BlackVue ELITE8-2CH-256 ELITE 8-2CH 256GB Dual 2K QHD Front & Rear Cloud Dash Cam
BlackVue ELITE8-2CH-256 ELITE 8-2CH 256GB Dual 2K QHD Front & Rear Cloud Dash Cam
The BlackVue ELITE 8-2CH is the first dashcam in the BlackVue lineup to deliver true 2K QHD recording simultaneously on both front and rear cameras, with Sony STARVIS 2 sensors and Dual HDR delivering evidence-grade footage in every direction.
Product Overview
The ELITE 8-2CH pairs a 2K QHD (2560x1440) front camera with a 2K QHD rear camera, both driven by Sony STARVIS 2 sensors with Dual HDR processing. The 256GB BlackVue microSD card in this SKU is well suited to drivers using dual-channel recording with regular overnight parking mode, providing substantially more on-card retention than the base storage options.
At default quality, 256GB stores approximately 14 hours of simultaneous front and rear recording, covering two to three days of daily driving with parking mode active between sessions. Power Saving Parking Mode draws under 1mA in standby, extending parked vehicle protection for weeks on a hardwired connection. Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi and GPS are standard.
Features & Benefits
Both front and rear cameras feature Sony STARVIS 2 sensors with Dual HDR and 0.03 Ultra Low LUX tuning, each using a 7-element f/2.0 aperture lens at 142 degrees. Power Saving Parking Mode draws under 12mW, waking on impact to record a 60-second event clip before returning to standby. Buffered Parking Mode supports motion detection and time lapse recording, with 10-second pre-event buffering on triggered events.
Smart Event Recording covers driving and parking impacts, overspeed, hard acceleration, hard braking, and hard cornering across both channels, with event files protected from loop overwriting. Format-Free (Adaptive) file management and a built-in supercapacitor ensure reliable operation in high-heat Australian conditions.
Technical Specs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | ELITE 8-2CH |
| Channel | 2 Channel (front + rear) |
| Front & Rear Sensor | Sony STARVIS 2, 5MP |
| Front & Rear Resolution | 2K QHD (2560 x 1440) @ 30fps |
| Viewing Angle | Diagonal 142° (front and rear) |
| Lens (Front & Rear) | 7-element, f/2.0 aperture |
| Low Light | 0.03 Ultra Low LUX |
| HDR | Dual HDR (front and rear) |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC) |
| Video File Format | MP4 |
| Image Quality (Bitrate) | Highest Extreme: 25Mbps / Highest: 20Mbps / High: 15Mbps / Normal: 10Mbps |
| Included Storage | 256GB microSD (BlackVue) |
| Maximum Storage | 1TB microSD |
| Format-Free | Yes (Adaptive) |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4GHz & 5GHz |
| GPS | Built-in Dual Band (GPS + GLONASS) |
| Parking Mode | Power Saving (<1mA) / Motion Detection / Time Lapse |
| Pre-Event Buffer | 10 seconds |
| Impact Sensor | 3-Axis Acceleration Sensor |
| Power Storage | Built-in Supercapacitor |
| Input Voltage | DC 12V–24V |
| Power Saving Mode Draw | Under 12mW (Avg. <1mA @ 12V) |
| Voltage Cut-off | 11.8V–12.5V (12V) / 22.8V–24V (24V) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 80°C |
| High Temp Cut-off | Approx. 70°C |
| LTE | Optional via CM100G LTE Module (sold separately) |
| App Compatibility | BlackVue App (Android 10.0+, iOS 15.0+) |
| Certifications | RCM, FCC, CE, IC (ISED), Telec, RoHS, WEEE |
| Warranty | 36 months (Australian customers) |
Goes Well With
- BlackVue CM100G LTE Module for always-on cloud connectivity and remote live view
- BlackVue B-130A or B-130X Ultra Battery Pack for over 12 months of Power Saving Parking Mode standby
- BlackVue TP-E Tamper-Proof Case, designed exclusively for the ELITE 8 series
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 256GB a good choice for dual-channel parking mode use?
Yes. At default quality, 256GB stores approximately 14 hours of simultaneous front and rear recording, covering two to three days of typical daily driving with overnight parking mode active. For drivers who park in high-traffic areas and want motion detection coverage running continuously, 256GB ensures multiple days of footage are retained before older clips are overwritten.
What makes the ELITE 8-2CH different from previous BlackVue dual-channel models?
The ELITE 8-2CH is the first BlackVue model with dual 2K QHD cameras, Sony STARVIS 2 sensors, and HDR processing on both channels. Earlier dual-channel BlackVue models used Full HD (1080p) for the rear camera. The ELITE 8-2CH also introduces Power Saving Parking Mode, which was not available on previous BlackVue lineups.
Does the ELITE 8-2CH use a standard BlackVue coaxial cable for the rear camera?
The ELITE 8-2CH uses a new mount design exclusive to the ELITE 8 series. Please refer to BlackVue's compatibility guide for rear camera cable specifications before installation.
Does the dashcam require a subscription to use cloud features?
The BlackVue app and local Wi-Fi playback are free. Cloud features require internet via a paired hotspot or the optional CM100G LTE module (data plan BYO).
Why is a supercapacitor better than a battery in a dashcam?
A supercapacitor provides power for safe recording shutdown on power loss without the degradation that lithium batteries face at high temperatures. In Australian conditions, a supercapacitor-based design provides more reliable long-term performance.
