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The Best Dash Cam for You, Explained
Specs like resolution and rear view are important, but so is the right kind of windshield mount and connectivity to your phone. Here’s how to find the best dash cam for your needs. Garmin Dash Cam: Nexar Beam GPS Dash Cam: Vantrue N4 3 Channel 4K Dash Cam: Nextbase 622GW Front and Rear Dash Cam:…
matthew anderson
November 12, 2022 at 1:22 pm
Authority? Do you mean the terrorists?
Wm Stone
November 12, 2022 at 1:23 pm
How about using CarPlay AND these wifi cameras? Can you use both?
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November 12, 2022 at 10:04 pm
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November 12, 2022 at 1:35 pm
buying a $400 dash cam is just gonna make the thief break in just to steal that $400 camera lol.
Unless u grab it with you every time you exit the car.
Also can’t u just use your 5K gopro at that point? Or a 4K 360 degree camera.
John Salazar
November 12, 2022 at 1:44 pm
Be careful, I bought my wife the $400 nextbase in Decembrr, put in a samsung u3 128gb card. It recorded until February and then continued to show the red recording icon but actually stopped recording! She was hit in July and it was a worthless $650 wasted! Investment ( $400 cam, $100 rear cam, $30 install kit and $130 for best huy install).
In tne end I found out Nextbase wants you to format the card monthly, something she did not do.
L J
November 12, 2022 at 3:09 pm
Thx, that’s why I find most of the CNET reviews worthless. They don’t drill down at all. They actually mislead people into buying stuff that doesn’t work or they don’t want.
John Salazar
November 12, 2022 at 7:42 pm
@L Jcheck out the recent reviews from The hook up here on YouTube. He does a really good breakdown.
L J
November 12, 2022 at 8:06 pm
@John Salazar Thx !
John Salazar
November 12, 2022 at 1:46 pm
My tip, keep audio recording on and if something happens read the licence plate out loud. That way if the dam doesn’t capture a erasable plate you are covered.
JRpwilliams
November 12, 2022 at 1:59 pm
Dashcams should be required in every car. I love mine.
Jason Douglas
November 12, 2022 at 2:22 pm
Miss his car reviews so much!
AgentZeroNine1
November 12, 2022 at 2:25 pm
With American Police being what they are (not the good guys some beneficiaries of evil social issues want you to believe), I’d like having something like this mounted on the strap of my backpack and/or jacket.
JTBKY
November 12, 2022 at 3:10 pm
I love my nexar camera but it really drains my phone battery and likes to track my walking too.
Mark W
November 12, 2022 at 3:11 pm
I agree that dashcams, especially front but also rear, are an insurance necessity. I also admire Brian Cooley’s thought processes and presentation. Always relevant, clear and thorough.
Chris Gayle
November 12, 2022 at 3:21 pm
I don’t get the reason for the rear camera. What scenario could the rear prove that the front couldn’t ?
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NorbJorb
November 12, 2022 at 3:26 pm
I’ve got a Garmin 56 up front and a Garmin Mini in the rear. Works fantastically, and the PiP overlay video is sweet.
blackstarafro2
November 12, 2022 at 4:36 pm
Most people are part of camp-C . Which involves good quality video, battery life, and affordability.
Joseph Roberto
November 12, 2022 at 5:58 pm
Should have reviewed and included the Nexar one
Majki626
November 12, 2022 at 6:15 pm
i juse my old samsung s6 for the dash cam. 🙂
Danner Banks
November 12, 2022 at 6:43 pm
Linus Tech Tips analyzed dash cams and found that most can’t provide a clear view of license plates. Would’ve loved a test for that here
G C
November 12, 2022 at 6:46 pm
linus tech tips has a wayyy better vid on these, i got a 1440p good at night 60 fps for only 100 $ . VIOFO A119 V3
Troy Howard
November 12, 2022 at 7:12 pm
You know, it would be easier to buy two of the small Garmin ones and put one in the front window and the other in the back. No wires needed.
Kevin Down
November 12, 2022 at 8:09 pm
I worked a weird swing shift 4/10’s. I started at 3:45PM and worked until 2:30AM. Over the years I’ve seen a number of impaired drivers and 3 wrong way freeway drivers. The last one had just come onto the freeway off ramp when I encountered him. I was too busy flashing my lights and honking at him to get him to turn around to get his plate number. I was way too busy and careful to avoid him to get more. Thank goodness I had a dash cam to be able to report the driver once I got home and pulled the memory card. I would also recommend you do a practice run of recording, pulling the card, and checking it on your computer. After an accident is not the time to learn how to use it.
In other countries dash cams are almost a necessity due to the number of insurance fraud cases. You can find many videos on YouTube of weird stuff people see while driving. Things like a tank crossing the road or wild near miss accidents. I think dash cams are most useful in disputes over car accidents. The more information you can provide your insurance company the better the chance you get your claim settled. In the case of my wife she gets so flustered in an accident she doesn’t remember anything. The camera helps if it ever happens again.
