Nextbase Give yourself peace of mind by installing a front and rear dash cam in your car. Compared to dash cams that only have a front-facing camera, a front and rear dash cam will also record everything that happens behind your vehicle, which will be helpful in determining whos at fault when theres a rear-end collision. With front and rear dash cams coming in various models and made by different brands, its going to be hard to choose what to equip your car with, so to help with your decision, weve listed the best front and rear dash cams below.

　　The best front and rear dash cams in 2024

　　Buy the if you want the best overall front and rear dash cam. Buy the if you want a front and rear dash cam thats loaded with smart features. Buy the if you want a front and rear dash cam with smart features for an affordable price. Buy the if you want a front and rear dash cam with 4K resolution for cheap. Buy the if you want a front and rear dash cam on a very tight budget.

　　Thinkware X1000 Dash Cam

　　Best front and rear dash cam for most vehicle owners

　　Thinkware

Pros	Cons
1440p resolution	GPS antenna not included
3.5-inch touchscreen
Night vision

The Thinkware X1000 Dash Cam is the front and rear dash cam that most vehicle owners would want equipped in their cars, as its capable of recording at 1440p resolution so details will be sharp, and it features a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen for easy operating. The dash cam offers night vision, along with technology that reduces noise and lens flare effects for clearer footage taken during nighttime. The Thinkware X1000 Dash Cam also offers an advanced driver assistance system, but that will require you to purchase a GPS antenna.

　　

Specifications
Connectivity	USB
Max video resolution	1440p
Mounting type	Adhesive

　　Nextbase iQ 4K Dash Cam

　　Best front and rear dash cam for vehicle owners who love smart features

　　Nextbase

Pros	Cons
Watch front and rear feeds through app	Expensive
Call for help with Witness Mode
Get emergency assistance

If you love your smart home, then why shouldnt you enjoy similar technology inside your vehicle? With the Nextbase iQ 4K Dash Cam and the iQ app, you can receive alerts whenever there are potential threats to your parked car, and you can tap into the front and rear feeds at any time. You can activate Witness Mode to share footage with a trusted contact for when you sense danger, and you can get emergency assistance when you find yourself in an accident.

　　

Specifications
Connectivity	Wireless
Max video resolution	4K
Mounting type	Suction

　　70mai Dash Cam Pro Plus A500S

　　Best front and rear dash cam if you want smart features for cheap

　　70mai

Pros	Cons
Cheap price for smart features	Relatively low resolution for rear camera
Advanced driver assistant system
Built-in GPS

Smart features arent only for the expensive front and rear dash cams because there are affordable options like the 70mai Dash Cam Pro Plus A500S. With 1944p resolution for the front camera and 1080p resolution for the back camera, youll record clear footage of your everyday travels, and with an advanced driver assistant system, youll receive alerts when there are potential safety issues around your vehicle. The dash cam also offers built-in GPS for route tracking, automatic recording when its G sensor detects a collision, and video downloads through the 70mai app.

　　

Specifications
Connectivity	USB
Max video resolution	1944p
Mounting type	Adhesive

　　Vantrue S1 Dash Cam

　　Best front and rear dash cam for 4K resolution without breaking the bank

　　Vantrue

Pros	Cons
Low price for 4K resolution	Wired installation for rear camera
Enhanced night vision
Locks videos in case of accident

For drivers who want 4K resolution in the videos that their front and rear dash cam takes, you should check out the Vantrue S1 Dash Cam. It also offers enhanced HDR night vision for clear footage in low-light environments, and a built-in GPS that keeps track of your location and speed. The dash cam also has a parking mode that will allow its cameras to start recording when theres motion, and its valuable for protecting evidence because it locks videos whenever its G-sensor detects a crash.

　　

Specifications
Connectivity	USB
Max video resolution	4K
Mounting type	Adhesive

　　Onn. Dual Dash Cam

　　Best front and rear dash cam if you dont have much to spend

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Pros	Cons
Very low price	Relatively low resolution
Parking sensor	Rear camera isnt set to look outside
LCD screen

If youve on a very tight budget but you want to equip your vehicle with a front and rear dash cam, the Onn. Dual Dash Cam will be your best bet. The front camera takes 1080p footage of whats happening ahead, while the rear camera records whats going on inside the vehicle and behind it. It has a parking lot sensor that makes it start recording when it detects impact, and a large 3-inch LCD screen shows images from both cameras.

　　

Specifications
Connectivity	USB
Max video resolution	1080p
Mounting type	Suction

　　How we chose these best front and rear dash cams

　　Choosing the best front and rear dash cams from all of the models that are available online isnt an easy task, but we managed to narrow down our top picks by focusing on the needs of the vehicle owners. Youre going to have to determine your own preferences yourself before youre able to make the decision on which of these options to buy, as well as how much youre willing to spend. Getting a front and rear dash cam with features that youre going to use and at a price that fits your budget is the ideal outcome.

　　Latest technology

　　You wouldnt want to get a front and rear dash cam thats stuck with outdated features, as that wouldnt be an efficient use of purchasing power. While the most of the latest technology can be found in the more expensive models, even the budget-friendly dash cams should have features that make protecting your car and more importantly, your family much easier for you. Not all front and rear dash cams are required to have LTE connectivity, motion detection, and night vision, but its always nicer to have as many of these technologies as you can afford.

　　Ease of installation

　　Tinkering with your cars electronics may be a worrisome chore for some vehicle owners, so we made sure that the front and rear dash cams that we highlighted above are easy to install. You wouldnt need to deal with cutting wires and creating connections, as a front and rear dash cam should be a plug-and-play device as much as possible. If you need to hire an electrician to install your front and rear dash cam, thats going to be an additional cost that you should try to avoid.

　　Value for money

　　Whether you go for a cheap front and rear dash cam or an expensive model, we want you to get excellent value for your hard-earned money. If its a budget dash cam, you shouldnt be getting one that will break after just a few days, and if its a premium dash cam, you shouldnt be paying extra for features that you can get from less expensive options. Determining your budget will go a loong way in helping you decide the front and rear dash cam to get, but in any case, youre going to want to get the best option that you can afford.

　　This article is managed and created separately from the Digital Trends Editorial team.