat?
Abee uses super-capacitors instead of a lithium battery, which is the main reason dash cams fail in hot cars. The rated operating range is 0°C to 60°C. Park in the shade where you can and keep firmware current.
What is the warranty and who do I deal with?
12 months from Abee, handled by us. Call (03) 9350 2605 or email info@dashcamsaustralia.com.au and you talk to our Melbourne team, not an overseas call centre. Your Australian Consumer Law rights apply on top.
Memory card advice. Use a genuine card up to 256GB, Class 10 / U3 or better. The memory card option above Add to Cart adds a compatible one. Cards wear out with constant loop recording, so format the card in the camera every month or two and replace it periodically.
Downloads and apps
- ⇩Abee Dashcam app for iPhone (App Store)
- ⇩Abee DVR player for Windows (ZIP, 126 MB, from abee.com.tw)
- ⇩All Abee downloads and firmware (abee.com.tw)
Android users: search the Google Play Store for Abee Dashcam. Firmware updates can also be installed through the app.
Not sure the M948GH is the one?
Compare all four Abee cameras side by side, or call (03) 9350 2605 and we will match a camera to your car, your parking and your budget.
Specifications
| Features | 4K Dash Cams ULTRA HD, 2K QUAD HD, NEW PRODUCTS, 1080P FULL HD, GPS, DUAL CHANNEL |
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Great product good quality & easy to install and set-up.
Simple compared to a lot more expensive dash cams. This 80 year old is impressed but the best part is I didn’t have to sign up with some CCP company to get it working!!!
Fantastic clarity for the price. Y cable was a bit fiddly to hide myself but managed to do it.