Best car camera recorder 2016

Viofo A Plus Duo

Dual dash cam that records p front, p rear. Has Wi-Fi and screen. Optional GPS, CPL filter, simple and time-lapse parking modes. Buffered parking mode not supported.

3-way dash cam that records p front, and p with the rear cameras. Both rear cameras are separate from the main unit. Has GPS, Wi-Fi, buffered parking mode. No screen.

The Vantrue N4 is the first 3-channel dash cam by a major manufacturer. Video quality is fair overall. It supports simple and time-lapse parking modes, and a GPS mount is available optionally.

A simplistic, easy-to-use dash cam that focuses on the basics. Can create PIP videos of up to 4 camera feeds. No GPS or parking mode. Reported to suffer from overheating issues.

Best value true 4K dash cam of Priced below $, the A Pro Duo offers excellent video quality during the day. Rear camera is optional. Comes with Wi-Fi, capacitor, buffered and time-lapse parking modes. GPS, CPL filter, and remote lock file button available separately.

A mid-price taxi/Uber dash cam with a unique design that allows you to rotate the camera lenses to the sides, thus letting you film the driver&#;s or passenger&#;s window when needed. Has infrared, IR-cut filter, Wi-Fi, optional external GPS.

First low-cost dash cam to support buffered and time-lapse parking modes. Great video quality for the price. Optional GPS and CPL filter. Internal capacitor instead of battery.

Arguably the most innovative dashboard camera of , the Nextbase GW includes ground-breaking features such as automatic Emergency SOS alerts to authorities in the case of an accident, and full Alexa integration. Comes with a 3&#; touch screen and several rear view modules, so you can upgrade this device to a dual-channel cam or a taxi cam. Has Wi-Fi, GPS, simple parking mode, in-built CPL filter.

Street Guardian SGDC 2xp front and rear car camera

An excellent front-and-rear dash cam for beginners and experts alike. Records top quality p video footage at 15Mbps, both ways. Wi-Fi. External GPS. CPL filter included. 2&#; screen for easy set up and video playback. Stealthy wedge shape. Excellent customer support.

Low-cost front and rear dash cam that records p both ways. Video quality is fair overall. Optional external GPS. Up to 32GB card size.

A reliable, highly popular little dash cam that comes with all the basics, plus Wi-Fi and GPS. Video quality is sub-par though.

Street Guardian SGGCX2PRO front dash cam

A single-channel dash cam that can be upgraded to dual channel. Excellent video quality and reliability. GPS. Time-lapse parking mode supported. Easy to set up and use. Top video quality in

A unique, stylish dash cam that you can easily swivel around degrees on its magnetic mount and point it to the passenger&#;s window or to the rear when needed. Comes with GPS, Wi-Fi, and a remote lock file/snapshot button. Low heat tolerance and only fair video quality though.

An easy to use single channel dash cam that can record p @ 30fps and p @ 60fps. Unfortunately, the camera has major overheating issues, and video quality is sub-par for the price.

A tiny, discreet high-end dash cam with Wi-Fi and GPS. Outstanding field of view at °. Easy to set up and use. Great customer support. Video quality is not satisfactory for this price though, and camera can be prone to overheating in hotter regions.

Easy-to-use entry-level dash cam. Optional external GPS. Large viewing angle and high temperature resistance. Stealthy wedge shape. Supports motion detection and time-lapse video, but no true (buffered) parking mode.

Blueskysea B1W stealthy low-cost dash cam, front and rear view

Stealthy, elegant-looking, easy to use dash cam for around $ No screen. Wi-Fi. Records at p, but video quality isn&#;t the greatest.

product photo of the Anker Roav C1 dash cam

Wedge-shaped p dash cam that records good video at day, fair video at night. Great build quality and excellent customer support. WDR. Wi-Fi. &#; screen. Simple parking mode that doesn&#;t require hard-wiring, due to large internal battery.

product photo of the Nextbase G dash cam, as seen from the front (lens side)

A p dash cam that records good quality video, day and night. Easy to install and use. Supports GPS and comes with a built-in CPL filter. &#; screen.

product photo of the Viofo AC2 wedge shaped dash cam

A newer version of the AC, the AC2 records better night video due to its larger aperture of F Also now features a mount for a CPL lens, and better shielded power cable. Optional GPS. Capacitor. Highly stealthy wedge shape.

Product photo of the Thinkware X dash cam, as seen from the front (lens side)

An updated version of the Thinkware X, the X comes with a darker casing and supports time-lapse as well as buffered parking modes. Optional rear camera (p both ways). &#; screen. GPS / GLONASS. Dual save. Capacitor.

A newer version of Viofo&#;s best selling A The AS uses the same casing, but records significantly improved night video, albeit at a lower resolution. Aperture F Optional GPS. 2&#; screen. ° diagonal viewing angle. Sony STARVIS IMX sensor.

Product photo of the Papago GoSafe rear view mirror dash cam

A reliable rear-view mirror mounted dash cam that&#;s been around since p. Optional GPS. Excellent customer support. Intuitive to use. Clips onto most existing rear-view mirrors.

A discreet, attractively designed dual p/30fps dash cam with Wi-Fi, GPS, and buffered parking mode. Easy to set up and use. No screen. Capacitor instead of battery.

The A dash cam as seen from the rear, with its 2" screen and buttons

Stealthy, wedge-shaped p camera that records very good quality video, day and night. Easy to set up and use. Optional GPS in the mount. Capacitor based. 2&#; screen. ° viewing angle.

product photo of the BlackSys CHB dual channel dash cam

A reliable front and rear dash cam with a great form factor and lots of extras. p front, p rear. Easy to install and use. Excellent customer support. Wi-Fi. Capacitor. Optional GPS/GLONASS and OBD-II modules available.

