A poor man's review (in description) of the Garmin Varia RCT716

My Cyclic Fly6 is getting old and damaged from the use, so i've decided to buy a new one to replace it. Since i've been very interested on the Varia Radar sensor i didnt give a second thought to buy the new Garmin Varia RCT716. Here is my pros/cons list: - The camera comes with a 16Gb SD card (upgradable), so the device is ready to use. - Garmin software allows recording only when it detects a car (but also the continuous mode) - You can watch the recordings wirelessly (not real time, it does not double as a rear view mirror) - GPS coordinates and speed show up on the video (by default. You can disable everything) - Light increases brightness when you brake - Image quality is the same as the Fly6 but sound is way better. - You can monitor the RCT716 battery level when the device is on in the Android App - The Garmin Varia is more flexible/compatible with a broader range of SD cards than the Cycliq Cons - Garmin Software requires GPS which drains the battery of the GPS enabled device. - Android software does not shut down the screen, which again drains the phone battery - The battery of the camera drains faster than the Cycliq. On long trips i have to recharge it at lunch to be able to use it in the afternoon. - Unlike the Cycliq, you cannot regulate the brightness of the rear light - Radar feature picks up cars on nearby highways or roads that run side-by-side leading to false positive detections. - Radar picks up bicycles and/or small motorcycles too late. You cannot rely on the radar feature to change direction and/or lanes. - You have to turn on the camera to view the previous recordings using Wireless/Bluetooth - Does not power on remotely with the Garmin app (unlike the Fly6) - Garmin USB3.0 recharge speed is 1.2A (máx). Cycliq recharges at 1.9A. This can be good and bad. I've noticed the Cycliq overheats a bit so you have to make sure to recharge it in a cool place. On the other hand, it is 40% faster than Garmin, which means 40% more energy in just 1h recharge at lunch time. Bottom line: would not buy if i tried it before i bought it. It is very power hungry and unsuitable for my all day rides. I will keep it for my daily commutes/training, but i'm not happy with the fact that it is so power hungry. Update: The Garmin RCT716 recharges 40% slower than the Cycliq. This is very unexpected since it's such a power hungry device, it should recharge as fast or even faster than the Cycliq.