The Thinkware U3000 Pro is the company’s flagship dual-camera dash cam, offering front and rear recording, pronounced clarity and a suite of advanced safety features.
Thinkware U3000 Pro features
The package includes everything required for a basic installation, and the unit ships with long cables designed to reach both front and rear cameras while remaining hidden behind interior panels for a clean fit. Thinkware bundles radar, GPS, safety camera alerts and 24-hour parking surveillance. An optional LTE modem is available and a dedicated SIM provides notifications if an impact occurs while the vehicle is unattended.
Installation and apps
Although the box contains the necessary parts, the reviewer recommends having a professional installer fit the system and add the optional LTE modem. Managing the camera uses Thinkware Connected, which supports multiple units and offers live view, parked elapsed time and parking location; a separate Dash Cam Link app is required to download stored footage.
Performance and safety systems
Both cameras use Sony STARVIS 2 sensors and the build quality is described as exceptional. Image quality is compared to that of most smartphones and compact action cameras, performing well both day and night with little to no clarity loss and capable of capturing fine details such as number plates. The U3000 Pro includes Thinkware’s advanced driver assistance system; its warning chimes and alerts are functional but were judged not quite loud enough to be heard over a car audio system at maximum volume. Sensitivity of the safety features can be adjusted to suit different driving styles.
Parking surveillance records disturbances around the vehicle via motion and impact detection, with time-lapse and energy-saving modes; recorded events are saved to the internal storage. The dedicated SIM also allows push notifications and remote viewing through the app.
Overall, the Thinkware U3000 Pro is presented as a feature-packed, multi-purpose dual-camera dash cam with minimal drawbacks. It is said to do everything needed and to include features missing from some rival devices.
The U3000 Pro retails between $899 and $1,299 depending on the retailer and is positioned as a premium setup. More information is available on the Thinkware Australia website.
Pros – feature packed; easy to use; quick and responsive app connectivity; comes with sim.
Cons – could be considered too pricey; needs two apps to use all features; may need professional installer.
The test product was provided by Thinkware Australia, and the reviewer was not paid to review this product.
