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What are the best dash cams around $100?

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Nextbase 222X vs G1W vs Black Box B40 / A118

vs Mini 0803 vs K6000 vs DVR 207

Pros + Cons

Pro
Parking mode

48-hour, battery-supported parking mode and after-incident capture.

Con
No GPS

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Pro
Includes motion sensor

the G1W can be configured to start recording when motion is detected.

Pro
Easy to use, lean interface

G1W cuts out unnecessary features, so the interface is easily operable with minimum clutter.

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High definition camera with crisp picture

The G1W shoots 1080p at 30 frames per second.

Pro
Fits behind the rear view mirror

The G1W isn't the smallest, but it is still very discreet and out of the way because it sits behind the rear view mirror.

Con
Vibrations muddle the sound quality

Due to the G1W's cheap build, the parts rattle. This causes some interference with audio quality but shouldn't be a deal breaker.

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It is common for the mini-USB plug comes loose

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Turns off as soon as the car turns off

If the car is off, there is no way that the camera can be recording.

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Records in 1, 3, or 5 minute loops

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Heat resistant

The B40 is heat resistant up to 140°F.

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170° Super Wide Angle 6G Lens

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Discreet

The B40 is one of the smallest and least noticeable dash cams out there. Additionally, this dash cam is completely black and fits right behind the mirror. This camera looks like part of the car, not an addition.

Con
Occasionally has problems focusing

When this cam is rapidly heated, some users have reported the video to be blurry or out of focus. Although this is an inconvenience, the cam is still able to do its job.

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Logs GPS coordinates and speed

These metrics could be useful after a wreck, especially in dealing with insurance fraud.

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Captures audio and video

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140 degree wide angle lens

The wide angle lens is ideal for capturing a larger portion of occurrences.

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1080p resolution makes license plates easily readable

While dash cams with lower resolution are still a good source of evidence, 1080p is necessary in order to capture important details.

Con
Many units quickly become defective

While the Mini 0803 is great for the price, it isn't guaranteed to last very long. It is common for it to randomly turn off or start beeping uncontrollably after just a few weeks of use.

Pro
Video quality is great for the price

Although the video quality isn't razor sharp, this device still gets the job done.

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Can record continuously or in loops

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Con
Equipped with LED lights that are too bright

Lights come on automatically that can be too bright at night. These lights can be turned off.

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Poorly translated instructions

The instructions are written in broken english.

Pro
Can be rotated by hand 270 degrees

This dash cam can be aimed in any direction, but must be rotated by hand.

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Supports loop recording

Video can be recorded in short segments so that useless footage is perpetually deleted.

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Supports date and time stamps

This can be useful for maintaining accurate records.

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Includes G sensor

The G sensor helps the DVR 207 to register when a crash is occurring so footage will be locked.

Con
Video quality reflects the camera's price

The video quality for the DVR 207 sucks, but it still gets the job done.

Con
Confusing interface

The DVR 207 allows users to input time and date, but this can get tricky because of the camera's cheap quality.