Top 5 Dash Cameras for 2016

Top 5 Dash Cameras for 2016 - May Edition

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I reviewed 19 dash cameras on KZfaq. Tested 50+. These are our 5 best cameras so far. Hundreds of hours of research into one convenient video.
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⚡️⚡️ UPDATE - NOV 11, 2019 ⚡️⚡️
We have many new recommendations. Watch our new "Top 5 Budget Cams 2020" video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpN7da6r0LWvg2Q.html We've also updated our picks below.
OUR PICKS & FULL REVIEWS
We earn a commision from some of the retailers we link below. We do not get paid by manufacturers. We only recommend products after many hours of research, hands-on testing and analysis.
#1 - XiaoYi Yi - $60
The cheapest WiFi, rotating camera we recommend. Good reliability but it has a lithium ion battery so don’t use it in hot environments. Our Review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibiplsSkmbOYdI0.html
Get it:
Amazon (USA) : amzn.to/2jn04bx
Amazon (UK) : amzn.to/2sRRCZ6
eBay (estore009): ebay.to/2xu2yiJ
#2 Transcend 200 - $100 - For drivers in hot and humid environments who are on a budget and need something reliable. If not, look at the Yi or the A119 instead. Our Review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/np9yjKmLs53biGg.html
Get It - Tape Version Recommended
Amazon USA - amzn.to/2ujshVV
Amazon CAN - amzn.to/2gn40dT
Amazon UK - amzn.to/2gMZMcz
#3 Blackvue DR650GW-2CH - $350
Watch the review here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZrKifLOp1dGRh4E.html
Update: Nov 24th
The Thinkware F770 is the better pick for most drivers. See our review here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r9B1g62ltpu0lHU.html
#4 G1W - $40 - No longer recommended. There are good sellers but we think the A118C is a better buy for most drivers.
#5 A118-C - $50
The original version purchased overseas is still the cheapest for $50. We think this is the cheapest camera you should purchase. There are counterfeits, you want the Viofo model. Our Review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNZxqq-E2r22laM.html
Amazon UK: A118C: amzn.to/2u7w6QQ
Updated A118C2 model - $80
Right now it's overpriced and the A119 is better but if you're looking to get it here's a few links:
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2iuVk7C (OCDTronic)
International: ebay.to/2ygAGMF (estore009)
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THE RIGHT SD CARD
Make sure you pick the right SD card - cheaper cameras wear out faster in dash cameras (especially Sandisk Ultra!). See our guide: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abdxeZWX0bTXhpc.html
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MORE RECOMMENDATIONS
See our recommendations article for more details and promising cameras: www.carcamcentral.com/guide/best-dash-cams-car-dvrs-black-boxes-of-2016#Promising
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DISCLOSURE
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Thank you for your support!
-Andrew & Team
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@kottmeier 8 жыл бұрын

Great job Andrew, thank you for the detailed reviews! You speak clearly and articulately so it was easy to follow your video. Your hard work is appreciated. Based on your review, I am going to order the Xiaomi Yi.

@hayksamvelyan 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping it short and concise

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

No problems jost, you may like the updated version of this video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rL-JhNGLyLfcp30.html

@disciprine 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these videos. Very informative. I would love to see an updated one

@MrJoeLeez 7 жыл бұрын

Very clear and in-dept reviews. Keep it going mate.

@mohsensharifi251 7 жыл бұрын

Great job Keep up the good work.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mohsen.

@DaddyBear3000 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting review, but I think a few important features are missed out completely, like parking protection. A huge number of accidents happen while you are away from your car and far too many people will just run. You've talked about power source but not battery run time while disconnected from the car or while the car isn't running. I've viewed a lot of cameras and the main downfall I have seen is the poor resolution of moving objects. That comes from lower frame rates and is a critical feature in a dash cam because EVERYTHING is moving. For a future video it would also be good to see some stats for the cameras based on the data from insurance companies. Which have been most successful in supporting claims and why etc. Thanks!

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Good point, so that review was done a few months back. There is a lot of data and testing that needs to be done for each of these Top videos. I've only recently produced an article on parking mode: www.carcamcentral.com/guide/guide-parked-recording-dash-cameras It's going to be a few months yet while I first complete the "best single lens dash cameras" "dual lens" then all the information required for a proper "best of parking mode" cameras. I think gathering that data will be nearly impossible unless that data is required for public record.

@IntegraDIY 7 жыл бұрын

Car Cam Central which is the best dash cam with motion detection??

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

For parking mode, there's nothing best but right now for dual channel I'm a fan of the Thinkware F770. The Lukas AR790 has just popped up but it'll be sometime before I review it.

@soundxcrash 6 жыл бұрын

any recommendations on a dash cam u found to be good i your search? that is able to run with the car off and if it is running with good resolution for front and back?

@ericmiller2998 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your review and it helped me to pick the right camera for my application. thank you and keep up the good work.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric! I have a new guide coming out soon. I'll give you a shout here when it's released.

