BlackVue DR750X Plus Review

Which DR750X Plus this review covers

If you already own a DR750X or DR750S, we would start an upgrade decision with the parts you can keep and the features you need. This review covers the standard DR750X-2CH Plus front-and-rear system, with the 1CH Plus upgrade option explained separately. The built-in LTE, 3CH, IR and Truck models have different configurations.

The Plus range included 1CH, 2CH, interior infrared and exterior Truck versions. Those names help identify an existing camera; they are not a list of current kits or stock. For a replacement today, use our BlackVue dash cam range or ask us to match your existing setup.

Design, key features and tradeoffs

The cylindrical front camera sits near the rear-view mirror and uses an app or computer for viewing instead of an onboard screen. We like that approach if you want a discreet installation and are comfortable checking recordings on another device.

BlackVue specifies Full HD 1080p at 60 FPS at the front and 30 FPS at the rear, with a 139° diagonal view for each. Both cameras use STARVIS sensors. Built-in GPS and Wi-Fi support recorded location information and a nearby phone connection.

• Front and rear views cover both directions.
• The 1CH Plus front unit can accept a compatible secondary camera later.
• Parking recording and optional Cloud access add useful functions when their power and connection requirements are met.
• This is a Full HD system, so it does not record 4K video.

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Recording and playback without Cloud

You can use the camera for local recording without a Cloud subscription or cellular module. Recordings go to a microSD card. The standard Plus manual lists 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB cards. Choose a compatible recording card rather than capacity alone.

For a basic driving setup, the camera takes power through its vehicle power cable. Check whether the socket stays powered after you switch the engine off. A socket that remains live will not behave like an ignition-switched socket.

Loop recording replaces older eligible recordings as the card fills. Save an important clip separately before it is overwritten. You can read the card on a computer, or connect a nearby phone through Wi-Fi to review and download files.

Adding a secondary camera

The 1CH Plus front camera has a secondary-camera port. That gives an owner a route to a matching two-camera setup later, subject to the correct camera and cable. An older DR750X-1CH or DR750S-1CH should not be treated as the same upgrade platform.

Match the camera variant before ordering. A regular rear camera, an interior infrared camera and an exterior Truck camera serve different views. The diagram above shows those choices; it does not make older rear cameras interchangeable with the Plus.

Full HD frame rate, bitrate and image examples

The standard two-camera Plus records 1080p at 60 FPS at the front and 1080p at 30 FPS at the rear. BlackVue describes this as a fixed resolution and frame-rate combination. There is no separate Sports mode to select for 60 FPS, and frame rate can vary during Wi-Fi streaming.

You can change image quality through bitrate settings. BlackVue lists Highest (Extreme) as 25 Mbit/s at the front and 10 Mbit/s at the rear. Higher bitrate creates larger files, which affects the recording history that fits on the card and the time needed to copy clips.

Compare downloaded recordings at their full quality when judging detail. Frame rate alone does not guarantee a readable plate; light, motion and the recording conditions still matter.

STARVIS sensors and the Plus upgrade

BlackVue specifies approximately 2.1-megapixel STARVIS sensors at the front and rear. The Plus changed the camera sensor setup, which also affects rear-camera compatibility. We would weigh the image examples alongside your current camera and the functions you need, rather than treat a sensor name as a promise of perfect night recordings.

Parking recording and power

Parked alerts also need an online connection. The network logos below illustrate the carrier discussion from this review; they do not confirm current service for every regional module.

Cloud features and the connection they need

Cloud access is useful when you want to check on the vehicle while you are away. BlackVue documents Remote Live View, push notifications, GPS tracking, remote playback and backup functions. Their availability depends on the supported camera setup, its settings and the service you use.

The camera needs power and an internet connection through a compatible external module, hotspot or available network. Your phone also needs connectivity for remote access. We recommend checking an alert and opening a saved remote clip using the connection you expect to have while parked.

Keep the distinction between local and remote access clear. A direct Wi-Fi connection lets a nearby phone reach the camera. Remote Cloud access needs the camera to be online. A lost connection can prevent an alert or upload even while the camera records to its card.

