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Best dash cams to buy right now
Some insurers discount premiums for a dash cam, and footage settles disputed claims. Front and rear cameras cover being hit from behind, the most common crash. Look for 1440p or better to read number plates, and a hardwire kit if you want parking mode to record while the car is off.
Best for most people
1. VIOFO A229 Plus
Dual Sony STARVIS 2 · 5GHz Wi-Fi, GPS · 1440p front + 1440p rear · HDR
Both cameras record 1440p with Sony STARVIS 2 sensors and HDR, so the rear view is as sharp as the front. It has GPS, fast 5GHz Wi-Fi and 12 voice commands. Parking mode needs a hardwire kit, sold separately.
Best 4K front and rear
2. 70mai A810 Lite
24h parking mode · F1.55 · Wi-Fi 6, 4G LTE support · 4K front + 1080p rear
4K at the front and 1080p at the rear, with support for 4G LTE remote access so you can view the car live and track its location. The credit card-sized body hides behind the mirror. The listing says 4G is supported rather than built in, so check what extra hardware remote access needs; the rear camera is only 1080p.
Best with a screen
3. REDTIGER F7NP 4K
GPS, 5.8GHz Wi-Fi, 128GB card · 3.18in · Sony STARVIS 2 · 4K front + rear camera
A 4K front camera with a STARVIS 2 sensor, a large 3.18 inch screen and a 128GB card in the box, so it is ready to go. GPS logs speed and route as evidence. The big screen is more visible on the windscreen than a mini cam.
Best budget front and rear
4. Nextbase 222XR
Powered magnetic · 2.5in IPS touch · 1080p front + rear camera · 140°
A front and rear kit from a well-known UK brand, with a 6m rear cable and a powered magnetic mount that makes it quick to fit and remove. It is simple to use. 1080p can struggle to read number plates at a distance compared with 1440p cams.
Best for taxi and rideshare
5. Vantrue N2X
STARVIS 2 · 24/7 with pre-recording · 1944p front + 1080p interior · IR interior
Records the road and the cabin at once, with infrared night vision inside and a privacy mode, which suits taxi and rideshare drivers. Parking mode keeps 15 seconds of footage before an incident. It films the interior, not out of the rear window, so it does not cover being hit from behind.
Best front-only
6. Garmin Dash Cam X310
Clarity polariser · 2.4in touch · 4K · 140°
A pocket-sized 4K front camera with a built-in polariser to cut windscreen glare, voice control and automatic incident saving. It suits drivers who mostly want clear front footage. There is no rear camera in this listing.
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