Affordable, simple-to-use dash cam. Wi-Fi. WDR. ° viewing angle. Good video quality at night, very good at day.

A highly discreet Chinese wedge-shaped dash cam with p resolution. Good video quality at day, fair at night. &#; screen. ° viewing angle.

Product Photo for the Transcend DrivePro Dash Cam

High quality video day and night, Wi-Fi support and a large angle of view (°). Easy to set up and use, even for the technically challenged. Solid build quality. Exellent user feedback and helpful, responsive after sales support. Downsides: Medium size and not too discreet. No GPS.

Best Value 4K Cam

High-End 4K Cam With Cloud

New: 3-Channel Dash Cam

Best Value One-Way Cam

Memory Cards

Best p Video

Sours: https://dashboardcamerareviews.com/category/easy-to-use/

Viofo A Plus Duo

Dual dash cam that records p front, p rear. Has Wi-Fi and screen. Optional GPS, CPL filter, simple and time-lapse parking modes. Buffered parking mode not supported.

The DRX-2CH comes with native cloud capability. Receive push notifications to your phone when an incident is detected. Live view video footage from anywhere over the internet. Records 4K front, p rear. Wi-Fi, GPS, buffered parking mode.

A simplistic, easy-to-use dash cam that focuses on the basics. Can create PIP videos of up to 4 camera feeds. No GPS or parking mode. Reported to suffer from overheating issues.

A high-end, dual-channel dash cam that records p front, p rear. Remote live view over Thinkware&#;s cloud. Wi-FI, GPS included. Optional CPL filter. Buffered, time-lapse, and energy-saving parking modes. Mediocre video quality for the price.

A 4K+p dual dash cam with cloud view, remote notifications, 3 different parking modes (including radar-assisted buffered parking mode), Wi-Fi, GPS, &#; more. Video quality is great for the front camera. Rear camera is optional, with disappointing video.

Dual p dash cam with infrared LEDs for the rear camera, enabling taxi/rideshare drivers to record the passenger cabin even at night. Has Wi-Fi, 2&#; screen, optional GPS, optional CPL filter for front camera. Short and long cables included so you can install the rear camera on the windshield or rear window as preferred.

First low-cost dash cam to support buffered and time-lapse parking modes. Great video quality for the price. Optional GPS and CPL filter. Internal capacitor instead of battery.

The cheapest camera we have reviewed that supports buffered parking mode. Optional features include Wi-Fi, GPS, and a rear camera. Has capacitor and voice guidance. No screen.

Low-cost front and rear dash cam that records p both ways. Video quality is fair overall. Optional external GPS. Up to 32GB card size.

A single-channel dash cam that can be upgraded to dual channel. Excellent video quality and reliability. GPS. Time-lapse parking mode supported. Easy to set up and use. Top video quality in

A stealthy low-cost dash cam that supports Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, overall quality isn&#;t great.

A sub-$ front-and-rear dash cam that records p both ways. Good overall video quality. Supports GPS, Wi-Fi, CPL, buffered parking mode. Has some initial quirks that will hopefully be sorted out in the future.

The first front and rear dash cam to support 4K resolution. Plenty of cutting-edge features such as cloud connectivity, buffered parking mode, Wi-Fi, and voice menu. Rear camera is p.

Product photo of the Street Guardian SGCCX2 car camera

A high-end, single-channel dash cam that records excellent video quality, day and night. Upgraded model of the popular SGGC, with a better lens and several other improvements. External GPS receiver and CPL filter included.

Stealthy, elegant-looking, easy to use dash cam for around $ No screen. Wi-Fi. Records at p, but video quality isn&#;t the greatest.

BlackVue&#;s latest dual channel dash cam records p, front and rear. Video quality is good, but not the best we&#;ve ever seen. Lots of improvements over the DRS-2CH, including higher bit rate, better rear video, a lock file button, better heat resistance, and faster boot up time.

Thinkware F Pro front and rear car camera

Dual-channel dash cam that records p both ways. Supports GPS, Wi-Fi, and three different parking modes. Great video quality. Sturdy build with an elegant and stealthy all-black casing. Excellent customer support.

Dual-channel dash cam that records p both ways. Better night and rear video quality than all competitors (as of mid ). Has GPS, Wi-Fi, and buffered or time-lapse parking mode.

Mini front and rear dash cams, with CPL filter

A stealthy, 2xp front-and-rear dash cam with above average video quality, and for an accessible price. The Mini might be the most exciting addition to the Mini series in a long while!

Product photo of the LGD front and rear dash cam

Elegant, stealthy p/p front and rear dash cam that supports Wi-Fi. Video quality is fair or better except for rear night video, which is poor. Optional external GPS. Buffered parking mode with motion detection and low-voltage cutoff.

A reliable rear-view mirror mounted dash cam that&#;s been around since p. Optional GPS. Excellent customer support. Intuitive to use. Clips onto most existing rear-view mirrors.

The tiny DDPai M6+ car camera, as seen from the front

Records [email protected], with very good day and good night video quality. Stylish and discreet. Magnetic mount. Wireless remote emergency button. Wi-Fi. Built-in GPS. Time-lapse parking mode. Optional CPL filter.

A discreet, attractively designed dual p/30fps dash cam with Wi-Fi, GPS, and buffered parking mode. Easy to set up and use. No screen. Capacitor instead of battery.

Stealthy, wedge-shaped p camera that records very good quality video, day and night. Easy to set up and use. Optional GPS in the mount. Capacitor based. 2&#; screen. ° viewing angle.

version of BlackVue&#;s top-selling DRGW. Improved configurability of rear camera. Alert if impact detected in parking mode. Supports Wi-Fi, GPS, cloud connectivity. Up to GB recording capacity.

