The best dash cams of 2022: Garmin, Nexar and more
A dash cam records video while you drive your car. A good, reliable dash cam can be invaluable to you (and your insurance company!) should you get in an accident.
If you don't already own one of these car essentials, then we have good news for you: A dash cam is a relatively inexpensive add-on that is compatible with just about any vehicle. Here's a look at some of the top-rated dash cams you can buy right now at Walmart, Amazon and elsewhere.
Top products in this article:
Dash cam that generates accident reports: Nexar Beam GPS dash cam, $140
Best dash cam for rideshare drivers: Vantrue N4 three-channel 4K dash cam, $240 after coupon (reduced from $300)
4.3-star-rated budget dash cam: HaHoco dash cam 1080P full HD, $20 after coupon (reduced from $40)
There have been a lot of advancements in dash cams since analog video versions debuted in law enforcement cars in the 1980s. Today's dash cams offer state-of-the-art features like 4K resolution, voice control, night vision and more. Some dash cams have sensors that detect accidents and unusual events, capturing footage even while your car is parked.
Below are the best dash cams we found at Walmart, Amazon and elsewhere. All are rated 4 stars or higher (out of 5) by users. You'll see a range of cameras from simple options for the budget-conscious to souped-up versions that record the front, back and inside of your car with audio.
Best dash cams of 2022
Check out the best dash cams of 2022 according to verified reviews.
Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2
The Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 is a compact discreet dashcam that can be used to record incidents while driving and while parked. It records video in 1080p with features a 140 degree field of vision. The parking guard feature monitors activity around your car while it's parked and sends alerts to your phone if an incident is detected.
Rove R2 4K dash cam
This 4K dash cam with night vision lets you download video footage directly to your phone via an app. The device features built-in GPS that records your driving location and speed. It also offers motion detection, a 150-degree wide-angle lens, crash-detecting sensors, loop-cycle recording, emergency video lock, time-lapse video, slow-motion video and more.
Nexar Beam GPS dash cam
This HD dash cam from Nexar has a built-in GPS. It records to its app, and backs up important moments to the brand's cloud for free. If your car is hit while parked, it records automatically upon impact and sends you real-time alerts.
After a driving incident, the device will generate an accident report that notes your speed, location and impact force.
Rexing V1 4K car dash cam
This app-enabled dash cam records 2160p video with a 170-degree lens. If your vehicle is hit while parked, the device automatically starts recording. It can also be set to record at all times. New recordings overwrite old recordings, but when the gravity sensor detects a collision, the current video will be saved so you don't lose it.
Rexing V1 4K car dash cam, $90 after coupon (reduced from $100)
Vantrue N4 three-channel 4K dash cam
This higher-end, dash-cam kit features a 155-degree front-camera lens, a 165-degree inside-camera lens (plus audio) and a 160-degree rear-camera lens. All this coverage makes this product an excellent option for rideshare drivers. The front camera boasts 2160p resolution, while the rear camera's is 1080p. The cameras adjust to film in the dark, and begin recording when your parked car is hit.
Vantrue N4 three-channel 4K dash cam, $240 after coupon (reduced from $300)
70mai smart HD dash cam
This affordable dash cam records HD footage, takes voice commands and offers night vision. It has a sensor that records and saves any collision. And while the camera automatically overrides older videos, all videos can be saved and stored locally on a microSD memory card. This camera has built-in Wi-Fi, which allows you to use your phone or device to watch real-time footage, play recorded videos and download files.
70mai smart dash cam, $40 (reduced from $50)
Yada 1080p roadcam
This simple HD dash cam with a 120-degree wide-angle lens has a sensor that records even while you're parked -- the better to capture any break-ins or dings. (Like the idea of this one, but want something more elaborate? Choose from three more advanced options, all available at Walmart.)
HaHoco 1080p dash cam
This HD dash cam has a 170-degree wide-angle lens. Its LCD screen allows you to monitor and replay moments. This dash cam comes with both a suction-cup mount and an adhesive-backed mount. Its built-in sensor detects crashes and shakes, and locks the footage to prevent accidental erasure or overwriting. It also offers night vision and records your car's surroundings at all times via a parking monitor mode.
The device comes with a two-year warranty, and promises lifetime technical support and parts replacement.
HaHoco dash cam 1080p full HD, $20 after coupon (reduced from $40)
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