{"product_id":"blackvue-elite-9-2ch-4k-dash-cam","title":"BlackVue Elite 9 2CH 4K Dash Cam","description":"\u003csection class=\"dcc-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-lede\"\u003eThe BlackVue Elite 9 2CH is the sweet spot of the Elite range — a 4K Ultra HD front camera on the 8MP Sony STARVIS 2 (IMX678) sensor paired with a 2K Quad HD rear, Dual HDR on both channels, 12-bit colour and H.265 recording at up to 60Mbps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Elite 9 if you want genuine 4K plate-reading detail ahead — where most incidents unfold — with intelligent 2K coverage behind, at a meaningful saving over the dual-4K Elite 10. It's the premium all-rounder for families, commuters and performance-car owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dcc-pdp-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4K front detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies \u0026amp; commuters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium all-rounder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant 4K at both ends? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackvue-elite-10-2ch-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eElite 10 2CH\u003c\/a\u003e is the flagship. Happy with 2K everywhere? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackvue-elite-8-2ch-2k-dash-cam\"\u003eElite 8 2CH\u003c\/a\u003e saves you $200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros \u0026amp; cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-pc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4K Ultra HD front on the 8MP Sony STARVIS 2 (IMX678) sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual HDR — front and rear processed simultaneously for balanced footage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-bit colour and H.265 at up to 60Mbps — detail without bloated files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2K Quad HD rear camera — well above the 1080p most rivals fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Saving parking under 1mA — over 12 months with the B-130A battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64GB card and hardwire kit included; supports up to 1TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-cons\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear is 2K, not 4K — that's the Elite 10's job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo built-in screen — footage lives in the BlackVue app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloud needs the optional CM100GLTE module (BYO SIM) or a hotspot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4K files are larger — a bigger card is a worthwhile upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it captures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ute changes lanes into you on the freeway at 110 — 4K keeps the plate readable across three lanes. At night a tailgater sits close behind: the 2K rear with HDR holds their plate against full-beam glare, and GPS stamps the speed you weren't doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4K where it matters most\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front 8MP Sony STARVIS 2 (IMX678) records 4K Ultra HD with 12-bit colour depth — over 68 billion colours — and H.265 compression at up to 60Mbps. That's flagship-grade forward evidence, with a 2K Quad HD rear covering the direction most claims come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual HDR, both ends\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDR runs on the front and rear cameras simultaneously, balancing harsh Australian sun, tunnel transitions and night-time headlight glare so footage stays evidentially usable at both ends of the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal parking protection, three ways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree parking modes cover every situation: \u003cstrong\u003eMotion Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e records full one-minute buffered clips whenever something moves near the car; \u003cstrong\u003eTimelapse\u003c\/strong\u003e condenses 30 real-world minutes into every one-minute file for long stays; and \u003cstrong\u003ePower Saving\u003c\/strong\u003e drops the camera below 1mA — so low it can stand guard for \u003cstrong\u003eover 12 months\u003c\/strong\u003e when paired with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackvue-b-130a-ultra-battery-pack\"\u003eB-130A Ultra Battery\u003c\/a\u003e, waking in under a second on impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackVue Cloud, Wi-Fi 5 and GPS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi 5 makes in-app playback quick even with 4K files. Add the optional \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackvue-cm100glte-4g-lte-module\"\u003eCM100GLTE LTE module\u003c\/a\u003e or a hotspot for remote live view, impact alerts and GPS tracking anywhere; dual-band GPS (GPS + GLONASS) stamps every recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardwire kit (included — unlocks parking mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e fuse-box install with battery-protecting voltage cut-off. We recommend a qualified auto electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOBD-II cable (easy DIY parking mode):\u003c\/strong\u003e the optional \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackvue-obd-ii-power-cable-boc-300\"\u003eBlackVue OBD-II Power Cable\u003c\/a\u003e — parking mode without touching the fuse box. Not suitable for some EVs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-130A Ultra Battery (best for EVs and long stays):\u003c\/strong\u003e over 12 months of Power Saving protection with zero drain on the car battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-acc\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccessory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB-130A Ultra Battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 12 months of Power Saving parking protection, zero battery drain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flag\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-endurance microSD (256GB+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4K files are big — more history matters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flag\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCM100GLTE LTE module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackVue Cloud anywhere with mobile coverage (BYO SIM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPL-2 filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuts windscreen glare for cleaner 4K footage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecording time by card size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-rec\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003emicroSD size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. continuous recording\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64GB (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4–5 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~9 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~18 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~36 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~72 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\"\u003eRecording 