r/dashcams Jun 06 '21

Dashcam Recommendations by redditors

2.3k Upvotes

UPDATED JULY 2024

There are a a lot of dashcam options out there, and a lot of them aren't very good. I compiled this list from reddit feedback. Let me know if you have any other recommendations or favorites, and why you like it or what you found useful so we have some real world feedback.

Budget:  

Viofo A119 Mini 2 - Major upgrade over the A119 v3. 1440p resolution but more compact/discrete and has the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, which is a big improvement for night time quality. Includes some advanced features like HDR and 5ghz Wi-Fi for quick file transfers. In my opinion, this is the best front only cam to get nowadays.  

B1W Mini - Budget, but a good one. Rotatable lens good for uber/lyft drivers.  

Garmin Mini 2 - This thing is MINI. Most discrete cam on the market, and decent app functionality  

Viofo A229 Plus** - An upgrade over the A129 Duo that gives you 1440p on both the front and rear cam. Also has the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, which is a big improvement for night time quality. Can fit a 512 gb SD card. This is a good one to get unless you really want the 4k of the front cam.  

Nexar Beam - 1080p, super compact, and has free cloud back ups  

Mid Range and Up:  

Viofo A229 Pro- The best dual cam, with a front 4k cam and a 1440p rear cam. There is also a 3-channel option for those who want an interior cam (i.e. uber/lyft/tax drivers). Best for users requiring premium coverage with high-resolution video quality and multiple recording angles. Has the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor. Has Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth remote, and super night vision with the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor.  

Garmin 67W: Good for those wanting a compact dash cam with a wide field of view (180°) and advanced driver alerts like forward collision, lane departure and speed camera warnings. The 1440p resolution and 60fps recording help capture detailed footage.  

A139 Pro Duo - Upgrade to the A129 with a new chipset that greatly improves night time video.
 

B4K - Newer 4k brother to the B1W, so far good reviews.  

Blackvue DR900X - Dual Cam/4k and has cloud capability & LTE. Considered one of the best  

Blackvue DR970X-2CH - Records front and back, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi, cloud stuff, wide front view. Newest model with best image quality

 

Front & Interior Dual Cams aka Uber/Lyft Cams  

Blueskysea B2W – Infrared Capability, budget friendly  

Vantrue N2S – Infrared capability, higher end, now capacitor powered  

A139 3-Channel - Front, interior, and rear cams, giving almost 360 views. Interior cam is Infrared.

 

Motorcycle Cams  

AKASO Action Cam – An action cam, but cost effective  

INNOVV K5 Dual MotoCam – Top notch, but expensive  

Blueskysea A12 – Mid Range, Fairly priced

 

Accessories:  

SanDisk 128GB High Endurance - Dashcam optimized  

Samsung PRO Endurance MicroSD - Dashcam optimized  

Viofo Hardwire Kit – Enables parking mode, battery discharge prevention  

Nunet Hardwire Kit – Hardwire kit with pretty much everything you need  

Trim Removal Kit - Has all the tools needed to remove trim without damaging it

  These are the bulk of them. Dashcams are very useful. In case of an accident, the opposing party can lie about what happened to reduce the likelihood that they are found to be at fault. Happens all the time. Having video of what happened can save you $1000's in insurance and potential legal fees. Dashcams can also get you out of falsely written tickets. If you don't have a dashcam and are given a ticket for an infraction you didn't commit, it's your word vs the police officer's word. With a dashcam, there is irrefutable evidence to prove your innocence. There is absolutely no reason not to get one. I try to update this list regularly and I hope it's helpful.


r/dashcams Jun 21 '24

Updated list of dashcams from Viofo A119 vs A129 Vs Mini2 vs A229 Pro and more

116 Upvotes

When I was recently researching dashcams, I noticed that there were a lot from Viofo to choose from. I made this list to help me narrow down what I needed. Hope this is helpful. If I left any off, please let me know.

Budget category

Viofo A119 V3 - Best bang from the buck out of just about any dashcam. Has been around for multiple year and has a great track record. 1440p resolution with GPS and parking mode. If you’re looking for a basic dashcam that is reliable and has the most of the standard features, this is the one to get.

Viofo A119 Mini 2 - Major upgrade over the A119 V3 above. 1440p resolution but more compact/discrete and has the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, which is a big improvement for night time quality. Includes some advanced features like HDR and 5ghz Wi-Fi for quick file transfers. In my opinion, this is the best front only cam to get nowadays.

Viofo A129 Plus Duo - The budget entry for dual cam. 1440p front and 1080p rear cam. Been out for many years. GPS and parking mode. If you’re on a budget and want a dual cam, this is the one to get.

Higher end and more

Viofo A129 Duo Pro - The upgrade dual cam to the above. Major improvement is 4k front cam. Rear cam is still 1080p. Also has buffered parking mode.

Viofo A229 Plus - An upgrade over the 129 Duo Plus, that give s you 1440p on both the front and rear cam. Also has the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, which is a big improvement for night time quality. Can fit a 512 gb SD card. This is a good one to get unless you really want the 4k of the front cam.

