Buying Guide
What Matters in a Dash Cam
STARVIS 2 and HDR
Prioritize recent Sony STARVIS 2 sensors and proper HDR if night readability is important.
2K vs 4K
A good 2K camera can be the value pick, while 4K is worth paying for when front detail and plate capture matter.
Capacitor vs Battery
Capacitor-based cameras are usually better suited to hot parked cars and long-term reliability.
Parking Mode
Buffered, low-power, radar, or energy-saving parking modes matter more if the vehicle sits unattended.
Support and Warranty
Firmware updates, warranty length, and active community support can matter as much as raw video specs.
Recommended
Best All Around
Best All AroundA replacement for the Mini A119 Mini which comes with a Sony Starvis 2 sensor. This provides slightly better video quality at night. Overall a decent dash cam for the money.
Best All AroundVantrue E1 Pro
7.3Good video 4K quality, small form factor and optional cloud support are great features but note the camera runs hot.
Recommended
Best License Plate Capture
Best License Plate CaptureVIOFO A329T
7.5Currently the best dash cam for license plate capture. While expensive it has top of the line features such as SSD support and fast WiFi 6.
Recommended
Best 2-Channel Premium
Best 2-Channel PremiumBlackVue Elite 9
6.8Good video quality, decent parking mode and the best cloud capability. Great camera but expensive.
Best 2-Channel PremiumFlagship camera with the best parking mode currently available. While video quality is good, not the best compared to other premium competitors.
Recommended
Best 2-Channel Value
Best 2-Channel Value70mai A810
7.5The A810 is 70mai's first STARVIS 2 dash cam. Offers good video quality and features for a reasonable price point.
Recommended
Best 3-Channel Premium
Best 3-Channel PremiumVIOFO A329S
7.5The A329S is Viofo's flagship 3-channel dash cam and has excellent video quality. While expensive, it is the current benchmark for video quality.
Best 3-Channel PremiumOne of the best 3-channel cameras for video quality currently on the market. A bit pricey but overall a great camera.
Recommended
Best 3-Channel Value
Best 3-Channel Value70mai T800
7.3The T800 has great video quality and is one of the first dash cams with 4K rear video. Lots of features and reasonable price make this a decent buy for a 3-channel camera.