2023’s Best Dash Cams under $200

Aug 5, 2023

In case you haven’t heard, it’s National Dash Cam Day! These pocket sized cameras are rising in popularity, and are a great secondary or tertiary way to provide extra safety and security in your vehicle. It can save you money and time during accidents by providing law enforcement and insurance companies with footage instead of relying on “he said/she said/they said” of bystanders, onlookers, and drivers. Experts are also highly recommending that parents equip their teen or young driver’s car with these handy mini cameras to provide an extra layer of protection and driving habit monitoring. So let’s take a look at some great options in Dash Cam technology that won’t break your bank or set your wallet on fire, clocking in under the $200 mark!

BlauPunkt HD Dash Cam with Night Vision and 720P available on Amazon for $18.16 at the time of this blog’s publication

Key Features:

Lightweight and compact design
Built-in Microphone and G-Sensor
Continuous Loop Recording
4GB MicroSD Card included

1080P HD onn. Brand Black Dash Car Cam, 2.4” LCD Screen via Walmart.com for $29.88 at the time of this blog’s publication

Key Features:

110-degree Wide Angle Lens
Easy Set-Up and Operation in minutes
Can be hidden from driver view behind rearview mirror
Motion activated

1080P FHD 3 Inch Car Camera with Wide Angle Screen Dash Cam sold at Home Depot, $39.83 at the time of this blog’s publication

Key Features:

Easy to Set-Up and user-friendly design
Super Wide Angle Lens
Super Night Vision Capabilities
Seamless Loop for uninterrupted recording
Front and Rear Facing views
Built in microphone and speaker

Rove R2-4K Dash Cam with Built In WiFi GPS Car Top Dashboard Camera Recorder with UHD 2160P and Night Vision available on Amazon at for $99.99 at the time of this blog’s publication

Key Features:

Built-In WiFi via the ROVE App to view recordings instantly on your smartphone
Dash Cam with GPS to record your driving location and speed
F1.8 apertures and 150 degree wide angle lens
G-Sensor and loop cycle recording
Superb clarity in low-light situations and Super Night Vision Technology for clearer footage

Car and Driver 1080P Full HD or 4K Dual View Dash Cam available on Amazon for $170.99 or $199.99 at the time of this blog’s publication

Key Features:

1080P camera features
- Dual front and rear cameras for multipoint viewing
- 3” OLED Touchscreen
- Drivesmart Alert System
- G-Sensor Collision Detection
4K Camera option features
- Super Wide Angle Lens with 170 degree angles
- Drivesmart Alert System
- 3” IPS Touch Screen
- Secure magnetic hold with 360 degree mount