The Azdome M550 is a triple channel dashcam with 2K + 1080p + 1080p video. A large wide screen adorns the back, and removable cameras offer interior and rear video feeds.
About Azdome M550 Dashcam
The M550 has a strong plastic construction that feels secure in the hand. The magnetic GPS mount is unique and grips hard, although it only tilts back and forth, so it doesn’t have the flexibility to move the camera left and right. I noticed after installing it in the car that I kept it pushed all the way in to keep the camera level with the horizon. How well this camera mounts depends on the angle of your windshield. There’s a white “GPS” badge on the front of the camera mount that can be blacked out with a permanent marker for a more discreet fit, but the size of the camera makes it difficult to hide behind the rearview mirror – especially with the interior. The camera must be pointed next to the mirror for it to work.
The camera is easy to use thanks to a clear user interface. Although the screen is large and vibrant, it is non-touch. All the buttons do what they are expected to do – up/right, down/left, OK selects items and returns to the menu. It’s easy to use for anyone with experience with dashcams, and should be simple enough for beginners. Be sure to format the memory card before using this camera! Importantly, the only way to transfer data from this camera is via the Wi-Fi app or by removing the microSD card from the camera. There is no USB cable for data transfer. I wish Azdome had included an SD card reader in the box for this interesting quirk.
See The Azdome M550 Dashcam In Action!
The interior and rear cameras plug into the sides of the main unit. The interior camera has a little ball joint but the flexibility here is not super high either. On the little ball joint, unless mounted right in the middle of the car, it will likely point a bit higher towards the roof of the car than ideal. It will not see your lap, and thus prove that you do not have your phone on your lap, unless the camera is mounted in a highly visible place.
Conclusion
Tech Canyon would highly recommend this dashcam due to it’s many features and high quality. The 1440p video from the front camera offers a decent amount of detail while in motion. Expect license plates on adjacent parked cars to be readable up to about 60 km/h, as well as street signs and other finer details. In some cases oncoming cars will have readable license plates, especially at slow speeds, but with faster speeds the videos high level of compression will make it difficult to read them.