The tech masters
November 12, 2022 at 8:38 pm
Nexar is the best one of them all. Trust me. I’ve had it for years and it’s was the best of all others in the world.
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November 12, 2022 at 10:05 pm
A lot of them can’t even show a clear license plate of the car in front of you.
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Kathryn M.
November 12, 2022 at 10:08 pm
Been mulling over if I should get one. Last week I had to report a diver ahead of me for littering out the car window; obstructing the road etc. It was insane all the information I tried to write down a pad on paper I just happened to have near me. Luckily I was at a red light behind the car who did the act. I wrote the cross-streets, license-plate, make of the car and rough time it occurred. It was easier once I got home to issue a report but I know it would’ve been easier if I had a dash-cam.
BrewBlaster
November 12, 2022 at 10:26 pm
Thanks for a very informative yet concise breakdown of dashcam features.
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Junito Punto Comm
November 12, 2022 at 10:51 pm
I will buy the $40 one from Amazon !! 😂
A J
November 13, 2022 at 12:22 am
it’s hard to find a dashcam that records the cabin as well.
Crazyloonitic17
November 13, 2022 at 2:02 am
More car manufacturers should have them built into your rear view mirror and backup camera that’s already in your car rather than having to buy a separate camera and have ugly wires all over your interior
Rube Hayseed
November 13, 2022 at 3:15 am
This is a reupload.
Geo frey
November 13, 2022 at 3:40 pm
yup! i wish cars have built in dash cam.
Nemo Song
November 13, 2022 at 5:45 pm
I am glad dash cams are covered again, but I wish viewing angles of each dash cam was also discussed since it’s pretty important to many drivers out there. I believe the Garmin and Nexar models in this video only covers 140 degrees when some of Vantrue models cover 160+ degrees they claim.
Also, I find it out to see this lineup of random price range models from different manufacturers.
One last thing I’d like to add is, please remind future dash cam buyers that they driving habits are also recorded and can work against them.
Nick Roosevelt
November 13, 2022 at 7:27 pm
You are not connecting a cable when you put the cams up on the window. I guess we should assume that they all have a cable attached when working. But you didn’t put the cable on and when you were showing them working, you hid the wires. Seems like lying to me.
Katrin Vogel
November 13, 2022 at 8:42 pm
I have a vantrue N2S but it doesn’t really notice tiny bumps on the vehicle. I’ve tried to test it out by shaking the car while it’s on parking mode. It recognized the movement but it won’t secure safe the video file. Can someone recommend me a good dashcam which goes off by the smallest hit.
canuser
November 14, 2022 at 12:56 pm
Do these devices generate a great enough power draw when your vehicle is off to drain your battery?
SteveandLizDonaldson
November 14, 2022 at 3:10 pm
Great presentation for someone new to them like myself. Maybe it would be useful to also add about charging: Can they run off internal batteries (say charged indoors overnight), or must they be plugged in to the car’s 12v power?
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November 14, 2022 at 4:24 pm
what about when they make you go to court as you have it on “YOUR” dashcam…?
M B
November 14, 2022 at 5:11 pm
The Linus Tech Tips video on dash cams are much more helpful than this video.
The Last Ninja
November 14, 2022 at 6:51 pm
no camera on the market is 4k, they all lie
contemplatively
November 14, 2022 at 7:29 pm
I’d get one but most of my accidents are actually my fault.
Angel Montanez
November 14, 2022 at 7:55 pm
any problems with wireless Apple play. Interference with which gets wifi and bluetooth access
TheAnubite
November 14, 2022 at 9:54 pm
This feels like an old video.
Jackson White
November 14, 2022 at 10:57 pm
I do not understand the concept of looping yet.
0800_BRAT
November 14, 2022 at 10:57 pm
I do not understand the concept of looping yet.
Ronin_11B
November 15, 2022 at 1:54 pm
They’re all garbage. Get a cheap GoPro and power it with a long usb c cable. It’s sooooo much better than these cameras
Krimke
November 15, 2022 at 10:02 pm
…no
John D
November 15, 2022 at 11:15 pm
Does no one brake into your car if they see these cameras? Easy thing to steal right?
john handCOCK
November 16, 2022 at 6:48 am
Recycling video? I swear I saw this a few months back.
AJ Zoro
November 16, 2022 at 8:05 am
According to Linus there’s no point in buying super expensive dash cams since the quality is pretty much all the same. I just got a Vantrue dash cam for about $80 on Amazon.
Ivan
November 16, 2022 at 9:51 pm
i highly recommend the VaVa dash cam!! been using it for 2 years and the app is easy to use and easy to set up