Does this mirror cut night glare like a lot of the other panoramic mirrors claim to do? I'm trying to not be blinded by cars behind me.
1250798
No it does not cut the glare from headlights. It has the same mirror like the OEM rear view mirror. You might want to get the ones that look like black mirror. Those are the ones that block the glare from headlights at the back. Hope this helps.
985683
There's still a tiny blind spot where a perfectly-placed moped could hide, right alongside the car. But a quick sideways peek fixes this. I could probably eliminate it, but my mirror is already adjusted to the max and angled to boot. One advantage of this mirror is that it works like a normal mirror--for rear-view mirrors like the Wink system, there's a tremendous amount of info, but your brain has to learn how to sort it all out before it becomes useful.
2043599
I do not notice any visual distortion, although if objects have different focal lengths, there will be a natural distortion. The concavity of the mirror does an excellent job of compensating. Re: Large-since that is a subjective, I really cannot comment. I can only state that I can see my entire well lighted face and more flaws than I care to comment on :)
838015
No. These cut down peripheral glare but they seem to intensify light sources such as oncoming headlights. At least that is my experience. Perhaps a different owner has had better results with night glare.
2144192
It clips on over your existing mirror but it doesn't prevent you from seeing behind you. it actually gives a great view of the kids while still letting you see traffic at the same time. Things behind the vehicle do seem slightly smaller because of the way the mirror is made. I found this to be a good trade off so I can see my little one without having to compromise on checking traffic.
604638
This is not my experience. My mirror is fabulous. I see no distortion on the "sides". Granted, with 15x magnification, you cannot look at the mirror from a distance. You have to be up close. I bought two of these mirrors. One for my Mother and one for myself. No regrets...would most definitely buy it again.
2043840
We installed this into my wife's auto. It really depends on the angle of your setting. We did find that using the mirror's up/down angle lever helps. Placing anti-glare on the rear window would help as well. I think the issue is the amount of light coming in through the rear window vs the display is what is causing to poor visibility.
2228917
I have a Toyota PriusV and I mounted the mirrors atop the standard equipment mirrors on the car. I feel them to be a very big asset to being able to see not only behind me but to the side. I wouldn't be without them. I've had quite a few people ask where I got them because they like them too.
1198566
Like the others have said, you need a constant lead for the power, and one switched source to turn the mirror off with the car. Also tinted windows may cause the mirror not to dim all the way.
1294813
I just checked the glasses to see if they reduce glare from oncoming headlights. The quick answer is that they do not, except insofar as they reduce light transmission by being yellow. Reduced light transmission at night is a bad thing if you're on a dark road, so I recommend you do not wear these at night. Instead, if you're having trouble with glare from oncoming headlights, consult an optician or opthalmologist to find out what options they know about to reduce glare.
749865
It's a good mirror but it doesn't give more blind spot coverage than a standard mirror. I don't think it alleviates blind spots. We used it to replace a cracked mirror and it was easy to install and has been a good replacement, but it doesn't give a fuller view than our previous mirror.
670113
No, I don't believe it is specifically anti-glare, though as with any LED screen increasing the backlight to 100% can significantly reduce glare - presuming you are not outside or directly beneath a sunroof.
1834690
It cuts light glare a lot, but not completely. It's like a pair of medium sunglasses, or tinted window in, say, the back of a mini van. I used it mainly to reduce fading. I'm not sure it would be enough if the sun is shining directly onto the face of the monitor, but it would darken the room significantly.
286994
It blocks out the sun great- you may want to remove it in the evening if you need to look through that window for turning out on to a street street see if cars are coming, that's my only complaint: In low light situations before people put on their lights, it is tough to see through
1644788
Johnathan, The dimming works fine. The only issue and it really isn't a problem that my visor on my Miata has to be readjusted if I pull it down due to the size (width) of the new mirror. The extra size of the mirror is great, you really don't have any blind spots and in a low car that can be a problem. I love the mirror.
287826
Easily? No. I have tinted windows on my van, and when I am in bright daylight I have to really look at the screen to see it. It helps to move the mirror so there isn't a glare. Then, when you shift back to drive, just adjust the mirror back to normal. Bottom line: it could be better, but it still works.
1600629
It will reduce the glare but it won't block it out. If it were for a room I would be sleeping in, I want it dark so this alone would not work.