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The Best “Bang for your Buck” Dash Cams
| Dash Cam | Price | Key Specs | Video Quality | Reliability | Final Word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $40 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 1.5" Screen Size: 46x50x34mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 7 out of 10 | A simple low priced camera with good video quality for the money. Capacitor and 24 month warranty make it a good buy for a budget cam. |
 | $60 | 2592x1944p 30fps GPS Optional No Screen Size: 87.5x53x19mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 7 out of 10 | 7 out of 10 | Excellent deal for a budget dash camera with a screen. Best video quality for $60 and good reliability. |
 | $105 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 1.5" Screen Size: 83×56×35mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 8 out of 10 | A reliable rideshare camera at a reasonable price. If you are ok with the video quality and don't care about WiFi, this is a good deal. |
 | $110 | 2560×1600p 30fps GPS (Optional) 2" Screen Sm Size: 85x52x36mm | Day: 9 out of 10 Night: 8 out of 10 | 8 out of 10 | Best all around camera. Excellent video quality, buffered parking mode, discreet and reliable. |
 | $120 | F:3840x2160p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 3" Screen Size: 89x60x36mm | Day: 9 out of 10 Night: 8 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | Best 4K video quality during the day at this price. Rear camera is ok. Good value for your money. |
 | $150 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS (Optional) 2" Screen Med Size: 111x66x29 | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 7 out of 10 | While the form factor may not be ideal for everyone, the good video quality, rotating lenses, IR cut filter, WiFi and reasonable price makes it a good value. |
 | $180 | F:2560x1440p 60fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2" Screen Size: 84x55x40mm | Day: 9 out of 10 Night: 7 out of 10 | 7 out of 10 | Slight improvement in front video quality over the A129 Duo (2K video instead of 1080p) for $10 more. A very good buy for a solid camera. |
 | $190 | 1920x1080p 60fps External GPS 1.5" Screen Sm Size: 72x45x35mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 7 out of 10 | 8 out of 10 | One of the best cameras available today. Good video quality, reliable and top support. |
For some more recommendations, check out our “Best Dash Cams of 2021” page.
Recent Dash Cams
| Dash Cam | Price | Key Specs | Video Quality | Reliability | Final Word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $25 | 1920x1080p 25fps No GPS 1.5" Screen Size: 71x30x46mm | Day: 4 out of 10 Night: 1 out of 10 | 4 out of 10 | A generic Chinese camera sold under a number of brands. Video quality is awful, and camera is low quality. Not worth $25 |
 | $30 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 3" Screen Size: 86x50x36mm | Day: 4 out of 10 Night: 1 out of 10 | 3 out of 10 | Low priced camera with poor video quality. Camera is cheaply made and not worth the money. Consider the AUKEY DRA5 instead if you are on a budget. |
 | $30 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 3" Screen Size: 89x51x36mm | Day: 4 out of 10 Night: 1 out of 10 | 4 out of 10 | Cheap camera with poor video quality and no support. The AUKEY DRA5 is much better in this price range |
 | $30 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 1.5" Screen Size: 77x49x30mm | Day: 5 out of 10 Night: 3 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | A very low priced wedge shaped camera but video and build quality are disappointing |
 | $30 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2.45" Screen Size: 70x47x30mm | Day: 4 out of 10 Night: 1 out of 10 | 3 out of 10 | Low price is the main positive. Video and build quality are poor. Would invest in a better camera instead. |
 | $30 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 3" Screen Size: 89x52x35mm | Day: 4 out of 10 Night: 1 out of 10 | 4 out of 10 | Low priced camera with poor video quality. Camera is cheaply made and not worth the money |
 | $30 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 3" Screen Size: 89x52x35mm | Day: 6 out of 10 Night: 4 out of 10 | 3 out of 10 | Similar to other $30 low priced dash cams but the CR300 has better video quality. Camera is cheaply made and not worth the money. The AUKEY DRA5 is a better value in this price range |
 | $30 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 1.5" Screen Size: 56x46x18mm | Day: 4 out of 10 Night: 1 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Cheap camera with poor video quality and very little support |
 | $40 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:720x480p 30fps No GPS 4" Screen | Day: 4 out of 10 Night: 2 out of 10 | 4 out of 10 | Video quality is poor and build quality is not the best. Not worth it even though the cost is very cheap. |
 | $40 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2" Screen Size: 50x40x10mm | Day: 5 out of 10 Night: 3 out of 10 | 4 out of 10 | Not impressed with the video or build quality of the camera. Spend a little bit more for a better quality dash cam |
 | $45 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2" Screen Size: 82x58x40mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 7 out of 10 | 7 out of 10 | Similar to the 70mai Pro but cheaper and 1080p video. Quality is good and this dash cam offers good value for your money |
 | $45 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 3" Screen Size: 87x50x15mm | Day: 5 out of 10 Night: 3 out of 10 | 3 out of 10 | Video quality is average and build quality is not the best. Avoid using in hot environments due to heat damage. Spend more for a better dash cam |
 | $47 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS Optional 3" Screen Size: 87x52x36mm | Day: 6 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Not impressed with the video quality and and infrared LEDs makes the quality worse. Outside of the low price, not many positives |
 | $50 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS No Screen Sm Size: 87x43x35mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Affordable camera but some owners have experienced reliability issues |
 | $50 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:720x480p 30fps No GPS 3" Screen Size: 76x41x15mm | Day: 4 out of 10 Night: 2 out of 10 | 4 out of 10 | Video quality is poor and build quality is not the best. Not worth it even though the cost is very cheap. |
