Dash Cams reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 245 Reddit reviews across 46 subreddits and 71 posts to rank the best Dash Cams brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Dashcam, r/dashcams, r/hondaridgeline, r/rav4club, r/CarsIndia. Top-rated brands include Viofo (4.7/5), Garmin (4.0/5), Blackvue (4.3/5).
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Reviews245
Subreddits46
Posts71
Brands64
Products53
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#1
Viofo
4.7
(54)
"Both have the Starvis 2 sensor which really helps with night time."
"Both have the Starvis 2 sensor which really helps with night time."
"Viofo A119 V3 is a solid pick handles extreme temps well, great video quality, and doesn’t drain the battery if set up right."
"I’m successfully using Viofo A119 and this cable on my two Toyotas."
"I hardwired the Viofo A229Pro 2 channel and it's night and day difference."
"Viofo A229Pro 2ch. Excellent resolution and very easy to use."
"Get the Viofo A119 Mini 2, with the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor."
"I have Viofo A229 which I like. It, actually just saved my ass and paid for itself several times over."
"It's best dashcam in the world."
"VIOFO A229 Pro – Excellent low-light clarity with dual Sony STARVIS 2 sensors."
#2
Garmin
4.0
(24)
"I like my Garmin mini 2. Fits right behind the rear view mirror, don't even see it"
"Garmin mini 2. No screen or anything to heat up and very unobtrusive."
"I've had a Garmin 65w for years and it's still working great."
"I have been very happy with my Garmin."
"Garmins are the best ones."
"I like the garmin mini’s. Very discrete, no pointless screen."
"Garmin is great but tends not to last long"
"Honestly any the VIOFO cams are tried and tested. Same with Garmin and blackvue."
"The app is pretty straightforward and the dashcam is very compact and out of the way."
"Garmin 66W and use the rear view mirror power adapter to power the camera"
#3
Blackvue
4.3
(19)
"Haven’t had any problems with my BlackVues."
"I have a couple of Blackvue’s (One for each car) and am always in the Palm Springs area."
"I use Blackvue."
"Blackvue are awesome and reliable."
"Blackvue will be the best choice."
"Installed BlackVue in my outback and Impreza."
"I have a Blackvue in my Legacy. Zero issues with Eyesight."
"I have a dedicated battery (Cellink Neo, discontinued. but Blackvue has an improved version) for use in parking mode."
"Blackvue has great connectivity, but you need a decent reseller to provide support."
"Blackvue has several cams than can be powered by ODB2 and have LTE"
#4
Thinkware
4.6
(17)
"Thinkware U3000"
"Good connectivity, works in a wide range of temperatures, and one of the few brands with great support in Canada."
"Thinkware U1000 – 4K dash cam with great heat resistance."
"U3000 is best quality and lots of features."
"Then just get a Thinkware U3000 and an ODB2 cable and go forward knowing you got one of the best."
"Best low power parking mode =Thinkware."
"I have a Thinkware u1000 dual channel I have zero complaints."
"Been running high end Thinkware cameras since 2018."
"Using Thinkware now, no complaints."
"I have a U3000 coming today for my WRX."
#5
70mai
4.6
(14)
"I'm using 70mai a810 for 18 months already. Park without roof as well but still function well."
"I use 70mai A510 front and rear in my Kushaq and I always keep it plugged in."
"I have three 70main dash-cams in all."
"Any 70Mai dashcam with a Stravis 2 Sensor."
"70mai is great."
"Currently using 70mai for 4 years."
"Been using 70mai Dash Cam since 2020."
"I have a 70mai 2K front and 1080p back."
"Ali express....70mai karke brand hai..buy the 1080p one with 64 gb mem and hardware kit....variety kaafi hai...the more money U put the better you get."
"Might be worth checking out brands like 70mai and DDPAI on amazon if you can find them"
#6
VanTrue
4.5
(14)
"It starts recording instantly when u give it a slap so it will definitely work if u got hit."
"We have Vantrues in our other cars, and the footage is great."
"VANTRUE N5 – 4-channel setup with strong night vision and parking mode."
"It has a three-channel setup (front, rear, and cabin), which is perfect for recording everything around you."
"Vantrue in the Houston area has been doing great."
"Got it running in Parking Mode hooked up to Egen Cellink Neo 8+"
"I rate it 10/10 Front, Cabin, Rear camera."
"I have Vantrue on all my cars."
"Small, works well, APP easy to navigate."
"Mobile app is awesome."
#7
FitCam X
4.8
(6)
"I have the FitCam X in both of my Volvos and it's great."
"FitcamX specifically made for the P2, don’t forget the polarised filter."
