How to select and set up a dash cam with parking mode. Compare major brands like BlackVue, Thinkware, etc. From budget to high-end. Simple, buffered, and time-lapse parking modes explained.
Best Dash Cams With Parking Mode 2024: A Complete Guide
Viofo A229 Plus Comparison Vs. Viofo A229 Pro
Records 1440p front and rear. Starvis 2, HDR. Optional 1080p interior cam. Detailed comparison of Viofo A229 Plus vs. Viofo A229 Pro.
Wolfbox G850 Rear-View Mirror Mounted Dash Cam
Mounts on existing rear view mirror. Has GPS, WDR, time-lapse parking mode. Compare technical specifications, video quality, prices, pros and cons.
Pruveeo D90-4CH Review: A Low-Cost Four Channel Dash Cam
Low-cost dash cam with 4 channels. Left and right cameras can be turned to face any direction and have IR night vision. GPS, Wi-Fi. No lock file button.
Rove R2-4K Dual – Review And Sample Videos
Low-cost fake 4K dash cam. On the plus side, it’s easy to use, and there’s a phone support hotline based in the USA. Swivels around 360°.
70mai Omni X200 Review: Dash Cam With Self Rotating Lens
A dash cam with an extra fun factor. Swivels around almost 360º automatically, and supports parking mode and cloud connectivity.
Viofo VS1 – A Dash Cam, Small As A Car Key
A tiny, screen-less $100 dash cam with Starvis 2 sensor and state of the art video quality. Supports buffered parking mode and CPL.
Viofo’s Remote Bluetooth Button: BTR200
In the summer of 2024, Viofo released a new remote button for their dashboard cameras. The main difference to the previous remote button is that the new button, called BTR200, has 2 more keys. The big key, labeled with a large yellow triangle, still serves as an “emergency” button to save the current video from…
70mai A810 Review: Excellent Value 4K Dash Cam
Great value 4K cam. Excellent video of the front camera. Rear camera not recommended. Has Wi-Fi, GPS, parking mode. Cloud connectivity only in Europe and Asia.
Finding The Best 3-Channel Dash Cams Of 2024
3-channel dash cams record to the front, to the rear, and inside of a car. Perfect for anyone working ride share, such as taxi and Uber drivers.
Vantrue N4 Pro: Popular 3-Way Dash Cam With Starvis 2 Sensor
A 3 channel dash cam that records 4K video to the front, 1080p interior and rear. Starvis 2, HDR, Wi-Fi, GPS. See how it compares in terms of video quality.
BlackVue DR970X-2CH Plus Vs. DR970X-2CH: What’s New?
BlackVue’s flag ship dash cam in 2024 is the DR970X-2CH Plus. Find out how it has evolved from its predecessor, the DR970X-2CH.
Best Front And Rear Dash Cams 2024
The best front and rear dash cams for 2023: A selection of highly reliable dual channel cams with at least 1440p front, 1080p rear resolution.
Why Most 4K Dash Cams Are Fake, And How To Avoid Scams
4K dash cams are the latest hype, but the market can be confusing. When you know what to look for and how to avoid fakes though, choosing the best 4K dash cam for your car becomes amazingly easy!
Viofo A229 Pro Review: 3-Channel Dash Cam With Great Video
Best 3-channel dash cam in 2024. 4K front, 1440p rear, 1080p interior. Also available as a dual-channel version. Better video quality than most competing cams.
Vantrue N5 Review – The First 4-Channel Dash Cam
The world’s first 4-channel dash cam. Records 1440p front, 1080p with the 3 other lenses. Has buffered, time-lapse, and low bit rate parking modes.
70mai A800S Review: Best Low-Cost 4K Dash Cam
Records 4K video front, 1080p rear. Good video quality and reliability for the front camera. Rear video mediocre. Has Wi-Fi, GPS, simple parking mode.
