Our Official Best Dash Cams of 2024 Guide | BlackboxMyCar

There are so many dash cams on the market today. We get it - it can be so overwhelming! That's why we've just updated our Best Dash Cams of 2024 guide to clear up the confusion, and to provide you with the latest, made for your situation.
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00:00 Introduction
01:08 2023 Brief Recap
02:42 Best Value
04:10 VIOFO A119 Mini 2
05:07 Thinkware Q200
06:44 BlackboxMyCar SmartDrive 10" Display
07:52 Best Long-Term Protection
10:08 Thinkware U3000
12:13 BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 Battery Pack
12:51 Best for Total Security
13:25 BlackVue DR970X-2CH LTE Plus
15:45 BlackVue DR970X-2CH Box Plus
16:45 Best for Ridesharing
17:14 VIOFO A229 Pro 3-Channel
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BEST VALUE
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[ VIOFO A119 Mini 2 2K QHD ]
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[ Thinkware Q200 2K QHD ]
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[ BlackboxMyCar SmartDrive 10" Wireless Display & Dash Cam]
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BEST LONG TERM PROTECTION
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[ Thinkware U3000 4K UHD ]
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[ PowerCell 8 Battery Pack ]
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BEST TOTAL SECURITY
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[ BlackVue DR970X 2CH LTE PLUS ]
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[ BlackVue DR970X-2CH Box Plus ]
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BEST FOR RIDESHARING
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[ VIOFO A229 Pro 4K UHD ]
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[@VortexRadar]

That intro was hilarious, lol. Joseph in a suit!! 😄

[@blackboxmycar]

Glad you liked it!!

[@PanzerPlatform]

Nice work Broseph, and team.

[@blackboxmycar]

Much appreciated chuck!

[@HughesyTech]

Great video Jose 😊

[@kenzofai205]

Must watch

[@CaptainCJ97]

With snacks?

[@doityourself2save]

Can you review the COOAU-D20S. It appears to capture license plates better than the Vantrue N4

[@b.d.9174]

Nice work, thanks. But how to protect/monitor the sides of the car. When someone hits your vehicle door. Front and rear radar does not help in this situation right?

[@louisrandall2007]

You probably look for one of the 3 channels one and add a cabin view camera, the cabin view camera can see out the window. There are some that can add side cameras to the side mirrors, but not many options.

[@blackboxmycar]

We find that front and rear coverage is plenty for the vast majority of parking situations, and while the radar will detect the impact, the cameras only capture footage of what they're pointed at. If there's a specific side you are worried about, a 3-channel camera would be sufficient, but if you want 360-degree full coverage, things get more complicated. The Thinkware Multiplexer would be a good place to start, or you can look into 2 seperate 2-channel cameras, similar to what VortexRadar has set up here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYSpqaR-p6tliNE

[@CaptainCJ97]

I was gonna say looking sharp then you change back into your work hoodie lol

[@victoryfirst2878]

Could I use these cameras outside under a roof to do security of my property ??? Thanks

[@blackboxmycar]

In theory you could use a dash cam as a traditional home-security camera, however they are mainly designed for vehicle recording, and will likely run rather hot if they are recording 24/7 as if you were driving. It may be better to invest in traditional home security system like Ring or Lorex for this. Check out "The Hookup" on youtube, who has some great videos diving into this subject.

[@Chris-zd2zi]

Any plan on updating the Powercell 8?

[@blackboxmycar]

Not currently, we're quite happy with the PowerCell 8's performance. Battery pack's as a space is evolving with new brands and features being introduced, we are watching closely to see what resonates most with people and will consider these factors when eventually going to the drawing board with the second iteration of the PowerCell 8.

[@CaptainCJ97]

The u3000 does a great job with heat & cold just wish they update their cloud feature, came with lte , more options alerts like tell what time it happen instead of just how many.Another thing with u3000 parking mode with my powercell 8 i havent charged the battery pack in months thanks to that now if it was a blackvue I would need to charge every day depending on long my drivers were & it was annoying really when i had to. I do wish they update their night time video it's not that good especially how much so many brag about the star 2

[@Bacnow]

The U3000 has great features (especially in parking mode) but it, unfortunately, lacks HDR! I doubt that you will ever see an improvement in night driving video resolution (even with STARVIS 2)! STARVIS 2 IMX 678 + HDR + Novatek 96529 + CPL filter = best available imagery (day or night) in my opinion! That’s the configuration that most people are alluding to when they boast about STARVIS 2 image quality!

[@blackboxmycar]

Valuable and on-point feedback as ever captain!

[@jmackinjersey1]

Do you have and stand alone cameras and monitors to use as a back up camera and the second one to mount on the front of a truck?

[@blackboxmycar]

Yes, the BlackboxMyCar SmartDrive from this video perfectly fits this niche! The front screen is large and it comes with a backup camera. It will switch to the backup video feed as soon as you put your vehicle in reverse.

[@camposnfam]

What about night recording?

[@blackboxmycar]

If night recording is a top-priority, then you'll want to look for cameras sporting both Sony STARVIS 2 image sensors, and HDR, which have proven themselves as the best for recording in dark situations. Consider VIOFOs latest cameras, such as the A119 Mini 2, or the A229 Pro.

[@eiphucyamata1794]

Can you guys review the wolfbox?

[@jmackinjersey1]

If people would actually adjust their side mirrors properly, then thry wouldn't have any blind spots and would not need to use a separate mirror and block a portion of the already small side mirror. You should not see the side of your own car in the mirrors. Your car is going to be there, no need in watching it as you drive. They are supposed to be used to see the lane beside your vehicle, not the road behind your car. The rear view mirror is for that, heck, it is in the name. So by selling those mirrors, you are actually promoting bad driving habits, not safety, which is the basis of your company. Is it not?

[@blackboxmycar]

Thank you for your comment and for raising a valid point about mirror adjustment. You're right that properly adjusting the side mirrors can significantly reduce blind spots. Our add-on blind-spot mirrors are designed to complement this by providing an even wider angle view, which can be particularly helpful in heavy traffic or complex driving environments. We aim to enhance safety and ensure all drivers feel confident and secure on the road.

[@porthole2]

Based on these reviews a couple years ago I bought the front/rear U1000. Don't like it. Saving a video is impossible, have or see an incident there is no 'quick save' that works (similar to my Previous Garmin). The standby eats og gobs of storage and rather than overwrite standby or parking videos, the dash cam overwrites the main footage. I am lucky to get 2 days of video history on the max size SD card. I carry two spare cards now, If I have something that I want to save I'll stop, pull the card and swap it out. It really sucks when you get that once in a blue moon incident right in front of you and you waited more than a day or two to download. I'll replace it, hopefully storage and ease of saving video clips is updated on these newer models.

[@cyxapbkinG]

Почему нет ни одного 70mai, который снимает лучше чем Viofo?

[@deixoembranco8681]

Based on these reviews (2024)I bought the front/rear Q1000. Don't like it.

[@blackboxmycar]

Sorry to hear that, the Q1000 is a very solid model. Sometimes there can be a bit of a learning curve to dash cams, so consider checking out our walkthrough of how the app works here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJTdqJ57ptWBqqc If you continue experiencing issues, consider reaching out to us or the manufacturer to clear up any issues.