Which is better for a pickup truck?

The W7 suits most pickups because the wireless link skips the long cable run to the cab and the monitor is included. The Viecam is better only if your truck already has a screen with an RCA input.

Which has the wider view?

The Viecam at 170° sees more behind the truck than the W7 at 110°. A wider view helps with blind spots; the W7's narrower view shows less distortion.

Which is more waterproof?

The W7 carries IP69K, rated for high-pressure washdown, against IP68 on the Viecam. Both handle rain and car washes; the W7 has the edge on paper.

Does the Viecam need a monitor?

Yes. It is a camera only and needs a display or head unit with an RCA video input. The W7 includes its own 5-inch monitor.

Which is easier to install?

The W7, since there is no video cable between camera and monitor and the camera taps the reverse lights. The Viecam needs its 20ft cable routed to the cab.

Is the W7 worth stepping up to over the Viecam?

If you have no screen in the truck, yes: the included monitor and wireless link make it a complete kit. If you already have a display, the Viecam covers the job for less hardware.

Viecam Backup Camera for Car vs W7 480P Wireless Backup Camera Kit

Buy the W7 kit if you want a complete, self-contained system: it includes a 5-inch monitor, needs no video cable run to the cab, and its 92 owner ratings average 4.9. Buy the Viecam camera if you already have a monitor or head unit with an RCA video input, since it is a camera only. The W7 is the easier install on a pickup; the Viecam is the more flexible part for an existing screen.

Choose the Viecam if you already have a display with an RCA video input and want a wide 170° view with a long 20ft cable run.
Choose the W7 if you want a monitor included and a wireless link that avoids running cable from the tailgate to the cab.

Prices

Viecam Backup Camera for Car: $7.99 at Walmart (checked today)
W7 480P Wireless Backup Camera Kit: $109.99 at AUTO-VOX (checked today)
Difference: the Viecam Backup Camera for Car is $102.00 cheaper than the W7 480P Wireless Backup Camera Kit today

What separates them

	Viecam Backup Camera for Car	W7 480P Wireless Backup Camera Kit
Monitor included	No, camera only	Yes, 5-inch display
Wiring to display	RCA video cable, 20ft included	Wireless 2.4G, 44ft range
Viewing angle	170°	110° real angle
Waterproof rating	IP68	IP69K
Night vision	12 IR LEDs, black and white	Color night vision
Image resolution	Not stated	480P
Parking guide lines	Not stated	6 customizable lines
Power source	Wired to reverse light circuit	Camera from reverse lights, monitor from cigarette lighter

Specs compared

Spec	Viecam Backup Camera for Car	W7 480P Wireless Backup Camera Kit
Waterproof rating	IP68	IP69K
Viewing angle	170°	—
Night vision LEDs	12 high-intensity LEDs	—
Cable length	20ft (6m)	—
Video input	RCA video input systems	—
Monitor included	NO monitor	—
Shock resistance	shock-resistant	—
Included accessories	cables, mounting brackets, screws, and a user m…	—
Wireless signal range	—	44ft
Display size	—	5-inch
Night vision	—	Color Night Vision
Parking guide lines	—	6 customizable parking guide lines

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Spec	Viecam Backup Camera for Car	W7 480P Wireless Backup Camera Kit
Operating temperature	—	-20°C to 65°C
Installation time	—	30-minute DIY installation
Monitor power source	—	cigarette lighter
Camera power source	—	reverse lights
Real angle of view	—	110 Degrees
Sensor technology	—	CMOS

Viecam Backup Camera for Car vs W7 480P Wireless Backup Camera Kit

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Viecam Backup Camera for Car vs W7 480P Wireless Backup Camera Kit

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W7 480P Wireless Backup Camera Kit

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