Redtiger F7N Review: Not Really A 4K Dash Cam
The Redtiger F7N claims to record 4K video with its front camera, but the IMX335 sensor can do 2K at most. 4K video is interpolated.
BlackVue DR970X-2CH: Full Review And Description Of Features
State-of-the art cloud dash cam in 2023. Records 4K front, 1080p rear. Buffered and time-lapse parking modes. Elegant black cylinder design. Wi-Fi, GPS, GLONASS
Best Dash Cams With Cloud For Live Video Streaming 2024
The best dash cams of 2023 can connect to the cloud. Find out which dash cams are best for live-streaming video, what hardware is needed, and how much it costs.
Thinkware U3000 – 4K Front, 2K Rear Dash Cam Review
4K front, 2K rear. Good video quality. Radar-assisted parking mode for low power consumption. Live view over the cloud, impact notifications when parked.
Battery Packs For Dash Cams
A complete overview of dash cam battery packs. Protect your car’s battery when running a dash cam in parking mode.
Viofo A119 Mini 2: Best Mid-Price Dash Cam
A small, wedged-shape dash cam with Starvis 2 sensor, GPS, CPL, voice commands, buffered parking mode, and 5GHz Wi-Fi. Very reliable.
Viofo A139 Pro 2CH: Great Video, But Is It Reliable?
A front and rear (4K+1080p) dash cam that pulls of the difficult feat of recording very good video both ways, day and night! Overheating is an issue though.
The Best Dash Cams 2023
The best dash cams of 2023, for various budgets. Starting at $50 for a basic one-way camera, all the way up to $400 or more for a high-end device with cloud connectivity and various parking modes.
BlackVue DR750X-3CH Plus: Video Samples & Specs
A quick overview of the BlackVue DR750X-3CH’s specifications, as well as some sample videos recorded at day and at night.
Vantrue Element E2: 1440p Video, Front And Rear
A competitive mid-price front and rear dash cam that records 1440p, both ways. Comes with Wi-Fi, GPS, buffered parking mode, remote control button.
Vantrue E3 Sample Videos
The Vantrue E3, or Element 3, is a 3-channel dash cam that was released in 2023. We have compiled a collection of sample videos for each of the E3’s three video channels (front, rear, and interior). This should prove helpful if you’re considering whether to buy the this camera. Vantrue E3 Front Video Sample, Day…
Viofo A229 Duo
Modern dual dash cam that records 1440p, both front and rear. Has GPS and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Parking modes: Low bit rate, time-lapse, buffered. Good build quality.
Viofo A119 Mini Review, And How It Compares To The A119 v3
Small wedge-shaped dash cam that supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Voice notifications, and 3 different parking modes. Find out how it compares to the A119v3.
Viofo T130: A 3-Channel Dash Cam With Good Video Quality
A discreet 3-way dash cam that records good quality video, all around. 1440p front, 1080p rear+interior. Wi-Fi, GPS, 3 different parking modes.
BlackVue DR900X-2CH Plus: Improved Video Quality
Records 4K to the front, 1080p to the rear. Great video quality, both day and night. Excellent cloud and parking mode features. Has Wi-Fi and GPS:
Blueskysea B4K – Reliable Low-Cost 4K Dash Cam
The most affordable true 4K dash in 2022, with Wi-Fi, GPS, and three different types of parking mode. Optional rear camera. See prices and video samples here.
BlackVue DR750X-2CH Plus, And Its Variants (LTE, 3CH, IR…)
Cutting-edge parking mode and cloud features. Great video, especially impressive at night. Elegant design. One of the best high-end dash cams in 2022.
Garmin Mini 2 – Smallest Dash Cam Of 2022
Highly stealthy dash cam with cloud connectivity. Has Wi-Fi, voice control, basic parking mode. Video quality is a bit disappointing though.
BlackVue Dash Cam FAQ For The Latest 2021 Models
An FAQ attempting to explain, in a simple manner, the nuances and differences between BlackVue’s latest cameras, such as the DR590X, DR750X, DR900X, DR750X and DR900X Plus, and others.
