Our Dashboard Camera Findings

KDLINKS X1 Dash Cam

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What We Liked: The X1’s camera blows away the competition, but it’s especially great for night driving. The large screen, super wide 165-degree recording angle and ultra-fast F1.6 aperture capture every detail once the sun goes down. The unit’s Emergency Lock Button protects your video in case a crash damages the camera too. Although this dash cam requires you to manually set the date and time and doesn’t work as a motion detector, its other qualities still make this a great find.

Garmin Dash Cam

What We Liked: This Garmin model packs high-end features into a pocket-sized unit. You can pinpoint the time and location of an accident with its GPS-enabled automatic incident detection. Voice controls, wireless smartphone syncing and collision warnings add to this cam’s value. It’s an all-around excellent dash cam that’s well worth the price tag.

PAPAGO Dash Cam

What We Liked: PAPAGO’s camera is very impressive with its ultra HD video capabilities for crisp footage day or night. It records well in inclement weather, and the large memory capacity makes it great for long rides. Extra features like stop sign recognition, headlight reminder and driver fatigue alarm put it a cut above the competition. It’s an overall all-star in a compact design.

Ausdom Dash Cam

What We Liked: This dash cam certainly doesn’t skimp on features. It has night vision and the fast shutter speed you need for stellar after dark recordings. The Ausdom also auto-locks your footage during an accident and parking monitoring records any dents that happen when you’re away. The resolution isn’t quite as high as our other choices, but it’s still impressive for a budget camera.