The Best Dash Cams You Can Buy in 2023

The Cam Mini 2 is a solid offering from one of the most trusted names in the game. It's about the size of your car's key fob but still manages to pack in an abundance of features. It records in 1080p, can take hands-free voice commands, and can be powered with either a USB-B or USB-A.

Prior to its release a few months ago, there were nearly two years of anticipation for Amazon's Ring Car Cam. Now that it's out, there's approximately a six-month wait to get one. But if you use a Ring doorbell or Ring smart-home services, a connected dash cam that works using Alexa could be extremely handy.

The Car Cam features a cool design that helps it stand out from the competition, as well as all the features you'd expect from a premium dash cam. Its dual wide-angle HD cameras include night vision. It also provides real-time alerts when motion is detected. It also has an awesome feature that allows you not only to watch what's happening inside your vehicle when you aren't in it, but also allows for two-way talk via the Ring app. You can also opt for a subscription service that allows you to access its live-viewing features without a Wi-Fi connection.

The F7N-Plus is an Amazon Choice for a reason. It packs in all of the features you expect from a premium dash cam, such as wide-angle front and rear cameras, 4K 1080p quality, GPS, and loop recording. Despite all these features, it can often be found on sale for less than $150.

The R2 from Rove is a solid middle-of-the-range option—and one of the most popular dash cams on Amazon with more than 30,000 reviews (!) and a sterling 4.4-star rating (although smart consumers know to take that for what it's worth). Its ultra HD, 150-degree wide-angle-lens camera can capture images up to 2160p resolution, and the built-in Wi-Fi and GPS can track your route on the Rove app or Google Maps. It also features parking mode, motion detection, g-sensor, loop cycle recording, emergency lock, time-lapse, and slow-motion capabilities.

The front and back cameras on the exclusive Road Patrol dash cam make it the perfect choice for ride-share drivers. Even the interior camera can catch 110 degrees of vision, thanks to the excellent 1080p Sony image sensor. Using the three-inch OLED touchscreen is a breeze.

It is one of our favorite dash cams not because it comes from our colleagues at Car and Driver but because of the Drivesmart driver-assistance warning system that notifies you if your car drifts out of its lane or approaches another vehicle too closely. It also has a parking mode, accident detection, and an integrated GPS.

The Nextbase 622GW stands out from the herd with a few features that most others simply don't offer. Image stabilization, 5GHz Wi-Fi, super-slow-motion playback, defogging, and What3Words GPS to pinpoint your location within meters. Its quality is top-notch, and we know because we've used it.

The RV Cam 795 from one of the leading manufacturers of this sort of tech may be overkill for some. It is designed and built for RVs but could also be used for other similarly sized vehicles, or even just in your car or truck. The GPS allows you to enter the size of your vehicle and will provide custom routes accounting for things like steep grades, sharp curves, and more. Of course, it also features a wide-angle camera that records in 1080p and can automatically store videos of incidents.

The V1 is a tough camera. It features a built-in supercapacitor designed to handle temperatures from -20 to 166 degrees Fahrenheit, making it ideal for venturing off into extreme situations. It also includes a list of premium features such as GPS, a parking monitor, loop recording, Wi-Fi connectivity, and 2160p resolution.

We like the Vast Pro primarily for its design. It mimics the look of a rearview mirror for a more seamless appearance when installed. It can be mounted to either the windshield or dashboard, powered by either an OBD port or 12v outlet, and comes with all the features you expect from a camera in its price range, such as night vision, a 24-hour parking mode, G-sensors, and a rear camera.

The N4 contains all the top-of-the-line capabilities of pricier dash cams, including GPS, parking mode, time-lapse, etc., and provides simultaneous 360-degree car coverage from the inside and the outside. It's also one of the more popular dash cams on the market. But it's not flawless.

Because Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not supported, the only method of playback and review is via a wired connection to a computer. Additionally, ordinary SD cards aren't compatible—an obnoxious sales tactic. You must use Vantrue's exclusive 256GB SD card, which is not included. N4 buyers are required to buy one separately or pay more for a Vantrue dash cam "bundle."

It's all in the name of this one. The A119 V3 records 60/30 frames per second in ultra-crisp 1440P 60fps QHD+ thanks to its Sony STARVIS 5MP image sensor and F1.6 7G lens. It also has multiple parking modes and GPS tracking, but if you're a nerd for image quality, this is the dash cam for you.

The One from Nexar is excellent for those who care to keep tabs on their vehicle when they aren't physically able to keep an eye out. It features 4k resolution and night vision, but most importantly, it features remote streaming, live alerts, and one-click insurance reporting. Nexar also offers 24/7 support should an issue arise.

If you're easily distracted, the Thinkware U1000 doesn't have a screen to divert you while you're driving. Through a wide, 150-degree lens, the Thinkware U1000 captures crisp 4K video. Wi-Fi and GPS are integrated, and they're used to deliver speed warnings and add position and speed information to all of your recordings. Additionally, a rear camera connects to the main unit and records in 2K resolution at 30 frames per second for clear footage of what is going on behind you.