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Battery life is iffy for most models, so if your plan is to keep a watchful eye on your car while it's parked overnight, you must have a 12-volt power outlet that stays live when the car is off. Uses a suction cup mount, which can often fall off and hangs down low, making it less stealthy and prone to theft because it’s more visible. We have reviewed many of the dashcams on our list. That means we have installed them and tested them for real-world driving. We pay particular attention to the video quality that you get with each dash cam, compared to other dash cams we are tested. We also look at just how easy the dashboard camera is to install and use on a daily basis in your vehicle - as in our experience, some are much more straightforward than others. The front cam on the N2 Pro records in 1080p HD using a Omnivision OV4689 image sensor. It has a wide lens angle of 170° to capture the entire front area of your car. What many people are concerned with on this dash cam is how the interior camera performs. Using a Sony IMX323 image sensor and 4 IR (infrared) lights and recording at 1080p HD, the interior camera is able to capture high quality video both day and night. With it’s 140° lens angle, the inside camera can view the entire width of the interior of your car. Step into the world of cutting-edge automotive technology with our new Sony Starvis 2 Dashcams. Designed to redefine your driving experience, these dashcams combine advanced features and exceptional performance to ensure your safety on the road like never before.

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The Garmin Dash Cam 67W replaces the 66W, which was already one of our favorites. It can be used as a regular front-facing dashcam, but it can be used as a dual dashcam, too. That's thanks to Garmin’s smart Dash Cam Auto Sync expandability feature, where up to four compatible cameras can be set to record at the same time. With this nifty feature, your camera's image sensor can capture two images simultaneously: one with a low gain level for the bright areas and the other with a high gain level for the dark areas. These images are then combined to produce one stunning, high-quality photo.

But if you can wait a little bit longer, why stop there? If you're looking for even more advanced features, keep an eye out for Thinkware's new STARVIS 2 dash cam with Cloud capabilities, set to launch later this year; the Thinkware U3000. And just like how the Thinkware U1000 held the "Best Dash Cam" title year after year, this new Thinkware is expected to outperform all the dash cams. Roav a company run by Anker is produces dash cams known for their exceptional build quality. The S1 model is one of their newer cams that has records 1080p HD video at 60 frames per second. While many dash cams record at 30 frames per second, 60 FPS allows you to capture twice as many frames in a second, which is good for capturing license plate numbers while in motion. With its Sony Starvis image sensor you’ll get clear and crisp video during day and night time recording. The X4 has a built-in parking mode feature which can protect your car when parked, offering motion and impact detection, which records when either is recorded. This feature requires a hardwire kit that plugs into your cars fuse box, which is sold separately.

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Records a vehicle’s interior in high 1440P resolution, handy for taxi, Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare drivers Video storage: 4K video will take up more file space on the dash cams microSD card so you will want to have a higher storage capacity. We recommend having a 64GB storage capacity or greater. The LifeChaser dash cam has GPS that’s built into the camera, so you won’t need to buy a separate GPS module. The GPS feature can display your speed and coordinates on the video, along with built-in WiFi to connect to the dash cam with your smartphone or tablet.That way, you could fit dash cams to the front and rear of your car, but also facing out of the sides, which could be particularly useful for larger vehicles like vans and motorhomes. Obviously, this means you do need to buy two or more cameras (as these are not sold in kits) – so factor that into your comparisons More drivers than ever are realising the advantages of having a dash cam. Besides giving unarguable proof in the event of an accident and helping to avoid insurance wrangles, the footage can be used to dispute motoring fines, and make claims for pothole damage. It has even been used to help solve serious crime. LCD screens are useful for being able to instantly review your footage, as well as allowing you to use the camera for reversing or other maneuverings if that's useful. It makes the camera larger and bulkier, though, so if you're looking for a smaller camera it might be best to opt for a non-screen model.A built-in screen is also arguably less essential if you can link the dash cam front and rear to your phone over wifi. What do dash cams record onto? It also has some hi-tech features that appear to lift it above rivals, with extras such as Alexa voice activation and integrated what3words location data. But you’ll pay for them with a much higher price. An SD card and other accessories are expensive, too. There are an increasing number of dashcams that promise 4K video capture, but often these give disappointing results. Not so the Cobra which greatly impressed us when we reviewed it. It offers built-in Alexa support and GPS too.

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We have put together a list of the most important features you should look for. If you scroll down further you will find a Top 10 List of what we consider to be the top dash cams in 2023. What Features to Look For The U1000 shoots in full 4K video and uses Sony Exmor R STARVIS image sensor which is an 8MP sensor, meaning it captures real 4K video. If you lower the image quality to 2K you can go from 30 frames per second to 60 frames per second. At the time of writing, the VIOFO A139 PRO is the only dash cam on the market with the STARVIS 2 image sensor. VIOFO dash cams are also among those that support higher recording bitrate. So, when you put STARVIS 2 and a maximum bitrate of 44.86Mbps in a 4K 2160p front + Full HD 1080p rear-facing dual-channel setup, you're bound to get great video with excellent 4K resolution. microSD cards are the storage media normally employed by front and rear dash cameras, and if you're going to be capturing a lot of footage at high resolutions like 4K UHD, you'll want to get a card with enough speed to write it and enough capacity to store it. Is it easy to install a dash cam?Uses a 250mAh lithium ion battery instead of a capacitor, which can lead to overheating and reliability issues The LifeChaser 4K is a dual dash cam setup that records 4K video on the front camera and the rear camera shoots 1080p. The front camera has a wide lens angle of 170 degrees, which is wider than most dash cams, giving you more video coverage in front of your car. The trade-off comes in quality, because the image stabilisation isn’t as sharp on rougher roads. You also have to make do without the Nextbase’s extra electronic features, such as Alexa. This isn't a budget dash cam, but it is less expensive than most other two-camera alternatives. The front camera is one of the best around, offering 4K - and boasting great dynamic range and night vision to great results in bad lighting conditions.