Dash cams can be a useful way to prove your innocence if you have an accident. Video evidence can help settle insurance claims or disputes with other motorists, which ultimately help protect your no claims bonus/discount (NCB/NCD).
Aside from saving you money, dash cams can also help you cherish driving memories: from windy country roads to fun excursions with friends and family that you want to saver.
There are numerous types of dash cams available on the market: those that face forwards, ones that have both front- and rear-facing cameras, and others that have it all with the inclusion of an in-cabin module for total coverage.
No matter what type of dash cam you end up purchasing, you’ll need a microSD card to store all the video files. The higher the resolution, the more space you’ll require; if you run out of space, all dash cams have a loop recording functionality, where they’ll automatically overwrite the oldest file with a new recording.
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We’d recommend getting the SanDisk Extreme 128GB (or smaller capacity variants) from Amazon. This ensures compatibility and good transfer speeds, namely if you’re recording at higher resolutions such as 1440p or 4K as their file sizes are larger and more demanding over HD or Full HD recordings.
To help you make an informed purchasing decision, without having to trawl through the internet, TotallyEV has condensed a comprehensive list of dash cams for all budgets.
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1. Full HD dash cam: Orskey S800
The Orskey S800 is a simple, inexpensive way of capturing footage. It records up to 1080p at 30fps with a 170° angle lens. Through its 3″ LCD display, you’ll be able to view back your footage; the buttons on the side allow you to interact with the dash cam. It also features a G-sensor, which automatically detects a collision, although, we found this feature a little hit-and-miss, as it incorrectly flagged up potholes and speed bumps as an accident. It also doesn’t perform well in low-light conditions, where its sensor suffers from a lot of background noise. Nevertheless, it’ll suffice for most consumers especially at its price point.
Buy the Orskey S800 from Amazon
