4K dash cams record the best video. But did you know that there are a lot of “fake 4K” dash cams on the market? Learn how to separate the wheat from the chaff.
The Best 4K Dash Cams 2025, And How To Spot Fakes
Category: 3840×2160 (4K)
3840×2160 is more commonly known as 4K resolution, or UHD alternatively (Ultra High Density). Be careful with fake 4K dash cams, of which there are a lot. The ones listed here have been confirmed to be real.
Viofo A329 Review – Best Front And Rear Dash Cam Video
High-end dash cam with outstanding video quality, both front (4K) and rear (2K). Extras: Fast Wi-Fi + external SSD support up to 4TB + buffered parking mode.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.