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The dashboard cameras on the lists below are by far the most popular in use today. We will maintain 4 lists. The first list contains the “best bang for your buck” dash cams. The second list contains new dashboard cameras released in 2015. The third list contains alternative dash cams. We separated the new cameras from the others since there is limited information on reliability. The fourth list is for multi-channel DVRs (2 or more dash cams).
As we evaluate more dash board cameras, we will expand these lists. Note that the lists are sorted by price. Feel free to click on any of the cameras listed to get more information on the camera.
The Best “Bang for your Buck” Dash Cams
| Dash Cam | Price | Key Specs | Video Quality | Reliability | Final Word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $52 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2.7" Screen Sm Size: 113x46x32mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Average | Best video quality for $60, much better than the DVR-207. |
 | $70 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS Optional 1.5" Screen Sm Size: 62x39x18mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Unknown | A great upgrade from the G1W if you are looking for better build quality and a more discreet form factor. |
 | $85 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS No Screen Sm Size: 61x35x18mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Good | The best discreet camera for $85. Great video quality, size and support. |
 | $185 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS Optional 2.7" Screen Sm Size: 103x48x36mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Excellent | For 2014, one of the best for video quality even at night. Fully featured high end camera. |
New 2015 Dashboard Cameras
A number of new dash cams have been recently released.
| Dash Cam | Price | Key Specs | Video Quality | Reliability | Final Word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $70 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS No Screen Sm Size: 55x35x22mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Unknown | VW898 is a solid camera but video quality is not as good as Mobius. Mobius is a better buy but the VW898 is cheaper. |
 | $90 | 2304x1296p 30fps GPS 1.5" Screen Sm Size: 75x47x35mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Unknown | Great discreet form factor, good video quality, does not run hot and at $90 this is an excellent value. |
 | $120 | 2304x1296p 30fps GPS 1.5" Screen Sm Size: 65x37x35mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Unknown | The most advanced in the Mini Series but there have been quality complaints in the initial batches. |
 | $120 | 2304x1296p 30fps GPS 1.5" Screen Sm Size: 87x59x41mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Unknown | Better than the B40. Better night quality, improved build quality and built in GPS but higher price tag. |
 | $170 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2.7" Screen Med Size: 89x58x 38mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Unknown | Not the most discreet camera and video is on par with cameras half the price. Mobius and B40 / A118 are better values. |
 | $200 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2.3" Screen Med Size: 82x66x37mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Average | A brand name camera which is not discreet and has worse video quality than cheaper cameras. |
 | $300 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS optional 3.5" Screen Lg Size 96x66x33mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Unknown | One of the better dual cameras available today but front camera is too large. |
 | $390 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS optional 3.5" Screen Lg Size 92x66x42mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Unknown | One of the better dual cameras available today but the form factor for both the front and rear cameras is disappointing. |
 | $400 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x720p 30fps GPS No Screen Lg Size: 105.2x161.5 x41mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Good | Good form factor but 70 second boot time is a huge negative. At this price consider dual 1080p cameras. |
 | $410 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x720p 30fps GPS optional No Screen Sm Size: 118.5 x 36mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Average | A feature packed camera but save a few dollars and purchase the DR550GW-2CH, differences are minor. |
 | $440 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1920x1080p 30fps GPS optional 4" Screen Lg Size 107.2x67.5x20.5mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Average | A feature packed dual camera with 1080p 30fps front and rear. Large size, high price and low bit rate are negatives. |