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BlackVue ELITE8-2CH-256 ELITE 8-2CH 256GB Dual 2K QHD Front & Rear Cloud Dash Cam
The BlackVue ELITE 8-2CH is the first dashcam in the BlackVue lineup to deliver true 2K QHD recording simultaneously on both front and rear cameras, with Sony STARVIS 2 sensors and Dual HDR delivering evidence-grade footage in every direction.
Product Overview
The ELITE 8-2CH pairs a 2K QHD (2560x1440) front camera with a 2K QHD rear camera, both driven by Sony STARVIS 2 sensors with Dual HDR processing. The 256GB BlackVue microSD card in this SKU is well suited to drivers using dual-channel recording with regular overnight parking mode, providing substantially more on-card retention than the base storage options.
At default quality, 256GB stores approximately 14 hours of simultaneous front and rear recording, covering two to three days of daily driving with parking mode active between sessions. Power Saving Parking Mode draws under 1mA in standby, extending parked vehicle protection for weeks on a hardwired connection. Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi and GPS are standard.
Features & Benefits
Both front and rear cameras feature Sony STARVIS 2 sensors with Dual HDR and 0.03 Ultra Low LUX tuning, each using a 7-element f/2.0 aperture lens at 142 degrees. Power Saving Parking Mode draws under 12mW, waking on impact to record a 60-second event clip before returning to standby. Buffered Parking Mode supports motion detection and time lapse recording, with 10-second pre-event buffering on triggered events.
Smart Event Recording covers driving and parking impacts, overspeed, hard acceleration, hard braking, and hard cornering across both channels, with event files protected from loop overwriting. Format-Free (Adaptive) file management and a built-in supercapacitor ensure reliable operation in high-heat Australian conditions.
Technical Specs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | ELITE 8-2CH |
| Channel | 2 Channel (front + rear) |
| Front & Rear Sensor | Sony STARVIS 2, 5MP |
| Front & Rear Resolution | 2K QHD (2560 x 1440) @ 30fps |
| Viewing Angle | Diagonal 142° (front and rear) |
| Lens (Front & Rear) | 7-element, f/2.0 aperture |
| Low Light | 0.03 Ultra Low LUX |
| HDR | Dual HDR (front and rear) |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC) |
| Video File Format | MP4 |
| Image Quality (Bitrate) | Highest Extreme: 25Mbps / Highest: 20Mbps / High: 15Mbps / Normal: 10Mbps |
| Included Storage | 256GB microSD (BlackVue) |
| Maximum Storage | 1TB microSD |
| Format-Free | Yes (Adaptive) |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4GHz & 5GHz |
| GPS | Built-in Dual Band (GPS + GLONASS) |
| Parking Mode | Power Saving (<1mA) / Motion Detection / Time Lapse |
| Pre-Event Buffer | 10 seconds |
| Impact Sensor | 3-Axis Acceleration Sensor |
| Power Storage | Built-in Supercapacitor |
| Input Voltage | DC 12V–24V |
| Power Saving Mode Draw | Under 12mW (Avg. <1mA @ 12V) |
| Voltage Cut-off | 11.8V–12.5V (12V) / 22.8V–24V (24V) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 80°C |
| High Temp Cut-off | Approx. 70°C |
| LTE | Optional via CM100G LTE Module (sold separately) |
| App Compatibility | BlackVue App (Android 10.0+, iOS 15.0+) |
| Certifications | RCM, FCC, CE, IC (ISED), Telec, RoHS, WEEE |
| Warranty | 36 months (Australian customers) |
Goes Well With
- BlackVue CM100G LTE Module for always-on cloud connectivity and remote live view
- BlackVue B-130A or B-130X Ultra Battery Pack for over 12 months of Power Saving Parking Mode standby
- BlackVue TP-E Tamper-Proof Case, designed exclusively for the ELITE 8 series
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 256GB a good choice for dual-channel parking mode use?
Yes. At default quality, 256GB stores approximately 14 hours of simultaneous front and rear recording, covering two to three days of typical daily driving with overnight parking mode active. For drivers who park in high-traffic areas and want motion detection coverage running continuously, 256GB ensures multiple days of footage are retained before older clips are overwritten.
What makes the ELITE 8-2CH different from previous BlackVue dual-channel models?
The ELITE 8-2CH is the first BlackVue model with dual 2K QHD cameras, Sony STARVIS 2 sensors, and HDR processing on both channels. Earlier dual-channel BlackVue models used Full HD (1080p) for the rear camera. The ELITE 8-2CH also introduces Power Saving Parking Mode, which was not available on previous BlackVue lineups.
Does the ELITE 8-2CH use a standard BlackVue coaxial cable for the rear camera?
The ELITE 8-2CH uses a new mount design exclusive to the ELITE 8 series. Please refer to BlackVue's compatibility guide for rear camera cable specifications before installation.
Does the dashcam require a subscription to use cloud features?
The BlackVue app and local Wi-Fi playback are free. Cloud features require internet via a paired hotspot or the optional CM100G LTE module (data plan BYO).
Why is a supercapacitor better than a battery in a dashcam?
A supercapacitor provides power for safe recording shutdown on power loss without the degradation that lithium batteries face at high temperatures. In Australian conditions, a supercapacitor-based design provides more reliable long-term performance.