"I'll also vouch for the Fitcamx. No visible wires on the front and was able to conceal the wire all the way to the back window."
"My personal recommendation is the FitCamX. It was comparatively easy to install, and had a simple power connection."
"I just put one in my '25 and it is great, blends in."
"Not as good as Thinkware or BlackVue, but the best for me: Fitcamx dash cam for Honda Ridgeline."
#8
VIOFO
4.7
(6)
"VIOFO A139 Pro – Handles high heat, plus has 4K recording."
"I have a 2ch Viofo A139 Pro and I am happy."
"Viofo a139 pro 2 channel is really nice."
"No issues. Have used them for almost 2 years."
"This dashcam is incredibly good for clarity, HDR and night/dark recording."
"It seems like viofo a139 pro has one of the best low light sensitivities"
#9
Rove
4.7
(6)
"I’ve been using the Rove R2-4K. You probably could get power from the mirror, but I just ran the wires through the a pillar and under the steering wheel to get to the 12v port."
"IMO it’s the best dashcam in 2024. It records in 4K Ultra HD, so you’ll get super clear video quality."
"Rove R2 4K dash cam here."
"Put in a Rove R2-4K."
"I’ve been really happy with my Rove R2-4K."
"The more fancy version with touch screen, and includes a third cabin camera also other than front and rear."
#10
FitCamX
4.5
(6)
"I have the FitCamX on my Lightning."
"Looks like it came from the factory and zero wires to hide."
"Fitcamx cameras are designed to replace the housing on your rearview mirror."
"Fitcamx"
"FitCamX if you want maximum discreetness."
"Looks like its always gone there."
#11
Nextbase
4.6
(5)
"They have G SENSOR and battery inside the dashcam (no hardwire to the car battery)"
"I've been pretty happy with my NextBase branded dash cams."
"Worth it's weight in gold as it has saved me from a bad rear ender"
"Myself and the partner have always been using the Nextbase ones."
"I run a nextbase 622GW and rear cam in my car."
#12
BlackVue
4.8
(4)
"BlackVue DR970X-2CH – Premium option with cloud features and heat protection."
"Get a Blackvue DR 970x box so it can upload event video to the internet and send alerts if recordings are triggered while parked."
"These dashcams are ready to go for 12v or 24v operation."
"I use a Blackvue DX750 w/ front and rear cameras."
#13
Red Tiger
4.0
(3)
"I just installed a red tiger f7np with the hardwire kit into the fuse box. Easy installation and cheap at 130 bucks."
"REDTIGER F7N PLUS Dash Cam - Budget-friendly, 4K, 2-channel."
"I'm driving a '23 Colorado and using a Red Tiger F9."
#14
Amazon
3.7
(3)
"I went with this one from Amazon. It is made to connect to your mirror wiring and took less than 30 minutes to install."
"I just received this awesome unit and your in luck as their now is $40 off coupon you can use also."
"I got this dash cam and this wiring kit. It was a 10 minute install and I’ve never had an issue with it."
#15
Viofo A229 Pro
5.0
(2)
"Viofo a229 pro, it's great."
"Viofo A229 Pro. It has an actual 4K sensor."
#16
Viofo A129
5.0
(2)
"It works great and has a super capacitor."
"Get one with a capacitor instead of a battery."
#17
VANTRUE
5.0
(2)
"I’ve been using the Vantrue N4 Pro for a while now. It’s a 3 ch dash cam with a small screen, and so far, it’s still working great."
"Vantrue N4 Pro – 4K front cam with advanced night mode."
#18
Apeman
5.0
(2)
"I have an Apeman mini that plugs into the cigarette lighter and it has been going strong for 6 years."
"I've used Apeman Mini's for the past 6 years and have been happy with them."
#19
FitcamX Dash Cam
5.0
(2)
"I have this one for my Jetta."
"I’ve got this and it hard to tell that there is even a dashcam while I’m driving."
#20
ROVE
5.0
(2)
"I'm going to recommend the Rove R3 Dash Cam as well."
"Go for the ROVE R2-4K Dash Cam for your civic and you won't be disappointed."
#21
Blueskysea
4.5
(2)
"Has a capacitor instead of a battery which is good for UAE heat."
"Perfectly sufficient for capturing front only."
#22
70Mai
4.5
(2)
"70mai M200 is a good one under 5K."
"70Mai M300 is pretty good under ₹5000."
#23
Nexar
4.0
(2)
"Very highly rated cameras and one of the only cameras to have a highly rated app."
"Nexar seems to have mixed reviews."
#24
FitCam
4.0
(2)
"Fitcam FTW."
"I have been looking at Fitcam because it uses existing wiring and is not visible."