The Rest
| Dash Cam | Price | Key Specs | Video Quality | Reliability | Final Word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $40 | 1920x1080p 25fps No GPS 2.7" Screen Med Size: 90x51x9mm | Day: Good Night: Poor | Below Average | If you don't mind the video quality, OK camera for the price. A bit of a lottery in getting one without glitches. |
 | $45 | 1280x720p 30fps No GPS No Screen Sm Size: 60x32mm | Day: Average Night:Poor | Poor (Original Model) | Small camera & cheap price with average video quality. Reliability / build quality is a concern. |
 | $45 | 1280x720p*30fps No GPS 2.5" Screen Med Size: 100x63x23mm | Day: Good Night: Average | Average | Spend a bit more for the G1W with better video quality. |
 | $50 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 1.5" Screen Sm Size: 52x57x38mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Average | A good alternative to the G1W if you are on a budget and would like something smaller. |
 | $50 | 1280x720p 30fps No GPS 2" Screen Med Size: 119x55x13.2mm | Day: Good Night: Poor | Average | Not a true 1080p camera, consider other affordable cameras instead. |
 | $60 | 1280x720p*30fps No GPS 2.5" Screen Med Size: 100x63x23mm | Day: Good Night: Average | Excellent | Good picture quality, reliability and price. Watch out for fakes. Consider the G1W instead. |
 | $60 | 1280x720p 30fps No GPS 2.7" Screen Lg Size: 315x80mm | Day: Good Night: Poor | Average | Same internal components as the Carcam K2000 but with a better covert design. |
 | $70 | 2304 x 1296p 30fps GPS Optional 2.7" Screen Sm Size: 86x52x38mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Good | Good value for the money with the exception of the poor mount. A step up from the NT96650 cameras. |
 | $70 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS No Screen Sm Size: 62x39x18mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Average | A decent competitor against the Mobius. Might be ideal depending on your needs |
 | $70 | 1280x720p 30fps No GPS 2" Screen Med Size: 105x50x27mm | Day: Good Night: Poor | Poor | Avoid due to blurry picture when overheating. |
 | $75 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2.8" Screen Med Size: 72x55x24mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Average | Blurry picture quality when the camera overheats. Avoid/. |
 GS5000 | $90 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS 1.5" Screen Sm Size: 115x13x10mm | Day: Good Night: Poor | Average | Paying the extra $30 for the Orange Menu GS1000 for improved video quality and reliability |
 | $100 | 2304 x 1296p 30fps GPS Optional 1.5" Screen Sm Size: 75x47x35mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Average | Discreet, small, GPS and reasonably priced. Not the most reliable |
 | $100 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 1.5" Screen Med Size: 59x41x29mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Average | A GoPro clone for a reasonable price. Great action cam and ok as a dash cam. |
 | $100 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS No Screen Sm Size: 64x38x16mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Average | More expensive and worse video quality than the Mobius for dash cam use. Get the Mobius instead. |
 | $100 | 1920x1080p*30fps No GPS 2" Screen Med Size: 98.2x53x22.5mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Excellent | This is a legendary camera due to its good picture quality, very good reliability and reasonable price. Medium size is the major drawback. |
 | $100 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2.8" Screen Lg Size: 107x54x33mm | Day: Good Night: Poor | Average | Avoid due to video quality and large size. The F500LHD is a better value in this price range. |
 | $100 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS No Screen Sm Size: 19x36x59mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Average | Inferior to the Mobius in every way. Get the Mobius instead. |
 | $105 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2.7" Screen Sm Size: 114.4x47.9x37.1mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Average | Impressive video quality . Lack of GPS is main drawback. Overall great camera. |
 | $105 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS 1.5" Screen Sm Size: 75x47x3.5mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Firmware has not been reliable | Discreet, small, GPS and reasonably priced. Firmware needs improvement. |
 | $110 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS Optional 2.7" Screen Sm Size: 80x50x35mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Good | Excellent compact cam with GPS. |
 | $110 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2" Screen Lg Size: 115x65x38mm | Day: Good Night: Poor | Very Poor | Avoid due to the large size and number of reliability problems. |