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4K Ultra HD 3840×2160 @ 30fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2K Quad HD 2560×1440 @ 30fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImage sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSony STARVIS 2 (IMX678) 8MP front; STARVIS 2 rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVideo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-bit colour depth; H.265 (HEVC) up to 60Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNight performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual HDR (front + rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (2.4\/5GHz); BlackVue Cloud via optional CM100GLTE or hotspot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in dual-band (GPS + GLONASS) speed and location stamping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParking modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion Detection (buffered), Timelapse (1fps), Power Saving (under 1mA, wakes in under 1s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended parking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 12 months with B-130A Ultra Battery (Power Saving); ~16 hours Motion\/Timelapse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64GB BlackVue microSD included; supports up to 1TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 12\/24V; supercapacitor (no lithium battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-year Australian warranty (BlackVue Australia registration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront camera, rear camera, front-to-rear coaxial cable, 64GB BlackVue microSD card, BlackVue hardwire kit, cable clips, spare 3M mounting tape, alcohol pad, pry tool and quick-start guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eElite 9 or Elite 10 — how do I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Elite 9 gives you the same 4K STARVIS 2 front camera as the flagship with a 2K rear; the Elite 10 makes the rear 4K as well. If rear plate detail at distance matters — taxis, tailgaters, hit-and-runs — the 10 earns its premium; otherwise the 9 is the value pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the 4K difference over 2K noticeable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt distance, yes — 4K resolves plates and details across more lanes and further down the road, and 12-bit colour with 60Mbps H.265 keeps compression from smearing the fine detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill parking mode drain my battery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — Power Saving draws under 1mA with a sub-second wake on impact, and the hardwire kit protects the battery with a voltage cut-off. The B-130A battery extends protection past 12 months with zero drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat card should I run?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included 64GB gets you started; for 4K we recommend 256GB or larger (it supports up to 1TB) so loop recording keeps several days of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a subscription?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — everything on-camera works without ongoing costs. Cloud features are optional via the CM100GLTE module or your own hotspot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need an account to use the BlackVue app?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs my footage private?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe free \u003cstrong\u003eBlackVue App\u003c\/strong\u003e (iOS and Android) handles setup, playback and downloads over Wi-Fi 5, plus cloud features. Ask our team for the latest manual and firmware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch it in action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial BlackVue videos — an Elite 9 overview, real-world 4K footage and installation. New owner? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-set-up-blackvue-dash-cam\"\u003estep-by-step BlackVue setup guide\u003c\/a\u003e includes two full walkthrough videos covering unboxing, app pairing and fine-tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:900px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nomIo0J7nDI\" title=\"BlackVue ELITE 9 Overview\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eELITE 9 overview — 4K front, 2K rear, and who it's for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:900px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l6lcoHHExCA\" title=\"BlackVue ELITE 9 Daytime 4K HDR Sample (Scotland)\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eDaytime 4K HDR sample footage — see the detail for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:900px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/31qlWyrF4Io\" title=\"BlackVue ELITE Series Promo\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eELITE Series overview — the range and its key features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:900px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DTn6ETMbSsY\" title=\"BlackVue ELITE Front Camera Installation\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eFront camera installation walkthrough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:900px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dUBjT8xCxEY\" title=\"BlackVue ELITE Rear Camera Installation\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-caveat\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRear camera installation walkthrough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from The Dash Cam Co\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dcc-pdp-why\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine BlackVue stock with a \u003cstrong\u003e3-year Australian warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e (register with BlackVue Australia after purchase), plus your full rights under Australian Consumer Law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame-day dispatch\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders placed before 1pm AEST, Monday to Friday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Express Post\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia-wide on orders over $200, tracked with signature on delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest, expert local support before and after you buy — we only sell dash cams, so we know them inside out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-cta\"\u003eAdd the BlackVue Elite 9 2CH to your cart for same-day dispatch, or compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackvue-elite-10-2ch-4k-dash-cam\"\u003eElite 10 2CH\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackvue-elite-8-2ch-2k-dash-cam\"\u003eElite 8 2CH\u003c\/a\u003e, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/4k-ultra-hd\"\u003e4K dash cams\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask our team\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"BlackVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44106460790827,"sku":"BV-ELITE9-2CH","price":789.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5814\/3019\/files\/elite9_2ch_03.png?v=1784023902","url":"https:\/\/dashcamco.com.au\/products\/blackvue-elite-9-2ch-4k-dash-cam","provider":"The Dash Cam Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}