This is an overview of the best dual-channel (front and rear) dash cams. 3-channel cams and taxi cams are not included.
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| Camera | Thinkware U3000 | BlackVue DR970X Plus | Viofo A329 | BlackVue DR750X Plus | Viofo A229 Pro | Vantrue E2 | Vantrue N2X | Viofo A229 Plus | Wolfbox G850 | Rove R2-4K Dual | Redtiger F7N | 70mai A800S | 70mai A500S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (approx) | $480 Amazon | $400 Amazon | $390 Amazon | $330 Amazon | $240 Amazon | $220 Amazon | $160 Amazon | $160 Amazon | $140 Amazon | $130 Amazon | $130 Amazon | $100 Amazon | $70 Amazon |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2021 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2024 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Front Res | 4K | 4K | 4K | 1080p | 4K | 1440p | 1440p | 1440p | 4K (?) | 1440p | 1440p | 4K | 1440p |
| Rear Res | 1440p | 1080p | 1440p | 1080p | 1440p | 1440p | 1080p | 1440p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Day Front Video | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good |
| Day Rear Video | Fair | Good | Very Good | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Night Front Video | Good | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Fair | Good | Very Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Night Rear Video | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Average | Average | Average | Average | Average |
| Total Video Score | 2.8/5 | 3.3/5 | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 | 3/5 | 3.3/5 | 3.5/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 2.3/5 | 2.3/5 | 2/5 |
| Reliability | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | TBD | Very Good | Very Good | Fair | Very Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Cloud View | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | - | - | planned | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (Quad) | Yes | Yes | Yes (Quad) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Mode | Radar, buffered | Buffered | Buffered | Buffered | Buffered | Buffered | Buffered | Buffered | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Min Op Temp | -10˚C | -20˚C | -20°C | -20˚C | -10˚C | -20˚C | -20°C | -10˚C | -20˚C | -20˚C | -20˚C | -10°C | -10°C |
| Max Op Temp | 60°C | 70°C | 65°C | 80°C | 65°C | 70°C | 60°C | 65°C | 65°C | 55°C | 70°C | 60°C | 60°C |
| Screen | - | - | 2.4" | - | 2.4" | 2.5" | 2" | 2.4" | 12" | 3" | 3.18" | 3" | 2" |
| Front FOV | 152° | 146° | 140° | 139° | 140° | 160° | 158° | 140° | 170° | 150° | 170° | 140° | 140° |
| Rear FOV | 128° | 131° | 160° | 139° | 150° | 160° | 160° | 150° | 150° | 140° | 140° | 130° | 130° |
| Max Card Size | 256GB | 512GB | 512GB | 256GB | 512GB | 512GB | 512GB | 512GB | 256GB | 512GB | 256GB | 256GB | 128GB |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Cam Size (mm) | 98 x 70 x 56 | 119 x 47 x 36 | 99 x 61 x 34 | 119 x 36 | 99 x 58 x 46 | 90 x 80 x 30 | 117 x 58 x 46 | 99 x 58 x 46 | 302 x 71 x 17 | 92 x 64 x 37 | 97 x 32 x 20 | 89 x 60 x 36 | 88 x 53 x 19 |
| CPL Filter | Yes | - | Yes | - | Yes | Optional | Optional | Yes | - | Optional | Optional | Optional | - |
| Capacitor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Lock File Button | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
All models listed have G-sensor, loop recording, date/time stamp, and auto on/off.
Glossary:
FOV = field of view
TBC = to be confirmed
4K is equivalent to 2160p, or 3840×2160 pixels
1440p is 2560×1440 pixels, also known as 2K or Quad HD
1080p is 1920×1080 pixels, also known as Full HD
Video Quality is determined as follows:
0/5: Poor - It is hard to discern anything in the video 1/5: Mediocre - You can more or less see what's happening, but it is hard to read license plates even of cars that are very close 2/5: Fair - License plate readability of other cars is hit and miss 3/5: Good - Can read all or most license plates of nearby cars by pausing the video 4/5: Very Good - Can read license plates of nearby cars even while driving by, without pausing the video 5/5: Excellent - Truly impressive video
Reliability is determined by user feedback, and by % of buyers that return the device.