@BigScoobyFan 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent reviews! I feel much better prepared now to purchase my first dash cam after watching your video. Thank you so much for all the work and research you put into it.

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Hey BigScoooby, thanks! Glad I could help.

@SamiLuo 8 жыл бұрын

Very detailed review, thanks!

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

+Sami Luo You're welcome, thanks!

@riverdalemaryland 8 жыл бұрын

Hello Andrew, Can you help me choose the best HD camera with all the safety features? what do you think of these dash-cams below which are also top rated on reviews i saw on KZfaq? any suggestions compared to the ones you already reviewed? thanks KDLINKS X1 Full-HD 1920*1080 165 Vantrue R2 2K Ultra HD +WDR 2.7 Inch DOD Tech LS460W Sony Exmor Transcend 16GB DrivePro 200 ExpertPower Click+4K/1080p

@SamiLuo 8 жыл бұрын

Where is the top 1 YI dash cam Andrew recommended?

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Blue Ocean, sorry I missed this reply, I go through the KZfaq comments section and sometimes it doesn't show threaded responses. Don't get the KDLINKS X1, Vantrue R2 as they are overpriced for their features. The LS460W is OK depending on the price but i would rather go with the Viofo A119. The $90 A119 is better than any other budget dash camera I've tested. It has great video quality, notifications, capacitors and stealthiness - something no other dash camera has done under $100. The only reason not to get this camera is if you want something more reliable or want WiFi. Link: www.viofo.com/home/30-a119-1080p-60fps-dash-cam.html I'll be launching my review of the A119 by early next week if you want to wait. If not it's available now.

@riverdalemaryland 7 жыл бұрын

***** No problem, I can wait. actually since I survived a major accident recently which the other party denied their fault and were able to get away with it despite all the clear evidences and my SUV completely gone! from now on I've decided to have dash-cams all around the new car that i'll be buying (maybe end of this year) I would like to have dashcam on front, back and both sides :) if possible! to be on the safe side! (I am saying this because i know what I went through after I was t-boned and almost dead!) Meanwhile I'm searching to get the most reliable 4K dashcam that can handle the hot and humid climate with crystal clear images and all the necessary safety features. if I now get what I'm lookig for i'll start using on a used car that I bought temporarily (at least front and rear cameras to start with) Thanks for your videos and reviews to keep us safe.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Update video on my new top cameras coming really soon! Sorry for the lack of comments, been focused on production.

@adams1688 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! any ideas when the vid will be uploaded?

@emlynhughes4695 7 жыл бұрын

i do a majority of my driving at night . can you recommend a dash cam for low light please.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Today! Here you go Adam: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rL-JhNGLyLfcp30.html Thanks for your patience

@happytobehere200 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Great starting point to choose a dash cam

@citizengar 7 жыл бұрын

Great job! Very informative.

@chawladruv 7 жыл бұрын

@car cam central - I noticed those curved glass units on either side of your monitors behind you. Are they speakers? If they are, what kind are they? Looks interesting. And also, which dashcam would you recommend out of these 5, not considering the money? Thanks!

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Those are the Ferguson Hill FH007 speakers. Lucked out on Kijiji. I'd get the Vicovation OPIA2 for a camera that rotates: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gp9pq9iWlbi7fGw.html The Thinkware F770 if you need a camera that does front/back. The Street Guardian SG9665GC if you want a camera that is stealthy and can resist hot temperatures.

@robertjordon5782 8 жыл бұрын

I like the duel version! About $300 right?

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

When it's on sale, normally I see it around $350.

@engter3708 8 жыл бұрын

Great reviews, thanks for the help! Great job.

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, thanks Eng.

@neilvermeulen5283 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You answered some of my questions. Nice video.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad to help!

@doi4eva 7 жыл бұрын

i'm not buying any of this..none of them is good enough, i wonder if any company will make a better and simple technology these day just for a dash cam. some don't have a good camera, some don't have a good battery life, some dash cam get hot quickly, some don't even last a year..c'mon please we had enough...!!! stop waste our time and our money..make good product for consumers. lets pray for the born of a good company out there somewhere..!!!

@catherine03021981 7 жыл бұрын

I love the Vantrue R2 or N2. check them out

@somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985 7 жыл бұрын

doi4eva Agree, make a superior "do it all" product and you've got my money

@natejohnson4613 7 жыл бұрын

Get cansonic z1, it's the best !!!

@samsen201 6 жыл бұрын

I guess with your mentality, you even won't drive. You can die in an accident. You need to spend a lot of money on maintenance, insurance, gas... Well you get it! IMHO even a $10 el cheapo camera with 640x480 resolution has the chance of providing you with something that your words won't make, in the time of trouble.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

New budget update video launched! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rL-JhNGLyLfcp30.html We'll have our video on top premium cameras soon.

@Dino-ir4or 7 жыл бұрын

Car Cam Central when? still waiting 😊

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

The draft is done hahah. Should be out in a day or so.

