BlackVue Elite 10 1CH 4K Dash Cam
BlackVue Elite 10 1CH 4K Dash Cam
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Overview
The BlackVue Elite 10 1CH puts BlackVue's flagship 4K Ultra HD front camera — the 8MP Sony STARVIS 2 (IMX678) with HDR, 12-bit colour and H.265 at up to 60Mbps — into a streamlined single-camera package for drivers who want the very best forward evidence without a rear install.
Who it's for
This is flagship-grade front protection in its simplest form: premium vehicles, lease cars where a rear cable run isn't wanted, and drivers who simply want the sharpest possible record of the road ahead. Everything the Elite 10 2CH does forward, in a cleaner one-camera install.
- Premium buyers
- Maximum front detail
- Simple flagship install
- Lease & company cars
Want the rear covered in 4K too? The Elite 10 2CH is the full flagship. Watching the budget? The Elite 8 1CH keeps the Elite essentials at 2K.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Flagship 4K Ultra HD front camera — 8MP Sony STARVIS 2 (IMX678)
- HDR with 12-bit colour — over 68 billion colours of evidentially clean footage
- H.265 at up to 60Mbps keeps 4K files sharp and manageable
- Power Saving parking under 1mA — over 12 months with the B-130A battery
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 5, dual-band GPS and BlackVue Cloud support
- 64GB card and hardwire kit included; supports up to 1TB
Worth knowing
- Front-only — for rear coverage choose the Elite 10 2CH
- No screen — footage is reviewed in the BlackVue app
- Cloud needs the optional CM100GLTE module (BYO SIM) or a hotspot
- 4K files are large — plan for a bigger card
A closer look
What it captures
Driving into low sun on the motorway, HDR holds the exposure while 4K resolves the plate of the car that brake-checks you three lanes over. In a tunnel at night, 12-bit colour keeps detail in the shadows a lesser camera would crush to black.
BlackVue's best front camera
The 8MP Sony STARVIS 2 (IMX678) records 4K Ultra HD at 30fps with HDR and 12-bit colour depth, compressed with H.265 at up to 60Mbps — the highest-fidelity forward footage in the BlackVue range, where plates, faces and road detail survive enlargement.
Real parking protection, three ways
Three parking modes cover every situation: Motion Detection records full one-minute buffered clips whenever something moves near the car; Timelapse condenses 30 real-world minutes into every one-minute file for long stays; and Power Saving drops the camera below 1mA — so low it can stand guard for over 12 months when paired with the B-130A Ultra Battery, waking in under a second on impact.
BlackVue Cloud, Wi-Fi 5 and GPS
Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 for fast 4K playback in the app; optional CM100GLTE LTE module or hotspot for remote live view, push alerts, clip downloads and GPS tracking from anywhere. Dual-band GPS (GPS + GLONASS) stamps speed and location on every clip.
Flagship build, Australian-ready
Supercapacitor power handles Australian heat, in the iconic screenless cylinder that installs with a factory-like finish behind the mirror.
Installation options
Hardwire kit (included — unlocks parking mode): fuse-box install with battery-protecting voltage cut-off. We recommend a qualified auto electrician.
OBD-II cable (easy DIY parking mode): the optional BlackVue OBD-II Power Cable — no fuse-box wiring. Not suitable for some EVs.
B-130A Ultra Battery (best for EVs and long stays): over 12 months of Power Saving protection, zero drain on the car battery.
Recommended accessories
| Accessory | What it does | Recommended? |
|---|---|---|
| B-130A Ultra Battery | Over 12 months of Power Saving parking protection, zero battery drain | Recommended |
| High-endurance microSD (256GB+) | 4K at 60Mbps fills cards quickly | Recommended |
| CM100GLTE LTE module | BlackVue Cloud anywhere with mobile coverage (BYO SIM) | Optional |
| CPL-2 filter | Cuts glare for the cleanest possible 4K | Optional |
Recording time by card size
| microSD size | Approx. continuous recording |
|---|---|
| 64GB (included) | ~6 hours |
| 128GB | ~12 hours |
| 256GB | ~24 hours |
| 512GB | ~48 hours |
| 1TB | ~96 hours |
Recording times are estimates only. Real-world figures vary with resolution, bitrate, the number of channels recording, how often parking mode is triggered and your settings. Footage loops (oldest overwritten first) unless saved or protected. Use a high-endurance microSD card rated for continuous recording.
