Our Official Best Dash Cams of 2024 Guide | BlackboxMyCar
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There are so many dash cams on the market today. We get it - it can be so overwhelming! That's why we've just updated our Best Dash Cams of 2024 guide to clear up the confusion, and to provide you with the latest, made for your situation.
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00:00 Introduction
01:08 2023 Brief Recap
02:42 Best Value
04:10 VIOFO A119 Mini 2
05:07 Thinkware Q200
06:44 BlackboxMyCar SmartDrive 10" Display
07:52 Best Long-Term Protection
10:08 Thinkware U3000
12:13 BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 Battery Pack
12:51 Best for Total Security
13:25 BlackVue DR970X-2CH LTE Plus
15:45 BlackVue DR970X-2CH Box Plus
16:45 Best for Ridesharing
17:14 VIOFO A229 Pro 3-Channel
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BEST VALUE
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[ VIOFO A119 Mini 2 2K QHD ]
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[ Thinkware Q200 2K QHD ]
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[ BlackboxMyCar SmartDrive 10" Wireless Display & Dash Cam]
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BEST LONG TERM PROTECTION
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[ Thinkware U3000 4K UHD ]
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[ PowerCell 8 Battery Pack ]
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BEST TOTAL SECURITY
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[ BlackVue DR970X 2CH LTE PLUS ]
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[ BlackVue DR970X-2CH Box Plus ]
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BEST FOR RIDESHARING
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[ VIOFO A229 Pro 4K UHD ]
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@VortexRadar Ай бұрын
That intro was hilarious, lol. Joseph in a suit!! 😄
@blackboxmycar Ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
@wadson3063 Күн бұрын
Night street ! E12 I need those dash cam
@HughesyTech Ай бұрын
Great video Jose 😊
@eddiet4435 13 күн бұрын
Thx for the recommendations
@blackboxmycar 12 күн бұрын
No problem :D! Feel free to reach out if you have questions
@PanzerPlatform Ай бұрын
Nice work Broseph, and team.
@blackboxmycar Ай бұрын
Much appreciated chuck!
@doityourself2save Ай бұрын
Can you review the COOAU-D20S. It appears to capture license plates better than the Vantrue N4
@kenzofai205 Ай бұрын
Must watch
@CaptainCJ97 Ай бұрын
With snacks?
@b.d.9174 Ай бұрын
Nice work, thanks. But how to protect/monitor the sides of the car. When someone hits your vehicle door. Front and rear radar does not help in this situation right?
@louisrandall2007 Ай бұрын
You probably look for one of the 3 channels one and add a cabin view camera, the cabin view camera can see out the window. There are some that can add side cameras to the side mirrors, but not many options.
@blackboxmycar 26 күн бұрын
We find that front and rear coverage is plenty for the vast majority of parking situations, and while the radar will detect the impact, the cameras only capture footage of what they're pointed at. If there's a specific side you are worried about, a 3-channel camera would be sufficient, but if you want 360-degree full coverage, things get more complicated. The Thinkware Multiplexer would be a good place to start, or you can look into 2 seperate 2-channel cameras, similar to what VortexRadar has set up here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbl2q9R516yWgqM.html
@eddiet4435 13 күн бұрын
Hi, I'm fr Sydney Australia, I have buy the vantrue n5 4ch, can u pls give me a recommendation on a battery power pack which one is best for the vantrue n5 parking mode, thx.
@blackboxmycar 13 күн бұрын
For sure, I can help with that. The good news is that we've spoken with other Vantrue users who have gotten battery packs to work. You can really choose any of them, but the main ones I'd recommend are the PowerCell 8 or the Cellink Neo Plus. Do keep in mind that you'll need to splice a Vantrue hardwire kit to a Battery output cable to get these working together, a local electrician can do so if it's too complicated.
@CaptainCJ97 Ай бұрын
The u3000 does a great job with heat & cold just wish they update their cloud feature, came with lte , more options alerts like tell what time it happen instead of just how many.Another thing with u3000 parking mode with my powercell 8 i havent charged the battery pack in months thanks to that now if it was a blackvue I would need to charge every day depending on long my drivers were & it was annoying really when i had to. I do wish they update their night time video it's not that good especially how much so many brag about the star 2
@Bacnow Ай бұрын
The U3000 has great features (especially in parking mode) but it, unfortunately, lacks HDR! I doubt that you will ever see an improvement in night driving video resolution (even with STARVIS 2)! STARVIS 2 IMX 678 + HDR + Novatek 96529 + CPL filter = best available imagery (day or night) in my opinion! That’s the configuration that most people are alluding to when they boast about STARVIS 2 image quality!
@blackboxmycar 26 күн бұрын
Valuable and on-point feedback as ever captain!
@joeyn7399 16 күн бұрын
What budget dash cam do you recommend for me to install in my kids car for protection with a new driver??
@blackboxmycar 15 күн бұрын
Depends how in-depth you want the coverage to be. Realistically, $250 should be an adequate range for coverage, with a mic for audio recording and good quality. The VIOFO A229 Plus Duo, or Thinkware Q200 2-CH would be good options.