@Dino-ir4or 7 жыл бұрын

yeah! :-)

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing this up Truth, he's a spammer. Gone now. -Andrew

@mybootyitches3611 6 жыл бұрын

Car Cam Central good video

@shinta201 7 жыл бұрын

you by far give the best reviews! thanks!

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks shinta

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Shinta, if you're still looking at dash cams you might be interested in the Viofo A119. I just released a review of it. Much better than the budget cameras covered in the review. If you want to take a look: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9Oaltagqt6lgYk.html

@beenthere7910 8 жыл бұрын

I bought the Yi and its pretty cool to see all the settings on my phone and live video, also a screen popup had a firmware alert which corrected many issues I'll post screen later also need to to compare to my G1W cam I been using for a couple years, also the suction mount from the G1W fits the Yi,bought on amazon got in 2 days

@fudgedogbannana 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for including prices in your review.

@youdodat2 7 жыл бұрын

Superb Job. Thanks.

@SD-bn7zl 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very helpful, great review

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sorin for watching!

@robindickeson5197 7 жыл бұрын

Really helpful, well done. I look forward to more reviews.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robin! Next one out will be on Taxi cameras. I hoped you watched the 2017 update to this video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rL-JhNGLyLfcp30.html

@johnthemann6483 8 жыл бұрын

finally a reviewer with knowledge of dash cams I subscribe and like

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

+johnThe mann Thanks John, I hated how there were a lot of poor reviews in this space. What content would you like to see from me? Other people want the latest and greatest reviews. Others want guides such as maintaining dash cameras, etc. How can I make your life better?

@johnthemann6483 8 жыл бұрын

+Car Cam Central a very good video idea, hacks! what else can i use a dash cam for? a baby video monitor? cheap surveillance? as a backup camera? please give top 5 hacks to make life easier

@NZIGNANTI 7 жыл бұрын

Very good English annunciation. perfect pausing and sentence emphasizing. I could hear and understand from another room in my house. You made me want to listen.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm putting time into improving the pacing and clarity of each video. Appreciate the feedback!

@denpis416 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@Wm.Havens 7 жыл бұрын

Good job, thanks for the reviews

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wm.

@elenaswik7490 7 жыл бұрын

The most thorough review about the dash-cameras that I've seen..

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elena! We're going to continue putting out great "Top ___" guides backed by good work put into reviews.

@DamianSix66 7 жыл бұрын

very helpful thanks.

@misamisatv 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of your hard work! :D

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to help, thanks for watching. - Andrew

@PetiGLS 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informations!

@vernonjennings221 8 жыл бұрын

thanks very straight forward and easy to understand

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Vernon!

@eponymousIme 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks so much!

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to help eponymouslme!

@TheDarkestOne37 8 жыл бұрын

Great review and comparison of these cameras! I've had the single Blackview camera (DR500) for a couple of years now and it works great. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a camera. I'm planning on upgrading to the one you featured here because of the dual camera capabilities.

@h22sparkle 7 жыл бұрын

go for the awolf one its on amazon for 42 bucks cant go wrong

@geraldlee8099 8 жыл бұрын

GOOD ON U MATE! Well done n keep up ur good work!! THANKS

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll try. Anything you want to see from me in the future. Besides reviews I got some guides explaining stuff like the basics, features, capacitors vs batteries, best SD card, etc.

@Snailmailtrucker 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video...much appreciated ! Liked and Subscribed !

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub and glad you liked it. I'm making guides on dash cameras (beginners stuff, explanations, smartphones) and reviews. Anything else you would like to see?

@librenow1 8 жыл бұрын

your explanation was very clear I found your presentation very helpful. thanks!veridicus

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis, glad I could help.

@youhavethisnametoo 7 жыл бұрын

great review. thanks for the info

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching uruglytoo!

@MrXenferno 7 жыл бұрын

Great review! What is your opinion on the Street Guardian SG9665GC?

@FadzliRealtor 8 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thanks a lot.

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Fadzli.

@MacBobT 7 жыл бұрын

Great reviews.

@datlittleboi8552 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review and video man. Well done!

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mayyar!

@datlittleboi8552 7 жыл бұрын

+Car Cam Central I might get the G1W.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

I'm going to produce an update but the G1W isn't as good anymore. Too many factories selling this camera. It's better to get the A118-C specifically the Viofo model as they were the original manufacturer with better quality control.

@datlittleboi8552 7 жыл бұрын

+Car Cam Central Okay thanks pal!

@wutdadilyo 7 жыл бұрын

Great detailed video on all the different dash cams and comparisons between them. I liked that you showed video comparison of all the cameras as well. So I'm looking for a dash cam on a budget. I live in a 4 climate environment where the temp in the winter can get to -10F and as high as 110F in the summer. Would you still recommend the Viofo A119 over the smart Yi because it has a resistor? I don't care much for stealthiness.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

100% would recommend the A119 over the Yi. Capacitors are more reliable in not only hot but cold . As well lithium ion batteries shouldn't be charged in freezing temperatures as the cold can etch a layer onto anode. batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_at_high_and_low_temperatures

@michelehodapp7427 7 жыл бұрын

Thank You So Much !!

