#Good dash cam 1080p#

At that price, if you want GPS, you might as well get the Nextbase 522GW when it's discounted down to $210. Vantrue offers a separately sold GPS mount for $20, giving the T3 GPS functionality and bringing the T3's price to $190. The footage below will look jumpy because I was driving a sports car (Mazda MX-5 Miata) with stiffer suspension than the average car. Indeed, the Vantrue T3 has excellent video quality with an odd 1520p resolution that's ever-so-slightly sharper than the Nextbase 522GW's 1440p resolution.

#Good dash cam 1080p#

You'll find more features in the Garmin 47 for the same price, but the Vantrue T3 takes much sharper and better quality video - the Garmin 47's 1080p video quality is disappointing.

The $170 Vantrue T3 is a worthy cheaper alternative to the Nextbase 522GW. Pros: High-quality video, screen, easy to use, ultra-wide 160-degree FoVĬons: No storage card included, Vantrue says not to use popular SanDisk cards, microSD card can get stuck in the socket if not inserted correctly, no WiFi or app Company doesn't recommend cards from SanDisk or Transcend. Company recommends its own branded cards for best longevity. Parking mode: Yes, only works when using the included OBDII power adapter.Ease of viewing footage on the road: Screen makes it easy.But it's a simple, high-resolution dash cam with better video quality that gets the job done well for under $200. The $170 Vantrue T3 isn't loaded with features like the similarly priced Garmin 47, nor does it even come with GPS. If it's not discounted when reading this, you could wait for a little to save $50 and get a great deal on an excellent dash cam. Plus, the Nextbase 522GW is often discounted down from $260 to $210 at Best Buy and Nextbase's site. Its built-in polarizing filter that reduces windshield glare and reflections and results in a clearer picture is a bonus. The large, 3-inch touch screen compared to the smaller non-touch screens on the Garmin 67W and Vantrue T3 is also a bonus. What sets the 522GW apart is its support for rear/rear-view/cabin view camera modules, which you can buy later should you want to upgrade. The Nextbase 522GW beat similar models we tested from Garmin (67W) and Vantrue (T3), even though they offer similar video quality. But if you want the absolute most in terms of hardware, you can see our pick for the best 4K dash cam below. This is the best dash cam for most people, based on our testing. That's also why we have a 'best mid-range dash cam' recommendation below, in case the Nextbase 522GW is too pricey. That's why we recommend the $260 Nextbase 522GW, even if it is a little expensive. When making our top overall recommendation, we're not trying to race to the bottom in terms of price. Pros: High-quality video, easy to use, touch screen, simple mounting system, upgradable with rear/rear-view/cabin view camera modules, WiFi and app, often discounted Special features: Touch screen Alexa support for recording controls Emergency SOS response (subscription required) Built-in polarizing filter to tackle windscreen glare.

Quality branded Class 10 or U3 type microSD card recommended by Nextbase. Optional hardwire kit with low-voltage protection enables constant recording without draining car battery too far Parking mode: Yes, runs on built-in camera battery.Ease of viewing footage on the road: Touch screen and app/built-in WiFi makes it easy.

The $260 Nextbase 522GW is pricey, but it delivers the best combination of video quality, simplicity, features, and upgradability for the price than other dash cams we've tested.