Mini , the most compact of the Mini series so far

Smallest and (so far) best dash cam of the Mini series. GPS. Wi-Fi. Parking mode. Capacitor based. Astonishingly sharp p video day and night. Up to 64GB SD card supported. Magnetic mount for CPL filter.

A stealthy, wedge-shaped dash cam that ticks all our boxes: Great video quality, reliability, customer support, and user satisfaction. p. GPS. WDR night vision. Up to GB SD cards. Optional CPL. Capacitor instead of battery.

A highly discreet Chinese wedge-shaped dash cam with p resolution. Good video quality at day, fair at night. &#; screen. ° viewing angle.

Latest model of the Mini series, as usual with very good video quality day and night. Up to p or &#; resolution. Optional GPS in mount. CPL filter included.

Koonlung K1S components: 2 cams, recording box, GPS unit, emergency button

First dual p cam with a separate recording box you can stow away out of sight. Extremely small front and rear cameras: 28x28x32mm, or 1&#; by 1&#; by 1 1/4&#;. Good video quality at day, average quality at night. Optional GPS and CPL. Remote lock file button that can also be used to start and stop recording.

Product photo of the Lukas LK ARA dash cam

An upgrade of the LK ACE, the Korean Lukas LK ARA has a couple of unique new features: an OBD-II interface, and up to GB memory support for over 48 hours of video recording. Also, the internal battery has been replaced by a capacitor. Of course it&#;s keeping the best features of its predecessor, like extreme temperature resistance and great video quality.

Great video quality day and night. Up to p resolution. Optional GPS. HDR enhanced night vision. Up to GB storage. Optional CPL filter. &#; screen. ° viewing angle.

Mini with 3M tape mount, as seen from the front

Very good video quality day and night, up to p resolution. xp wide screen also available. Great buy for around $ WDR super night vision. Optional GPS in mount. G-sensor. &#; screen. Supports GB cards.

The DRGW-2CH&#;s front and rear cameras in closeup.

An upgrade of the DRGW dual channel dash cam, with improved video quality and added features, and an all black casing for better stealth. Has GPS, Wi-Fi, and voice menu function. NEW: Now also has truck version (with weatherproof rear cam) and taxi cam version (with IR LEDs on the rear cam).

Great video quality day and night. Large F/ aperture. WDR super night vision. High 15 Mbps bit rate. Integrated GPS. Excellent reliability. One of the best selling dashboard cameras for over a year now.

A small and compact dash cam with " screen

Small, low-price dash cam with a revolutionary, highly discreet form factor. Sticks directly to the wind shield (no mount). Huge ° viewing angle. Very good day time video and build quality. Capacitor version available.

p version of the highly popular Mini Same exterior and still one of the smallest and most discreet dash cams available. WDR enhanced night vision. Optional GPS and internal memory up to 16GB. LDWS. Takes MicroSD cards up to 64GB.

Product photo of the ABEO HDVR rear view mirror dash cam

The p version of the popular HDVR rear-view mirror camera. Clips on to your existing rear-view mirror for maximum stealth. HDVRC also supports external GPS.

The GTW is all black and smaller than a credit card

The Shadow GTW delivers very good quality p video at day, and good quality at night. Optional external GPS. Smaller than a credit card. WDR super night vision. &#; screen. Easy to operate.

Product photo of the Mini dashboard camera

Great value for money: A small and stylish p dashboard camera. For less than $, the Mini offers good video quality at a ° viewing angle. Optionally, integrated GPS and 8 GB internal memory are available.

A photo of the cylindrical BlackVue DRGW cams, with the rear camera being about one fourth the size of the front camera

Dual channel version of the highly successful BlackVue DRGW-HD. Records p front, p rear. Very high video quality. Stylish design, small and discreet size. Wi-Fi connects to smart phone for easy video viewing. GPS included.

The Mobius action camera is very small and discrete, of rectangular shape

A very small and discreet p dash cam for below $, the Mobius Action Camera records great video at day and acceptable video at night. Excellent usability. WDR Super Night Vision. Records in .MOV format.

A product photo of the Itronics ITBHD Smart Plus dashboard camera

The Itronics ITBHD SP Smart Plus is a high-end Korean dashboard camera valued around $ It features in-built GPS, Full HD recording at 30fps, voice alerts and is of a good overall quality. However it does suffer from a couple of drawbacks, the most important of which is its low bit rate.

A very popular, small and discreet, high quality dash cam. Supports up to GB memory card and can withstand very high temperatures up to 90˚C. CPL lens available separately to reduce reflections. GPS.

The Urive MDP Shotgun is the first dual-channel dashboard camera that records p in the front and p to the rear. It is quite small and sports a sleek, modern design.

Great night vision: The LSW is one of the best dash cams currently available. Featuring high quality video no matter whether it&#;s day or night, thanks to its large aperture, high bit rate and WDR Super Night Vision. Small and discreet.

A closeup picture of the FineVu CRHD dash cam

Arguably the most elegant dash cam available in , with great video quality and excellent discreetness due to its small size. Various extensions available.

The ABEO HDVR is a super discreet mid-price dash cam that integrates perfectly with your existing rear-view mirror. Resolution: &#;

Stylish and discreet, the BlackVue DRGW has great video quality day and night. Watch your video footage on your smart phone via Wi-Fi. Large angle of view. GPS. High temperature range. Excellent reliability.