@jamielll3869 7 жыл бұрын

waiting on your Viofo A119 review , thank you for your hard work

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

I'm working hard on it, should be out next week.

@maddams666 7 жыл бұрын

nice review, thanks for info

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Les! I just released a new review on the A119 which is way better than the cameras mentioned except for the Blackvue DR650GW which competes in another category. You might be interested in it if you are looking for a budget dash cam:

@ovidalm 7 жыл бұрын

great review

@eugenek1895 7 жыл бұрын

Great review. Very clear and lots of info. Can you post names of the cameras in description, or maybe for next videos. Do next one: "Choosing camera for motorcycle"

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

The names of the cameras are in the description and have been for a long time. Are they not showing up for you? It might be 6+ months before I get to motorcycles. I don't have any expertise and there's so much to do just for cars and dash cameras before I can touch bikes. Sorry about that Eugene.

@davidtoddhoward 7 жыл бұрын

Great review video.. Well produced and very helpful. For the time being I've gone for the A119 to replace a very unreliable battery based cam.. Thanks very much.. Can I look forward to similar review in 2017? Hope so!

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd! I have a new guide coming out soon. I'll give you a shout here when it's released.

@solarusfilms7211 8 жыл бұрын

Very good, thanks.

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Solarus!

@bradymac7516 8 жыл бұрын

I've had the G1WH in my car for 2 1/2 yrs now, very happy with it,no probs whatsoever. highly recommend if you don't want to spend a lot.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Great camera although I think the G1W-CB would probably be a safer choice for most users. All the stealthy benefits of the G1WH without the lithium ion battery.

@bradymac7516 7 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree, I hard wired mine so no worries there.

@mikelsanchez4135 8 жыл бұрын

Great job, thanks.

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Mikel

@bescorama107 7 жыл бұрын

Good review. I have a G1W-CB and it is value for money - day and night vision is clear enough to identify or make out car number .As it is capacitor powered, it only comes on when car is started. I think it practical as it is only needed when car is started and moving and need not worry about battery life and heat which affects lithium battery life. What are your thoughts on this ? I hope this G1W-CB manufacturer with design a 2 camera ie front and back and capacitor-powered.

@pollywog41 7 жыл бұрын

best dash cam video ever, thanks

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pollywog, if you liked that you would enjoy my review on Viofo's A119. Trounces most of the cameras except the Blackvue because it competes in another category. Hope you enjoy: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9Oaltagqt6lgYk.html

@Badgertronix 7 жыл бұрын

I've tried most of these and pretty much agree with your review! Nice work. I've seen reliability issues/failed to record quite frequently on the G1W. I like the Transcend for features but the quality isn't the best. The Blackvues are decent. My budget/lower end pick is the Navman Mivue 580.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

I'll look into that model. Mivue is a more popular choice in European countries from what I've seen. Thanks for the feedback Badger.

@FCFordLord 7 жыл бұрын

G1W issues have always been SD card related. It's very picky with cards. I had one for 4 years before it was stolen. My newer one is a year old.

@zzaidi_ 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, thanks for the video.. i purchase YI Dash Cam from one of the link your share here. Its very helpful.

@Lam 6 жыл бұрын

Hey mrzaidi. Thank you. It's a great buy. Hope it serves well. -Rolands

@xiaomingqiu4411 7 жыл бұрын

Any plan to review DDpai mini 2 and the new Blackvue DR650s btw nice vid! Thx

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Yes and no. The DDpai is a great camera so far. The 650s has very minor improvements to the GW.

@BadDFWDrivers 8 жыл бұрын

Subscribed. I'm looking into getting good 4k cameras. Hopefully you review some soon! That Xiaomi would be awesome blacked out.

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen any 4k dash cameras yet. I think manufacturers have to optimize for night quality and smaller pixels makes it hard to do. Could be a while unfortunately.

@BadDFWDrivers 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm subbed either way. Great channel.

@Hikikomorisama 8 жыл бұрын

I deal with cameras and theres one thing to keep in mind. A lower rez camera usually does better in better ISO (light senesitvity) at night. Thats why they shouldn't bother with anything above 1080p. Dont get me wrong they can still do a 4k and still have great ISO for night driving but that would be WAY too expensive.

@ecosafewasher 7 жыл бұрын

nice review

@blitznd33 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Any recommendations on other dual cams? Interested in driving Lyft and would like to record in the car for my safety.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! No recommendations as I haven't reviewed other dual cameras but from what I've seen the Transcend 520 looks like a good choice for many professional drivers.

@lovingatlanta 8 жыл бұрын

Great review 👍

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lovingatlanta!

