Like many homeowners or even renters, installing a security system can bring peace of mind when you’re not at home. A dash cam is a bit like having a home security monitor for your vehicle. They can be hugely beneficial addition in case an emergency arises or an unfortunate accident takes place. Having the evidence in video form can go a long way for insurers as well as the police, if necessary. There’s no need to spend a lot of money either, with plenty of deals now on offer.
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The best dash cameras offer tons of advanced features, but like most tech, those upgrades are going to cost you. That’s why seeking out deals is important, and we’ve gathered plenty of decent options so you can score one under full price but still have plenty of bells and whistles. We’ve highlighted the best deals currently available below and will continue to update this list as discounts come and go, so check back often.
This cam offers a 3-inch IPS display and even comes with a 64GB microSD card to allow you to store even more video in the camera. It comes with a reverse camera in addition to the forward-facing one, and it has modes for loop recording, motion detection and more. Be sure to select the option with the microSD card and clip the 15% off on-page coupon to score the full discount.
The Q200 cameras have high-resolution 2k QHD image sensor, which helps pick up the picture even in low light. They are adjustable and accessible via WiFi. Use the Thinkware Dash Cam Link App to access files and download images. They have speed, red light detecting, lane alerts and more. It also comes with a 32GB micro SD card.
This dash cam records in 4K and has built-in Wi-Fi so you can use the app to download your recorded videos. It also has built-in GPS to record your driving location and speed, and it comes with features like parking mode, motion detection, slow-mo and time lapse, and a 150-degree wide angle lens. It supports microSD cards up to 512GB, but you will have to purchase one separately.
One of the cheapest ways to get a budget dash cam for both the front and rear of your vehicle is this Miden S7, which can record in Ultra HD. It has a high-performance G Sensor, parking monitor, night vision and loop recording so nothing is ever missed, even if your memory card is full. Clip the on-page coupon to save the full amount.
This Redtiger 4K dash cam kit is probably one of the cheapest front and back combos you’re going to find, especially at that resolution. Besides the 4K day camera, it has 2K night vision, is GPS-enabled and has Wi-Fi so you can connect through your phone. The bundle even comes with a free 64GB microSD card. There’s also a parking monitor, so it can capture any accidents while the car is parked. Just be sure to clip the coupon to get the full discount.
The Vantrue N4 is one of our favorite dash cams, and right now you can snag it for a great price. This three-channel device is able to record the road ahead as well as inside and behind the car all at once in HD or greater. It also has motion and impact detection, infrared night vision and much more. You don’t have to pair it with your phone to manage any settings — there are plenty of on-device buttons for getting it set up.