Which dash cam gives a good value for money and specification?
I am buying a new car in October and wish to fit a dash cam. I've looked at various comparison sites and wonder what, in your opinion, gives a good value for money and specification.
I would suggest the £50 YI Smart. It offers 1296p @ 30fps footage (which is above average and enough to make out number plates) and WiFi, so you can review/edit/download the footage on your phone. Though it doesn't offer GPS, so it won't be able to map your journey or show your speed - if you want that feature then you'll need to look elsewhere. It also offers lane departure warning and a forward collision warning - though these don't work as well as more expensive dash cameras.
If you want a dual dash cam, we recently reviewed the Nextbase 512GW and 512GW rear camera: kit.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/review-nextbase-512gw.../
But there are also cheaper (front-facing only) options, like the very good Garmin 55: kit.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/review-garmin-55/
In terms of what we think is the best dash cam on the market right now, the Nextbase 522GW just won our Dash Camera of the Year award in May 2019. For £120, it features GPS, WiFi, Amazon Alexa connectivity and Emergency SOS so you can alert emergency services of your location in the event of an accident. Resolution is 1440p @ 30fps with a 140-degree viewing angle and a built-in polarising filter so the footage is a big improvement over the 512GW. However, it doesn't offer 4k footage, which the Nextbase 612GW does. Nextbase has also renewed its partnership with SureThing, offering those who buy a Series 2 dash cam 25% off a policy with the insurer: kit.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/review-nextbase-522gw.../
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