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 (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
vs Competition
| Spec | ADVENT ADVGEN45AB5 | Sony Alpha a7R IIIA | Nikon Z5 II | OM System OM-1 | Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 42.4MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 44.3MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 399 | 273 | 1053 | 779 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 30 | 10 | 40 | 15 |
| Video | - | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 657 | 620 | 511 | 710 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVENT ADVGEN45AB5 | 36.4 | 39.9 | 35.8 | 33.4 | 23.2 | 28.7 | 46.6 | 29.9 | 21.2 | 38.6 | 35.7 |
| Sony Alpha a7R IIIA Compare | 89.9 | 94.6 | 96 | 72.2 | 74.4 | 69.3 | 96.1 | 99.9 | 95.1 | 94.1 | 88.7 |
| Nikon Z5 II Compare | 87.2 | 91.5 | 95.5 | 88.8 | 87.5 | 59.1 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 99.5 | 88.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96 | 97.9 | 85.2 | 94.6 | 86.3 | 47.2 | 95.7 | 86.9 | 88.3 | 84.9 | 88.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII Compare | 98 | 96.4 | 96.9 | 90.1 | 98.8 | 69.9 | 91.6 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 75.6 | 98.6 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84 | 86.9 | 94.6 | 91.3 | 69.7 | 47.2 | 93.8 | 86.9 | 95.1 | 99.9 | 97.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$496
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$496
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Usage Scores
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