 | $110 | 1280x720p 30fps No GPS 2.4" Screen Lg Size: 315x85x21mm | Day: Good Night: Poor | Poor | Consider only if looking for a rear view mirror cam, otherwise there are better cams. |
 | $110 | 1920x1080p 30fps External GPS 2.7" Screen Sm Size: 88x50x38mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Reliability appears to be poor to average. | Ambarella A2S70 processor but reliability does not appear to be great. |
| $120 | 1920x1080p*30fps GPS 1.5" Screen Sm Size: 115x13x10mm | Day: Very Good Night: Poor | Average | Used to be a top pick but had poor night quality. Mini 0801 is a better deal now. |
 | $120 | 1280x720p 30fps GPS Optional No Screen Sm Size: 107x47x38mm | Day: Very Good Night: Above Average | Very Good | Used to be a top pick but cams with better video quality now exist for the price. |
 | $120 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2.5" Screen Lg Size: 106.7x53.9x33.3mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Excellent | Same internal components as 500LHD, buy that instead. |
 | $120 | 1920x1080p*30fps GPS 1.5" Screen Sm Size: 115x13x10mm | Day: Very Good Night: Poor | Average | The GS2000 is the same as the GS1000 Orange Menu (older version) but with a rectangular case. |
 | $130 | 1920x1080p 30fps External GPS Optional or WiFi 2.7" Screen Sm Size: 115.6x50.2x31.6mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Unknown | Unfortunately this camera is no longer available. |
 | $135 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS 1.5" Screen Sm Size: 113x24x30mm | Day: Good Night: Average | Average | Avoid due to the undersized battery problem. |
 | $140 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS No Screen Sm Size: 113x24.1x30mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Average | Discontinued and battery is undersized. |
 | $140 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2.4" Screen Med Size: 66.6×60.6×33.0mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Average | Decent video quality but form factor is too large. |
 | $145 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2.7" Screen Med Size: 112x45x22mm | Day: Very Good Night: Poor | Average | Due to the larger size and higher price tag, stick with the GS1000 orange menu. |
 | $150 | 2304x1296p 30fp External GPS 2.7" Screen Med Size: 112x45x25.5mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Unknown | One of the first Ambarella A7 cameras. Night video is biggest drawback. |
 | $160 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2.5" Screen Lg Size: 106.7x53.9x33.3mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Average | Blurry image when cold and expensive price. Avoid. |
 | $160 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2.4" Screen Med Size: 70 x 36 x 31 mm | Day: Very Good Night: Above Average | Above Average | Decent camera but smaller mount is required. Price is a bit high but not outrageous. |
 | $165 | 1920x1080p 30fps External GPS Optional No Screen Sm Size: 80x50x30mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Unknown | Great specs and price but video quality is underwhelming. |
 | $170 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2.4" Screen Med Size: 67×72×34.3mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Good | For the money this is a good buy if you want WiFi. If WiFi is not important, consider a smaller, more discreet camera. |
 | $200 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS No Screen Sm Size: 102x32mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Very Poor | Avoid due the number of problems owners have experienced. No longer available for sale. |
 | $200 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS 1.5" Screen Sm Size: 98.2x53x22.5mm | Day: Very Good Night: Poor | Average | Avoid due to high price and poor night quality. |
 | $210 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS No Screen Sm Size: 94.5x50x50mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Average | A decent high end camera. Consider if you like the form factor. |
 | $220 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS 2.4" Screen Med Size: 101x66.5x34mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Excellent | Video quality is impressive and overall solid camera. No GPS and size are biggest drawbacks. |
 | $225 | 2304 x 1296p 30fps GPS Optional 2" Screen Med Size: 72x53x33mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Good | Has a lot of potential from a hardware perspective but the initial performance does not justify the price. |
 | $230 | 1280x720p 30fps No GPS No Screen Sm Size: 97x40mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Excellent | If you are looking for a WiFi enabled camera, it is a viable option. 720p video is drawback. |
