14 Best Dash Cams of 2025

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Majid Ismailzada
By: Majid Ismailzada
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Yes, while it will not prevent accidents, recording roadside altercations will help you, especially during insurance claims.

However, the type of dash cam you buy doesn’t necessarily matter because having one is better than having none. But if you are wondering about the best dash cams to buy, especially because the dash cam industry has evolved beyond normal video recorders, keep reading.

Nowadays, you can find dash cams with HD recording, cloud storage, AI-assisted driving alerts, and real-time tracking.

So, choosing a dash cam will depend on the features you are interested in, whether budget-friendly, good video resolution, storage, or enhanced safety features. This article considered varying qualities, like ease of use, pricing, video quality, and other features, to bring you the best dash cams of 2025 for you to choose from.

So, let's get right to it, shall we?

1. Nextbase IQ

Nextbase IQ

Specifications

  • Camera view: Front 140° and Cabin 180°
  • Resolution: Front 1080p/1440p/2160p, Interior 1080p/1440p, and Rear 1440p Model options: 1080p, 2K, and 4K
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • 4G: Yes
  • Display: Pixel Display
  • Memory: Cloud/microSD
  • Screen: Only via the app

Features

  • It offers the proximity radar that enables its advanced parking mode, Smart Sense Parking.
  • Witness mode, which allows a nominated contact to view the live video feed after any incident.
  • Automatic incident recording
  • Emergency SOS

Pros

  • It offers thorough protection and is easy to set up.
  • This dash cam provides good 4K resolution and 4G connection.
  • Constant power supply from the included OBD cable.
  • The dash cam can double as a security camera.

Cons

  • The Nextbase iQ is costly, especially with the optional subscription that can increase the price.
  • The design may be too bulky for some users.
  • Most of the features are not available on the free subscription.

2. Nextbase Piqo

Nextbase Piqo

Specifications

  • Camera view: Front 140º or 145º (model dependent)
  • Resolution: 1080p or 1440p (model dependent)
  • Model options: 1080p and 2K
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • 4G: No
  • Display: No
  • Voice Control: Yes
  • Screen: Via the app

Features

  • Parking mode
  • Emergency SOS
  • Guardian Mode

Pros

  • Its design is small and can fit any car without obstructing the view.
  • At a price of £129.99, the Nextbase Piqo offers affordability without compromising on quality.
  • The dash cam app allows users to download and share their dash cam videos.

Cons

  • No LTE connection
  • No rear camera
  • The 1K model has a restricted camera view.
  • Some features require additional subscriptions.

3. Miofive S1 Ultra

miofive s1 ultra

Specifications

  • Camera View: Front 140°
  • Resolution: 4K
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • 4G: No
  • Display: No
  • Memory: Cloud/ microSD

Features

  • 5GHz Wi-Fi connection
  • AI-powered alerts
  • Parked car monitoring

Pros

  • It is affordable at under £100.
  • The dash cam is easy to set up and use.
  • The 4K video footage produced has very little noise.
  • It uses a supercapacitor.

Cons

  • The frame rate is limited to 30fps.
  • It only asks for your phone number during setup.

4. Garmin Dashcam Mini 3

Garmin Dashcam Mini 3

Specifications

  • Camera View: 140°
  • Resolution: 1080p Full HD
  • GPS: No
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • 4G: No
  • Display: No
  • Voice control: Yes
  • Screen: No Screen

Features

  • Parking mode with the separately sold hardwiring kit.
  • Cloud storage
  • Integrated polarising lens
  • Multiple mini 3s can synchronise up.

Pros

  • It is compact and affordable at under £130.
  • It is easy to set up and use.
  • The Garmin Dashcam Mini 3 delivers excellent 1080p video quality, ensuring you capture every detail on the road.
  • There is no need to wire several cameras in the car to synchronise them.

Cons

  • No extra features
  • No GPS
  • Recordings must be transferred or uploaded to a computer or phone.

5. Nextbase 622GW

Nextbase 622GW

Specifications

  • Camera View: 140°
  • Resolution: 4K/120fps
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • 4G: No
  • Display: Yes
  • Voice control: Yes
  • Screen: 3-inch HD touchscreen

Features

  • Emergency SOS
  • In-built stabilisation that offers steady footage regardless of potholes.
  • Parking mode
  • Built-in Alexa
  • What3Words geolocation integration
  • In-built polarising filter to reduce glare.

Pros

  • The 4K/120fps recording feature offers a crisp video quality.
  • It provides nighttime video stabilisation.
  • It is easy to set up and operate.
  • Free cloud storage

Cons

  • It is expensive at £399.99.
  • It doesn’t have a rear-view camera.
  • The Nextbase dedicated rear camera module is limited to 1080p resolution.

