Official Best Dash Cams 2025 Guide

Say hello to VIOFO’s best-in-class 2K dash cam, the A119 Mini 2. Rocking 2K QHD @ 60fps and sporting the latest Sony STARVIS 2 image sensor. Pairing this image quality with both HDR and Super Night Vision ensures that the A119 Mini 2 can capture crystal-clear imagesThe image quality from this model can truly go toe-to-toe with some the industry's best.

Even if it’s only as tiny as a car key, don’t underestimate how many features are packed into the A119 Mini 2. Offering built-in GPS, dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi, Parking Modes, and Smart Voice Controls.

Offering all essential features in a dash cam, top-tier image quality, and a compact size at an affordable price? The VIOFO A119 Mini 2 is our go-to.

More than just a 10-inch CarPlay & Android Auto Display, the all-new BlackboxMyCar S-Drive is also equipped with a built-in full HD front dash cam that records the road ahead, and a backup camera to help you park and reverse with confidence.

As long as your vehicle has an a radio, or an AUX port, the SmartDrive is compatible! Upgrading your vehicle to a hands-free blue-tooth system seamlessly. With countless compatible apps including: Google Maps, hands-free messaging and calls, and compatibility with your favourite music streaming sources such as Spotify, and Apple Music.

Are you worried ​​about leaving your car parked in a crowded or unfamiliar place? Are you trying to avoid reckless parkers, keying, and vandals? Thankfully, dash cams can ensure you’re covered through parking mode, keeping an ever-vigilant eye on your vehicle at all times through Parking Mode.

These cameras excel in long-term protection, lasting much longer than the competition as a reliable camera, even in extreme temperatures. Take this recent story from this BMW i-8 driver, who had all repairs covered due to the evidence of his car being vandalized.

While front-only protection offers some peace of mind, comprehensive front-and-rear coverage is best, and surprisingly, it doesn't need to be expensive. The convenience of monitoring your vehicle with advanced features and effortless smartphone connectivity is now accessible at an affordable price.

Despite its compact size, this 2K QHD dash cam is equipped with the latest Thinkware advancements, such as Wi-Fi, built-in Bluetooth for pairing, advanced parking modes, and safety alerts to keep you protected on the go.

Similar to the Thinkware U3000, the Thinkware Q200 is designed with built-in Bluetooth, which enables you to connect your compatible Android or iOS device in seconds to effortlessly replay your latest driving videos and manage your dash cam’s settings. Plus, if you're looking for an easy, plug-and-play camera, the Q200 has an optional OBD cable, offering all the same benefits of parking mode with a fraction of the effort.

With the highest resolution dual-channel system on the market, the Thinkware U3000 boasts 4K front and 2K rear camera, with it's front camera using top of the line tech with a Sony STARVIS 2 image sensor, and Super Night Vision 4.0. But it's not just the impressive specs that make the U3000 stand out.

What truly sets the U3000 apart is its unparalleled parking mode features. Including a plug-and-play OBD cable to easily use the U3000’s built-in Radar Sensors. These built-in radar sensors, exclusive to the U3000, extend parking mode well beyond the length of its competition, lasting 2-3 days of parking coverage.

The Thinkware U3000 is cloud-ready, allowing remote access to footage. In the case of a strong impact, a push notification can be sent to your smartphone, giving you the ability to check on the video clip or remote live view and see what's happening. The U3000 also features a Bluetooth connection to assist with its wifi, allowing for a seamless and intuitive connection to your phone.  

This two-channel dash cam offers all the best parts of BlackVue. Aside from the 4K UHD resolution through an 8MP Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor for its front camera and a 2MP Sony STARVIS sensor for its rear, the DR970X-2CH LTE also offers built-in LTE.

The DR970X-2CH LTE can easily connect to the BlackVue Cloud and even transform your dash cam into a Wi-Fi Hotspot device – all you need is a SIM card with an active data plan to insert into the camera’s built-in SIM slot. This can provide internet and you can have the best Cloud features on your phone!

Upgrading things even further, the DR970X-2CH LTE offers 5GHz wifi, a built-in GPS, side touch-sensor, and has upgraded its storage capacity up to 512 GB. All backed by a 2-year manufacturer warranty.

The BlackVue DR970X Box Plus has a lock-protected Box unit, totally unique. Featuring

The BlackVue DR770X front, interior, and rear cameras are connected to the Box unit via coaxial cables. The Box unit is then stored in a glove compartment or under the seat. This setup allows BlackVue to strip the processor, memory card, and other hardware out of the front camera, giving you a very compact and discreet front camera and a small SOS button to trigger manual recordings. All recordings and processing are then handled by the Box unit, stowed away safely, with its own tamper-proof shell, along with tamper-proof casings on all cameras.

The DR970X Box Plus is Cloud-ready, allowing real-time access to its Live feed using the BlackVue mobile app and auto-uploading incident files to the Cloud for secure storage. This can even be enabled within the unit, with an added CM100 LTE Module.

The VIOFO A329S 3-Channel is the latest triple-channel dash cam built for total coverage, ideal for rideshare drivers and everyday commuters alike. It features a front-facing 4K UHD camera powered by the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor, a 2K QHD rear camera, and VIOFO’s first-ever 2K fisheye interior camera with a wide 210° field of view—both equipped with Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensors for unmatched clarity in low-light and high-contrast environments.

For Parking Mode, the A329S 3-Channel supports Auto Event Detection with buffered recording, Time Lapse, and Low Bitrate options to ensure around-the-clock protection. It also includes dual-band Wi-Fi for faster transfers, built-in voice notifications and voice controls, support for up to 512 GB microSD cards, and advanced HDR to preserve detail day or night.