Dash cams are already essential in many countries because of scam artists who try to create accidents so they can sue you. They’ve also proven useful for catching cars flying into buildings, or the occasional meteor, as happened in Thailand and in Russia a few years ago.
But while auto con artists aren’t as common here, recording your excursions is a reasonable precaution to take—especially if you’re driving professionally. And even if you’re not, you may unexpectedly appreciate using it to chronicle your vacation travels—or tap into your smart home, as we’ve just tested an Alexa-enabled dash cam, the Garmin Speak Plus.
October 19, 2018: We just reviewed the Papago GoSafe S810 (available on Amazon), a dual-camera dash cam that has some of the best video we’ve ever seen, both front and back. It offers a lot of options but is still pretty easy to use. We just wish it had integrated GPS (it is available as an option), and the lack of any kind of battery backup is a big drawback. Read our full review.
We found a great budget dash cam. The Vantrue OnDash N1 Pro (available on Amazon) surprised us by taking good video in day, night, and low-light conditions and just nailing it in terms of usability and small form factor. Add the GPS for a few dollars more and you won’t be sorry. Read our full review.
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