Specifications
| Camera | 4K Ultra HD 3840×2160 @ 30fps |
| Image sensor | Sony STARVIS 2 (IMX678) 8MP |
| Video | HDR; 12-bit colour depth; H.265 (HEVC) up to 60Mbps |
| Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (2.4/5GHz); BlackVue Cloud via optional CM100GLTE or hotspot |
| GPS | Built-in dual-band (GPS + GLONASS) speed and location stamping |
| Parking modes | Motion Detection (buffered), Timelapse (1fps), Power Saving (under 1mA, wakes in under 1s) |
| Extended parking | Over 12 months with B-130A Ultra Battery (Power Saving); ~16 hours Motion/Timelapse |
| Storage | 64GB BlackVue microSD included; supports up to 1TB |
| Power | DC 12/24V; supercapacitor (no lithium battery) |
| Warranty | 3-year Australian warranty (BlackVue Australia registration) |
What's in the box
Elite 10 front camera, 64GB BlackVue microSD card, BlackVue hardwire kit, cable clips, spare 3M mounting tape, alcohol pad, pry tool and quick-start guide.
Frequently asked questions
What makes the Elite 10 the flagship?
The 8MP STARVIS 2 (IMX678) sensor with HDR, 12-bit colour and H.265 at up to 60Mbps — the most detailed, most compression-resistant footage BlackVue makes. The 1CH gives you exactly that, front-only.
Is 4K worth it over 2K?
If you want plates readable at distance, across lanes, or from cropped footage — yes. 4K carries four times the pixels of Full HD and roughly double 2K, and the 60Mbps bitrate preserves it.
Can I add a rear camera later?
The Elite 10 1CH is sold as a front-only kit — if you want front and rear coverage, buy the Elite 10 2CH from the start.
Will parking mode drain my battery?
No — Power Saving draws under 1mA with sub-second wake, the hardwire kit has a voltage cut-off, and the B-130A battery option removes the car battery from the equation entirely for 12+ months of protection.
Do I need a subscription?
No — recording, parking, Wi-Fi and GPS all work with zero ongoing costs. Cloud is optional via the CM100GLTE module or a hotspot.
Do I need an account to use the BlackVue app?
Yes — the current BlackVue app uses a free account, and first-time setup needs an internet connection. After that you can connect to the camera directly over Wi-Fi, and your account includes 1GB of free BlackVue Cloud storage for backed-up clips.
Is my footage private?
Yes. Footage records to the microSD card in the camera and the camera is private by default — sharing features such as Live Broadcast stay off unless you deliberately enable them, and any Cloud features are tied to your own account.
Downloads
The free BlackVue App (iOS and Android) covers setup, playback, downloads and cloud over Wi-Fi 5. Ask our team for the latest manual and firmware.
Watch it in action
Official BlackVue videos — an Elite 10 overview, real-world 4K footage and installation. New owner? Our step-by-step BlackVue setup guide includes two full walkthrough videos covering unboxing, app pairing and fine-tuning.
ELITE 10 overview — the flagship 4K range explained.
Daytime 4K sample footage — see the detail for yourself.
Night driving sample — low-light 4K performance.
Front camera installation walkthrough.
Why buy from The Dash Cam Co
- Genuine BlackVue stock with a 3-year Australian warranty (register with BlackVue Australia after purchase), plus your full rights under Australian Consumer Law
- Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 1pm AEST, Monday to Friday
- Free Express Post Australia-wide on orders over $200, tracked with signature on delivery
- Honest, expert local support before and after you buy — we only sell dash cams, so we know them inside out
Add the BlackVue Elite 10 1CH to your cart for same-day dispatch, or compare the Elite 10 2CH, browse 4K dash cams, or talk to our team.