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.
4K Dash Cams: The Good, The Bad, And The Fake
Category: 3840×2160 (4K)
3840×2160 is more commonly known as 4K resolution. True 4K dash cams are quite new and still relatively rare. Make sure not to buy a fake. The ones listed here have been confirmed to be real.
Viofo A129 Pro Duo 4K – 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 2019
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.