@PetriBass 7 жыл бұрын

Great review! My parents and a few friends are looking for dashcams now since I was hit by a red light runner who, with two other witnesses claim my light was red (which the video clearly shows is green). So I'm shopping around for other cameras as well to see if I can afford a better camera. I own the G1W-C... Saved my butt TWICE now. The camera has really great video quality, even at night. Reading license plates has NEVER been an issue. I live in an environment that gets very hot (up to 100 F) and very cold (below 0 F). I've never had problems with temperatures except that the suction cup occasionally loses suction, but it's so rare that it's not a problem. As the video states, the adjustability is awful, but it stays in place pretty well after messing with it for a while. Vibrations, in my experience, are not so bad. Unless you want to shoot a movie with it, but that's not why I bought it. However, it won't turn on at all unless it's connected to a power source, so turning off your car turns off the camera. This wouldn't normally be a problem for me except that when I turn off my car, the video that it was recording becomes corrupted almost every time. Which is obviously a problem. The videos can usually still be played on the device, and, with some tinkering, can eventually be taken off the device. The camera did fall off in a t-bone collision (I was struck), the driver that struck was going maybe 40-45 when they hit the driver side door. It continued to capture footage until I turned off the car.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Adam, thanks! Weird your comment ended up in the KZfaq spam section for some reason. The G1W is a mixed bag ever since extra factories started to produce G1Ws. Sounds like there's a problem with your capacitor as it should safely shut down your camera. It's not uncommon that problems start to crop up as your camera ages.

@PetriBass 7 жыл бұрын

+Car Cam Central Thank you! I love my cam and was hoping I could get more use out of it.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't, it's a broken camera. If you get into another accident and the camera completely disconnects from your USB then the last (and most important) file will become corrupted.

@FCFordLord 7 жыл бұрын

+Adam Runde The capacitor is fairly easy to replace. I'd replace it and keep on using it.

@kingjeffishere 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid, but I have a question. Would any of these cameras work well with "inner vehicle recording"? I'm traveling cross country in Jan, and we wanted to document on a "reality" type theme. So, other than utilizing our cell phones, can you recommend one of these or another different one for that purpose. *also, we'd like the feature of a app to review/edit/post to social media via our cell or the camera itself.Thanks.

@AlanCHallzzz 8 жыл бұрын

@CarCamCentral: Great review. Would you happen to have a review for the Aukey DR-H1 Dashcam?

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan, I haven't reviewed it yet. Video quality on appearance isn't very good. This DashCamTalk thread says it's interpolated 720P dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/aukey-dr-h1-dashcam.18365/. For $70 it's rather expensive. The Aukey DR-H2 might be better but the reviews are rather terrible. amzn.to/1s8FSyf I think I may review it just so people avoid it.

@AlanCHallzzz 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Andrew. Definitely eyeing the A118-C. Enjoy your week! :)

@bescorama107 7 жыл бұрын

Please consider doing a review for Dome G30B. It is a new product with 2 cameras. I am wondering how is the video quality ie day and night time as compared with the G1W-CB. Yes, I prefer capacitor powered rather than lithium powered.

@gamerlogic2773 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I was thinking about buying the DODLS 430W and wanted to see if you were familiar with it and how it compares to the top 5 you reviewed.

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

+gamer logic I am quite familiar with it. Quality is about the same as the xiaoyi even though it only records at 1080p. Reliability is better. If it's not over $120 I think it would be a good buy. The LS460w is on sale at Amazon for $150.

@gamerlogic2773 8 жыл бұрын

+Car Cam Central You are the BEST! Thank you so much for the quick response and the detail in your response. Much appreciated.

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

+gamer logic no problems! Thanks!

@DirtyBlack997 8 жыл бұрын

Great review, but what speakers are they in the background? That is a beautiful AV set up!

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Alf, thanks! The speakers are from Ferguson Hill, FH007.

@Dominion-1 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, keep up the good work. Sorry about the accident.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Too bad isn't it. Thanks Kleyon

@ll-892 8 жыл бұрын

Very informative video! One question, I saw Papago in your video but I don't think you mentioned it.. Are you going to review it sometime later? I just bought papago 520, still testing it out...

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

I reviewed the Papago GoSafe 200 but I don't think it's a camera anyone should buy. The Papago GoSafe 260 (mirror) is something I'm going to review in a month or so.

@anzew88 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review, but something for consideration when buying a dashcam. Super wide lenses capture everything happening infront and to the side of your car, which is good for slow moving town traffic. But they fail to capture details of things happening a little further forward, like a highway crash, where your safety distance is longer. I myself prefer 130 degree angle just because of that reason, since when using 145 degree angle cam at the same time, the same crash wasn't even visible. I also think that GPS speed stamp on a video is a must have feature.

@v.4713 7 жыл бұрын

that's crazy! I actually saw your accident (after the fact) on my way home that night. I live just down the street ahaha!

