number five by offo a 129 pro duo we won’t hold it against you if you’ve never heard of valvo because it certainly ends the most recognized name in the dash cam business but it’s 4 kelvin resolution pro duo model represents phenomenal value for money the front camera is quite a bit bulkier than many rivals on this list but it features a built-in gps module something that many other brands offer as an optional extra its plastic casing looks and feel basic but it houses some rather trick technology that belies its overall build quality it runs super capacitors rather than a traditional rechargeable battery setup meaning its power source is built to last and can withstand an extreme temperature range without blunting performance on top of this you get the option of glorious 4 kelvin video recording up front with the resulting footage offering a great amount of details and wide dynamic range for rich colors in all weather conditions unfortunately 4 kelvin recording is only possible at 30 fps which isn’t the greatest if you want to slow footage down however dual recording is only available at full hd anyway and this is pumped out at 60fps for much smoother results setup is very easy and viapho offers a smartphone app for quickly reviewing and saving clips unfortunately installation of dual cameras requires the removal of interior trim and the clever stashing of long wires it can be a messy and infuriating process to get it right but worth it to avoid a dangling tangle of power cables the fact that you get night vision a parking mode motion detection automatic emergency recording gps tracking and dual channel 1080p at this price makes this a package well worth considering if you cover a lot of miles and want total camera coverage that doesn’t cost a small fortune the a129 pro is a great 4 kelvin dash cam delivering pristine video quality the a129 pro is more than just an improved a129
number four bandrew and four three channel four kelvin dash cam the vantru n4 is a three channel powerhouse able to record out the windshield inside and behind the car all at once in hd or greater resolution or it can record two views at once in four kelvin in hd two of the views are captured by sensors built into the main front facing unit while the third is recorded by a remote rear camera that comes with a long cable to reach the back window on most vehicles unlike many dash cams today the n4 doesn’t require a phone for settings or clip review it has a compact but sharp rear screen and plenty of dedicated buttons to access features and settings this is a great camera if you don’t want to fuss with a second device to use it the n4 also has motion detection not just impact detection so it can wake up in record activity around the car when it’s parked it also uses a robust super capacitor to power those functions when the car is off as opposed to a conventional battery that may suffer in a car’s punishing temperatures this easy to use and well-performing dash cam offers three different channels to give a fantastic all-round view of the scene it produces good footage from all three cameras and setting it up is straightforward footage directly from the van true m4 is very good especially if your main purpose is to use it for recording driving and traffic incidents although four kelvin resolution is only available when using the front-facing camera only even if you switch on the other cameras there’s generally enough detail to see important details such as number plate for that reason we generally recommend using all three to give you the maximum coverage possible but at the very least the front-facing and rear-facing camera overall the footage is generally very steady with little in the way of jumping or jolting even when driving in slightly patchy environments exposure is well balanced while colors are generally accurate or at least as accurate as you might want them to be for the intended purpose here
number three nexspace 522 gw wi-fi dash cam the 522 gw remains our top choice for round value thanks to a crisp 1440p resolution and wide angle lens it does the basics very well but also throws in plenty of additional features there is a responsive three inch touchscreen at the back as well as the option of using the built-in alexa functionality currently users can ask alexa to play music place calls and listen to audiobooks through connected devices but they’ll soon be able to use an upcoming dash cam skill to command it to start recording stop recording protect a recording and send to my phone that all might seem like a bit of a gimmick to be honest we didn’t use it all that much so it is lucky that the remainder of the ux is extremely simple videos can be quickly and easily shared to a smart device via bluetooth and wi-fi while a clever emergency sauce system will alert the emergency services of your location and other details if you prove unresponsive following an accident the nexspace 522 gw has a few more features than your average dash cam of course it’s useful for keeping a record of your trips about town or to record views from your car across an epic road trip but it also includes support for alexa voice commands has a parking mode to roll video while you’re away from the car and with a subscription and sas emergency mode to call for help we also like its thoughtful touches such as a polarizing filter to cut through windshield glare the dash cam’s intelligent parking mode automatically detects any physical movement of the vehicle to help protect it when it’s stationary while driving the next space can connect to amazon alexa so you can use your voice to start recording video get traffic info in the news video quality is excellent thanks to the 522 gw’s 1440p divided by 30fps recording capability which can be dialed down to either 1080p at 60fps or 1080p at 30fps even in bright sunlight the image on the display is relatively easy to view the stored images are crisp and the on-screen controls are simple to see in use the nexspace 522gw dash cam is pricey but it offers excellent video quality a large touchscreen amazon alexa capability and in sauce emergency mode that could save your life
number two garmin dash cam tandem garmin’s first dual lens dash cam allows you to view what’s going on both inside and outside the car while you are driving which is handy for taxi drivers and others wanting to keep an eye on their passengers extremely compact in design the dash cam tandem features a clip and magnetic mount and can be easily installed below the rear view mirror and removed when not in use two lengths of usb cable are provided as is a cigarette lighter usb socket with two ports for charging your phone at the same time however if you want to use the dash cam for incident recording such as if your car gets bumped in the car park while you are shopping you will need to get it professionally installed so it’s constantly recording key for control of the camera is the garmin drive app where you can review video and audio footage from your drives without having to take the microsd card out of the camera picture quality is generally excellent especially from the front camera and while the rear camera struggles a bit in very low light you can still make out passengers reasonably clearly in black and white there’s also a picture in picture options so you can view both rear and front facing camera footage simultaneously rather usefully footage is displayed with a time stamp the speed of the vehicle and its location voice control is also provided which enables hands-free control with instructions such as ok garmin take a picture or ok garmin save video safety cam alert updates will also be added to the app soon the only slight problem we experienced was that the app wasn’t as intuitive as we would have liked and didn’t automatically connect to the wi-fi connection when reviewing footage from our drives aside from that this is a pricey but excellent option for those who want to keep an eye on their car inside and out
number one next base 622 gw dash cam it brings much improved video quality better stabilization and the inclusion of what three words geo-location services which make it possible to pinpoint a stricken vehicle within a three meter radius opting for four kelvin at 30 fps sees the resulting footage look almost cinematic in its presentation with extremely crisp definition and great detail even in poor lighting situations this makes it much easier to pinpoint registration numbers or pick out hard-to-see elements of an accident a built in polarizing filter on the front of the camera can be rotated to reduce glare from windscreens while digital image stabilization is another first for the dash cam market and helps smooth out those bumps and shakes caused by potholes and poor road surfaces like its 522 gw sibling this model can be controlled via your voice with alexa skills but it requires the accompanying smartphone app to work which isn’t the best despite new dual 2.4 gigahertz plus 5 gigahertz wi-fi it still has trouble connecting with phones to transfer images and video clips thankfully the 3 inches rear touch screen is crisp clear and very easy to use while the inclusion of what 3 words combines well with nextspace’s emerging cisos feature which you get a year’s free subscription for with this dash cam if you’re in the uk it also currently gives you up to thirty percent off nexbase’s own insurance with the nexbase 622 gw featuring a built-in polarizing filter image stabilization 4 kelvin video resolution and excellent night vision mode the resulting footage is of excellent quality making it extremely easy to pick out number plate and vehicle details in all conditions the addition of alexa voice control and what three words emergency geo location are welcome added bonuses ts622gw is an extremely easy camera to set up and use its 140 degree viewing angle isn’t the most extreme on the market but it easily captures everything through the windscreen in both its low light and extreme weather recording modes which use clever algorithms to improve the quality of the image are great for capturing crisp footage in difficult situations
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