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Best Dash Cam Under $100
This article takes a look at the best dash cam under $100 which is no mean feat as the market is full of options to choose from in this price range.
I have judged the 4 dash cam models below on various criteria.
- Video resoultion
- Image quality
- WiFi connection
- Parking mode
- G-sensor functionality
- Additional Features
- GPS
- Durability
- Value for money
Let’s now take a look at these 4 dash cam models that provide great value in this price segment of the market.
AZDOME UHD 4K Dash Cam
The AZDOME UHD 4K Dash Cam boasts a maximum of 2880 by 2160 pixels of resolution, recording at 30 frames per second. It uses six layers of F1.8 lens that give a 170-degree view of the road so you are sure to get all the details captured with minimal edge-to-edge distortion.
Use of HDR technology allows more light to be processed by the sensor so you can get images where colors and details are more vibrant. It also comes with WDR technology and night vision. WDR allows the dashcam to record images and videos in greater detail especially with dark shadows.
Night vision recording ensures clear images in low-light settings such as when it is nighttime. Combining the three exposures and you are guaranteed to get clear and detailed night vision recording.
This dashcam also comes with built-in GPS and WiFi. The GPS records exactly where you are at the time of recording, including your speed and even route. It has Wi-Fi so you can stream or share your video to websites like Facebook, Youtube using their AZDOME app.
Simply connect your to the dashcam’s WiFi and you can stream or share. The app is also accessible by others so they can also track where you are using OSM (Openstreetmap).
You can also use the app to remotely access the dashcam so you can take pictures, record videos, and even change the settings of the dashcam on your phone.
Finally, it has what is known as a G sensor that auto-locks video files when you get into an accident. G sensor also makes sure that the locked files are not overwritten or deleted.
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Apeman C450 Dash Cam
The Apeman C450 dashcam records videos in multiple resolution levels with the maximum at 1080p and at 30 frames per second. The image captured is at a wide angle of 170 degrees which captures more details and reduces blind spots.
It uses HDR and WDR technology that improves the quality of the image captured by highlighting details and enhancing shadows. It also combines that with Night Vision which means that it gets great details in low-light settings.
One thing going for it is its small size. It can be discreetly hidden in the front of the driving mirror so the driver does not get distracted.
The camera has a built-in microphone which is handy if you want to announce the plate number or record events that are not in the view of the camera. The dashcam has a built-in G-sensor which is a must-have for any dashcam.
The dashcam can lock the footage once it detects shakes and collisions and it will not overwrite the video so will be safely stored. The camera has a Parking Mode option which is triggered by Motion Detection and the G-Sensor. This option allows the camera to continue recording even when the car’s engine is off.
Finally, it has a seamless Loop Recording which means that the camera records over the oldest files.
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TOGUARD Dual Dash Cam
The Toguard Dual Dash Cam uses a 6-glass dual-lens with HD capability. It simultaneously records what is in front of the car and what is inside the car for dual-channel recording.
The front camera records at a maximum resolution of 1920X1080p at 30 frames per second while the interior-facing camera records at 1080X720p at 25 frames per second. This provides sharp videos with high quality.
The front camera is equipped with HDR technology so you can get dynamic exposures in different ranges of light conditions, including low light environments. The interior-facing camera exclusively has several infrared LED lights and F1.8 aperture so it can capture clear footage even if the interior is dark and/or at night.
As for coverage, the front lens has a wide-angle coverage of 170 degrees while the interior-facing camera had 140 degrees.
Other features include Loop Recording which means that the new recording will overwrite the oldest footage when the memory card is full. It also has G-sensor Lock for both cams so the camera automatically locks the footage when a collision is detected so the video is not overwritten.
Finally, it has a Parking Monitor where the dashcam will automatically turn on and will start recording once it detects shaking, collision, or external force.
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Blueskysea B1W WiFi Mini Dash
The Blueskysea B1W Mini Dash is a small camera with dimensions 90 mm. x 29 mm. x 38 mm. (respectively, 3.54 in. X 1.14 in. X 1.50 in.). This means that the dashcam can be hidden from view. The body of the camera can be rotated to 360 degrees which allows recording of what is inside or outside the car.
The camera records at 30 frames per second with a maximum resolution of 1080p. The wide-angle lens can capture 150 degrees.
For its battery, it uses dual supercapacitors instead of the common lithium battery. This means that the battery will not heat up in hot climates.
It has built-in wifi so you can use an app on your Android or iPhone to connect to the device. With the app, you can view the car’s travel live. You can also view or download recorded footage and even change settings remotely.
You can likewise copy the videos manually using the micro USB cable that comes with the device. The micro USB cable also doubles as a charging pot but you can also use the car’s cigarette port.
It does not come with the standard package but you have the option of getting the Parking Mode setting. When a force is detected by the built-in G-sensor, the camera will turn on and will record 30 seconds of video, even when the engine is not running. You have the option of increasing memory which can support up to 64 GB.
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