Best Value 4K Cam

High-End 4K Cam With Cloud

New: 3-Channel Dash Cam

Best Value One-Way Cam

Memory Cards

Best p Video

Sours: https://dashboardcamerareviews.com/category/discreet/

Our favorite dash cam is the Rexing V1P because it works in extreme temperatures and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. It includes all the basic features you’d expect from a dash cam and nothing more. Whether you want footage to file with insurance claims or you’re hoping to record a viral clip, the Rexing V1P gets the job done.

If you do want a bunch of extra features, there’s really no “all-in-one” dash cam available. Each one has a unique selling point. We’ll break down the differences to help you make a decision.

Compare the best dash cams

Product	Price	SD card included	Temperature rating	Power supply	Viewing angle	Learn more
Best overall	Rexing V1P

°F to °FSupercapacitor° front and rearView on AmazonBest for driver assistance

Thinkware U

Yes, 32 GB

14°F to °FHardwired° front, ° rearView on AmazonBudget pick

Chortau Dual Dash Cam B-T13

°F to °FLithium ion battery, plug° front, ° rearView on AmazonBest for voice control

Rove RK

°F to °FLithium ion battery°View on AmazonBest 3-channel dash cam

Vantrue N4

14°F to °FSupercapacitor° front, ° rear, ° insideView on AmazonBest for SOS response

Nextbase GW

-4°F to °FPlug°View on AmazonBest for LTE connectivity

BlackVue DRX-2CH$

Yes, 32 GB

-4°F to °FSupercapacitor and hardwire° front, ° rearView on Amazon

Don't forget a card reader

It’s much easier to transfer dash cam footage to another device with a card readerthan with a mobile app.

Best car dash cam reviews

1. Rexing V1P: Best overall

The Rexing V1P clinches the top spot thanks to its affordable price, ultra-wide viewing angle, unbeatable temperature tolerance, and optional suction mount. If you’re looking for some extra features, you’ll want to skip down the list; the Rexing V1P is affordable because it’s “just” a dash cam.

Pros

Front and rear dash cams

G-sensor

Adhesive with optional suction mount

in. LCD screen

US-based customer service

Cons

GPS logger sold separately

SD card sold separately

Poor app performance

Like most of the dash cams on our list, the Rexing V1P features both a front- and rear-facing camera. Both record in p at 30 fps, have a ° viewing angle, and use wide dynamic range (WDR) technology and a Sony Starvis image sensor for improved night vision. The front camera also features an LCD screen.

The G-sensor automatically locks clips when it detects an impact—a standard feature to prevent important video footage from being deleted or overwritten. But we love that the Rexing V1P also allows you to manually lock footage by pushing the “OK” button on the camera while recording. So if something unexpected happens while you’re out and about, you can save that clip.

Necessary and optional accessories for the Rexing V1P

The Rexing V1P’s low price comes with a caveat: you’ll need to purchase some accessories for full functionality.

A microSD card isn’t included with the camera kit, so you’ll need to purchase one separately. The Rexing V1P accepts cards with up to GB of storage, like the SanDisk High Endurance MicroSD (about $38 on Amazon).

These accessories are optional:

The Rexing GPS logger (about $27 on Amazon) pairs information about your location and speed with all of your dash-cam footage.
The Rexing Smart Hardwire Kit (about $30 on Amazon) allows you to activate Parking Surveillance Mode and automatic ignition recording.
The Rexing Suction Cup Mount(about $10 on Amazon) may provide a sturdier grip in hot weather than the standard adhesive mount.

You’re looking at a total of about $ if you purchase the Rexing V1P, a GB microSD card, and all three accessories. That still makes it the second-cheapest option on our top five list.

Just want one camera?

You can get just the front-facing Rexing V1 camera for $

The Rexing V1P’s supercapacitor makes it far more temperature tolerant than lithium battery-powered or hardwired dash cams. That’s one of the main reasons we love it so much. It’s rated for a jaw-dropping °F to °F. To put this into perspective, parking your car in the sun on a °F day for just one hour causes the dashboard to reach °F.¹

It’s not always practical to park in a garage or in the shade to keep the internal temp down. It’s also pointless to remove the camera when the car is parked because you want the camera to record an accident when you’re not around.

Let’s just put it this way: temperature tolerance is important in dash cams, but it’s not as common as you might think.

Unique feature alert

The Rexing V1P boasts the highest operating temperature of all the dash cams on our list.

Rexing Connect app needs an overhaul

The Rexing V1P won us over with those temp specs and wooed us even more with an industry-leading ° viewing angle. But as much as we hoped the Rexing would be the dash cam of our dreams . . . its mobile app isn’t quite perfect.

This free app lets you adjust a few settings like G-sensor sensitivity and the date stamp on videos. You can also use it to look at video clips and transfer them to your device via Wi-Fi. That’s where, according to most reviewers, the app just doesn’t work.

Rexing Connect earned just out of 5 stars on the Apple App Store and a meager out of 5 stars on the Google Play store. Most complain about transfer/download issues. We’re concerned that Rexing has amassed so many poor app reviews and still hasn’t released an update, fix, or troubleshooting tip.

Rexing dash cams also work with a third-party app called TimaCam, but its ratings aren’t much better: on the Google Play store and on the Apple App Store.*

One reviewer did mention that you have to turn your phone’s cellular data off in order to download the videos. If that’s all it takes, the app developers should make that clear. If you’re among the unlucky users who can’t get the app to work, you can still transfer videos from the Rexing V1P to a computer with a card reader or USB cord.

*Ratings as of 8/24/

New for Rexing V5

We also like Rexing's new V5 dash cam, which includes an in-cabin camera, voice control, and 4K resolution. It costs around $ to purchase the front, in-cabin, and rear cameras.

