The BlackVue B-124 replaces the B-112 in 2018.
Please see the chart below to view the key differences between the two units!
Feature | B-112 | B-124 |
Battery Composition | LifePo4 | LifePo4 |
Dimensions | 128mm/102mm/50mm | 157mm/171mm/39.5mm |
Capacity | 3000mAh | 6000mAh |
Ability to Hardwire? | NO | YES |
Charging Time (0-100%) | ACCESSORY JACK: 60mins |
ACCESSORY JACK: 80 mins HARDWIRED: 40 mins |
Charging Current | 5A |
ACCESSORY JACK: 5A HARDWIRED: 9A |
USB Outlet | YES | NO |
Hours of Usage (Approx.) | 12 Hours | 24 Hours |
Wireless (Bluetooth) | NO | YES |
The clear winner here is going to the B-124, unless the size requirements and USB outlets are especially important to you.
Wireless capability is great so you can see the capacity and estimated time remaining.
Although the B-124 battery has a larger overall volume, we found that the slimmer profile of it had helped us hide the battery in vehicles much easier compared to the taller B-112. Having the battery hardwired also is a must for a clean installation.