JC450 vs JC451

From Windshield DashCam to Concealed Dashboard CamBox
A Complete Breakdown of the 2nd-Gen Upgrade

Product Comparison Guide 2025 Q2
JC450 1st Generation

Multi-Channel AI DashCam

The JC450 is Jimi IoT's proven multi-channel AI dashcam for commercial fleets. Mounted on the upper windshield, it features a built-in road-facing camera and supports up to 5-channel recording, ADAS/DMS AI safety alerts, dual MicroSD storage (512 GB total), and fully integrated antennas. It delivers comprehensive video surveillance, real-time tracking, and rich expansion interfaces for fleet management.

JC451 NEW

Concealed AI CamBox

The JC451 is the 2nd-generation CamBox, evolving from the JC500 and engineered for concealed installation inside the vehicle dashboard. It inherits the JC450's multi-camera, multi-expansion architecture while adding tamper-proof protection, bidirectional cooling rated to 110 °C, external audio modules, and a standard expansion harness — delivering enhanced durability and installation flexibility for commercial vehicle management.

Key Differences at a Glance

Side-by-side comparison of form factor, installation, cameras, connectivity, interfaces and more

Specification JC450 JC451

What's New in the JC451?

Concealed Installation

Moves from the windshield to inside the dashboard for fully hidden mounting. Tamper-proof screws and a security cover prevent unauthorized removal or interference.

Bidirectional Cooling

Innovative dual-direction heat dissipation design withstands temperatures up to 110 °C (230 °F) without deformation, ensuring reliable operation in extreme environments.

WiFi AP/STA Dual Mode

WiFi upgraded from AP-only to AP/STA dual mode. Connect to external WiFi hotspots for bulk file transfers, or serve as an access point for nearby devices.

Full Expansion Harness Included

Expansion cable upgraded from optional to standard. Adds TTL serial port, INPUT ×2, and AV-OUT, supporting more peripheral scenarios such as fuel and temperature sensors.

External Camera Design

Road-facing camera changed from built-in to external, allowing flexible mounting positions for different vehicle types. Supports the CE04 wide-voltage IR camera with 20 m night-vision range.

External Audio Modules

Speaker and microphone are now external (included in box), ensuring clear voice communication and alarm output even when the unit is concealed deep inside the dashboard.

Feature Dimension Comparison

Rated on a 10-point scale based on product specifications

JC451 Flexible Setup Options

Choose the camera configuration that fits your fleet needs

Standalone

Main unit only

0 CH

JC451 unit on its own
GPS tracking + AI features

1-4 CH

Flexible expansion

1-4

JC451 + 1 to 4 external cameras
Cover front / rear / left / right / cabin

5 CH

Full coverage

5 CH

JC451 + adapter cable + 5 external cameras
+ optional monitor (AV-OUT)

Regional Band Coverage

Both models offer multiple regional SKUs. Below is the JC451 band matrix; JC450 also ships in EU / LA / NA variants.

JC451-EU

Europe / Asia / Africa / China

2G GSMB3 / B8
3G WCDMAB1 / B5 / B8
4G FDD-LTEB1 / B3 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B20 / B28A
4G TDD-LTEB38 / B40 / B41

JC451-LA

South America / Australia

2G GSMB2 / B3 / B5 / B8
3G WCDMAB1 / B2 / B4 / B5 / B8
4G FDD-LTEB1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B28A / B66

JC451 Standard Package

Everything needed for a complete installation, ready out of the box

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Main unit
(with mounting bracket)
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Power cable
(with fuse tap kit)
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External speaker
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External microphone
🆘
SOS button
🎧
Audio extension cable
📡
RS232 extension cable
🔧
TTL extension cable
📎
3M adhesive tape
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Tamper-proof cover
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Screwdriver
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Tamper-proof screws ×3