 | $50 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2.4" Screen Size: 83x56x35mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 4 out of 10 | Non-buffered parking mode Not discreet Battery instead of capacitor |
 | $60 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:720x480p 30fps No GPS 7" Screen Size: 300x75x15mm | Day: 6 out of 10 Night: 2 out of 10 | 3 out of 10 | Video quality is poor, camera has not been reliable and build quality is poor. Avoid |
 | $60 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS Optional 1.5" Screen Size: 64x50x38mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | A small, simple dash cam with 18 month warranty and good support. Poor quality battery is the biggest drawback |
 | $60 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1280x720p 30fps No GPS 2" Screen Size: 50x40x10mm | Day: 5 out of 10 Night: 3 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Video quality is average for front and below average for rear. While the price is attractive, quality is not the greatest. |
 | $60 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1280x720p 30fps GPS Optional 2" Screen Size: 93x53x34mm | Day: 5 out of 10 Night: 4 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Video quality is average for front and below average for rear. Average reliability but support is minimal |
 | $70 | F:2560x1440p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 3" Screen Size: 85x48x17mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Not a native 4K camera and video quality reflects that. Front video is acceptable, rear video is below average at night. Reliability is unknown at this point |
 | $70 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS Optional 1.5" Screen Size: 56x56x30mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 7 out of 10 | Reasonable priced no frills wedge shaped camera. Video quality is average but reliability is above average. |
 | $70 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS No Screen Size: 61x51x36mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | The lowest priced camera with cloud support. An all-around good camera but it does have some drawbacks |
 | $80 | F:2560x1440p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 10" Screen Size: 254x97x38mm | Day: 6 out of 10 Night: 3 out of 10 | 3 out of 10 | Video quality is not great and the camera has not been the most reliable |
 | $80 | F:2560x1440p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 3" Screen Size: 85x48x17mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | A no frills dual camera at a cheap price. Not impressed with the video quality and early reports of overheating |
 | $90 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS No Screen Size: 31x53x29mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 4 out of 10 | Great design as it is one of the smallest dash cams on the market today. Video quality is average and it may overheat |
 | $90 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:720x480p 30fps GPS Optional 2.4" Screen Size: 180x84x132mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | Low priced dual cam but the rear video quality is poor. Capacitor and WiFi are positives but app could be better. |
 | $90 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1280x720p 30fps No GPS 1.5" Screen Size: 112x38x40mm | Day: 6 out of 10 Night: 4 out of 10 | 3 out of 10 | A low priced rideshare camera with average video quality, poor build quality and limited support. Spend more for a better camera. |
 | $90 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 3" Screen Size: 120x80x36mm | Day: 5 out of 10 Night: 3 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Touchscreen is nice but the disappointing video quality and limited support make this camera not a good value for the money |
 | $90 | F:2560x1440p 25fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 12" Screen Size: 290x70x30mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 4 out of 10 | Video quality is good for a mirror camera but the camera does not have the best reliability or support |
 | $100 | 3840x2160p 30fps GPS 3.16" Screen Size: 91x38x30mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 7 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | A decent competitor for a budget 4K camera. Capacitor, buffered parking mode and audio error alerts are nice features as well. |
 | $100 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS Optional 2" Screen Size: 89x70x80mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | Decent video quality for a dual cam at this price range but not the best reliability or support |
 | $100 | 2560x1440p 30fps GPS Optional 2.4" Screen Size: 89x63x51mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 7 out of 10 | Not a native 4K camera and video quality reflects that. Overall not a bad camera considering build quality, decent reliability, WiFi (note the app is poor) and capacitor but there are better choices at this price. |
 | $100 | F:2560×1440p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 3" Screen Size: 89x52x31mm | Day: 5 out of 10 Night: 3 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Video quality is average for front and below average for rear. While the price is attractive, quality is not the greatest. |
 | $100 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1280x720p 25fps GPS No Screen | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | A low priced rideshare camera with cloud support. Interesting features but there are drawbacks |
 | $105 | 1920x1080p 60fps GPS 2.4" Screen Size: 87x65x36mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 4 out of 10 | An upgrade to the Anker Roav DashCam C1, but still plagued with battery expansion problems |
 | $110 | 2560×1440p 30fps GPS 2.4"" Screen Size: 76×51×25mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | Not a native 4K camera and video quality reflects that. Price is high for what you are getting. |
 | $120 | F:2560x1440p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 3.16" Screen Size: 91x38x30mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | While video quality is decent, it is not 4K and there are complaints of stuttering and duplicate frames |
