Dash Cam Buyer's Guide

• What is a Dash Cam?
  
• Basic Features
• Why Premium Dash Cam?
  
• Comparing Dash Cams

For us, dash cams are the ultimate protector and savior of all drivers and car owners - not only from theft, vandalisms, but also for insurance claims that can cost a lot of cash. A dash cam stands for a dashboard camera that is mounted inside the vehicle, usually on the front windshield. 

Dash cams can come with 1-Channel (Front), 2-Channels (Front & Rear), 2-Channels (Front & Interior) or even as many as 3-channels to protect you and your vehicle.

Wondering which channel system works for you? Click on the button below.

Once you have decided to get a dash cam, a major thing to consider is the list of standard features that it can offer.

Discover the dash cam's basic features, including auto-start, audio recording, loop recording and more that can provide you with an extra layer of convenience and peace of mind.

A question that we are frequently asked is: “Why are these particular cameras so much more expensive than ones on Amazon that are priced around $100 or lower?” There are a few reasons as to why this is the case, and these reasons make a huge difference.

Learn more about premium features including designs, parking mode, smartphone integration, 4K UHD video resolution, G-force, ADAS, Cloud-connectivity and more.

With many deciding factors and features like designs, parking mode, smartphone integration, 4K UHD video resolution, g-force, ADAS, Cloud-connectivity, choosing the right dash cam can be quite daunting. Let us help you - with our Dash Cam Comparison and Buying guides.

Imagine having someone who can guard your car even when you're away - that's the role of your dash cam's parking mode feature.

Remember that an accident can happen at any time, and it’s always worse when the driver is away from the vehicle without any witnesses. The ability to capture footage while parked, to prevent hit-and-runs, door dings and vandalism, can prove to be very useful.

Stay connected, whenever and wherever, with the GPS and Wi-Fi features.

The GPS typically supplies location and speed data, while Wi-Fi allows an easy connection to footage and settings of the camera, when nearby with your smartphone.

With the recent tech advancements, even entry-level and budget dash cams already have these features. Find out more of what these connectivity functions can do here.

With the innovative parking mode solutions available today, impact and motion detection remains to be a basic but crucial feature.

These two features ensure that your vehicle is being protected at all times, such as when a person or vehicle pass by and, more importantly, when there is damage to your vehicle.

With prices ranging from $150-$450, the common variation of dash cams in this range is video quality - from 1080p Full HD, to 2K, and even 4K resolution.

Moreover, image quality can depend on the actual image sensors in the dash camera too! Learn more about the differences by clicking on the button below.

Form factor refers to the shape and size of a dash cam. This is an important aspect to consider as it can affect the driver’s field of view as well as the amount of attention drawn from people outside the vehicle.

Dash cams are typically discreet in nature. Some are rectangular, while others are more circular. Some offer an LCD screen, while others do not and offer a phone app integration instead. Find out which one is right for you.

When buying a dash cam system for your vehicle, many people tend to forget one important item: the microSD card.

MicroSD card usage in a dash cam is vital because some cards fail very quickly and you may lose crucial footage in case of an accident. Learn more about the huge help of this tiny card in terms of maximizing your dash cam's storage capacity.

Memory partitioning refers to the ability of a dash cam to separate video files based on the type of recording, so that the camera can prioritze certain types of footage. This is actually an extremely important feature, found only in premium dash cams, as it provides significantly more protection.

This feature is a software/firmware-based processing effect on the video to boost exposure in lower exposed areas. In the sample video, you can see that the park that's on the right of the vehicle (left in the rear clips) appears a lot brighter when super night vision is turned on. Better image sensors in the camera can lead to better night vision.

An IR dash cam is a dash cam with infrared lights that provide recording details under poorly-lit conditions, as well as total darkness.

These are dual-channel dash cam setups with a regular front-facing unit and a secondary unit that comes with infrared lights, highly recommended for rideshare users, such as for Uber and Lyft, or for commercial use, such as fleet managers.

Dash cams are typically mounted on the front and rear windshields of the vehicle and come with either adhesive or suction cup mounts.

While suction cup mounts may seem convenient and easy to use, they are not recommended since they can come off the windshield easily and are much more prone to vehicle vibration, which makes video footage shaky and blurry. Almost all our dash cams use adhesive mounts for good reason, as they are much more durable and reliable in the vehicle.

Not to fret, our in-house product experts are here to help. We have spent years curating helpful content and video guides, helping customers with their dash cams, but we understand that we can always do better. Contact us using the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. We're here to help you make the most informed purchasing decision.