@victoryfirst2878 Ай бұрын
Could I use these cameras outside under a roof to do security of my property ??? Thanks
@blackboxmycar Ай бұрын
In theory you could use a dash cam as a traditional home-security camera, however they are mainly designed for vehicle recording, and will likely run rather hot if they are recording 24/7 as if you were driving. It may be better to invest in traditional home security system like Ring or Lorex for this. Check out "The Hookup" on youtube, who has some great videos diving into this subject.
@Chris-zd2zi 28 күн бұрын
Any plan on updating the Powercell 8?
@blackboxmycar 27 күн бұрын
Not currently, we're quite happy with the PowerCell 8's performance. Battery pack's as a space is evolving with new brands and features being introduced, we are watching closely to see what resonates most with people and will consider these factors when eventually going to the drawing board with the second iteration of the PowerCell 8.
@wanderpete9904 16 күн бұрын
Got a 2024 GR86 premium with a rear window defrosting wire built in on it (30% tint installed) have some light refraction issues when viewing the rear using my rearview mirror. What dashcam would you recommend to have a clear view even with those light refraction issues i have? Please help , finding a best dual dashcam
@blackboxmycar 15 күн бұрын
Sounds like a tough situation. I recommend the A229 Plus Duo. This has the best quality rear camera out there at the moment, with Sony STARVIS 2 in the rear camera recording 2k, and you can turn on HDR to try and help with the contrast, not often offered in rear cameras.
@eiphucyamata1794 Ай бұрын
Can you guys review the wolfbox?
@xg.... Күн бұрын
I'm going to wait to spend over 300 for LTE till perhaps there's a Ring update, for now looking at 150-200 since just got a new Z. Would you plz recommend, I'd like: 1 - dual, 2 - w WI-FI, 3 - w buffering.. seems like A129 Pro duo (229) and A229 Plus dual (229) have buffering but A129 Plus duo (144) doesn't? If so, which of 1st 2 would you recommend? Also those VS Thinkware F200 dual (149). **also a concern for me about these is wiring: hardwiring for Viofo vs OBD port for Thinkware.. which is safer for a car/can potentially drain battery.. thanks so much!
@blackboxmycar 14 сағат бұрын
Unfortunately Ring's dash cam has been fully shutdown, with no word of returning. For another model to recommend, the VIOFO A229 Plus Duo is a good choice. Realistically, both OBD and hardwiring are safe option, with OBD being safer if you don't know what you're doing, but in the hands of a professional, hardwiring is safer.
@xg.... 12 сағат бұрын
@blackboxmycar Fantastic, that's the one I was looking at buying! As far as connecting for parking mode: it uses hardwiring, would it be OK to purchase 3rd party OBD-USB-C cable instead? Or otherwise if not then battery pack? Really don't wana mess with car's electronics.. Thanks!
@musaadedibu9316 4 күн бұрын
Hello Thanks for the informative review. My question is that 1) Does the PowerCell 8 have higher capacities other than 7500mah? 2) Do you guys sell power cable to power the power cell 8 in house (which I can use to charge the battery in the confort of my home and simply return back to the car when full) 3) Is thinkware planning on doing anything on the image quality in terms of firmware update or the likes? Thank you as I anticipate your detailed response
@blackboxmycar Күн бұрын
Hi there, glad you liked the review! 1. The PowerCell 8 has a capacity of 7500mAh. You can extend this by connected a Cellink Neo Extended (6,600mAh). 2. Yes, you can certainly charge a battery pack in your house! All you need is the cigarette lighter adapter of the camera and a Power Inverter, we sell them here: www.blackboxmycar.com/products/blackboxmycar-power-inverter 3. I've heard no word at firmware updates to improve Thinkware image quality, but it's possible. I can say that VIOFO is working on imrpoving it's resolution options further, such as this firmware update: viofo.com/blog/firmware-updates-viofo-a229-pro-a229-plus-version-v13-beta-b119.html
@musaadedibu9316 22 сағат бұрын
@@blackboxmycar Thanks so much for your swift and informative response, it's very helpful. You guys are amazing
@blackboxmycar 17 сағат бұрын
@@musaadedibu9316 No problem at all :D!
@brian4828 3 күн бұрын
Don't understand why this day and age dashcams don't leverage a solar panel to provide backup power while in parking mode?
@blackboxmycar Күн бұрын
While solar panels sounds like an exciting solution, it has proven not to be feasible at the current moment. Some members of the community have given it a shot, here is one such thread: dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/battery-pack-battle-royal-pc8-b-130x-bab-95.49084/#post-600395
@CaptainCJ97 Ай бұрын
I was gonna say looking sharp then you change back into your work hoodie lol
@jmackinjersey1 Ай бұрын
Do you have and stand alone cameras and monitors to use as a back up camera and the second one to mount on the front of a truck?
@blackboxmycar Ай бұрын
Yes, the BlackboxMyCar SmartDrive from this video perfectly fits this niche! The front screen is large and it comes with a backup camera. It will switch to the backup video feed as soon as you put your vehicle in reverse.
@camposnfam Ай бұрын
What about night recording?