@mrreason9697 7 жыл бұрын

Love the last one, can you recommend something for my transit van, i'm looking for a rear cam also, i have no rear windows so trying to work around this

@badabing6852 8 жыл бұрын

That was good thanks. I have been approaching this from the inside and working out based on quality. What are your thoughts on the Ambrella chipset? Appear to have great video quality. You never know what will happen on the road and to be left with a recording that you unable to read the licence plate is going leave pretty ticked off that you didn't spend an extra 20 or 30 $.

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Pauul, thanks! Personally I think the Ambarella A12 chipset when properly integrated looks the best of all the cameras I've seen so far. If you take a look at the Ausdom / Dome review it was able to capture license plates where other cameras were blurry. Video quality is only added protection, it's nice to get a plate in hit and run cases or to capture someone being on the phone.

@hajaga 7 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks for the info.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

No problems, glad I could help!

@AtlanticPicture 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent review/s. Very helpful. Which dash cam would you recommend with reliable motion detection and good picture quality? Looking at the Garmin 30 at B&H which has a 30min battery but not sure if it can record while parking or even if it has a good pic ... maybe you know something better.. TIA!

@AtlanticPicture 8 жыл бұрын

Nevermind the Garmin. Just saw that they only have a 90 degree view! bit.ly/1WH1P48

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

They're actually quoting the horizontal viewing angle which is more accurate. The diagonal angle most manufacturers use would probably put this camera around 120°. The Garmin 20 is stupidly overpriced as well, the price keeps going up over time! Honestly, I haven't found a camera with great picture quality and good motion detection. It's mostly Korean cameras who have the algorithms and hardware done well but they tend to have worse video quality. I'm keeping an eye out on the Thinkware F770 and any other new cameras that are coming out.

@AtlanticPicture 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. The quest goes on then :)

@patricksoon85 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review. Is the A118 and the Street Guardian SG9665GC the same thing? They look exactly the same. I'm currently between the Street Guardian SG9665GC and the Blackvue. Any thoughts?

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Patrick, good question. There are significant differences internally both hardware and quality control. As a summary, better heat resistance, better lens, image sensor and processor. A longer answer can be found on dash cam talk: dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/why-does-the-b40-a118-look-like-the-sg9665gc-are-they-from-the-same-company.11811/ If you live somewhere hot the Street Guardian is a great pick. If not I lean more towards having the rear camera on the DR650 and notifications but the choice is up to you.

@vincentli2282 8 жыл бұрын

great review! keep it up!

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

+Vincent Li thanks again Vincent. I'm producing more guides starting with a features/beginners guide, getting into the maintenance stuff later. Thanks again for watching and your suggestions.

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

+Vincent Li thanks again Vincent. I'm producing more guides starting with a features/beginners guide, getting into the maintenance stuff later. Thanks again for watching and your suggestions.

@vincentli2282 8 жыл бұрын

I think your description body is well formatted. Right after "Hope you enjoy, this video has been a long time coming.", you may want to put a "Update [DATE] [link to video about the update]" if needed in the future. Linking to another video at a later date to explain your experience with consumer service such as having to deal with the warranty or to update views on how the battery life just started crapping out within 6 months is valuable information. This video is so well polished that it shouldn't need to be edited just to insert a quick update. Another option is to add update information through the annotations. I look forward to more videos!

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

I definitely will when the next update comes in. I hate reading older reviews and not know if it's still relevant.

@tonyshortland8812 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you..

@Fanjita 7 жыл бұрын

I wish you had the camera I picked, I recently got the Z-Edge 3 Dashcam which records up to 2k, has 1080p HDR, as well as 30fps, 45fps, and 60fps at 720p, I love it and I wonder where it falls within all of these reviewed, I was most wowed by the G1W however, the sharpness looks like it could have been software processed, but it impressed me the most.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

So the Z-Edge 3 has worse video quality than the A119 and it uses ltihium ion batteries. I think it could have been a winner if it used a capacitor but I'm not comfortable with my audience base in recommending a camera that is more likely to die.

@Fanjita 7 жыл бұрын

Car Cam Central I do live in Texas so it seems the A119 is just as good, if not better in terms of the high-heat capabilities. I just went with the Z-edge 3 given it's the 2016 top pick of thewirecutter.com not really my suggestion, but a pick from someone with over 15 years in automotive. Now I really think you should point out how you feel about those two in another review if you still feel a119 is better than z-edge 3. Don't knock it till you try it!

@wally8912 8 жыл бұрын

Great reviews. Can the Xiaomi Yi camera be used to do motion detection monitoring while parked? Thanks again.

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Wally, unfortunately not. There's no option and it's probably for the best as it uses a lithium ion battery. Doesn't play very well with heat. Your car can get fairly hot even on a mild day.

@wally8912 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, Appreciate the help. I watched some Blackbox reviews on the best parking mode cams (I need it for my underground parking, to keep an eye on my car from my truck) It's pretty cool in my parkade, up in vancouver canada. Ended up choosing a Blackvue cam.