70mai A500S Pro Plus Review
A front and rear dash cam around $100, the A500S supports GPS, Wi-Fi, and a simple parking mode if installed with a hard wiring kit. 1440p front, 1080p rear.
Viofo A129 Plus Duo
Dual dash cam that records 1440p front, 1080p rear. Has Wi-Fi and screen. Optional GPS, CPL filter, simple and time-lapse parking modes. Buffered parking mode not supported.
Viofo A139 Review
3-way dash cam that records 1440p front, and 1080p with the rear cameras. Both rear cameras are separate from the main unit. Has GPS, Wi-Fi, buffered parking mode. No screen.
5 Best Front And Rear Dash Cams 2020: Reviews
Front and rear dashboard cameras are also called dual-channel or dual-lens dash cams, or simply just dual dash cams. These are dash cams that have one camera recording out the windscreen, and one camera out of the rear window. We’ve reviewed most of the major front and rear dash cams on the market today, and found enormous differences in quality and…
BlackVue DR900X-2CH
The DR900X-2CH comes with native cloud capability. Receive push notifications to your phone when an incident is detected. Live view video footage from anywhere over the internet. Records 4K front, 1080p rear. Wi-Fi, GPS, buffered parking mode.
Zenfox T3 Dash Cam
A triple channel dash cam that records 1440p ahead, and 1080p with the rear and interior channels. IR lights illuminate the passenger cabin at night. Has Wi-Fi, GPS, capacitor, 2″ screen, lock file button. Up to 256GB memory card supported.
Vantrue N4 3-Channel Dash Cam
The Vantrue N4 is the first 3-channel dash cam by a major manufacturer. Video quality is fair overall. It supports simple and time-lapse parking modes, and a GPS mount is available optionally.
Garmin Dash Cam Mini
A simplistic, easy-to-use dash cam that focuses on the basics. Can create PIP videos of up to 4 camera feeds. No GPS or parking mode. Reported to suffer from overheating issues.
Thinkware Q800 Pro
A high-end, dual-channel dash cam that records 1440p front, 1080p rear. Remote live view over Thinkware’s cloud. Wi-FI, GPS included. Optional CPL filter. Buffered, time-lapse, and energy-saving parking modes. Mediocre video quality for the price.
4K Dash Cams In 2021: Beware Of Fakes!
Pros and cons of 4K dash cams, a list of our favorites, and also of cameras that don’t perform that well, or which are simply fake.
Viofo A129 Pro Duo: Best Value 4K Dash Cam
Best value true 4K dash cam of 2019. Priced below $300, the A129 Pro Duo offers excellent video quality during the day. Rear camera is optional. Comes with Wi-Fi, capacitor, buffered and time-lapse parking modes. GPS, CPL filter, and remote lock file button available separately.
Thinkware U1000: Best 4K Dash Cam With Cloud
A 4K+1440p dual dash cam with cloud view, remote notifications, 3 different parking modes (including radar-assisted buffered parking mode), Wi-Fi, GPS, & more. Video quality is great for the front camera. Rear camera is optional, with disappointing video.
13 Best Taxi Dash Cams With Infrared
The year 2019 has finally brought us some interesting new taxi/uber dash cams. This article compares the 13 most important uber dash cams on the market today, including the awesome new Viofo A129 Duo IR and Blueksysea B2W models.
Best Low-Cost Dash Cams
A selection of reliable dashboard cameras available at a low price.
Viofo A129 Duo IR: Best Taxi/Uber Cam 2020
Dual 1080p dash cam with infrared LEDs for the rear camera, enabling taxi/rideshare drivers to record the passenger cabin even at night. Has Wi-Fi, 2″ screen, optional GPS, optional CPL filter for front camera. Short and long cables included so you can install the rear camera on the windshield or rear window as preferred.