2. Thinkware U Best for driver assistance

The Thinkware Uis the bulkiest dash camera on our list, but we can easily overlook that thanks to its high video quality (4K/2K) and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS). The mobile app also sounds promising, but we question the practicality of its Wi-Fi-dependent features.

Its price also jumped about $ since we initially wrote this review, but we think it's still worth the investment.

Pros

4K front camera and 2K rear camera

Front cam records at 30 fps or 60 fps

Built-in GPS logger

G-sensor

Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)

Cons

No LCD screen

Expensive

App incompatible with radar accessory

A bit bulky

The Thinkware U does its primary job very well: it records clear footage day and night, catching important details about car accidents, including license plate numbers. The front-facing camera records in 4K at 30 fps or in 2K at 60 fps. The rear camera records in 2K at 30 fps.

This dash cam also includes driver-assistance features:

Forward collision warning system to alert drivers before they rear-end the vehicle in front of them
Urban forward collision warning system to alert drivers to road hazards in low-speed environments (such as snail’s pace traffic jams)
Front vehicle departure warning to tell drivers that the car ahead of them has taken off. (It’s the friendly version of getting honked at by the driver behind you.)
Lane departure warning system to help drivers avoid drifting into another lane

And, if that’s not nifty enough, the Thinkware U also warns you about upcoming red lights so you don’t run through them. It will even give you a heads up about speed cameras lurking in the distance.

The ° front and ° rear viewing angles on this camera aren’t bad, but they’re also not the widest you can find on the market.

The same goes for the Thinkware U’s temperature tolerance. It can be stored in temps up to °F but has to cool down to °F before it operates. If you live in a hot climate, this could be a dealbreaker.

Thinkware U accessories

The Thinkware U is a high-quality dash camera by itself, but these accessories can boost it even more.

Up to GB microSD card (about $22 on Amazon) for additional clip storage. The Thinkware U dual dash cam comes with a 32 GB card, but some users have found this to be insufficient; 4K UHD video files are quite large.
Thinkware U Radar Accessory (about $90 on Amazon) for enhanced protection in parking mode. This device detects “car-sized” motion and signals the dash cam to turn on and start recording, thus conserving its energy and allowing it to remain in parking mode for a longer time. Unfortunately, it’s incompatible with the mobile app.
The Thinkware iVolt Mini External Dash Cam Battery(about $ on Amazon) allows both front and rear cameras to stay in parking mode for 16 hours. It fully recharges in 45 minutes once the car’s ignition turns on.

Unique feature alert

The Thinkware U is the only dash cam on our list with lane assist and other advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) alerts.

The Thinkware Cloud app doesn’t deliver

A smartphone app called Thinkware Cloud acts like your LCD screen on this screenless dash cam, allowing you to review video clips, create geofence alerts, change settings, and even remotely view the cam’s live feed.

There’s one major catch: you can’t view the live feed when the camera is parked. In fact, connecting the radar accessory disables all of the app’s functions. Huh?

The dash cam also has to connect to your phone’s Wi-Fi signal (or hotspot connection) to send notifications to your phone. That means you’ll only get notifications if you’re near the car, and that isn’t convenient at all. Surely a cellular connection makes more sense.

We’re not the only ones scratching our heads. Thinkware Cloud has received just out of 5 stars on the Apple App Store and stars on the Google Play store.*

*Ratings as of 8/24/

This Chortau dash cam retails for about $ and, as you might expect for that price, offers basic functionality. It supports memory cards with just 32 GB of storage, but the camera locks footage that coincides with an impact for overwrite protection. If you end up with a lot of locked footage, you'll have to download it often to reset the memory card.

Pros

Affordable

Front- and rear-facing cameras

Plugs into lighter socket

Doubles as a back-up cam

Cons

Limited video storage

Confusing owner's manual

GPS logger sold separately

No mobile app

We like the industry-leading ° lens on the front-facing camera, but the ° angle on the rear-facing camera is relatively narrow compared to competitors. You can see footage from both cameras simultaneously on the three-inch LCD screen. Both cameras record in p and can tolerate temperatures up to °F.

Chortau GPS logger sold in separate bundle

One of the reasons the Chortau dash cam is relatively affordable is its lack of a GPS logger. Without this accessory, your videos won't have coordinates or vehicle speed stamped on the footage.

We couldn't find the GPS logger sold on its own. It seems the only way to purchase it is to buy it as a bundle with the front and rear dash cams.

You may also need to purchase an extension cable to connect the rear dash cam to the power supply in larger vehicles.

Keep looking if you want a dash cam that connects to your smartphone. There's no companion app for Chortau dash cams. Don't forget to grab a card reader to download clips.

4. Rove RK Dash Cam: Best for voice control

A front-facing dash cam, the Rove RK records in 4K with a ° lens. It has built-in Wi-Fi for fast video uploading. But if you'd rather use local storage, the Rove supports a whopping GB microSD card, which you'll have to buy separately.

Pros

Built-in voice control

Built-in Wi-Fi

Built-in GPS

Industry-leading storage capacity

Sours: https://www.safewise.com/resources/best-dash-cam-buyers-guide/

Top 10 Best Car Dash Cams

Want to know which is the best dash cam? Well, good news, we've tested dozens of dash cams to find the best, and give you the most reliable recommendation out there. There's also a short answer and a long answer, so strap in and come along for the ride.

The short answer is that the Nextbase GW is the best dash cam you can currently buy.

The GW is a hugely impressive dash cam, which not only nails the basics (such as recording outstanding image quality and solid smartphone connectivity), but also offers features never before seen in a dash cam, such as Alexa voice control and What3Words integration. All in all, it's a very compelling dash cam package!

