Why You Can Trust CNET Best Dash Cam Deals: Keep Yourself and Your Car Safe While Saving Up to $100 on Top-Rated Cams
Many of us have a video doorbell or some sort of video security for our home, but what about your car?
Protecting your home with a security system is common these days. Just in case things go bad, it's useful to have. The same can be said for a dash cam and your vehicle. After all, cars aren't exactly cheap, so having one to back up any claims can be pivotal. The only issue is usually the price of entry. Thankfully, we know which discounts are worth snapping up and which ones are worth avoiding.
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Think of a dash cam as a security monitor for your vehicle, so that if an emergency arises or an unfortunate accident takes place, the dash cam will have the whole situation recorded. Having the evidence in video form can be extremely beneficial for insurers as well as the police or the courts. It's always best to be well prepared in case the worst happens.
The best dash cameras offer tons of advanced features, but like most tech, those upgrades are going to cost you. That's why seeking out deals is important, and we've gathered plenty of decent options so you can score one under full price but still have plenty of bells and whistles.
With Black Friday and the holiday season not that far away, all retailers are upping their deals too. We've highlighted the best dash cam offers currently available below and will continue to update this list as discounts come and go, so check back often.
Best Buy has this Nextbase model reduced by $100 ahead of Black Friday. It has a recording resolution of 1,920x1,080 with automatic incident detection, a 140-degree field of view and rear window camera.
This cam offers a 3-inch IPS display and even comes with a 64GB microSD card to allow you to store even more video in the camera. It comes with a reverse camera in addition to the forward-facing one, and it has modes for loop recording, motion detection and more. This deal is exclusive to Prime Members. Be sure to select the option with the microSD card and clip the 10% off on-page coupon to score the full discount. Non-members can still score the cam at a $16 discount bringing it to $54.
A 24-hour flash sale reduces this Rexing S1 Pro 1080p dash cam to $100. That's a big $160 savings. Pretty good considering this model has built-in GPS, 64GB of memory, Wi-Fi and a 170-degree field of view.
This Redtiger 4K dash cam kit is probably one of the cheapest front and back combos you're going to find, especially at that resolution. Besides the 4K day camera, it has 2K night vision, is GPS-enabled and has Wi-Fi so you can connect through your phone. The bundle even comes with a free 64GB microSD card. There's also a parking monitor, so it can capture any accidents while the car is parked. Just be sure to clip the coupon to get the full discount.
The Vantrue N4 is one of our favorite dash cams, and right now you can snag it for a great price. This three-channel device is able to record the road ahead as well as inside and behind the car all at once in HD or greater. It also has motion and impact detection, infrared night vision and much more. You don't have to pair it with your phone to manage any settings -- there are plenty of on-device buttons for getting it set up. Remember to clip the on-page coupon to get the full discount.
Dash cam FAQs
How much should I spend on a dash cam?
Dash cams are most commonly priced from between $150 to $400, depending on the number of cameras and special features that are packed with the model. There are cheaper models under the $100 price point but you will be getting the bare minimum. The camera quality may not be HD either, so that's a factor to consider. With deals and sales, we'd like to think you'd be able to get a quality camera from between $100 to $200.
Do you get cheaper car insurance if you have a dash cam?
A number of insurance companies offer reduced prices for cars that include a dash cam. This doesn't go for all insurance providers though, so it's best to do your research or speak to your insurance provider before going ahead. For example, Nextbase offers a discount of up to 30% for dash cam drivers.