#25
DDPAI
4.0
(2)
"DDPAI for me no issue, just the adhesive for the serial number can't stand the Malaysian heat."
"Try DDPAI."
#26
Toyota
3.5
(2)
"I use a stock dash cam from Toyota... It works perfectly though the video quality is a bit poor lah but hey it works since 2019 till now."
"The Toyota one is limited to 1080p for the front, whereas for less you could get a 4k front and 2k rear (Viofo A229 Pro currently has an $80 coupon which drops it to $280 vs $315 for the Toyota cam)."
#27
REDTIGER
2.5
(2)
"A little over $100, has all I need, front and rear cameras."
"RedTiger is junk marketed with fake claims and fake reviews."
#28
Ring
2.5
(2)
"Would like to hear experiences."
"The ring cam has poor resolution and is prone to glare issues."
#29
IROAD
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely 100% IROAD! I have the IROAD X10, which is top-of-the-line."
#30
SanDisk
5.0
(1)
"Don't cheap out on the SD card!"
#31
BlackVue 770X
5.0
(1)
"Sounds like a great fit if you want a consumer cam."
#32
AZDOME M550 Max
5.0
(1)
"Maybe AZDOME M550 Max is very suitable for your needs."
#33
Fitcamx 4K Dash Cam
5.0
(1)
"It was an easy, clean install."
#34
Viofo A119
5.0
(1)
"I have a tried and true Viofo A119 with a Dongar adapter."
#35
Viofo A229 Duo
5.0
(1)
"I haven't had any issues with my Viofo A229 duo."
#36
Viofo A229 Pro Plus 3CH
5.0
(1)
"Viofo a229 pro plus 3CH."
#37
COXPAL A11T 3 Channel Dash Cam
5.0
(1)
"COXPAL A11T 3 channel dash cam on Amazon, very good quality."
#38
Viofo, Rove, Thinkware, Blackvue
5.0
(1)
"Any one of them. Check out their reviews."
#39
Falcon Eye
5.0
(1)
"For 360° coverage, you should look into Falcon Eye. They're great."
#40
Thinkware U1000
5.0
(1)
"Install was easy and no eyesight problems."
#41
BlackVue DR900X Plus
5.0
(1)
"They are both married to a B124X and B112 battery to keep the Dashcam running up to 24 and 12 hours respectively whilst parked."
#42
B1W Blueskysea
5.0
(1)
"Have these in 3 cars and Yet to fail."
#43
Kingslim
4.0
(1)
"Maybe a Kingslim on sale?"
#44
Surfola
4.0
(1)
"Check the surfola sd710. It sometimes goes on sale for close to that."
#45
Owl
4.0
(1)
"I use owl cam. Plus into your OBD port and you don’t see any wires."
#46
Fookoo
4.0
(1)
"I bought a fookoo for $300 and it plugged into the factory wiring."
#47
Owl Cam
4.0
(1)
"Owl Cam 20 a month LTE/Wi-Fi sees inside and out side with alerts too bumps movement etc etc"
#48
Camfitx
4.0
(1)
"20 min install (plug and play). can view recordings on their app."
#49
Viofo A129 Pro Duo
4.0
(1)
"I really like it, it does need to be reset occasionally due to heat."
#50
Rexing Dual Lens Camera
4.0
(1)
"It's been a good unit. I'd recommend it."
#51
Ring Dash Cam
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got a Ring Dash Cam and it does pretty well."
#52
Nexar Beam 2
4.0
(1)
"It’s not stealthy or anything but gets the job done."
#53
Garmin Mini 2
4.0
(1)
"I got a garmin mini 2, sure it’s a bit expensive but I love the size."
#54
Xiaomi
4.0
(1)
"I think the Xiaomi dashcam on shoppee is good."
#55
Qubo Dashcam Pro X
4.0
(1)
"Only one where you can detach the camera from the holder."
#56
Garmin 57
4.0
(1)
"My garmin 57 has been fine."
#57
Viofo A119 V3
4.0
(1)
"VIOFO A119 V3 is the only thing in the price range I'd try."
#58
Uniden
4.0
(1)
"The iGo 90R has a decent screen. 4k front and Hd rear."
#59
COXPAL
4.0
(1)
"Very good quality."
#60
Yi
4.0
(1)
"Yi dashcam is good."
#61
Dragonmart
4.0
(1)
"They have good quality dash cams for like 500 for front and back."
#62
Qubo
4.0
(1)
"Qubo dash cam is pretty good. it's cheap and does the job."
#63
Kenwood
3.0
(1)
"I have a kenwood system and their kenwood camera."
#64
Vantrue
2.0
(1)
"Definitely not a Vantrue S1."
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