7 of the best dash cams for your car — no matter your budget

Whether you’re relaxed behind the wheel or a bag of nerves at the thought of tackling a busy freeway, a dash cam can make you feel more confident in your car. Hopefully, if you have one installed, you’ll never need the footage it records, but if you do encounter a scary situation, knowing it will be documented may give you peace of mind.

Legalities and benefits

First things first: You don't want to get in trouble for using a dash cam. They are legal in many places but it's best to check the law where you live. Rules vary by state and country, including whether or not you can record footage or audio without consent, and whether devices can be fixed to the windshield. In fact, fixing one to the windshield is illegal in most states and it’s worth checking the letter of the law incredibly carefully, or you could be pulled over. Read more...

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BEST FOR LESS THAN $50

Apeman C450

The Apeman C450 is an entry-level dash cam packed with features including HD recording, motion detection, and parking monitoring for less than $50.

• Video quality: 1080p HD
• Screen size: 3-inch
• Viewing angle: 170-degree lens
• Special features: GPS tracker, night vision, motion detect

$44.99 from Amazon

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BEST VALUE FOR TWO VIEWS

VIOFO A129 Duo

The VIOFO A129 Duo has front and rear-facing cameras to capture journeys from two points of view in HD quality. It also comes with lots of features including GPS logging and parking mode.

• Video quality: 1080p HD
• Screen size: 2-inch
• Viewing angle: 140-degree lens
• Special features: Front and rear camera, GPS tracker and car parking mode

$179.95 from Amazon

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BEST FOR VOICE COMMANDS

Nextbase Series 2 422GW

The Nextbase Series 2 422GW is a dash cam full of extra features, including Alexa built-in and an emergency SOS feature, for just over $200.

• Video quality: 1080p HD
• Screen size: 2.5-inches
• Viewing angle: 140-degree lens
• Special features: Alexa, Emergency SOS, GPS tracker and parking mode

$209.99 from Amazon

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BEST VALUE FROM A BIG BRAND

Nextbase 222

The Nextbase 222 is a quality dash cam from a big brand that does the basics brilliantly, but not too much more.

• Video quality: 1080p HD
• Screen size: 2.5-inches
• Viewing angle: 140-degree lens
• Special features: Parking mode

$79.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR ALL THE FEATURES

Thinkware F800 Pro

The Thinkware F800 Pro isn’t the prettiest, but it is a complete package with front and rear cameras, as well as lots of safety features and a cracking parking mode.

• Video quality: 1080p HD
• Screen size : No screen
• Viewing angle: 140-degree lens
• Special features: Two cameras, night vision, low energy parking mode, safety features

$329.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR COMPACTNESS

Garmin 66W

The Garmin 66W records clear and smooth images and there are plenty of other tricks in this very small box.

• Video quality: 1440p
• Screen size: 2-inches
• Viewing Angle: 180-degree lens
• Special features: Super compact, voice control, driver alerts

$249.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR 4K VIDEO

BlackVue DR900S-2CH

The BlackVue DR900S-2CH is a premium dual channel dash cam that delivers exceptionally clear footage, but this does come at a cost.

• Video quality: 4K Ultra HD front camera, HD rear camera
• Screen size: No screen
• Viewing angle: 162-degree front lens, 139-degree rear lens
• Special features: Super compact, voice control, driver alerts

$499.99 from Amazon

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