Thinkware F200 and FA200: What’s The Difference?
An entry-level dual channel dash cam with great options for parking mode, but mediocre video quality. Supports buffered and simple parking modes, and in the case of the Thinkware FA200, time-lapse parking mode as well. Wi-Fi, no screen, capacitor. Optional GPS.
Viofo A119 v3: Best Value For Money
First low-cost dash cam to support buffered and time-lapse parking modes. Great video quality for the price. Optional GPS and CPL filter. Internal capacitor instead of battery.
Nextbase Series 2 Features Comparison
Comparison table listing the main features of the Nextbase 122, 222, 322GW, 422GW, and 522GW cameras (Nextbase Series 2).
Nextbase 522GW — How Good Is It?
Arguably the most innovative dashboard camera of 2019, the Nextbase 522GW includes ground-breaking features such as automatic Emergency SOS alerts to authorities in the case of an accident, and full Alexa integration. Comes with a 3″ touch screen and several rear view modules, so you can upgrade this device to a dual-channel cam or a taxi cam. Has Wi-Fi, GPS, simple parking mode, in-built CPL filter.
BlackVue DR590 / DR590W
The cheapest camera we have reviewed that supports buffered parking mode. Optional features include Wi-Fi, GPS, and a rear camera. Has capacitor and voice guidance. No screen.
Street Guardian SG9663DCPRO+ Review
An excellent front-and-rear dash cam for beginners and experts alike. Records top quality 1080p video footage at 15Mbps, both ways. Wi-Fi. External GPS. CPL filter included. 2″ screen for easy set up and video playback. Stealthy wedge shape. Excellent customer support.
Apeman C450 Series A
A low-cost camera that barely covers the basic features that every dash cam should support. Video quality is mediocre. No extras (like GPS or Wi-Fi).
Nextbase 612GW
Nextbase’s first 4K camera supports Wi-Fi and a simple, self-powered parking mode. Unfortunately, video quality isn’t the best, and the internal battery is prone to early failure.
Crosstour CR900 – Low-Cost Dual Dash Cam
Low-cost front and rear dash cam that records 1080p both ways. Video quality is fair overall. Optional external GPS. Up to 32GB card size.
Nextbase 312GW
A reliable, highly popular little dash cam that comes with all the basics, plus Wi-Fi and GPS. Video quality is sub-par though.
Las mejores cámaras para coche del 2019
Las mejores cámaras para coche del 2019 en un solo artículo. Esta es nuestra primera publicación en español, esperamos que les guste a nuestros lectores de América Latina y de España, y que les sirva para encontrar su dash cam.
Street Guardian SGGCX2PRO: Best Video Quality
A single-channel dash cam that can be upgraded to dual channel. Excellent video quality and reliability. GPS. Time-lapse parking mode supported. Easy to set up and use. Top video quality in 2020.
VAVA Dash Cam VA-CD001
A unique, stylish dash cam that you can easily swivel around 360 degrees on its magnetic mount and point it to the passenger’s window or to the rear when needed. Comes with GPS, Wi-Fi, and a remote lock file/snapshot button. Low heat tolerance and only fair video quality though.
Garmin 55
An easy to use single channel dash cam that can record 1440p @ 30fps and 1080p @ 60fps. Unfortunately, the camera has major overheating issues, and video quality is sub-par for the price.
Garmin 65W
A tiny, discreet high-end dash cam with Wi-Fi and GPS. Outstanding field of view at 180°. Easy to set up and use. Great customer support. Video quality is not satisfactory for this price though, and camera can be prone to overheating in hotter regions.
70mai 1S
A stealthy low-cost dash cam that supports Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, overall quality isn’t great.
Viofo A129 Duo
A sub-$200 front-and-rear dash cam that records 1080p both ways. Good overall video quality. Supports GPS, Wi-Fi, CPL, buffered parking mode. Has some initial quirks that will hopefully be sorted out in the future.