App and Viewer for local or remote access

Use the BlackVue app to check the camera view during setup, review clips and change supported settings. Position the camera first, then confirm that the saved front and rear recordings show the views you intended.

For a longer review, the desktop Viewer can make it easier to inspect front and rear recordings together with the available location and time information. It also provides settings and firmware functions. Keep important files before changing settings or updating the camera.

Our separate DR750X Plus settings guide covers the menus. Here, we would focus on the recording mode, image quality and connection choices that change how the system fits your routine.

External LTE hardware

The standard DR750X Plus uses a separate USB connectivity module for cellular access. It does not have the built-in LTE hardware of a DR750X LTE Plus model. The CM100LTE discussed in this review is a separate accessory.

A compatible module needs service for its regional hardware, an appropriate SIM and data plan, and the required Cloud service. An in-vehicle hotspot can be an alternative, but only while it stays powered and online. Choose the connection around the time the vehicle spends parked, rather than assuming that the vehicle hotspot remains on.

Storage, protected events and backup

BlackVue provides event-file locking, scheduled reboot, card-management and card-failure alert functions. Locking can help retain selected event files on the card, but the protected space is limited and its overwrite behavior depends on the settings. Export a clip you need to keep.

A scheduled reboot is optional. BlackVue describes it as a parking-mode function that skips a reboot when recording would conflict with it. Adaptive file management reduces formatting work; it does not remove the need to inspect the card and recordings.

Cloud backup is a separate task from recording to the card. Set up the supported upload function and confirm which event types it saves. Do not assume every minute of driving or parking footage has an off-camera copy.

If the camera reports a card problem or you find missing recordings, save what you can before changing the setup. Card compatibility, formatting and firmware are useful checks. Back up necessary files before changing time or image-quality settings, because BlackVue warns those changes can format the card.

Upgrading from the DR750X

Keep compatible cables separate from camera compatibility. BlackVue says the Plus can reuse X-series power cables and earlier BlackVue coaxial video cables. That can save you from routing a new cable through the vehicle.

The older rear camera is a different decision. BlackVue states that earlier rear and interior cameras are not compatible with the Plus front unit because the Plus changed the sensor setup. Replacing only the front camera while keeping an old DR750X rear camera is not the upgrade route to recommend.

The Plus may make sense if you want its secondary-camera upgrade option or the revised camera setup. Before ordering parts, tell us the model on both camera bodies and show us the existing power connection. We can help you work out which parts belong in the replacement.

Upgrading from the DR750S

Moving from a DR750S also changes the power connection. BlackVue distinguishes the older S-series power cables from the three-wire X-series cables used by the Plus. A reusable coaxial video cable does not make an S-series power lead or rear camera compatible.

BlackVue describes the camera shape as similar enough for some CPL filters or custom mounts to carry over. Check the exact accessory rather than replacing everything automatically or assuming every tamper-proof case fits.

We would consider this upgrade when direct hardwiring with built-in voltage monitoring or a supported external connectivity module would solve a need in your existing setup. For a new purchase, compare the currently available BlackVue models against that need before choosing an older generation by name alone.

SIM cards, carriers and data use

Where do I get a SIM card?

Start with the exact module model and region printed on its label. Ask the carrier for a data plan that supports that hardware, and match the SIM size to the module instructions. The service needs to work where the vehicle will be parked. A familiar network logo alone does not establish compatibility.

We would check the module, carrier and current Cloud plan together before adding cellular service. BlackVue Cloud information is the manufacturer resource associated with the plan comparison below.

How much data do I need?

Recording to the microSD card does not itself consume cellular data. Remote Live View, uploads and remote playback use the online connection, so data use depends on how you use those functions. Cloud storage allowances and cellular data allowances are different things.

Estimate the time you expect to spend watching remotely and the clips you want uploaded, then review actual usage through the carrier. Choose a plan with suitable allowances and overage terms. An old 2 GB or 4 GB recommendation is not a fixed requirement.

Help with an existing setup or a replacement

Send us the front and rear camera model names, the power connection and the feature you want to add. We can help you compare reusable parts with a replacement setup. You can also browse our current BlackVue selection.

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