Top-of-the-class dash cams for added security as you drive
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While most new cars come with dash cams built-in, if you want top-notch security as you drive investing in a camera is a smart way to ensure you've got multiple eyes on the road in case of unfortunate accidents.
Why use a dash cam?
When it comes to car crashes and minor road accidents having an unbiased account of the event as it unfolded can be useful when it comes to processing a claim.
Able to capture important information like number plates, and car make and model, these cameras can be useful when dealing with insurance companies or police.
How do dash cams work?
Each model can vary but for the most part, a dash cam attaches to your dashboard or windshield and captures video footage as you drive. Essentially these gadgets become your second pair of eyes that can save what you see.
With this in mind and to help keep you and your car safe, we've rounded up some of the best dash cams for you to use in your car.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Best recording dash cams
WOLFBOX Dual Dash Cam
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Ensuring you capture everything you need, the WOLFBOX Dual Dash Cam has 4K resolution for the front camera with a 170° field of vision and 2.5K resolution for the rear camera with a 140° field of vision. You can install the rear camera inside your car on the windscreen or outside above the number plate.
You can choose from two parking recording modes. One option is the G-sensor mode, which will start recording when a collision or impact is detected. The second is time-lapse mode which will record vision 24/7 so nothing is missed. You can connect your WOLFBOX dash cam via Wi-Fi to your device which records GPS data and the speed you were travelling.
Save 43 per cent for a limited time and get it for $139.55.
NEXTBASE 522GW Dash Cam
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Helping capture the most clean and crisp vision, this NEXTBASE dash cam uses a 1440p Quad HD recording system and built-in polarising lens to minimise glare from the windscreen. This smart gadget is compatible with Amazon's Alexa to check messages, take calls, get directions and more. You can use voice controls to stop and start recording and send recordings to your smart device or review your footage directly on the dash cam on its 3-inch HD touchscreen.
Best dash cams on sale
Maman 4K Front, Rear and Inside Dash Cam
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This Maman 3-Channel Dash Cam comes with a 4K front camera with a 170° field of vision, a rear 1080p camera with a 140° field of vision and a 1080p inner car camera.
Recording up to 128GB of footage, you can control its settings on the Road Cam and Vidure apps on Apple and Android devices respectively. It also comes with night vision, a parking monitor and a G-sensor, and the rear camera can double as a reversing camera.
Best of the best dash cam
Vantrue E3 2.5K 3-Channel WiFi Dash Cam
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If you're after an all-around dash cam, the Vantrue E3 should be at the top of your list. Its 24-hour parking monitor sensor can film in low light settings and save 45 seconds of footage of a potential incident, including 15 seconds of recording prior to the first detection. The cameras also use Night Vision 2.0. The Vantrue E3 also has loop recording that will automatically film over the oldest footage when the memory is full.
You can connect the cameras to your device through Wi-Fi and use the Vantrue app to watch, download and edit your recordings. It will also provide GPS tracking and speed in real-time.
Best budget dash cams
REDTIGER Front 4K Rear 2.5K Dash Cam
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The REDTIGER Front 4K Rear 2.5K Dash Cam has a 4K front camera and 1080p rear camera which can be adjusted to any angle. It uses Sony Starvis night vision to capture clear recordings at night and can be set to record parking in two modes – G-sensor mode and time-lapse mode. It also comes with a built-in GPS that tracks the speed and location of your car as you drive. This dash cam is now available for $189.99.
Kogan SG2C-100 2K Hidden Dual Front and Rear Dash Cam
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This dual dash cam has a 2K front camera with a 1080p rear camera – both small and slim in design to not obstruct your vision. Covering all bases of a high-quality dash cam, it comes with night vision, loop recording, and a parking guard with a G-sensor to record when it detects a collision when away from your car. It is also compatible with the GoLook app to review, download and share your recordings.
