5 Best Front and Rear Dashcams [Tested and Reviewed]

Rexing’s Smart Mirror Dash Cam M2 is a room mirror-type dashcam. It is equipped with a blind spot detection feature that alerts the driver to the presence of vehicles that might not be visible in the side or rearview mirrors.

Under both good and bad conditions, we were able to clearly record the license plate of the vehicle behind us. This was true not only on roads in bright daylight, but near the entrances and exits of tunnels, and on roads at night, using backlighting.

Both the front and rear cameras recorded a horizontal angle of 100 degrees. Since it captures such a wide area around the vehicle, it is possible to record the sequence of events that led up to an accident even if one occurred due to a collision with an oncoming vehicle, or when abruptly cut off.

The dedicated viewer is compatible with both Windows and Mac. It not only displays videos, but also confirms information such as the travel route and speed. This dashcam is operated by a touch panel, and its operation is intuitive. Since there is no app, you can view the videos on the device's display or on a PC.

You cannot set the recording time while parked, but the SD card supports up to 128GB, so you can record for extended periods, such as when parked overnight, without any danger that the device will record over older videos. A check function tells you if there is a problem reading or writing to the SD card, so you never miss an important video.

VIOFO’s A129 dashcam comes with a remote control that connects via Bluetooth. The remote enables activation of an event recording function, which protects recordings from being overwritten, without having to take your eyes off the road.

Under good conditions, we were able to clearly capture license plates. If an accident occurs when lighting is not optimal for video recording, it might be difficult to record the evidence you need. The backlight was weak, so recording even in bright sunlight can leave some recordings lacking in details.

Both front and rear cameras recorded a 100-degree angle horizontally, which is great for capturing not just the moment of an accident, but some time before it occurs.

A dedicated viewer can be used on both Windows and Mac, allowing you to check information on driving routes and speeds. This can be useful when assigning fault in the event of an accident, especially when dealing with insurance companies.

The included app is not user-friendly. We heard complaints such as it taking a long time to connect to Wi-Fi, and even after connecting, the loading icon freezes. We therefore suggest viewing recorded videos either on the device's display or a PC.

The dashcam features an SD card error check function, which detects abnormalities with reading and writing. A parking feature allows you to set a timer so you can record only at desired times, such as during less crowded hours of the night, preventing too much battery use. It supports SD cards up to 256GB, and since it can store long recordings, we recommend this dashcam to those who want to use it while parked.

Rexing's Dual Channel Dash Cam V1P-4K was designed to withstand extreme temperatures. The manufacturer reports that this dashcam can be operated in temperatures ranging from -20°F to 176°F, which means it is great for traveling, no matter where you find yourself.

License plates recorded well under both good and bad conditions, from bright daylight when reflections were strong to entrances and exits of tunnels, where the cameras’ strong backlighting made the recording clear.

During our tests, the front camera recorded a horizontal angle of 100 degrees, and the rear captured 90 degrees. The front camera’s angle was sufficient, but the rear camera’s viewing angle was less than other dashcams we tested.

A dedicated viewer allows for reviewing videos on both Windows and Mac. However, a separate GPS logger is required to record driving routes and speeds. No app means that you must view recordings on either the device's display or on a PC.

No SD card check function means that you will not be notified of storage errors, but you can manually check for errors by removing the SD card and testing it yourself. No timer is available for recording while parked, but support for up to a 256GB SD card means that you can record for a long time, even while parked overnight.

Orskey’s Dash Cam S800 offers a waterproof rear camera that resists rain and splashes, and it can be mounted outside the vehicle. However, under both good and bad conditions, license plates were difficult to see, so evidence needed for insurance claims or in court might be missing when you need it. The rear camera’s quality was especially poor, with license plates difficult to read starting at 12 feet. Using a backlight, both cameras overexposed severely, making them difficult to function as evidence.

The front camera recorded a 100-degree horizontal field of view, and the rear at 50 degrees. The front view was sufficient, but the rear captures a limited range, so the full video of an accident might be difficult to capture.

The device lacks a GPS feature, and it cannot record routes or speeds, so it is less versatile than other dashcams we tested. No app is available, so use the device’s display or a PC to view recordings.

An SD card check function lets you know when the storage device is experiencing errors, and a timer allows you to record while parked without wasting battery power. However, support for only a 32GB SD card means that long-term recordings are not possible.

AZDOME’s Dual Dash Cam M01 Pro detects and warns drivers of abnormal closeness to cars in front and due to sudden lane changes. Under both good and bad conditions, the front camera records clearly, but the rear camera wasn’t clear enough to read license plates at any distance or in any environment.

The front camera offers an impressive 110-degree viewing angle, but the rear camera offers only 60 degrees, making rear accidents more difficult to see for insurance companies and courts. No feature is available to confirm driving routes and speeds, which means that this dashcam offers less value in comparison to some of the other dashcams we tested. With no app, the recording must be viewed on the device itself or a PC.

An SD card check feature warns of storage errors, and since this dashcam supports up to a 128GB SD card, recording for long periods is no problem. No timer, however, means that a large SD card is needed for overnight recording.