BEST BUDGET DASH CAM 2021 INSTALL

The dash cams with the most extra features scored best in this category. Dash cams with multiple methods for reviewing footage (such as downloading to your phone, connecting to computer, viewing directly on the dash cam screen) score highest in this category. Also important is how easy it is to access dash cam footage. Dash cams with simple, intuitive menus scored best here. Our user interface score is based on how easy the dash cam menu is to navigate.

How a dash cam processes video and the dynamic range (difference between light and dark values) can make a big difference when it comes to dash cam footage quality.ĭash cams that provided the clearest view to read license plates (both during the day and at night) scored highest in this category. This is partially related to video recording quality, but that isn’t the only factor that makes dash cam footage legible. Our video quality score is based on the clarity of the dashcam footage. Our ease of installation score also considers how hard or difficult it is to adjust (and readjust) the position and angle of the dash cam. Those that require little setup out of the box and include easy-to-follow instructions scored highest in this category.

BEST BUDGET DASH CAM 2021 INSTALL

Our ease of installation score is based on the time and hassle it takes to install each dash cam. Each dash cam was given a rating out of 5.0 stars based on these criteria.

A team member tested each product on a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE, taking note of how easy the dash cam was to install, video quality, overall user interface (UI), and extra features. Our product testing team then ordered the dash cams that best met these standards. We started by searching retailers like Amazon, RealTruck, and Advance Auto Parts for top products, looking at factors such as frame rate, field of view, customer ratings, and prices. The dash cams in this article went through two rounds of reviews.

Best budget dash cam 2021