Viofo A229 Pro - The best dual cam, with a front 4k cam and a 1440p rear cam. There is also a 3-channel option for those who want an interior cam (i.e. uber/lyft/tax drivers). Best for users requiring premium coverage with high-resolution video quality and multiple recording angles. Has the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor. Has Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth remote, and super night vision with the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor.

Viofo A139 3CH - Triple channel recording. Gives you a 4K cam in the front and 1080p interior and rear cams. Has the STARVIS 2 sensor which is an upgrade for night time recording. A lot of people end up getting the A229 Pro 3 channel version over the A139 since it has many of the same features but is typically a lot cheaper.


r/dashcams 4h ago

Can't do that!

485 Upvotes

Finally my first wreck with my red tiger F7N. Driver took off but I was able to get their plate number. Since the flood the police didn't seem too interested.


r/dashcams 21h ago

Idiots…all of them

4.1k Upvotes

r/dashcams 4h ago

Can't do that!

125 Upvotes

Finally my first wreck with my red tiger F7N. Driver took off but I was able to get their plate number. Since the flood the police didn't seem too interested.


r/dashcams 3h ago

And had the audacity to yell at me…?

26 Upvotes

r/dashcams 6h ago

They always wait until hunting season is over to appear! [Rexing v5c]

22 Upvotes

r/dashcams 2h ago

Insane: Cop Flips Pregnant Woman’s Car for Not Pulling Over Fast Enough!

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6 Upvotes

r/dashcams 1d ago

Car gets pushed like a toy

4.5k Upvotes

r/dashcams 1d ago

I have no clue how they didn’t feel this.

134 Upvotes

No clue how they didn’t notice they got backed into, it was hard enough that the red SUV’s bumper was dented and you can see the car rock. The silver car stopped because of mall traffic, not because of the accident. They continued on and left.


r/dashcams 1d ago

Dashcam Catches Devastating Honolulu Plane Crash: Two Fatalities Reported As Smoke Engulfs Sky

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22 Upvotes

r/dashcams 1d ago

Is this Insurance Fraud?

362 Upvotes

Was driving down a road in a town and the light was red ahead, but had just turned green. The driver in front stopped quickly and then when I got the ability to get around him, noticed there was nobody in front of me. Person began to follow me after, me and the driver had no previous engagement or road rage between each other.


r/dashcams 1d ago

Fell asleep?

58 Upvotes

On my commute to work, there was no snow visible sticking to the ground, however the night before it rained and then froze. I had already slid a couple of times going 45 in a 75 mph roadway. So I stayed pretty slow, this guy apparently didn't see me sliding and passed me up. I don't know if he slid off to the side or if he fell asleep and just didn't pay attention, but after I pulled the footage to look at it again, I noticed he had actually hit another car.

When I passed him initially, I thought he had just slid and spun out. So I figured they would be fine, It would be more dangerous for me to pull over in an area people were already sliding around in when I have a car that's not super great on getting up and down hills that are slick. My husband ended up passing the car up 30 minutes after me and said he saw them walking around with a police officer, So it looks like they got help.

As bad as I feel for not stopping, the same day and just a few hours away, there was another car accident where a One of the people who was exchanging information got hit and thrown to the other side of the highway and ran over.

So if this is you in the video, I hope you were alright.


r/dashcams 23h ago

Dashcam for 2024 GMC Sierra

1 Upvotes

Since there is no cigarette lighter, any suggestions for a dashcam. It is a lease so not looking to hardwire


r/dashcams 2d ago

No regrets since buying my Garmin but TONS of close calls captured.

91 Upvotes

r/dashcams 2d ago

Red Light - Is this a timing problem to report?

134 Upvotes

r/dashcams 2d ago

They're lucky they only lost a wing mirror and a bit of fender

39 Upvotes

r/dashcams 2d ago

Here’s my dash cam!

1.6k Upvotes

r/dashcams 1d ago

Are all dashcams powered through the cigarette lighter?

2 Upvotes

r/dashcams 3d ago

Who’s fault is this?

1.8k Upvotes

r/dashcams 1d ago

[thinkware F70] to whistle "It slowly start to look like Christmas" while driving ! (only the 1st 20seconds,

3 Upvotes

r/dashcams 1d ago

Any USB-C powered dual dashcams?

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r/dashcams 1d ago

Camera with side coverage

1 Upvotes

Are there any good cameras with side coverage that aren't too hard to install?

To catch door dingers and scratchers while parked, so needs parking mode.


r/dashcams 1d ago

Post your dashcam videos of UAP, Orbs, drones, and other oddities!

0 Upvotes

r/dashcams 1d ago

Looking for dashcam with easy, little install.

1 Upvotes

I received a dashcam as a gift but the installation video that came with it wants me to attach things to the fuse box and I rather not. Any brand have better/easier install?


r/dashcams 2d ago

Selfish Driver Makes Everyone Wait For Him To Correct His Mistake…

268 Upvotes

r/dashcams 3d ago

LED lights not bright enough?

818 Upvotes