BlackVue DR900S-2CH
The first front and rear dash cam to support 4K resolution. Plenty of cutting-edge features such as cloud connectivity, buffered parking mode, Wi-Fi, and voice menu. Rear camera is 1080p.
Aukey DR02
Easy-to-use entry-level dash cam. Optional external GPS. Large viewing angle and high temperature resistance. Stealthy wedge shape. Supports motion detection and time-lapse video, but no true (buffered) parking mode.
Street Guardian SGGCX2
A high-end, single-channel dash cam that records excellent video quality, day and night. Upgraded model of the popular SG9665GC, with a better lens and several other improvements. External GPS receiver and CPL filter included.
Blueskysea B1W
Stealthy, elegant-looking, easy to use dash cam for around $50. No screen. Wi-Fi. Records at 1080p, but video quality isn’t the greatest.
Comparison Of Nextbase Dash Cam User Ratings
If you’re looking for a Nextbase car camera and are hoping to compare their customer product ratings on Amazon, you’ll run into an issue: All of the user ratings are lumped together, and there’s no simple way to see which Nextbase model got how many reviews, and what average rating.
This article shows you an overview table of how each of the individual models rank in the customer reviews.
Can I Use A Dash Cam As Backup Camera?
We often get questions from visitors of this site, asking whether there are any front-and-rear dashboard cameras that that can also function as a backup camera. Using a rear-facing dash cam as a maneuvering aid for backing up is not ideal for several reasons: Firstly, most dashboard camera’s screens are rather small (if they even…
Z-Edge S3
Decent low-price dual-lens dash cam. Records 1080p front and rear, or 1440p in forward only mode. Simple battery powered parking mode included.
Cloud Capable Car Cameras Compared: BlackVue Vs. Thinkware
A comparison of over-the-cloud services for car cameras: How they work, and what they can do. Short and to the point, this article will be updated as existing cloud services evolve, and new players enter the market.
BlackVue DR750S-2CH: Dual Cam With Cloud
BlackVue’s latest dual channel dash cam records 1080p, front and rear. Video quality is good, but not the best we’ve ever seen. Lots of improvements over the DR650S-2CH, including higher bit rate, better rear video, a lock file button, better heat resistance, and faster boot up time.
Thinkware F800 Pro
Dual-channel dash cam that records 1080p both ways. Supports GPS, Wi-Fi, and three different parking modes. Great video quality. Sturdy build with an elegant and stealthy all-black casing. Excellent customer support.
Vantrue N2 Pro (Uber)
A taxi cam that records 1080p both ways, with IR LEDs illuminating the passenger cabin at night. Excellent for taxi or uber drivers. Great rear video day and night. Forward video is fair to good, with a noticeable blue tint though. Supports time-lapse and motion detection parking mode.
The 5 Best Single Lens Dash Cams – 2017/2018
Our yearly best-of list of the top 5 single-channel dash cams, from $50 to $250.
The 5 Best Front & Rear Dash Cams – 2017/2018
There’s been a lot of innovation this year, with many interesting dual channel dash cams being released to the market. Find out which of these devices are the best.
Thinkware F800
Dual-channel dash cam that records 1080p both ways. Better night and rear video quality than all competitors (as of mid 2017). Has GPS, Wi-Fi, and buffered or time-lapse parking mode.
Mini 0906: Best Low-Cost Front & Rear Dash Cam
A stealthy, 2x1080p front-and-rear dash cam with above average video quality, and for an accessible price. The Mini 0906 might be the most exciting addition to the Mini series in a long while!
BlackVue DR400 Series: New Mid-Price Cameras Released 2017
In 2017, BlackVue released an accessibly-priced series of dash cams that range from one-way cameras and dual-channel cams with low resolution or frame rate, to a full-fledged 2x1080p dual channel dash cam with 3.5″ LCD touch screen.
