10 Best Dash Cams for Cars UK 2024 | Garmin, Nextbase and More

Providing both tremendous value for money and top-quality features can sometimes be a difficult balancing act. Luckily for us, Viofo felt up to that challenge and produced this top-of-the-line dual channel dash cam that provides all-around coverage, and more importantly, peace of mind. 

Up front you have the clear-cut 4K vision that provides perfect clarity and detail when recording, regardless of the weather conditions. Then there's the night vision, motion detection park mode and automatic emergency recording which are all excellent. It might be a little bulkier than some options, but this is certainly made up for in functionality. 

The only reason this cam isn't taking the number one spot is that it just captures front-facing video – if it wasn't for this, then it could quite easily be labelled the king of the road cams. The 622GW carries all that's good from the previous model (the 522GW) but adds a few cleverly-selected new features.

Our favourite of these is the inclusion of the What3words geolocation tracking system, which is capable of pinpointing the location of the car from up to 3 metres away. Furthermore, there is a fantastic polarising filter which reduces glare, and much-improved image stabilisation to ensure the captured video will always be easy to view. 

Though Zenfold is another lesser-known brand, the T3 3CH offers many of the qualities that one would expect from a top-end product. And given that they provide not two but three channels (rear, front and interior), we think this constitutes an especially good deal. 

Each camera films in a respectable quality, either 1080 p or 2K, as well as having all the other desired features such as GPS, night vision and parking mode. The workmanship doesn't feel as good as those you'd expect from the big hitters, but overall this is a very impressive bit of kit, and certainly a company to keep an eye on. 

This little beauty is not only aesthetically pleasing thanks to its compact and discreet design, but it manages to pack a lot of tech in that tiny attractive shell. Alongside the high image quality and GPS, the device, once paired with the app, also has smartphone integration. 

That's not all – there's also an abundance of different warnings which alert you to front and departure collisions, as well as speed cameras. The mount is easy and straightforward to use too, making removal and replacement a breeze. 

Whilst not as renowned as some of the other brands in this ranking, Vanture provide top-quality goods for extremely reasonable prices. The N4 is a triple channel camera that films front, rear and cabin. The forward cam films in 2K and the rest in 1080 p. Moreover, there is a good motion sensor park mode and reliable night vision. 

A neat difference between these cameras and the competition is that Vantrue has used a completely different battery to other manufacturers, and this allows the device to last considerably longer without requiring charging, which is handy because no-one likes all those wires across the windscreen.

Another great option if you're working on a tight budget, this front and rear dash cam from Osprey is a steal. Both cameras have a respectable 1080p image quality, as well as a good range of vision and what they call 'super night vision'. Sounds good to us! 

The big difference between this and the other budget option is that you can utilise the cloud as well as onboard storage. Some buyers have found that has messed up their DAB radio though, so you might want to reconsider if you're partial to a bit of BBC Radio 6 on the way to work. 

Nextbase is one of the standouts in this field, and the 522GW does all the basics you would expect from a dash cam. It has strong image quality, night mode, parking features, and versatile storage options, all of which work exceedingly well. 

It also has some other impressive and potentially life-saving features, like the built-in Alexa, which means you can change music and make phone calls all without taking your eyes off the road. If that wasn't reassuring enough, then there's even an SOS alert which will notify the emergency services if there's an accident. 

One of the top-selling products on Amazon, this dash cam has one major determinant that many of the other don't – it's super affordable. While there are some compromises, it still has plenty going for it, such as the decent image quality and reliable parking and night vision modes. 

The concessions are that you'll be forced to use an SD card, though a 32 GB one does come included, and luckily the device uses loop recording. Also, there is no GPS function, so you won't be able to back up exactly where the event happened if you ever need to. That said, for the price we still think this is a great deal. 

VANTRUE has created a camera that is ideal for taxi or rideshare drivers, as well as business owners who want to know what is going on in their vehicle. The front, rear and interior all operate at a pristine 4K, however, they do differ slightly in that the interior option runs at a slightly lower frame rate. 

Other than this, the SD storage means the potential of excessive memory space, which again, is perfect for those who possibly command a fleet instead of driving themselves. The downside is that these are expensive, especially if you're forking out for several of them.

This is a slim, low-profile number from one of the world's leading dash cam brands, Thinkware. The design utilises 2K image resolution with a 140-degree field of view, meaning that it should capture a great amount of detail no matter the weather.  

On top of that, the camera also has an award-winning night vision feature which is ideal for low light. The downside is that many people have encountered connectivity issues between the camera and the app, which is incredibly frustrating considering the price.