The Garmin Dash Cam 66W is a very close second, offering a slimmer, more stylish design than the Nextbase, but inferior image quality and less useful safety features, or, if you're looking for an invisible dash cam, which sits discreetly behind your rearview mirror, check out the Thinkware F

If you're looking for the best budget dash cam, try the Nextbase

The long answer involves how you plan to use the dash cam, what specific features might be useful to you, and different options to suit your budget.

Whichever dash cam you choose, you'll want to also read our guide on fitting a dash cam, as well as checking the best cheap dash cam deals available out there.

If you're looking for dash cams that specifically record rearward-facing video as well as forward-facing video, then you should read our guide to the best front and read dash cams, which record 2-channels of video.

How to choose the best dash cam for you

You want at least p recording, p doesn't quite cut the mustard, and while 4K is a nice option to have, the file sizes are very large and older computers will struggle to play them.

Next, you'll have to decide whether you want a dash cam with a screen or a model without. Dash cams with screens are easier to set up and view footage on, but ones without screens are a lot less intrusive. Both are useful, but we'd choose one with a screen for occasional recording (track days and scenic drives), but one without a screen setup and forget about for everyday driving.

Mounting type is also important. Most stick on the windscreen with a suction mount, the same a sat nav, whereas some more permanent cams have sticky 3M mounts.

The key feature to look out for is a Wi-Fi smartphone connection, this makes it so much easier to view, download and share footage.

There are also gimmicks such as lane departure and forward collision warning – while these are potentially interesting inclusions, in practice, they don't work very well, so shouldn't sway you're buying decision.

One feature which isn't a gimmick is GPS – this allows the car to record your speed and direction of travel, which could be used as extra evidence in an insurance case.

It's also important to note, that while these are battery-powered, we've found they all have minuscule, sub-thirty-minute battery lives. That means they're going to require a power cable.

All companies include a charger that plugs into your car's cigarette lighter, while some offer kits which allow you to hardwire the dash cam into your car's fusebox.

The best dash cams you can buy today

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1. Nextbase GW

Quite simply, the King of Dash Cams in

Specifications

Camera: 4K

Field of view: °

Screen: 3-inch HD touch screen

GPS: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Outstanding image quality+Alexa built-in+What3Words integration+Compact mount

Reasons to avoid

-App is clunky-Relatively large unit

Don't view this as merely a replacement for the previous range-topping GW, the latest dash cam from Nextbase boasts much-improved video quality, improved stabilisation and the inclusion of some rather clever What3Words geolocation services and a bunch of Amazon Alexa Skills.

Plump for the 4K at 30fps video resolution and the resulting footage isn't too far off today's leading action cameras, proving incredibly detailed, vibrant and smooth when viewed on a laptop or PC.

Even in poor lighting, it's easy to pick out details and features, while a special Super Slow-Mo mode (p at fps) means it is now easier than ever to read registration plates on fast-moving vehicles.

A built-in polarising filter on the front of the camera can be rotated to reduce glare from windscreens, while digital image stabilisation is another first for the dash cam market and helps smooth out those bumps and shakes caused by potholes and poor road surfaces.

Like its GW sibling, this model can be controlled via the voice with Alexa Skills, but it requires the accompanying smartphone app to work, which isn’t the best. Despite new dual GHz + 5GHz Wi-Fi, it still has trouble connecting with phones to transfer images and video clips.

Thankfully the 3-inch rear touchscreen is crisp, clear and very easy to use, while the inclusion of What3Words is clever, as it can alert the emergency and breakdown services of an exact location, even when there is no Wi-Fi or mobile data available.

Easy to set up, sleekly packaged and a doddle to operate, the Nextbase GW is our top pick, doing everything that's required of a dash cam and doing it well, but also offers some useful additional features.

(Image credit: Garmin)

2. Garmin Dash Cam 66W

Sleek design, high-quality video and a wide-angle lens

Specifications

Camera: p

Field of view: °

Screen: 3-inch HD touch screen

GPS: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Subtle, compact design+Good video quality+Easy to mount+Extra-wide field of view

Reasons to avoid

-Video and app can't match Nextbase-Runs quite hot-Voice controls inaccurate

This fantastic little dash cam from Garmin earns second place on this list with good image quality, a number of extra features, and actually quite attractive design. It's one of the most compact cameras here (so takes up less windscreen space) and resembles a GoPro, making it the most attractive as well. That might seem like a funny thing to say, but it won't look out of place in a Range Rover or Mercedes, while others on this list will.

Despite being small the Garmin 66 manages to pack in plenty of extra features, such as GPS and smartphone integration with the Garmin Virb app. There's also Lane Departure and Forward Collision warning, as well as Speed Camera warnings. The former two are somewhat less useful than the later.

The video footage is great as well. Recording in p with an ultra-wide degree field of view. The video quality might not be as good at the Nextbase GW, but it's good enough.

The mount is excellently designed, with a small 3M magnet mount making removal and placement of the dash cam incredibly easy. The downside is the slightly fiddly menu system, which is controlled by four buttons on the side, and the inconsistent voice control.

3. Thinkware F Pro

Almost invisible design, video quality good, and night mode very impressive

Specifications

Camera: p Full HD

Field of view: °

Screen: No Screen

GPS: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Non-intrusive design+Parking and Night Modes+Cloud features interesting

Reasons to avoid

-App and connectivity issues-It's there almost permanently

The Thinkware F is probably the dash cam that we've used for the longest amount of time – mainly because it's so low profile you just forget about it (which is kind of what you want with these devices).

The F is fixed to your car windscreen with sticky 3M tape, and, as there's no screen, you can essentially hide it behind the rear view mirror. We think that's the best place for them.

