Thinkware U3000 Pro Wins
Winner
Thinkware U3000 Pro front and rear dash cam system

Thinkware U3000 Pro

8.8

Tech-savvy drivers who want the most advanced AI safety and cloud features regardless of price

VS
Miofive S1 Ultra dual 4K front and rear dash cam

Miofive S1 Ultra

8.3

Value-focused buyers who want true dual 4K with built-in storage and no microSD hassles

Marcus Rivera
Marcus Rivera

Score Comparison

Criteria
Thinkware U3000 Pro
Miofive S1 Ultra
Overall Score
8.8
8.3
Video Quality
9.3
8.8
Night Vision
9.0
8.5
Smart Features
9.5
7.5
Build & Reliability
9.0
8.0
Ease of Use
8.0
8.0
Field of View
8.5
8.5
Value
6.5
8.5

Pricing & Features

Specification
Thinkware U3000 Pro
Miofive S1 Ultra
Price
$580
$200
Released
01-Nov-25
01-Jul-24

Making Your Decision

Thinkware U3000 Pro logo

When to Choose Thinkware U3000 Pro

Tech-savvy drivers who want the most advanced AI safety and cloud features regardless of price

The Thinkware U3000 Pro is the most feature-packed dash cam available, with AI-powered ADAS, LTE cloud connectivity, and radar parking mode. It's the ultimate "set it and forget it" security camera for your car — if you're willing to pay the premium price and monthly cloud subscription.

Strengths

  • Most advanced ADAS features including forward collision, lane departure, and pedestrian alerts
  • Built-in LTE with Thinkware Cloud for live GPS tracking and push notifications
  • Radar-based parking mode detects motion even in covered parking
  • Dual 4K channels with Sony STARVIS 2 sensors

Limitations

  • Most expensive dash cam in our roundup at $580
  • Cloud features require monthly subscription after trial period
  • Complex setup with many features can be overwhelming for first-time users
Miofive S1 Ultra logo

When to Choose Miofive S1 Ultra

Value-focused buyers who want true dual 4K with built-in storage and no microSD hassles

The Miofive S1 Ultra offers remarkable value with dual 4K cameras and built-in eMMC storage for $200. The elimination of microSD cards is a real reliability advantage. The app needs polish, but for pure hardware value, nothing else in this price range offers dual 4K.

Strengths

  • Dual 4K front and rear at just $200 — best resolution-per-dollar in the roundup
  • Built-in eMMC storage eliminates microSD card failures
  • 5GHz Wi-Fi for fast wireless footage downloads
  • Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor for excellent low-light performance

Limitations

  • Fixed internal storage cannot be expanded or replaced
  • App can be slow and occasionally disconnects during transfers
  • Newer brand with less track record than VIOFO or BlackVue

Ready to Get Started?

Thinkware U3000 Pro front and rear dash cam system

Thinkware U3000 Pro

Score: 8.8
Miofive S1 Ultra dual 4K front and rear dash cam

Miofive S1 Ultra

Score: 8.3