@blackboxmycar Ай бұрын
If night recording is a top-priority, then you'll want to look for cameras sporting both Sony STARVIS 2 image sensors, and HDR, which have proven themselves as the best for recording in dark situations. Consider VIOFOs latest cameras, such as the A119 Mini 2, or the A229 Pro.
@kevinc4755 4 күн бұрын
So I just returned my Q200 Thinkware... I really want motion detection while parked... Will I be happier with the viofo 229 pro 2 channel... I'm really torn... Don't wanna spend $500 + but I want a camera that can record while parked and be clear enough to zoom in and not be blurry
@blackboxmycar Күн бұрын
Hi there, sorry to hear the Q200 didn't meet your standards there. The Q200 does have motion detection, it just doesn't in the energy saving mode, so it will draw about just as much power as the VIOFO camera would, which also has motion detection. I will say that the A229 Pro will have significantly better image quality, with the latest sensors and HDR so even night situations will be fully covered. This is the best image quality you can get in dash cams at the moment.
@kevinc4755 Күн бұрын
@@blackboxmycar Awesome thanks for the info... I've come to the conclusion I need a battery pack too.. You guys don't ship to my state "Alaska"... I wanted the powercell but between the ivolt Xtra and blackvue 130x which would be better? Thanks for the videos appreciate all the help
@briankelly5015 14 күн бұрын
Why is there no reviews on the fitcamx dash cams
@blackboxmycar 13 күн бұрын
It''s very tough for us to provide specific information on the FitCamX since the model varies so greatly depending on the make and model of the vehicle it's being installed into. Overall, we've found that the image quality and features are subpar for a higher price than many comparable models out there, take our FitCamX vs A229 Plus comparison article for example, which you can find here: www.blackboxmycar.com/pages/fitcamx-vs-viofo-a229-plus-2k-qhd-dash-cam-comparison-review
@j.flow.x2348 16 күн бұрын
Which one would you choose U3000 Front + Rear Dash Cam Bundle or DR970X-2CH Plus??? blackboxmycar
@blackboxmycar 15 күн бұрын
It's a tough call, they each have their advantages. If you are looking for the best cloud service, BlackVue. If you want the longest-lasting parking mode and best image quality, Thinkware.
@j.flow.x2348 15 күн бұрын
So the image/ video quality is better on the thinkware?
@blackboxmycar 15 күн бұрын
@@j.flow.x2348 Yes, the video quality is improve with the Thinkware, especially in the rear camera with 2k. The night vision on both cameras is also better
@porthole2 Ай бұрын
Based on these reviews a couple years ago I bought the front/rear U1000. Don't like it. Saving a video is impossible, have or see an incident there is no 'quick save' that works (similar to my Previous Garmin). The standby eats og gobs of storage and rather than overwrite standby or parking videos, the dash cam overwrites the main footage. I am lucky to get 2 days of video history on the max size SD card. I carry two spare cards now, If I have something that I want to save I'll stop, pull the card and swap it out. It really sucks when you get that once in a blue moon incident right in front of you and you waited more than a day or two to download. I'll replace it, hopefully storage and ease of saving video clips is updated on these newer models.
@LUJENSP 8 күн бұрын
Is a dash cam with no wires a thing or should I keep dreaming?
@blackboxmycar 7 күн бұрын
Unfortunately, keep dreaming! Built-in batteries in dash cams are typically unreliable because they have limited power capacity and can degrade quickly, especially in extreme temperatures. Wired connections ensure constant power and reliable performance, which is essential for continuous recording and critical features like parking mode. There's been some experimentation from users with solar panels but that hasn't proven as realistic yet. You can find a few backup cameras, or other systems that aren't constantly recording using this technology though.
@cyxapbkinG Ай бұрын
Почему нет ни одного 70mai, который снимает лучше чем Viofo?
@jmackinjersey1 Ай бұрын
If people would actually adjust their side mirrors properly, then thry wouldn't have any blind spots and would not need to use a separate mirror and block a portion of the already small side mirror. You should not see the side of your own car in the mirrors. Your car is going to be there, no need in watching it as you drive. They are supposed to be used to see the lane beside your vehicle, not the road behind your car. The rear view mirror is for that, heck, it is in the name. So by selling those mirrors, you are actually promoting bad driving habits, not safety, which is the basis of your company. Is it not?
@blackboxmycar Ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment and for raising a valid point about mirror adjustment. You're right that properly adjusting the side mirrors can significantly reduce blind spots. Our add-on blind-spot mirrors are designed to complement this by providing an even wider angle view, which can be particularly helpful in heavy traffic or complex driving environments. We aim to enhance safety and ensure all drivers feel confident and secure on the road.
@deixoembranco8681 Ай бұрын
Based on these reviews (2024)I bought the front/rear Q1000. Don't like it.
@blackboxmycar Ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that, the Q1000 is a very solid model. Sometimes there can be a bit of a learning curve to dash cams, so consider checking out our walkthrough of how the app works here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMmqqs521taypHk.html If you continue experiencing issues, consider reaching out to us or the manufacturer to clear up any issues.
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