The F comes with GPS tracking, lifetime safety camera and speed alerts, as well as Safety Warnings such as forward collision and lane departure awareness. Although, while these are marginally useful on dash cameras with screens, they are zero use without a screen.

The HD video quality is good, and the night mode (now on its second generation) is very impressive (it's surprisingly sharp and there's next to no noise). There's built-in Wi-Fi so you can connect to your smartphone, although, we did experience some connection issues, and it looks very dated.

Time Lapse Mode which records your parked car for hours. That's great if you're worried about the vehicle being vandalised while left at night.

That final feature requires the camera to be hardwired into the car. We think that's what you'd want to do with the Thinkware. It's not too difficult and also the neatest looking option, freeing up the 12V port.

The most interesting capability bundled in with the F Pro is Thinkware's new Cloud service. This includes the ability to get notified when your car leaves a geofenced area, or when an impact occurs to your vehicle. You can also use it to locate your vehicle when parked.

These are potentially very useful features, but we found it very difficult to get them working, and from reading other online reviews, we're not the only ones.

If you like the low profile design of the F Pro, but require even better video quality, then you should read our review of the Q Pro, which records at 2K resolution.

(Image credit: Nextbase)

4. Nextbase GW

An amazing dash cam, especially considering the price

Specifications

Camera: : p

Field of view:: °

Screen:: 3-inch HD touch screen

GPS:: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Outstanding image quality+Alexa built-in+Emergency SOS+Compact mount+Good price

Reasons to avoid

-Menu UI looks dated

The GW is a massively impressive dash cam, which not only nails the basics (such as recording outstanding image quality), but also offers features never before seen in a dash cam.

It’s the first dash cam available in the UK with Alexa built-in, so you can play music, find parking, control smart home devices and make calls whenever you want, without taking your eyes off the road. We found it surprisingly useful.

There’s also impressive safety features, such as Emergency SOS, which will alert the emergency services to your location in the event of an accident. This feature is potentially lifesaving, and is one of the main reasons we rate it as the best dash cam in

That's not all, however, the GW also packs an 'Intelligent Parking Mode' that records any bump or physical movement on the vehicle when left unattended.

It's not just the impressive list of features that means this is the best dash cam, however, as we previously mentioned, the Nextbase GW is also a master when it comes to the basics. It records incredibly crisp, perfectly lit p video, the Click&Go mount is a really neat solution, and its smartphone app, MyNextbase, is the most polished experience we've encountered.

5. Mio MiVue J60

A discrete dash cam with an impressive feature set

Specifications

Camera: p Full HD

Field of view: °

Screen: No Screen

GPS: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Compact mount+Can be hidden behind mirror+GPS+Affordable

Reasons to avoid

-Mini USB power

The Mio MiVue J60 is a really neat little device, with a compact body which manages to squeeze in a lot of technology.

It's the sleek design that's key here, as the shape of the camera and small mount means it'll sit discreetly behind your rear view mirror. Despite its small size, the MiVue J60 has a sensor capable of capturing sharp p footage at 30 frames per second with a wide degree viewing-angle.

It's got a dedicated night mode as well, which ensures registration plates and small details are captured in most lighting conditions.

The J60 not only captures clear video; it also features Wi-Fi, for video playback and updating camera settings via a smartphone app; as well as GPS, which tracks your vehicle's location and speed.

The MiVue J60 is packed full of safety features (although, you know what we think about those) including Advanced Driving Assistance System, Lane Departure Warning System, Forward Collision Warning System and Fatigue Alert.

If you decide to have these on (they can be turned off through the app) the dash cam will emit a beep if you start to drift over road markings or go over the speed limit.

The device also comes with safety camera data, and free data updates for the lifetime of the device, so drivers can avoid any dreaded speeding fines. That's potentially very useful, depending on your driving style.

6. Garmin Dash Cam Mini

Without doubt the smallest dash cam we've reviewed

Specifications

Camera: p Full HD

Field of view: °

Screen: No Screen

GPS: No

Reasons to buy

+Tiny design+Quick release mount+Distraction free+Affordable

If you’re looking for the smallest dash cam possible, then you'll want the Garmin Dash Cam Mini, which really is tiny, and will fit comfortably out of sight behind you rear view mirror.

Of course, the small size does mean the Garmin Dash Cam Mini is a pretty barebones device, it does exactly what you expect it to, and no more. There are no extra features here, and it lacks GPS, but it does record excellent p footage, and it's very simple to use.

We found it very easy to set up and use, and for under £ / US$, we think it's difficult to fault.

(Image credit: Nextbase)

7. Nextbase

This dash cam from Nextbase represents excellent value for money

Specifications

Camera: p Full HD

Field of view: °

Screen: inch

GPS: No

Reasons to buy

+Low price+Full HD p video+Parking Mode+Compact mounting

The Nextbase is a well-priced and smartly designed dash cam which gets the basics right. It is small enough to fit neatly behind your rear view mirror, has a good-sized screen for adjusting settings and viewing recorded video, and comes with a smart magnetic mount.

Those wanting more from their dash cams - like Bluetooth, GPS, driver assistance features and a more useful parking mode - will want to look elsewhere, but in doing so they will invariably spend more. If you want a simple, no-fuss dash cam with Full HD video recording, the Nextbase is a solid option.

8. Mio MiVue C

A great Full HD dash cam with GPS for super cheap!

Specifications

Camera: p Full HD

Field of view: °

Screen: Yes

GPS: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Affordable+Small+Fully featured with full HD video

Reasons to avoid

-Large mount-Not so good at night

If you want to test the dash cam waters before jumping in, this affordable model from Mio is a great place to start.

