BlackboxMyCar 11th Anniversary Gift Guide
Best Dash Cams Under $250
And we just reached a brand new milestone! Because of your overwhelming love for the BlackboxMyCar fam and our amazing dash cams, we are more than excited to celebrate our 11th anniversary in the industry with you!
As your one-stop-shop for all your dash cam and car protection needs, we want to make the journey easier for you, so we gathered a list of our best budget-friendly dash cams at $250 (or less) that – just like us - will surely be in service for you for the longest of drives!
BlackboxMyCar 11th Anniversary Gift Guide: Best Dash Cams at $250 (or less)
SMALL, STEALTHY AND SMART
VIOFO WM1 2K 1-Channel Dash Cam
2K QHD Sony STARVIS | Super Discreet Design | Parking Mode
Offering a front-only camera system, VIOFO’s all-new WM1 is built with a screenless tubular design that’s as big as a 12V car cigarette charger. Because of its size, the WM1 will not obstruct your vision and is barely noticeable from the outside of your vehicle, greatly reducing the chances of theft. It also fits all types of cars!
The WM1, like other VIOFO dash cams, has three intelligent parking modes: Auto Event Detection, Time Lapse Recording, and Low Bitrate Recording. This gives you the peace of mind that you will have a clear view of your car’s front view 24/7. It also has Voice Notifications to keep you informed of your dash cam’s status while being focused on the road, and a built-in Wi-Fi connection allows for simple footage transfer and viewing, as well as changing dash cam settings via the VIOFO smartphone app.
Getting the Most Out of The Dash Cam Gift
Once you select the VIOFO WM1 as the perfect present, think about how it will be used, and what accessories might make for an even better experience.
BlackboxMyCar Aqua Shield - Keeps your front dash cam free from environmental elements such as rain, dust and glare to maximize video quality
BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 - To extend your parking modes for extra peace of mind even when leaving your car unattended
2K QHD THAT RIVALS 4K UHD
VIOFO A129 Plus 2K QHD Dash Cam
Reddit's Favorite 2K QHD Dash Cam
The VIOFO A129 Plus is one of the most recommended dash cams among the Reddit community and industry experts like Vortex Radar and CarCamCentral. It is a 2K QHD dash cam that captures clean, vibrant colors and rich details that rivals many 4K UHD models in the market.
Moreover, the VIOFO A129 Plus comes with a built-in screen but it also has a free mobile app viewer that you can install on your smartphone for video playback and camera settings control. The VIOFO A129 Plus supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band WiFi, which means you can choose between stable or speed depending on your needs.
Getting the Most Out of This Dash Cam Gift
Once you select the VIOFO A129 Plus as the perfect gift, think about how it will be used, and what accessories might make for an even better experience.
VIOFO Hardwiring Kit - the VIOFO hardwiring kit enables the dash cam's parking surveillance and recording capabilities so their car stays protected at all times.
CPL Filter - Reduce lens flare, light reflections and windshield glares so their footage stays in tiptop quality at all times.
BlackboxMyCar Aqua Shield - Keeps your front dash cam free from environmental elements such as rain, dust and glare to maximize video quality
BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 - To extend your parking modes for extra peace of mind even when leaving your car unattended
BEST BUDGET 2K DASH CAM
VIOFO A119 V3 QHD Dash Cam
Reddit Favorite | Excellent 2K QHD Video Quality
The VIOFO A119 V3 is the all-time Reddit-favorite and the #1 recommended dash cam by experts like TechRadar, DashCamTalk, Forbes, PC World, Vortex Radar, Car Cam Central, just to name a few.
The VIOFO A119 V3 is a 2K QHD dash cam with many resolutions to choose from, including the ultrawide 21:9 2560x1080p resolution, making it an excellent choice for road trips and scenic drives. It also comes with buffered parking recording, giving you 15 seconds before and 30 seconds after an impact for a more comprehensive account of the incident. One thing though, the VIOFO A119 V3 doesn’t come with built-in WiFi, so you won’t be able to pair it with a mobile app viewer.
Getting the Most Out of This Dash Cam Gift
Once you select the VIOFO A119 V3 as the perfect present, think about how it will be used, and what accessories might make for an even better experience.
VIOFO Hardwiring Kit - the VIOFO hardwiring kit enables the dash cam's parking surveillance and recording capabilities so their car stays protected at all times.
CPL Filter - Reduce lens flare, light reflections and windshield glares so their footage stays in tiptop quality at all times.
BlackboxMyCar Aqua Shield - Keeps your front dash cam free from environmental elements such as rain, dust and glare to maximize video quality
BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 - To extend your parking modes for extra peace of mind even when leaving your car unattended
The Best Dash Cam Picks for our Best Fam!
And that’s the list of our highly recommended budget-friendly dash cams AT $250, handpicked for your needs. We couldn’t thank you enough for the strong 11 years, so if you need any help on your dash cam purchase and decisions, feel free to send us a message and we will be happy to help you!