Best Dash Cams in the UK

Buying guide
3 min read DashCamRankers teamUpdated 11 October 2026

Every camera we track, ranked on verified specs, with what each one is best at.

Published 11 October 2026 · Last updated 11 October 2026

The ranking

#Dash camHighlightsScore
1Thinkware U3000 (2CH)4K recording · Front & rear · Sony STARVIS low-light sensor · GPS + Wi-Fi + Cloud built in
Spec score 95/100
2Vantrue Nexus 4 Pro (N4 Pro)4K recording · Front, cabin & rear · Sony STARVIS low-light sensor · GPS + Wi-Fi built in
Spec score 94/100
3BlackVue DR970X-2CH4K recording · Front & rear · Sony STARVIS low-light sensor · GPS + Wi-Fi + Cloud built in
Spec score 89/100
4Viofo A229 Pro4K recording · Front & rear · Sony STARVIS low-light sensor · GPS + Wi-Fi built in
Spec score 89/100
5Viofo A139 Pro4K recording · Front & rear · Sony STARVIS low-light sensor · GPS + Wi-Fi built in
Spec score 89/100
6Miofive S1 Ultra4K recording · Front & rear · Night mode (maker-stated) · GPS + Wi-Fi built in
Spec score 84/100
7Nextbase iQ 4K4K recording · Front & cabin · Night mode (maker-stated) · GPS + Wi-Fi + Cloud built in
Spec score 84/100
870mai A8104K recording · Front only · Sony STARVIS low-light sensor · GPS + Wi-Fi built in
Spec score 79/100
9Redtiger F7N4K recording · Front & rear · GPS + Wi-Fi built in · Parking mode (needs hardwire kit)
Spec score 79/100
10Garmin Dash Cam X3104K recording · Front only · GPS + Wi-Fi + Cloud built in · Parking mode (needs hardwire kit)
Spec score 75/100
11Nextbase 622GW4K recording · Front only · Night mode (maker-stated) · GPS + Wi-Fi built in
Spec score 74/100
12Viofo A119 Mini 21440p recording · Front only · Sony STARVIS low-light sensor · GPS + Wi-Fi built in
Spec score 69/100
13Garmin Dash Cam 67W1440p recording · Front only · GPS + Wi-Fi + Cloud built in · Parking mode (needs hardwire kit)
Spec score 65/100
1470mai A5102.7K recording · Front only · Sony STARVIS low-light sensor · GPS built in
Spec score 65/100
15Nextbase 422GW1440p recording · Front only · Night mode (maker-stated) · GPS + Wi-Fi built in
Spec score 64/100
16Nextbase Piqo 2K1440p recording · Front only · Night mode (maker-stated) · GPS + Wi-Fi + Cloud built in
Spec score 64/100
17Kenwood DRV-A510W1440p recording · Front only · GPS + Wi-Fi built in · Parking mode (needs hardwire kit)
Spec score 59/100
18Nextbase 322GW1080p recording · Front only · Night mode (maker-stated) · GPS + Wi-Fi built in
Spec score 56/100
19Vantrue E1 Lite1080p recording · Front only · Night mode (maker-stated) · GPS + Wi-Fi built in
Spec score 56/100
20Garmin Dash Cam Mini 21080p recording · Front only · Wi-Fi + Cloud built in · Parking mode (needs hardwire kit)
Spec score 41/100

How we picked

Every dash cam we track, ranked by spec score. Then they're ranked by spec score — built only from specs confirmed on each maker's official pages. How scores work.

What to look for

  • Resolution and bitrate: 1440p is a solid minimum; 4K gives the best chance of reading plates, if the bitrate is decent. See Is 4K worth it?.
  • A rear camera if you're worried about being hit from behind.
  • GPS adds location and speed to footage, useful for insurance claims.
  • Parking mode for car-park knocks — most need a hardwire kit. See How parking mode works.
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4KUHD

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Thinkware

Thinkware U3000 (2CH)

Spec score 95/10016 of 17 specs verified
  • 4K recording · Front & rear
  • Sony STARVIS low-light sensor
  • GPS + Wi-Fi + Cloud built in

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4KUHD

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Vantrue

Vantrue Nexus 4 Pro (N4 Pro)

Spec score 94/10014 of 17 specs verified
  • 4K recording · Front, cabin & rear
  • Sony STARVIS low-light sensor
  • GPS + Wi-Fi built in

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