 | $135 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS No Screen Size: 28x70mm | Day: 6 out of 10 Night: 4 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | While it has unique design and reasonable price, the sub-par video quality and poor error notification make it not the best choice for a dual camera. |
 | $140 | 2592x1520p 30fps GPS Optional 2.45" Screen Size: 102x45x44mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 7 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | Good video quality and one of the few dash cams that can powered by the OBD port. Expect a few more features like WiFi, GPS included and buffered parking mode at this price. |
 | $150 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 4" Screen Size: 122x71x30mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | If you are looking for a touchscreen camera with a large screen the T4 should be on your list for consideration |
 | $150 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2"" Screen | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 4 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Poor cabin video quality, particularly in low light situations makes this not an ideal choice as a rideshare camera |
 | $170 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 3.5" Touchscreen Size: 99x61x19mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Dual cam with a lot of features but video quality is not the best, camera is not discreet and reliability is average |
 | $170 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2" Screen Size: 84x55x40mm | Day: 9 out of 10 Night: 7 out of 10 | 8 out of 10 | One of the best rideshare cameras available today. It has very good video quality, discreet wedge shaped form factor, buffered parking mode, excellent build quality and good reliability |
 | $170 | 2560×1440p 30fps GPS 2" Screen Size: 56x40x21mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 7 out of 10 | 8 out of 10 | Video quality is good but not the best in the market, particularly at night. Uses a battery rather than a capacitor making it less suitable for hot environments. Best brand name camera but better there are better cameras for cheaper. |
 | $170 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS (Optional) 2" Screen Sm Size: 70x40x47mm | Day: 9 out of 10 Night: 7 out of 10 | 8 out of 10 | Great value for a excellent dual camera with 1080p video quality all around. |
 | $170 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2" Screen | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | An ok 1080p dual camera. Video quality is decent but there are other drawbacks |
 | $170 | 3840x2160p 30fps GPS 2.7" Screen Size: 77x38x25mm | Day: 6 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Disappointing video quality, particularly at night with this camera. Numerous other drawbacks as well. |
 | $170 | 3840x2160p 30fps GPS Optional 3" Screen Size: 96x40x54mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 4 out of 10 | Disappointing video quality at night and not the best reliability. There are better 4K cameras available at lower prices |
 | $180 | F:2560x1600p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2" Screen Size: 110x40mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | This rideshare camera has good video quality, design and 2 year warranty. However giving $40 gift cards for 5-star reviews is unethical. |
 | $180 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 3" Screen Size: 83x51x33mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Video quality is ok but not the best. Reliability is average. Better dual cams at this price range. |
 | $200 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2.4"" Screen Size: 180x84x132mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | Improvement over the V1P but video quality for the rear camera is not great. Expensive dual cam for the quality provided |
 | $250 | F:2560x1440p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2" Screen Size: 125x58x47mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 4 out of 10 | Potential to be a decent 3-channel camera if initial release issues are resolved |
 | $250 | F:3840x2160p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2" Screen Size: 84x55x40mm | Day: 9 out of 10 Night: 8 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Best 4K video quality to date. If initial issues are resolved, this camera will be an excellent buy . |
 | $260 | F:2560×1440p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS Optional 2.45″ Screen Size: 108x45x45mm | Day: 7 out of 10 Night: 5 out of 10 | 8 out of 10 | First tri-channel rideshare dash cam. Overall good design and build. Video quality is not the greatest. Consider if you are in the market for a 3 channel cam. |
 | $270 | F:2560x1440p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS No Screen | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | One of the better 3-channel dash cams to hit the market. If it proves reliable will be a good buy |
 | $325 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2.7"" Screen Size: 75x35mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 7 out of 10 | 8 out of 10 | While expensive, this is most likely the best remote dual lens camera available on the market today |
 | $400 | 3840x2160p 30fps GPS 3" Screen Size: 94x53x45mm | Day: 9 out of 10 Night: 8 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | High priced premium camera with good video quality and lots of features. Not a good value when drawbacks are considered |
 | $420 | F:1920x1080p 60fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS No Screen Size: 138x43mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | One of the first mainstream cameras that have LTE support built in. Add a SIM card with a data plan and you have constant connectivity to the Blackvue cloud. While pricey, it is loaded with more features than most dash cams |
 | $460 | F:3840x2160p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS No Screen Size: 118x36mm | Day: 8 out of 10 Night: 7 out of 10 | 5 out of 10 | Latest 4K camera from Blackvue is full of features. However given the high price, 4K video quality is disappointing, particularly at night |
 | $500 | F:3840x2160p 30fps R:2560×1440p 30fps GPS No Screen Size: 64x112x32mm | Day: 9 out of 10 Night: 6 out of 10 | 6 out of 10 | A full featured dual camera (4K front, 2K rear). High price tag and not the best video quality are big cons. Buy only if you are looking for some of the premium features. |
For older cameras (2017 or prior) check our “Older Dash Cam” page.
Last Updated: January 13, 2021