@DmOcRsI 7 жыл бұрын

Andrew, think this is a great video, thanks for making it. I myself am in the Market for a 2-Channel; I notice you mentioned the BlackVue, but I'm not impressed by it because of the video-quality as you mentioned. I was wondering if you could make a video like this which compares 2-Channel only. Looking forward to an update! Thanks for your hard work and professionalism... you got a Sub from me!

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm wrapped the video testing on the Thinkware F770, it's much better video quality than the DR650GW. I'm very happy with the unit so far. There's a few more tests to do including heat and parking tests but it's looking good so far.

@carolinemcardle3471 7 жыл бұрын

Hi this is the best review I have seen so far, well done Andrew. Sorry for the long message but I'm looking for you to recommend to me a quality budget dual dash cam (2 cameras) with motion detection that can record whilst the car is parked during the day and at night time as I've had my car vandalised on numerous occasions, including someone putting a substance in the fuel tank and it blew the engine, windscreen cracked and tyres slashed. It's my beloved BMW so I need to keep it safe. I live in Ireland so the weather never really reaches past 25c during the Summer time. I know nothing about dash cams so I have a few questions, is it necessary to connect any such cameras to an external power source when the car is parked and not using the 12v socket in the car or would it run on it's own battery power until it's got a source of power again when the ignition is turned on? Also are there any cameras that are able to be connected to an app on a smartphone where it notifies you if the motion detection is activated and recording starts and it shows the live recording on your smartphone? Your feedback is very much appreciated :) Keep up the great work!

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

I think I replied over email but here's my response for other users: Installing a Parking Camera So some BMWs have a constantly powered socket. This means you can plug your camera into the 12V and have it record while you're away, just remember to unplug it so it doesn't drain the battery. If the 12V turns off you'll need a hardwiring kit which connects your camera to your battery, often through the fuse box. Dash Cam Store has a great article explaining the process. It can require some wiring work and some electrical knowledge. This can easily be done by an audio installer for not too much money. Don't know any in Ireland so that's a little harder. Recommendations I'm a fan of Korean cameras as they have a great dual camera solution that's power efficient and parking mode is done well. I'm very interested in theThinkware F770 as it has some great engineering and is on the review schedule for the near future. Smartphone Notifications The only camera that can push notifications is the Blackvue line of cameras. I reviewed the Blackvue DR650 which allows it to connect to WiFi or mobile hotspot and push you notifications such as if there is a shock detected (vandalism). This will be costly if you need a mobile hotspot as you both need to install and provide a subscription service.

@RealUMGaming 7 жыл бұрын

Great review. Would you recommend any dash cams that record while parked or when ignition is off? (when you are away from the car)? Thanks!

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, I have four cameras. The Goluk T3 is coming up in my next roundup but it's the best overall budget parking camera at $100. The Thinkware F50 is likely more reliable and has the lowest power usage by nearly 50%. The Vicovation OPIA2 is a decent choice for one channel recording but it doesn't have buffered recording and finally the Thinkware F770.

@RealUMGaming 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for looking into that. Awesome video.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, did a overview of the T3 in my recent video :kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rL-JhNGLyLfcp30.html It is available for preorder on their website: en.goluk.com/pages/t3-overview.html They say it should be available on Amazon Jan 10th.

@mauricioespinozam 8 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias! Saludos desde Chile

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

+Mauricio Espinoza You are welcome! Hello back from Toronto, Canada.

@RobertoHernandez-qz5bb 8 жыл бұрын

Good job

@JohnL1950 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@rommel2023 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video tips for dashcams. What is the best dashcam so far?

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Rommel, IMO for many drivers it's the $100 Viofo A119. For those that want something better at $250 it's the OPIA2. At the higher ends there's no best, just tradeoffs. Here's the new top 5 video if you want to take a look: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rL-JhNGLyLfcp30.html

@shinta201 7 жыл бұрын

I did end up buying two of the cams you recommend here. The A118 and the G1W. The A18 I returned because the screen is just way too small. I literally had to use a magnifying glass to do the set up on this tiny screen.( warning here, do not buy from walmart.com because they use a third party vendor for their cams, and it has been 3 weeks now and still waiting for my refund} . Now the G1W I am very pleased with! Very easy to install, programming it was simple, playback on the computer a breeze,video quality day and night is great, and the screen size is big enough to see just fine.The price was cheap, so I did buy the capacitor model also so I would have one in the front and the back. lets see how long they last! Thanks for the reviews, very helpful.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Shinta! The 1.5" screen was pretty tiny on the A118, I'm glad the updated A119 has a much larger 2" screen. G1W is a great choice for the price, hope it lasts a while for you. Thanks for watching!

@shinta201 7 жыл бұрын

oh I did not realize that, or I would have looked into it as you suggested. But thanks for your reviews as they helped me make my decisions.