 | $235 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS No Screen Sm Size: 90x70x48mmm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Average | Previously a best buy but some owners complain of blurry image. |
 | $250 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS (external available) No Screen Sm Size: 39x64x50mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Good | Too expensive for no GPS and average night visibility. |
 | $250 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS 2.4" Screen Lg Size: 82x77x104mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Very Good | Too large and high price tag. |
 | $260 | 1920x1080p*24fps GPS No Screen Sm Size: 96.2x36.5x40.4mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Average | Good picture quality, compact size and GPS, great camera if purchased under $200. |
 | $270 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS No Screen Sm Size: 102x32mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Poor | Overheating problem, disappointing night quality & some cameras are out of focus. |
 | $270 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS No Screen Sm Size: 80x60x55mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Good | No live streaming, no GPS and high price. Latest firmware improves video quality. |
 | $280 | 1920x1080p 30fps External GPS Included No Screen Sm Size: 76x46x41mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Good | If you are looking for a good quality camera with a separate DVR module which can be hidden in your vehicle, this camera is for you. |
 | $300 | 1920x1080p 30fps No GPS (external available) No Screen Sm Size: 39x64x50mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Good | In 2012 arguably the camera with the best video quality. High price tag makes this unattractive. |
 | $300 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS No Screen Sm Size: 118.5x36mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Good | WiFi is great but bitrate causes pixelation in some settings. |
 | $300 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS No Screen Md Size: 94x63.5x25mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Average | Too big, too pricey and watch out for SD card errors. |
 | $350 | 1920x1080p 30fps GPS No Screen Sm Size: 96.2x36.5x40.4mm | Day: Very Good Night: Good | Good | Some minor improvements over the ITB-100HD, but the selling price of $350 is too high. |
Multi-channel Dashboard Cameras
A multi-channel dash cam has 2 or more cameras. Unfortunately most of these cameras suffer from poor video quality or high prices (many suffer from both poor quality and high prices!). In 2015 we expect to see many more dual channel 1080p cameras in this segment which should be a big improvement.
| Dash Cam | Price | Key Specs | Video Quality | Reliability | Final Word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $50 | 640x480 30fps 640x480 30fps GPS 2.7" Screen Lg Size 127x45x35mm | Day:Average Night: Poor | Below Average | Avoid this "taxi cam" due to poor picture quality and reliability problems. |
 | $70 | 1280x720p 30fps 640x480 30fps No GPS 2" Screen Med Size 91x63x28mm | Day: Good Night: Poor | Average | Affordable dual lens camera. Video quality, particularly at night, is biggest drawback. |
 | $75 | 1280x720p 30fps 680x480p 30fps No GPS 2" Screen Med Size | Day: Average Night: Poor | Average | Avoid this "taxi cam" due to poor picture quality. |
 | $200 | F:1920x1080p 30fps R:1280x720p 30fps GPS optional No Screen Med Size 58 x 100 x 34mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Good | Decent dual camera for the money. Form factor, rear video quality and pixelation are drawbacks. |
 | $275 | 1920x1080p 30fps 1280x720p 30fps GPS optional No Screen Sm Size 92x61x32mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Good | First dual camera with 1080p front &720p rear. Reasonable Dual Cam option. |
 | $300 | 1216x688p 12fps 680x480p 12fps GPS Optional 3.5" Screen Med Size | Day: Good Night: Poor | Many glitches out of the box | This camera is large, has a non-standard resolution, gaps between video clips & is expensive. |
 | $310 | 1280x720p 30fps 1280x720p 30fps GPS 2.4" Screen Sm Size 82x66x42mm | Day: Good Night: Average | Average | If you are looking for a GPS enabled dual camera with 720p in front and back, consider if you can live with the poor night quality. |
 | $330 | 1920x1080p 19fps 1280x720p 19fps GPS Optional 3.5" Screen Med Size 102x63x36mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Unknown, pixelation due to low bit rate | Good camera but high price, size and pixelation are drawbacks. |
 | $330 | 1920x1080p 30fps 1280x720p 30fps GPS No Screen Sm Size 118.5 x 36mm | Day: Very Good Night: Average | Unknown, pixelation due to low bit rate | A feature packed camera but low bit rate is disappointing for the high price. |
Last Updated: February 2nd, 2015