6. Cobra SC 400D

Cobra SC 400D

Specifications

  • Resolution: Rear-facing 1080p and Front 4K
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • 4G: No
  • Display: Yes
  • Voice control: Yes
  • Screen: 3-inch touchscreen

Features

  • Police alerts
  • Alexa support
  • Emergency alerts
  • Compatible with Cobra’s iRadar app

Pros

  • Excellent video quality any time of the day.
  • It offers a durable magnetic mount.

Cons

  • It is extremely expensive at £400.
  • The rear camera is not removable.

7. 70mai A810

70mai A810

Specifications

  • Resolution: Front 4K and Rear 1080p
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • 4G: No
  • Display: Yes
  • Screen: 3-inch IPS display

Features

  • Phone app
  • Forward/collision warnings

Pros

  • Users can power the dash cam with USB Type-A and Type-C cables.
  • It captures clear-quality videos.

Cons

  • No LTE connection

8. Nexar Beam

Nexar Beam

Specifications

  • Camera View: 135°
  • Resolution: 1080p
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • 4G: No
  • Display: No
  • Memory: Cloud/microSD
  • Screen: No

Features

  • It offers a Beam smartphone app.
  • Free cloud backup

Pros

  • It is easy to set up and use.
  • The Beam phone app works very well.

Cons

  • The suction mount is not the best.
  • The cables do not offer a good aesthetic.
  • No display or screen is available.
  • No microSD card slot

9. Rove R2-4K

Rove R2-4K

Specifications

  • Camera View: 150°
  • Resolution: 4K
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • 4G: No
  • Display: Yes
  • Memory: microSD

Features

  • Wi-Fi and USB Type C connectivity
  • It offers a supporting mobile app.
  • Companion app

Pros

  • It is affordable
  • Easy to set up and use.

Cons

  • It is bigger than most dashcams.
  • No touchscreen display.

10. Viofo A229 Pro

Viofo A229 Pro

Specifications

  • Resolution: Front 4K, Rear 1440p, and Cabin 1080p
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: No
  • 4G: No
  • Display: Yes
  • Voice control: Yes
  • Memory: Up to 512GB SD storage
  • Screen: 2.4-inch

Features

  • It offers a polarising lens for the front camera.
  • Voice activation to save footage or pictures.
  • 24-hr parking monitoring
  • GPS map
  • The ability to add an interior or rear camera to the 1-channel model is also available.

Pros

  • It is dependable and easy to use.
  • This dash cam offers three views.
  • The app is easy to use.

Cons

  • It is not as compact as other dash cams.
  • There are too many wires.

11. Garmin X310

Garmin X310

Specifications

  • Camera View: 140°
  • Resolution: 4K
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • 4G: No
  • Display: Yes
  • Voice Control: Yes
  • Screen: 2.4-inch screen

Features

  • Early collision alerts
  • Lane departure warnings
  • Safety cameras
  • Parking mode with a required hardwiring kit.
  • In-built lens polariser

Pros

  • It offers a compact design and an integrated battery.
  • The Garmin X310 is easy to install.
  • The video quality is exceptionally good.
  • The 1080p full HD at 120fps recording option produces a smooth video recording.

Cons

  • No rear camera
  • Cloud video storage and live view require a subscription.

12. Garmin Dash Cam 67W

Garmin Dash Cam 67W

Specifications

  • Camera View: 180°
  • Resolution: 1440p
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • 4G: No
  • Display: Yes
  • Voice Control: Yes
  • Screen: 2-inch LCD

Features

  • It offers a magnetic windscreen mount that doesn’t take up any space.
  • The quick voice control prompt enables manual saving of video portions.
  • High-sensitivity CMOS sensor.

Pros

  • It is very compact and easy to use.
  • It produces a good 1440p video footage with HDR.

Cons

  • The display on the dash cam can be distracting.
  • No 4K resolution.
  • Limited innovative features.

13. Vantrue N4 Pro

Vantrue N4 Pro

Specifications

  • Camera View: Front 155 º, Rear 140 º, and Cabin 165 º
  • Resolution: Front 4K and Rear 1080p
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: No
  • 4G: No
  • Display: Yes
  • Voice Control: Yes
  • Memory: Up to 512GB microSD

Features

  • It offers three different cameras that can record the front, rear, and cabin simultaneously.
  • Bump alarm
  • Night vision with infrared LED.
  • It includes the Sony STARVIS sensor for high-quality video footage in low-light conditions.

Pros

  • Good video quality
  • It has Mac and Windows apps

Cons

  • The rear camera has wires.

14. Thinkware U1000

Thinkware U1000

Specifications

  • Camera View: Front 156° and rear 139°
  • Resolution: Front
  • GPS: Yes
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • 4G: No
  • Display: No

Features

  • It offers an option to connect a rear-facing camera.
  • It provides a hardwiring kit and an option for OBD power.
  • Super Night Vision
  • Parking mode
  • In-built Wi-Fi

Pros

  • It has a distinct design that fits vehicles.
  • It offers 4K video footage with HDR.

Cons

  • No screen or display.
  • It is expensive compared to other dash cams.

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