@sandingbukit4737 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for your review, can u advise me which model have a blinking blue light in the front? so can warn others that i have camera installed. thx u

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Goluk T3 has one. That's probably the best budget dash cam right now with a red LED on the front when in parking mode. It was included in my roundup here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rL-JhNGLyLfcp30.html

@timlyg 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video reviews. I am new to this and looking to get one. My question is since these dash cams use cigarette lighter socket (I assume), is there any significant affect on the car battery? Thanks again!

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Timothy, there is no effect as it pulls power from your alternator (and not much at that) while your car is on. If your cigarette adapter is constantly powered even when your vehicle is off it can drain the battery. As well from what I've read it's not that great to constantly be draining your battery in this way.

@timlyg 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I wasn't aware there's such thing as alternator. I've always thought the cigarette lighter is only connected to the battery. I guess I just have to find ways to turn the cigarette lighter socket into 2 sockets, in case I need to use another device (GPS navigator) at the same time as the dash cam.

@kim821 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim.

@marvinivory4502 7 жыл бұрын

nice video. quick question. I drive for Uber and others so what camera would you suggest I get. thanks.

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, check out the Transcend 520. It's one of the few choices that has a dual camera with infrared lights facing the passenger cabin. amzn.to/2aiWqM9 I haven't reviewed it yet - hopefully next month.

@Arvi24ify 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Mate, nice review. Could you please do a side by side video quality comparison between the Xiaomi Yi dash and the A118C? Would you suggest spending more and take the Yi instead of the A118c?

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Arvi, I've done a few comparisons. You'll have to download the raw videos yourself from my website but you can directly compare the videos. Look under the video quality section: www.carcamcentral.com/review/xiaoyi-xiaomi-yi-dash-camera-review www.carcamcentral.com/review/blackvue-dr650gw-2ch-cloud-ir-review#VideoQuality If you don't live somewhere where it's 30C year round or 40C+ during the summertime I think the Yi would be a good choice. As well that you don't live in an area with a lot of break-ins.

@Arvi24ify 8 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the quick reply. I will go with the 118c as here it's hot and my parking at work is not covered so the direct sun the whole day heats up the car. Thanks man!! keep up the good reviews (y)

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks again and enjoy your camera when it arrives!

@waltwitt6810 7 жыл бұрын

Have you had any problems with the mobile app used to view the recordings of the Blackvue DR350S on your iPhone? Some of the reviews mention problems. TIA

@justjrmn 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Andrew! Thanks for all your hard work doing the research for those of us looking to pick up a dash camera. I really like the Yi International, mostly because of the high quality video and nice size screen in the case it is needed. However, I'm having some paralysis by analysis preventing me from pulling the trigger on my purchase. I'd like to consider a camera with a parking monitor. It's really the only thing keeping me from the Yi. Do you have a suggestion of some cameras to look at that give similar quality as the Yi, with the added benefit of Parking Mode? I know the Blackvue comes with it, but it's out of my price range. Any thoughts? Thanks! Justin

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Grab the Blackvue DR3500 for $115 or so. It takes away everything you don't need. The g-sensor can activate parking mode automatically so you don't need a GPS. amzn.to/299CAof

@lpfdfd 8 жыл бұрын

Great review dude what is your advice for In hot climates which up to 55 ° C?

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

55C under the shade or 55C measured in your vehicle under the sun?

@lpfdfd 8 жыл бұрын

mean under the sun I want to put Loader (equipment) You know the equipment works under the sun

@lpfdfd 8 жыл бұрын

and To monitor the work from afar, better accept the charging of battery thanks

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, so you don't want a battery at all if you're going to be recording while parked away from your vehicle. I'm reviewing the OPIA 2 which has amazing heat resistance (75C/167F) and a supposedly good motion detection system. Unfortunately I'm not going to focus too much on the parking stuff until much later. I need to put in a lot of work to get my level of understanding and testing where I'm happy talking about the results. As well less people are interested in such a feature.

@TDocJ 8 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Have you had a chance to compare the blackvue to the thinkware 750? i even tried to search your site, i found nothing about it. thanks

@Lam 8 жыл бұрын

Not yet, it's on the to-do list. Check out BlackBoxMyCar's review on the camera. It's pretty good: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNuirNmQ37OmZaM.html

@mazinalansari88 7 жыл бұрын

very nice..thank u... plz which one do u recommend for hot climate, excellent quality day/night.. but, should also be adjustable for real time selfies not only for street.

@mr_4point681 7 жыл бұрын

مازن الانصاري I don't think that there are any excellent quality dashcams out there... however there are some respectable good quality cameras..

@mazinalansari88 7 жыл бұрын

Ramiro Perez like? Gove suggestions for those which can be adjusted while driving to driver side

@Lam 7 жыл бұрын

My top pick would be the $250 Viocovation OPIA2. 75°C operating limit, parking mode and the best video quality under $500. My review here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gp9pq9iWlbi7fGw.html

@mazinalansari88 7 жыл бұрын

thanks very much