ADVENT ADVGEN45AB5
The Gentex auto-dimming mirror integrates Homelink 5 with blue buttons and a built-in compass for triple-function convenience. It earned its highest score of 18.4/100 in the beginner category, reflecting fuss-free installation backed by fast shipping and top-rated customer service. This mirror best serves drivers wanting to eliminate separate remotes and navigation distractions with a clutter-free upgrade.
Type compact
18 Overall Score
Price CA$496
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
vs Competition
| Spec | ADVENT ADVGEN45AB5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | Fujifilm X-S X-S20 | Sony a6700 | Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 24.2MP full-frame | 26.1MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 779 | 117 | 759 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 20 | 11 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | - | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 658 | 491 | 411 | 820 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVENT ADVGEN45AB5 | 36 | 39.8 | 35.7 | 33.8 | 23.9 | 29.2 | 46.7 | 30.1 | 21.2 | 37.9 | 36 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.3 | 55.4 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 88.4 |
| Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Compare | 82.2 | 81.4 | 80.2 | 87.1 | 86.2 | 96.3 | 99 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 86.1 | 95.1 |
| Sony a6700 Compare | 96.4 | 86.8 | 92.4 | 95.1 | 91.2 | 95 | 96.7 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 88.4 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 97.9 | 96 | 99.3 | 71.1 | 91.8 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.8 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 84.6 | 88.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$496
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$496
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Usage Scores
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