Best Car Dash Cameras for Ease Of Use (2024)

This is the Dash Cam Mini 2 from Garmin.

It actually looks really good at night, as well.

Overall, the picture is very clear, so I'm very impressed by the quality of the camera.

You do have the micro SD card option here, and you can just access it from there.

The Vault allows you to store your videos in the cloud for 24 hours, after which you can share them very easily.

It's smaller than your car key, and you can see just how compact it is.

The power cord can be plugged in from either the top or the bottom of the device, which means you'll have enough flexibility in cable management.

You can download the Garmin app from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

However, one downside is that the Mini 2 lacks GPS, which we feel would have been a valuable addition.

The Garmin Dash Cam 67W records in 1440p HD at 60 frames per second, providing clear and vivid video.

It features a 180-degree wide-angle lens, which captures more of the environment.

The display resolution is 320 by 240 pixels, which is not very high.

It comes pre-installed with a 16GB SD card and supports up to 512GB.

The system loops over old information, so you don't need to manually delete the footage.

A class 10 or faster SD card is required for upgrades.

The compact and lightweight design makes it easy to install without obstructing the view.

The build quality is top-notch, giving off a premium vibe.

The two-inch display might be too small for some users.

You can sync up to four Garmin dash cameras for comprehensive coverage.

The Garmin Drive app allows for real-time viewing and control via a smartphone.

It requires constant power and Wi-Fi for live view and some features.

The 522GW features 1440p 2K resolution and even a polarizing filter to reduce glare and reflection.

The 522 GW records in super clear 1440p and displays video as smoothly as 30 frames per second.

The cam has an impressive 140-degree viewing angle, so you won't miss anything that happens on the road.

We always recommend a Nextbase microSD card, and this particular model will support up to 128 gigabytes.

Obviously, there's a maximum limit to the memory card. Once it fills up, no matter what the size, the camera will delete the oldest recorded file to make room for the new one.

This camera has the best build quality of any dash camera I've ever owned, and I've had quite a few in recent years.

It even held up to the extreme summer heat temperatures of Arizona, which reached over one hundred and ten degrees Fahrenheit.

The My Nextbase Connect app allows you, via a Wi-Fi signal, to connect your phone directly to your camera on the go.

A new feature making its way to the 522GW is Bluetooth Low Energy, which automatically sends footage to your smartphone with very little data usage.

The 522GW features 1440p 2K resolution and even a polarizing filter to reduce glare and reflection.

The 522 GW records in super clear 1440p and displays video as smoothly as 30 frames per second.

The cam has an impressive 140-degree viewing angle, so you won't miss a thing that happens out on the road.

We always recommend a Nextbase microSD card, and this particular model will support up to 128 gigabytes.

Obviously, there's a maximum limit to the memory card. So, once it fills up, no matter what the size, the cam will delete the oldest recorded file in order to make room for the new one.

This camera has the best build quality of any dash camera I've ever owned, and I've had quite a few over the recent years.

It even held up to the extreme summer heat temperatures of Arizona, which reached over one hundred and ten degrees Fahrenheit.

The My Nextbase Connect app allows you, via a Wi-Fi signal, to connect your phone directly to your camera on the go.

One of the biggest features that the 522gw has to offer is complete Alexa control, which is going to feel very intuitive if you have any experience with Amazon's AI technology.

The 322 GW features 1080p recording at 60 frames per second, ensuring that every detail is captured, even if you're viewing it in slow motion.

This is the first dashcam I've seen that actually films in 1080p at 60 frames per second.

The lens itself is obviously big enough to capture a wide view of 140 degrees.

It is recommended that you have a micro SD card with at least 32 gigabytes of storage.

I was using a 32-gigabyte card that Nextbase provided me for this review, and as you can see, it fills up rather quickly.

Unless you've pressed the button and it is locked and protected, the camera will overwrite all the other video files on a continuous loop.

This is obviously a 600 camera, and it is a bit different. One specializes in visuals, while the other is all about survivability in a hot car on a dash.

The cable is a little too thick, which makes it look somewhat odd. Some people don't like cables hanging around the car.

Obviously, they've built this device knowing that it can get hot because it's on your dash. It doesn't matter if it's cold outside; the sun will heat things up.

The My Nextbase Connect app uses Wi-Fi to link your phone directly to your dash cam, allowing you to view your footage on the go.

The My Neck Space Connect app also allows you to do cool things, like send a video directly to your insurance adjuster.

The app itself is great, as you saw, but the touch screen here is actually really good too. It is very, very smooth.

The optional rear camera for the U1000 records at 2K.

The U1000 features an 8-megapixel Sony Starvis IMX 334 camera for the front.

The U1000 has an updatable database that alerts you to things like fixed red light cameras and speed cameras.

The U1000 has an updatable database that alerts you to things like fixed red light cameras and speed cameras.

Both of these cameras deliver 4K UHD for the front and 2K QHD for the rear.

The Thinkware U1000 still remains a timeless high-end choice.

European cars, like this German Audi rron, have really tight and rigid trims, so this could be one of the tougher challenges for you.

Once you're connected to the dash cam, it will allow you to do things like locating your vehicle on a map in real time.

I find it pretty problematic and challenging. I actually had to reach out to tech support to figure out how to do it.

This year's upgrades to BlackVue's 4K dash cameras are indeed worth discussing.

The new Sony Starvis 2 image sensor definitely provides better low-light sensitivity and dynamic range.

The front lens is upgraded to a seven-element lens, supporting an f/1.7 aperture with a 146° diagonal angle of view.

This year, they do have dual-band wireless, so it now has 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity.

BlackVue Cloud is the best cloud-based service for dash cameras on the market.

The main thing about this one is that it does not have a SIM card slot built in.