Ultimate Dash Cam Comparison 2024: Viofo, Vantrue, Wolfbox, and more.
Best under $100: Viofo A119 Mini 2 – https://amzn.to/3VQrHxZ
Best under $200: Wolfbox X5 3Ch – https://amzn.to/3Pb6hbc
Best night performance: Vantrue N4 Pro – https://amzn.to/41GPBzG
Best overall: Viofo A329 4K – https://amzn.to/4fqj9Fc
Other cameras tested:
70mai A500s – https://amzn.to/4fryc12
70mai Omni – https://amzn.to/41DcSmf
Vantrue S1 Pro – https://amzn.to/4iIsJpw
SJCAM M60 2Ch – https://amzn.to/3BEUoam
Rove R2 4K Dual – https://amzn.to/3VHnGM7
Vantrue E360 – https://amzn.to/3BAmaVw
3D Printed Clip for Vantrue N4 Pro: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6879356
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00:00 Introduction
00:32 Video Quality Testing – Budget Picks
03:24 Video Quality Testing – Midrange Picks
05:39 Video Quality Testing – Flagship Dashcams
09:30 Video Quality Results
10:31 Parking Mode Testing
12:42 Impact Testing
14:14 Conclusions
Didn’t even look at thinkware or blackvue, arguably the best companies
Just picked up the Wolfbox on sale for $169.99, couldn’t resist at that price. Going to try it out to record airplane cockpit videos. I don’t have air conditioning so in the summer my 360 action cameras are always overheating. I’ve got high hopes that this might be the solution. Thanks again for putting out this video!
Awesome review. Have you compared the Vantrue N4 vs N4Pro vs N5
thoughts on the Botslab G980H?
I am left wondering when these demos were conducted how many cameras were plugged into the unit being tested. The performance reduces when more cams are installed. So when compared a 3 cam set and a 2 cam set if the 2 cam set was marginally better if you unplugged the third cam from the lower performer it might outdo the 2 cam set.
How am I getting an affiliate link pop up mid video, if none of these are sponsored?
What is your opinion of the Viofo A329 vs A229?
I can only imagine the amount of time you put into making this review. I subscribed and liked just for that
Is that bayshore blvd in Tampa?
also review the new drone mobile camera!
Seems the vantrue and wolfbox are the winners due to viofo being much more expensive for a slightly better video.. Which out of the two would you go with?!
I only trust YOU when it comes to cameras. Your videos on security cameras helped me a lot and the products you vouched for worked great. So now that I need a new dash cam I will turn to you.
for a 3-channel rideshare camera, how would compare Viofo A229 3-channel vs. Vantrue N5 4 channel vs. Vantrue N4 pro 3-channel vs. Rove R3 3-channel?
Very comprehensive. Subbing.
I followed your link and bought two Viofo A119 Mini 2’s from Amazon. Thanks for your time doing this informative video.
So much info .. haha but was wondering which brand has a reliable app (android). Viofo, Vantrue, 70mai, thinkware and Blackvue apparently have android apps that are rated very very low. However, pelsee and rove are the only ones with 4+ ratings. How much of this plays a role it the systems reliability, video/pic clarity, control, video capture and processing, etc.? How much of our purchase decision should be based on it’s corresponding app?
First love your channel! Thanks for the information! Now my question have you an opinion about how to attach the camera’s to the windshield? I need something other than what came with my camera because it doesnt hold but yet I want to be able to possibly remove if needed in the future.
Bravo 👏👏👏
Did you review the vantrue N5 yet
can you do a video with dash cams at best buy
What SD card do I get for the Vantrue N4 Pro? I used your link for the camera, but you’re missing out on SD earnings…. 😂😂
I’m probably one of the few people who actually at the start of the video on Wi-Fi I click on the quality and I put it on the max which is 2160p cause I hate auto quality but for my phone I have it on higher video quality but I still put it to the max quality every single video
Do these cameras at least record the video before the event of power disconnect in case they fall off the mount?
Thank you for the review. very informative.
Stop talking so fast
I bought VanTrue 4 Pro as you recommended. Can you provide additional advice on this? Is it possible to get left and right door camera separately or added to VanTrue? We have a lot of very bad lane changers and parking lot drivers hitting side of cars.
Bayshore. Didn’t know you live here. Love and rely heavily on your channel. Props 2 u
Does the A329 come in 3 channel?
I would love to know what your opinion is on Blackvue. I have a 2ch 900x and love it. I also have the LTE for remote connection.
What about red tiger dash cam
I’d love to see a video of:
Vantrue models you currently have,
and compare them to Vantrue N4 3 Channel Dash Cam
and VIOFO A329 2 Channel Dash Cam
These are the newer models and I’d love to see how they stack up if they are worth paying the extra for the newest models.
Well here we are 2 months later and the 119 mini 2 has gone up 40% in price. This is why I hate Amazon. Greedy greedy greedy.
This is how you do a review/comparison!
I know Bayshore when I see it
The Spanish AI audio track for this video is terrible, and it’s set as the default for me. Even though I prefer to hear your original voice on your channel, I have to change it manually every time. I think this will not grow your audience but rather give Spanish-speaking viewers a bad impression of your channel and videos. Subtitles are a much better option.
BEST VIDEO I watched on this topic. (OF ABT 32) HIGH QUALITY VIDEO AWARD GIVEN! This had a lot of great details battery usage when in parking mode, side by side day and night plate reading, excellent!
It’s interesting that Viofo‘s Low Bit Rate mode actually uses more power than its standard Parking Mode! Thank you for the in-depth comparison. I know this type of content is very demanding on your time. 😅 Subscribed, with the bell ticked so I don’t miss any of your videos.
Must’ve raised the prices on you
What about dash cam audio quality and microphones
Imagine someone driving into this guy when he’s testing all these dashcams. They’ll be caught in 2k, 4k and 8k at once lmao
How’s the quality and ruggedness compared of new 70mai x800 to VioFoA229 pro. Is it worth buying over Viofo for the same price. Thanks in advance
Also if they fall off during a bump what happens if in accident it could knock your eye out
This overview / test was great! Something to note for we severe-sun hot-state drivers, many of us give up on suction cup held dash cams after our first ones, so it is somewhat important to briefly mention the attachment style. A dash cam that uses a 3M sticky pad seems to be the best out of what I’ve tried (though even this could be weight dependent where a higher weight even with stick-on might have it fall in a 160 degree or higher interior.
OK, I just got to where you are measuring current draw, then collisions – this is now easily the best, most comprehensive dash cam comparison I’ve ever seen.
I just uploaded a dash cam video two days ago – completely washed-out license plate at night.
Best under $100: Viofo A119 Mini 2 – https://amzn.to/3VQrHxZ ($98)
Best under $200: Wolfbox X5 3Ch – https://amzn.to/3Pb6hbc ($299 – $100 Coupon Box)
Best night performance: Vantrue N4 Pro – https://amzn.to/41GPBzG ($379 – $80 Coupon Box)
Best overall: Viofo A329 4K – https://amzn.to/4fqj9Fc ($399)
why no BlackVue Cams in the mix?
good job
Do you sell the vantrue N4 3d printed lock to prevent it from falling off the mount?
Thanks again for this–has anything changed post-CES 2025, do you think?
Since all the dashcam rear cameras do not have the quality of the front dashcams cameras, is it possible to install (2) front dashcams? Any downside to doing this?
Love my Viofo Mini 2