LG Innotek LGD521
Elegant, stealthy 1080p/720p front and rear dash cam that supports Wi-Fi. Video quality is fair or better except for rear night video, which is poor. Optional external GPS. Buffered parking mode with motion detection and low-voltage cutoff.
Anker Roav C1
Wedge-shaped 1080p dash cam that records good video at day, fair video at night. Great build quality and excellent customer support. WDR. Wi-Fi. 2.4″ screen. Simple parking mode that doesn’t require hard-wiring, due to large internal battery.
Nextbase 512G
A 1080p dash cam that records good quality video, day and night. Easy to install and use. Supports GPS and comes with a built-in CPL filter. 2.7″ screen.
Best Dash Cams Per Price Segment (Summer 2017)
If you already know how much you’re going to spend on your new dashboard camera, this article will help you make sure that you get the best value for your money. On the other hand, if you’re not sure yet how much to invest, you may want to have a read anyway to find out what’s the state of the art in mid 2017 and beyond.
Viofo A118C2
A newer version of the A118-C, the A118C2 records better night video due to its larger aperture of F2.0. Also now features a mount for a CPL lens, and better shielded power cable. Optional GPS. Capacitor. Highly stealthy wedge shape.
ThiEYE T5e
An action cam recording at 4K (3840×2160) resolution. Can easily be used as a dash cam. Also records 1080p at up to 120fps, or 720p at 240fps. Wi-Fi. Electronic Image Stabilization. Batteries included.
Thinkware X550 / X550D
An updated version of the Thinkware X500, the X550 comes with a darker casing and supports time-lapse as well as buffered parking modes. Optional rear camera (1080p both ways). 2.7″ screen. GPS / GLONASS. Dual save. Capacitor.
Viofo A119S / A119S V2
A newer version of Viofo’s best selling A119. The A119S uses the same casing, but records significantly improved night video, albeit at a lower resolution. Aperture F1.6. Optional GPS. 2″ screen. 135° diagonal viewing angle. Sony STARVIS IMX291 sensor.
Best Dash Cams Of 2017
This list of the very best dashboard cameras available in 2017 will make it a lot easier for you to decide which dash cam to buy. Quick & simple overview.
Papago GoSafe 260 (GS260-US)
A reliable rear-view mirror mounted dash cam that’s been around since 2014. 1080p. Optional GPS. Excellent customer support. Intuitive to use. Clips onto most existing rear-view mirrors.
DDPai M6 Plus
Records 1440p@25fps, with very good day and good night video quality. Stylish and discreet. Magnetic mount. Wireless remote emergency button. Wi-Fi. Built-in GPS. Time-lapse parking mode. Optional CPL filter.
Best Dash Cams With Parking Surveillance – 2016/2017
Parking mode keeps your dashboard camera running when your car is parked, giving you video footage in case of a hit-and-run or vandalism incident. Find out how it works, how to hard-wire a dash cam without draining the car’s battery, and which dash cams offer maximum parking protection.
How To Use A Dash Cam CPL Filter
CPL filters remove reflections visible in the windscreen from dash cam footage. Find out how to use them with this 4-step guide (it’s actually really simple). We’ve included a sample video anyways, just in case.
Thinkware F770
A discreet, attractively designed dual 1080p/30fps dash cam with Wi-Fi, GPS, and buffered parking mode. Easy to set up and use. No screen. Capacitor instead of battery.
Z-Edge Z3
A dash cam that focuses on the basics, the Z-Edge Z3 records good video at day and average to fair video at night time. Up to 2304x1296p or 2560x1080p resolution. Internal capacitor instead of battery. Accepts up to 64GB SD cards. Vendor is known for their excellent customer support.
Vicovation Vico-Opia2
High-end 1440p camera with best video quality yet. Replaces the DOD LS460W as our video quality benchmark. Ambarella A12 processor. HDR. Capacitor instead of battery. Time-lapse or motion detection parking modes. Optional GPS and CPL filter available separately.
