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Varia RCT715 Radar Camera Tail Light
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Varia RCT715 Radar Camera Tail Light

4.2(74 ratings)

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  • Last seen at $399.99 at Sports Basement on Nov 8.

Our take on the Varia RCT715 Radar Camera Tail Light

The Varia RCT715 is a rear bike light that combines a radar, a camera and a tail light in one unit. It warns you of vehicles approaching from behind on a compatible Garmin device, records continuously, and locks footage when its accelerometer senses an incident. The radar and light are the strongest parts; the camera is the compromise, with 1080p at 30 fps, a 220° viewing angle and battery life that drops to about 6 hours at best. It suits riders who already use a Garmin Edge and want one device for awareness and evidence, rather than someone chasing the sharpest footage.

Best forRoad and commuter riders who want rear radar warningsGarmin Edge owners who want camera control on the head unitRiders who want incident footage without a separate camera
Pros
  • Radar reliably flags cars approaching from behind
  • Automatically saves footage on incident detection
  • Camera settings adjustable from a Garmin device
  • Bright day flash at 65 lumens
  • IPX7 water rating and a simple mount for most bikes
Cons
  • Camera footage is only 1080p at 30 fps and soft on detail
  • Battery drops to about 4 hours with solid light and recording
  • Bulky and heavier than a plain Varia radar light
  • Footage transfer through the app is slow
  • Costs far more than a radar-only tail light

Varia RCT715 Radar Camera Tail Light prices at every store

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What reviewers say

  • 4.2 / 574 ratings

Owners rate the radar and light highly and treat the camera as the weak link. Many say the warnings are dependable and the incident lock works, but complain about short battery life with recording on and footage that is hard to read in poor light.

What people mention
  • Radar accuracyPraisedRiders say the radar picks up cars early and rarely gives false alerts.
  • Battery lifeCriticisedRecording with the light on drains the battery in a few hours, shorter than riders expect.
  • Video qualityCriticisedFootage is usable by day but soft, and license plates are hard to read at night.
  • Incident detectionPraisedThe accelerometer locks and saves clips automatically after a crash or hard knock.
  • Size and weightMixedSome find it noticeably bulkier than a radar-only tail light on the seatpost.
  • App and transfersCriticisedMoving footage to a phone through the Varia app is slow and sometimes drops the connection.

About the Varia RCT715 Radar Camera Tail Light

The Varia RCT715 combines a rearview radar, a camera and a tail light in one unit. The camera records your ride continuously. The radar detects vehicles approaching from behind and shows them on a compatible Garmin device.

The camera saves footage automatically when it detects an incident. An onboard accelerometer locks the footage. You can control the camera from your Garmin Edge or select wearables, and view radar information, control the camera and transfer video in the Varia app. The device is compact, easy to mount and fits most bikes.

You can adjust the camera and tail light settings to extend battery life.

Light modes
Solid, peloton, night flash, day flash
Brightness
20 lumens solid, 8 peloton, 29 night flash, 65 day flash
Camera modes
Continuous, Off, Radar-Activated
Video quality
1080p or 720p at 30 FPS
Viewing angle
220°
Battery life
4 hours solid or night flash, 5 hours peloton, 6 hours day flash (all with 1080p recording)
Connectivity
ANT+ (radar, bike lights); BLE (radar, camera control); Wi-Fi (local network only)
Water rating
IPX7
Storage
16 GB SD card included
Dimensions
4.2" x 1.7" x 1.3" (106.5 x 42.0 x 31.9 mm)
Weight
5.2 oz (147.0 g)
In the box
Varia RCT715, mounting kit (includes shims), charging cable, manuals

Questions and answers

Does the RCT715 work without a Garmin bike computer?
The light and camera can run on their own, and the Varia app handles camera control and footage. Radar warnings need a compatible Garmin device or the app to display them.
How long does the battery last?
Garmin rates it at about 6 hours with radar, day flash and 1080p recording, 5 hours in peloton mode and 4 hours with solid or night flash. Recording and brighter modes shorten it further.
Can I read license plates in the footage?
By day in good light, often yes. At night or in motion the 1080p footage is soft, and plates are frequently unreadable.
What is in the box?
The RCT715, a mounting kit with shims, a charging cable, manuals and a 16 GB SD card.
Is it worth it over the radar-only Varia?
If you want crash footage for evidence, yes. If you mainly want car warnings, the radar-only unit is smaller, lighter and lasts longer per charge.
Does it record all the time?
You can set it to continuous recording, radar-activated recording or off. Continuous mode fills the card fastest and drains the battery most.
Where is the Varia RCT715 Radar Camera Tail Light cheapest?
At Sports Basement, for $399.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Varia RCT715 Radar Camera Tail Light?
Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 74 ratings.

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