The best dash cams for cars

Gia Nguyen March 16, 2018 10:16

If you are still wondering which dash cam is right for you, you can refer to the following options.

Installing a dash cam in your car is not mandatory, but if you can afford it, you should install a good one. Users can extract data to know how fast their car was going. Thanks to the dash cam, users will have important evidence in collisions and record many interesting scenes on the road.

Below are some good quality dash cam models that new car buyers can refer to.

Garmin Dash Cam 55

For a suggested retail price of $200, you can own the Garmin Dash Cam 55 with a lot of features. This is often the top choice for those who want to install a dash cam with the best quality.

With 1440p HD resolution and 30 fps recording speed, Dash Cam 55 delivers outstanding image quality day and night.

In addition to the maximum driver support features, Dash Cam 55 can also be controlled by voice. The Travelapse feature allows for time-lapse video editing (like stop-motion).

Thinkware X500D Dashcam

This dash cam is equipped with a high-end lens, modern design and of course a higher price ($259).

In return, you will get a quality dash cam that records both front and cabin images.

Thinkware X500D Dashcam uses high-end Sony Exmore SMOS sensor capable of recording 1080p front and rear video, integrated GPS positioning and supports 32 GB microSD memory card.

The device features speed warnings, collision warnings, lane departure warnings, and can automatically record video if it detects motion around the car while parked.

Mobius ActionCam

The Mobius ActionCam isn't a high-end dash cam, but it's perfectly adequate if all you need is sharp video quality.

The Mobius ActionCam's compact design can be easily mounted on the dashboard without obstructing the view and aesthetics. The device can record 1080p video at 30 fps, and can be overwritten when the memory card is full.

Of course, for the $69 price tag, there are some trade-offs, like the lack of a screen on the camera. If you want to review your videos, you’ll have to use a computer or TV screen.

Lukas LK-7950 WD

If the area you live in has high temperatures, or you often drive at night, the Lukas LK-7950 WD will be the best choice for a car dash cam.

The Lukas LK-7950 WD can record 1080p video on both front and rear thanks to the Sony Exmor IMX322 sensor, and supports up to two SD cards so you don't have to worry about deleting videos.

In addition to high-quality video, this dash cam is also designed to be durable and can operate stably in high temperature or cold environments.

Lukas LK-7950 WD is equipped with many useful features, such as W-Fi mode for viewing on smartphones, GPS, OBD-II, parking recording mode, high-definition night recording, UV and CPL filters for better image quality, and collision sensor.

The product is sold at a reference price of 269 USD.

Rexing V1

If you want a simple dash cam with only basic features at an affordable cost, Rexing V1 is an option not to be missed.

Compact design, can record 1080p / 30 fps video thanks to Sony Exmor IMX323 sensor, records very well at night, Rexing V1 is considered a suitable choice for the price under 100 USD.

The device can automatically overwrite when the memory card is full. Users can choose to record 3-minute, 5-minute or 10-minute videos. The camera supports SD memory cards up to 128 GB (purchased separately).

Rexing V1 has a mode to automatically lock video files when the collision sensor detects an accident. This means that video files recorded from the moment of collision cannot be automatically overwritten unless the user manually deletes them on the memory card.

Gia Nguyen