This is the second article in our Price Analysis Series.
In the first article, “Price Analysis: The Best Quality Dash Cams In 2026“, we established that for a good quality dash cam you should calculate around $100 per video channel. So that would be $200 for a front-and-rear system, and $400 for a state-of-the-art 4-channel dash cam.
But what if you’re on a tighter budget? That’s what part II (this article) is about.
We’ll show you a number of car cameras that cost you significantly less than $100 per channel. While these models generally have fewer features and record lower-quality video than the more expensive ones, they are nonetheless reliable options for those of you who can’t (or don’t want to) spend more.
Let’s have a look!
Best Low-Budget Dash Cams, February 2026
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70mai M310Channels: 1 Approximate Price: $50 Video Quality Score: 2.5/5 Vendors: Amazon US / CA / UK – more countries & vendors (ad) Discreet (no screen), Wi-Fi, voice commands, 3 parking modes. Full review |
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70mai A800SChannels: 2 Approximate Price: $90 Video Quality Score: 2.3/5 Vendors: Amazon US / CA / UK – more countries & vendors (ad) 4K front, 1080p rear, impact triggered parking mode. Full review |
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Viofo A229 Plus 3CHChannels: 3 Approximate Price: $210 Video Quality Score: 3.7/5 Vendors: Amazon US / CA / UK – more countries & vendors (ad) Very good video for the price, fully featured. Full review |
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Pruveeo D90Channels: 4 Approximate Price: $140 Video Quality Score: 2.0/5 Vendors: Amazon US / CA / UK – more countries & vendors (ad) Four-channel coverage with adjustable side cameras . Full review |
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As you would expect, the video quality from these cameras is generally lower than the ones featured in the first part of this series. However, given their much lower price point, they can nonetheless represent good value for budget-conscious buyers.
The Viofo A229 Plus is a notable exception: It records very good video across all three channels. That performance comes at a higher cost, though, so it’s more expensive than the other models listed here.
How Our Video Scoring System Works
Scores go from 0 to 5, averaged across day and night recordings for each channel. A score of 0 means almost no detail is visible, while a 5 means every detail is clearly captured.
For a more detailed explanation, please see the comprehensive guide posted at the end of our previous article. So check that out if you haven’t yet.
Comparison To Other Dash Cams
If you’d like to compare dash cams side-by-side, have a look at our comprehensive dash cam comparison tables.