The MiVue C will begin filming in p at 30 frames per second as soon as you start your car. Video quality is good, although, obviously not as good as the more expensive options on this list.

The C comes with plenty of extra features, including safety camera warnings and built-in GPS tracking. That's particularly impressive, given the price.

The only thing that really lets this camera down is the night mode – it's not great, so if you a lot of night driving this one isn't for you.

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9. Viofo A Pro Duo

A superb value 4K front and rear cam package

Specifications

Camera: 4K

Field of view: °

Screen: 2-inch screen

GPS: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Long lasting batteries+Night vision+Parking Mode

Reasons to avoid

-Small screen-Relatively unknown brand

It's highly unlike you've heard of Viofo but that's no reason to dismiss it, because its 4K resolution Pro Duo model represents phenomenal value for money. It's no way near as sleek as some of its more recognisable rivals but this package comes with both front and rear cameras.

That does mean plenty of trailing wires to stash underneath headliners but it also adds further peace of mind for all-round coverage. There's the option of glorious 4K ( x p) video recording up front, with the resulting footage offering a great amount of details and Wide Dynamic Range for rich colours in all weather conditions.

The fact that you get night vision, a parking mode, motion detection, automatic emergency recording, GPS tracking and dual channel p for under £ / US$ makes this a package well worth considering if you cover a lot of miles and want total camera coverage that doesn’t cost a small fortune.

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Zenfox T3

Three channel recording for front, interior and rear views

Specifications

Camera: p

Field of view: °

Screen: 2-inch LCD

GPS: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Sony Image Sensors+Infrared Interior Camera+GPS+Great coverage

Reasons to avoid

-Fiddly to use-Lots of setting up

Much like the Viofo that precedes this camera, the Zenfox T3 is a little-known name in the dash cam game but it claims to have professional drivers covered by its excellent three-channel recording.

This consists of an interior camera mounted to the standard windscreen camera unit, as well as an individual rear camera to cover everything that is going on behind the vehicle.

Easy access to awesome Sony image sensors and the latest video processing chips means the resulting footage is largely excellent and on a par with many cameras on this list. Crisp, high-quality 4K footage can be selected at 30fps, with resulting imagery featuring plenty of detail and good colour handling.

An infrared interior camera is also a neat touch for those professional drivers wanting to capture the cabin but it is the peripheral bits the Zenfox doesn't quite get right. The buttons are fiddly to use and the overall build quality is very bulky and cheap to touch. Still, it does exactly what it says on the tin.

(Image credit: Garmin)

Garmin Dash Cam 55

A sleek, premium dash cam from Garmin

Specifications

Camera:: p

Field of view:: °

Screen:: 2-inch LCD

GPS:: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Action cam-like design+Easy operation+Well designed mount+Voice control

Reasons to avoid

-Complex menus-Voice control isn't perfect-App fiddly

The Garmin 55 is a fantastic little dash cam which is more compact and stylish than most others on the market. It offers good video quality, voice control, and convenient driver assistant features. Plus, the small size and discreet design means we would feel comfortable leaving the camera permanently installed in our car.

It's slightly older than others on this list, but that means you can get an excellent dash cam for a great price.

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NextBase

A compact dash cam with a screen

Specifications

Camera: p HD

Field of view: °

Screen: inch LCD

GPS: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Small+Affordable

Reasons to avoid

-Fiddly screen-Not the sharpest

The cheapest, smallest unit here, the packs a degree camera and smooth brushed-plastic casing. The two-inch screen is a little fiddly in this touchscreen era, rivals have sharper images, and extremes of light and shade throw it a little, but the does the job and records to the 32GB SD card in three-minute chunks.

There’s also a mic, and a battery for 30 minutes of post-smash recording – the camera doesn’t switch off when the car does. Consider that a dash-cam is for emergencies, not something you interact with daily, and the is a great budget choice, although we'd suggest spending a little more on the Nextbase

Garmin DriveAssist 51 LMT-S

A great sat nav with a built in dash cam

Specifications

Camera: Unknown

Screen: inch LCD

GPS: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Large screen+Sat nav as well

Reasons to avoid

-Driver alerts annoying-Large

The DriveAssist 51 is both a dash-cam and a sat-nav. The five-inch screen lets you check the camera position, and there’s a 4GB card to record onto, either all the time or in the event of a smash.

Footage is high-quality and saved in one-minute chunks. Time, date, speed and location are included (each of these can be turned off), as is a microphone, providing you vital screechy information. There’s also Bluetooth, and driver-assistance features such as lane-departure and forward-collision warnings, while Go Alert tells phone-gawpers that the traffic’s moving.

RoadHawk Vision

This affordable dash cam packs a few neat tricks

Specifications

Camera: p Super HD

Field of view: °

Screen: None

GPS: No

Reasons to buy

+Discrete+Affordable

Reasons to avoid

-Cheap build quality-No speed or location

The RoadHawk Vision looks a little cheap, but its compact design packs some nice tricks. There’s no screen, but Wi-Fi means you can use the free app to check the camera position on your phone, and also watch your favourite crashes – though rivals do this better.

The degree, 5MP camera gives a great view of junctions – most are degree – and its images are crisp. Constant-loop recording means you never miss a thing, and ‘event’ clips are saved to a folder on the 8GB card. Speed and location aren’t shown, but you get a mic for some ‘I’m Ronnie Pickering’ YouTube gold.

Cobra CDR E

A neat dash cam which produces good quality footage and doubles as an action camera

Specifications

Camera: p Super HD

Field of view: °

Screen: inch LCD

GPS: Yes

Reasons to buy

+Neat design+Good quality recording

Reasons to avoid

-Poor mic-Faffy interface

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