The 10 Best Dash Cams as of July 2026

How we ranked these dash cams

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each dash cam does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

We also weigh real-world owner reviews — star ratings and how many people left them — and whether each product has the features you'd expect in its class.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Dash Cams	Score	Best for	Resolution	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Viofo A229 Pro	9.1	Best overall	4K + 2K	£280	View Price
2	Nextbase 622GW	9.0	Best premium	4K	£250	View Price
3	Viofo A129 Plus Duo	8.7	Best front+rear value	2K + 1080p	£150	View Price
4	Garmin Dash Cam 67W	8.6	Best compact	1440p	£170	View Price
5	Nextbase iQ	8.6	Best connected	1K/2K/4K options	£350	View Price
6	Nextbase 322GW	8.6	Best value Nextbase	1080p	£130	View Price
7	Nextbase 422GW	8.5	Best mid-range	1440p	£180	View Price
8	Viofo A119 Mini 2	8.4	Best discreet 2K	2K	£100	View Price
9	70mai A810	8.3	Best budget 4K	4K	£120	View Price
10	70mai Dash Cam Lite 2	8.0	Best ultra-budget	1080p	£40	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Viofo A229 Pro

9.1Our number one pick.

The Viofo A229 Pro is a superb multi-channel dash cam with 4K front, 2K rear and optional cabin recording, excellent night vision and reliable parking mode. It is an investment, but for all-round protection it is the best value at the high end.

Video: 9.2Features: 9.4Build: 9.0Value: 8.8

Pros

4K front and 2K rear
Excellent night video
Reliable parking mode

Cons

Fiddly app setup
Pricey with all channels

Check price on Amazon≈ £280

Best premium

Nextbase 622GW

9.0A superb runner-up.

The Nextbase 622GW is a premium front dash cam with sharp 4K recording, image stabilisation, what3words emergency location and excellent low-light performance. It is expensive and front-only, but the video quality and safety features are class-leading.

Video: 9.4Features: 9.2Build: 9.0Value: 8.2

Pros

Sharp 4K with stabilisation
what3words emergency SOS
Great low-light

Cons

Expensive
Front-only

Check price on Amazon≈ £250

Best front+rear value

Viofo A129 Plus Duo

8.7Rounds out our top three.

The Viofo A129 Plus Duo bundles sharp 2K front and 1080p rear recording with solid night performance at a keen price, a popular value choice for full coverage. The app can be fiddly, but the dual-channel value is excellent.

Video: 8.8Features: 8.8Build: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

2K front + 1080p rear
Good night video
Great value bundle

Cons

Fiddly app
Plain design

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best compact

Garmin Dash Cam 67W

8.6A standout in the upper half.

Garmin's tiny Dash Cam 67W packs 1440p with a wide 180° view, voice control and driver-assist alerts into a remarkably small body that hides behind the mirror. It is front-only and small-screened, but discreet and high quality.

Video: 8.8Features: 8.8Build: 8.8Value: 8.4

Pros

Very compact and discreet
Voice control
Wide 180° view

Cons

Front-only
Small screen

Check price on Amazon≈ £170

Best connected

Nextbase iQ

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Nextbase iQ is a smart, always-connected dash cam with live view, remote alerts and advanced security features via a subscription, the most connected cam available. It is expensive and subscription-led for full features, but cutting-edge.

Video: 9.0Features: 9.4Build: 9.0Value: 8.0

Pros

Live remote view
Advanced security alerts
Smart connected features

Cons

Subscription for full features
Expensive

Check price on Amazon≈ £350

Best value Nextbase

Nextbase 322GW

8.6Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Nextbase 322GW offers crisp 1080p, Emergency SOS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and the easy Click&Go mount in a polished, user-friendly package. It is only Full HD, but the ease of use and reliability make it a great everyday choice.

Video: 8.6Features: 8.8Build: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Easy to use
Emergency SOS
Click&Go magnetic mount

Cons

1080p only
Rear cam extra

Check price on Amazon≈ £130

Best mid-range

Nextbase 422GW

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Nextbase 422GW steps up to 1440p with image stabilisation, built-in Alexa and Emergency SOS, a polished mid-range option. It is front-only out of the box, but a reliable, feature-rich pick.

Video: 8.6Features: 8.8Build: 8.8Value: 8.6

Pros

1440p with stabilisation
Alexa and Emergency SOS
Easy Click&Go mount

Cons

Front-only
Rear module extra

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best discreet 2K

Viofo A119 Mini 2

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Viofo A119 Mini 2 is a tiny, screenless 2K dash cam with great image quality and reliable performance for the price, controlled via app. It has no screen, but the compact size and value are excellent.

Video: 8.6Features: 8.4Build: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

Compact 2K
Good image quality
Affordable

Cons

No screen
App-only control

Check price on Amazon≈ £100

Best budget 4K

70mai A810

8.3A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The 70mai A810 delivers sharp 4K HDR recording and a slick app at a budget price, strong value for those wanting high resolution cheaply. It is front-only and the ecosystem is less established, but the image quality for the money is excellent.

Video: 8.8Features: 8.4Build: 8.2Value: 9.0

Pros

4K HDR cheaply
Slick app
Good night HDR

Cons

Front-only
Less established brand

Check price on Amazon≈ £120

Best ultra-budget

70mai Dash Cam Lite 2

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

The 70mai Dash Cam Lite 2 covers the basics with reliable 1080p recording and app control at a rock-bottom price, ideal as a first or backup dash cam. It is basic with no screen, but for affordable peace of mind it does the job.

Video: 8.0Features: 7.8Build: 7.8Value: 9.2

Pros

Very cheap
Reliable 1080p
App control

Cons

No screen
Basic features

Check price on Amazon≈ £40

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the dash cams in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Viofo A229 Pro, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Nextbase 622GW and Viofo A129 Plus Duo are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best dash cams without overthinking it, the Viofo A229 Pro is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £280

Our top picks at a glance

Viofo A229 Pro

Viofo A129 Plus Duo

Nextbase 622GW

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How we ranked these dash cams

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Viofo A229 Pro

Pros

Cons

Nextbase 622GW

Pros

Cons

Viofo A129 Plus Duo

Pros

Cons

Garmin Dash Cam 67W

Pros

Cons

Nextbase iQ

Pros

Cons

Nextbase 322GW

Pros

Cons

Nextbase 422GW

Pros

Cons

Viofo A119 Mini 2

Pros

Cons

70mai A810

Pros

Cons

70mai Dash Cam Lite 2

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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