NEXTBASE 122 Dash Cam
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Now only $99, the 720p resolution NEXTBASE 122 Dash Cam has a wide range of features often found in more expensive dash cams. It is built with five layers of glass on the lens to prevent glare as well as an automatic sensor that will begin recording when it detects the car has been hit or moved when parked. Its Click&Go PRO mount makes it easy to remove and place in another car or position elsewhere on the windscreen.
Best dual dash cams
Vantrue E2 Dual Dash Cam
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The Vantrue E2 has all the bells and whistles of a modern dual dash cam including 1440p front and rear cameras both with a 160° field of vision, a built-in G-sensor, and GPS tracking technology. What sets it apart is its high-tech inclusions.
You can connect your dash cam via Wi-Fi to your devices and pair the vision with the GPS to see exactly where the recording was taken. You can also access a live feed of what the camera is filming – just make sure you stay off the phone while driving.
With 512GB of storage, the camera will loop and record over the oldest vision saved when at capacity. It also uses Sony Starvis Night Vision for clearer vision when recording at night, and can be voice-control activated without touching your device or camera.
Best 3-channel dash cams
WOLFBOX i07 3-Channel Dash Cam
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Capturing your car from every angle, the WOLFBOX i07 has a front camera with 2.5K resolution and a 150° field of vision, an internal cabin camera with 1080p resolution and a 160° field of vision, and a rear camera with 1080p resolution and a 155° field of vision.
Not only do the front and rear cameras adapt to low light settings, but the internal camera is built with six LED lights to clearly capture inside your car. You'll have access to two parking modes – one that activates recording if there is a collision and one that can film for 24 hours capturing one frame per second. It also has a looping recording feature that will film over the oldest video footage.
Best front camera dash cams
REDTIGER F7N Dash Cam
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The REDTIGER F7N Dash Cam has a front 4K resolution camera with a wide-angle 170° field of vision. This camera can record a huge range of vision with limited blind spots and is clear enough footage to see important visuals like license plates or traffic signs. It also comes with a rear 1080p camera with a 140° field of vision and is built with a G-sensor that will be triggered and start recording for 15 seconds if it detects a potential collision will occur.
Best rear window dash cam
NEXTBASE Rear Window Camera
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Easily sticking onto your rear windscreen, the NEXTBASE Rear Window Camera uses a magnetic mount that can be adjusted at any angle. This discrete camera is as small as a table tennis ball and has a 140° field of vision. If you have a Nextbase front dash cam, you can pair them together for full camera coverage.
Best internal cabin dash cam
Vantrue N2 Pro Dual Dash Cam
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The Vantrue N2 Pro Dual Dash Cam films the front of the car in 1440p resolution and the internal cabin at the 140° wide angle in 1080p resolution. Both of these cameras can clearly capture vision in low light settings with the internal camera having four infrared lights and a Sony HDR sensor.
This dash cam uses a 256GB microSD card and will loop record over the oldest videos when it is full. It also has a time-lapse video function to record for longer durations both inside and outside the car.
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Best dash cam for safety
NEXTBASE 622GW Compact Dash Cam
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The NEXTBASE 622GW is built with an emergency SOS response feature that will send an alert to emergency services when there has been a major accident where occupants of the car are unable to call for help. Your location data is embedded into the dash cam itself so they will know where you are even if you don't.
It films in 4K resolution with a 140° field of vision and has image stabilisation technology to improve the clarity of the vision at various speeds. It is also built with Amazon's Alexa to access all of its regular features like playing music or making calls, but you can also ask it to help you find a parking space or get directions.
Best big-brand dash cam
Garmin Mini 2 Dash Cam
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The Garmin Mini 2 Dash Cam is a small 1080p HD camera measuring just 31mm x 53mm x 21mm, making it easy to hide and less obvious for those outside the car to see. It has a 140° field of vision, is compatible with voice controls, and saved videos will be uploaded to the Garmin Cloud Video Vault for you to watch and download.
