1. DashGuard Pro

OVERALL ANALYSIS

DashGuard Pro is by far the best dash cam on the market.

The first standout feature is the 4K resolution at 60 FPS, allowing you to clearly capture number plates even at high speeds and from a distance.

Another great benefit is the 170° wide-angle lens, which ensures everything around you is recorded. It’s far more effective than the standard 120° lenses – a real game-changer.

Unlike many other brands that charge extra for a rear camera, DashGuard includes it for free in the box.

Your safety is significantly increased thanks to enhanced night vision and 24/7 loop recording. So if anything happens to your car at night, it’s all captured on video.

It also features parking surveillance and motion detection.

Installation is quick and easy – just a few minutes with no complicated wiring like other models. It’s compatible with all types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and caravans.

The Osmo DashCam is officially recognised by US insurance companies, so if you’re ever in an accident while travelling, your footage is immediately valid – no extra paperwork.

Best of all: You get a 100% money-back guarantee – so you can try it risk-free!

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WRAP-UP

The DashGuard Pro is fairly priced for a market-leading dash cam with innovative technology and HD visuals. Take advantage of this limited-time discount while stocks last. Osmo offers a 14-day money-back guarantee and free shipping. The Osmo DashCam was unanimously voted the Best Dash Cam of 2025.

2. Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam

from Nextbase

OVERALL ANALYSIS

When we chose to shoot in 4K/30p, the resulting footage looked almost cinematic in its presentation, with extremely crisp definition and great detail, even in poor lighting. This makes it much easier to pinpoint registration numbers or pick out hard-to-see elements of an accident.

A built-in polarizing filter on the front of the camera can be rotated to reduce glare from windscreens, while digital image stabilization is another first for the dash cam market and helps smooth out those bumps and shakes caused by potholes and poor road surfaces.

Like its 522GW sibling, this model can be controlled via your voice with Alexa Skills, but it requires the accompanying smartphone app to work, which we didn’t rate as the best we’ve tried. Despite new dual 2.4GHz + 5GHz Wi-Fi, we found that it still had trouble connecting with phones to transfer images and video clips.

Thankfully, the 3-inch rear touchscreen is crisp, clear and very easy to use, while the inclusion of what3words combines well with Nextbase’s EmergencySOS feature, which you get a year’s free subscription for with this dash cam.

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3. Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2

from Garmin

OVERALL ANALYSIS

The Garmin Mini 2 is a tiny dash cam that all but disappears behind your car’s rear view mirror, yet boasts Full HD video with HDR, voice control that actually works reliably, a decent smartphone app and a dead-simple magnetic mounting system. 

Installing the Mini 2 is the same as other members of the Garmin Dash Cam family. We found the setup process took just a few minutes with the use of Garmin’s Drive smartphone app (iOS and Android). The simple but effective mounting system comprises a ball-and-socket joint for positioning the camera at the perfect angle, while a coin-sized magnet that sticks to your windscreen and holds the dash cam securely in place.

We found video quality to be good for the size of the camera. It records in Full HD, 30fps with HDR and produces footage that is sharp enough to pick out key details like registration plates, whatever the ambient light and weather conditions. At 140 degrees, the lens’ field-of-view isn’t the widest on the market, but still provides a good view of the road ahead.

There’s a button for quickly saving a portion of video (or you can rely on the g-sensor to automatically detect a collision) and voice controls for functions like taking a photo or turning audio recording on and off work surprisingly well.

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4. Nexar Pro Dual Dash Cam

from Nexar

OVERALL ANALYSIS

Aimed at those who spend extended periods behind the wheel, the Nexar Pro is a dual-cam solution that can record video both inside and outside a vehicle. Comprised of two separate camera units connected by a cable, we found the setup to be pretty neat, even if it took up a fair bit of screen real estate.

The Nexar app is central to the twin camera experience: it’s where you can fine-tune settings, generate incident reports and back recorded clips up to the cloud (Nexar bundles cloud storage in for free). Other useful tools include break-in alerts if someone tries to tamper with your car, as well as GPS data logging.

This dash cam doesn’t record in 4K, but we found its 1080p video to be perfectly serviceable. The external camera fares well even in tricky shooting situations, from heavy rain to bright sunshine. There are cheaper dash cams out there with fewer features to play with, but if the security of your car is crucial to your daily life, the Pro is hard to beat in terms of protection and overall value.

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5. Vantrue E1 2.5K WiFi

from Nexar

OVERALL ANALYSIS

Neatly designed and relatively compact, the Vantrue E1 is an attractive dash cam that’s capable of recording 2.5K video at 30fps. It can also capture Full HD footage at a smoother 60fps, for additional detail while you drive. Results are sharp night and day, with accurate colors and acceptable noise in low light. Our testing revealed that the optional polarising filter reduces dashboard reflections.

The E1’s magnetic mount works well, but the lack of sideways adjustments limits its use if you can’t fit it centrally. If you can, you’ll find its 160-degree angle captures a wide view of what’s ahead. A tiny 1.54-inch screen offers a handy preview when installing, but the smartphone app is more useful to tweak settings.

Driver assistance is left to your vehicle, but the E1 still has a solid set of features. That includes GPS tracking, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a remote for wirelessly saving footage.

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You can avoid false traffic tickets

Have evidence in case of accident

Fast track insurance claims

Identify theft or damage at night

Compatible with any vehicle

24/7 loop recording

Easy to install

Affordable

170° wide-angle

It’s a lot more efficient than a normal 120° wide-angle and it should always be one of the things to prioritize before buying it. It ensures recording from both sides and not just what’s in front of you.

Different nozzles

Crystal clear image is always an important thing when it comes to cameras, so always look for 1080p as it has the best frame rate and it prevents image from getting “frozen”.

Night vision

A lot of accidents happen at night due to less visibility, so it’s important that your dash camera has a night vision to always have a sharp image under any weather conditions or circumstances.

Loop recording

A lot of times you might forget about turning the camera on or off, so always seek for loop recording as it will ensure that everything is being recorded and stored on your SD card.

Warranty

If the brand doesn't offer a money-back guarantee or warranty on their camera, you should stay away from it. Always look for something you can try out and receive a full refund if you don't find it useful.

170° wide-angle

It’s a lot more efficient than a normal 120° wide-angle and it should always be one of the things to prioritize before buying it. It ensures recording from both sides and not just what’s in front of you.

Different nozzles

Crystal clear image is always an important thing when it comes to cameras, so always look for 1080p as it has the best frame rate and it prevents image from getting “frozen”.

Night vision

A lot of accidents happen at night due to less visibility, so it’s important that your dash camera has a night vision to always have a sharp image under any weather conditions or circumstances.

Loop recording

A lot of times you might forget about turning the camera on or off, so always seek for loop recording as it will ensure that everything is being recorded and stored on your SD card.

Warranty

If the brand doesn't offer a money-back guarantee or warranty on their camera, you should stay away from it. Always look for something you can try out and receive a full refund if you don't find it useful.