Looking for Dashcam Recommendation - Budget $800

Yeah OK on 27/04/2026 - 04:05
Last edited 27/04/2026 - 11:12 by 1 other user

Hi, I tried to find the right forum to post this under, so I hope I found the right one. I was looking for dashcam recommendations but didn't find any recent posts. All were at least a year or more old.

I just bought my first brand new car and would like to install a reliable 2CH dashcam. My budget is under $800.

Just a few things I'm looking for:

  • Parking mode.
  • Clear recording of number plates, including at night.
  • GPS.
  • A super capacitor and the ability to buy a hardwire kit, if one is not included.

Oh, and I'm not very technology savvy anymore. An easy to use interface and easy way of transferring videos from the cam to a phone/laptop, would be good too.

What brand(s) would you recommend and are there any brands I should avoid?

Thanks in advance :o)

Automotive Dash Camera

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  • yogabagaba on 27/04/2026 - 08:28
    +6

    a229 plus 2ch is a good pick up

    • Ponsonby on 27/04/2026 - 09:55
      +3

      Ditto. Flawless so far in 2 cars. Get a good micro SD card though as the card gets quite a workout; and reformat every 2 months or so. 128gb minimum. Sandisk Max Endurance pricey but very reliable.

      • JIMB0 on 27/04/2026 - 09:59
        +2

        Don't get Samsung Pro Endurance. I had a recording get corrupted because of the card. I went to Officeworks and got the SanDisk Max Endurance cards. Only buy from a reputable bricks and mortar retailer. There's too many fakes online, even from Amazon.

  • omguleh on 27/04/2026 - 08:26
    +1

    Thinkware X1000, goes on sale for around $500. Comes with hardwire kit and gps antenna. Happy with first unit I got then bought a second for my other car. Records to an SD card though, so need computer to get it. No wifi on this device.

    • idd on 27/04/2026 - 08:35
      +1

      Don’t pay X1000 nowadays, it’s a very old dashcam and still using STARVIS1 sensor - and arguably expensive for what it is.

      For $800 go with Blackvue Elite 8. Otherwise, <$500 is the budget, look at Viofo, DDAI or 70mai.

      • Yeah OK on 27/04/2026 - 20:57

        I was looking at a viofo a329s, but viofo has an issue with SD cards and suddenly not recording?

  • 82norm on 27/04/2026 - 09:26
    +1

    Drivevision.

    • gandalf4you on 28/04/2026 - 14:54

      Have U used it? Couldn't find any ozbargainer reviews

  • jv on 27/04/2026 - 13:18
    +1

    Budget $800

    I wouldn't consider an $800 one 'budget'.

    jv on 27/04/2026 - 13:18 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • Yeah OK on 27/04/2026 - 20:58

      Under 800. If I can find a good one for 200 bucks, that's fine too. But 800 is my maximum budget.

      • jv on 27/04/2026 - 21:02

        Yeah OK…

  • Wiadro on 27/04/2026 - 08:25

    Blackvue

    • Gunnar on 27/04/2026 - 09:26
      +1

      Second this. I’ve had a black 750x for the last 4 years. It’s excellent

    • bohn on 27/04/2026 - 12:15
      +1

      I like this guy for reviews I like this guy for reviews https://www.youtube.com/@VortexRadar/videos

      don't think the current batch of blackvues are that good

      • Wiadro on 27/04/2026 - 20:10
        +1

        mine is an old one

        • bohn on 27/04/2026 - 21:16

          yeah but the current batch are better than the older ones ;)

          one thing I like about blackvue is it has no screen.

          blackvue look much better than viofo and others with a screen. I would definitely consider an upcoming blackvue model if it's good.

  • Yeah OK on 27/04/2026 - 21:01

    Thanks everyone. I'll look into the Blackvue, DriveVision, DDAI and 70mai.

    • jv on 27/04/2026 - 21:02

      Let us know how you go…

      • tenpercent on 27/04/2026 - 21:11

        There's more than one of you?

        • jv on 27/04/2026 - 21:14

          Yes, in a parallel universe there are another 3 of me…

  • gandalf4you on 28/04/2026 - 14:55

    Looking for same for my son however don't want to spend 800$. Maybe around 350$

  • boomramada on 27/04/2026 - 11:11
    -2

    Trade your new car for a car that comes with an in-built dash cam (eg Merc, Mini, BMW or Tesla). Third-party dash cams are never perfect. What if someone hit you from the side? Or keyed in?

    • Liger Zero on 27/04/2026 - 17:54

      I don’t trust car cameras. I wear a body cam in the car at all times and have a DJI drone in follow mode 24/7.

    • JIMB0 on 27/04/2026 - 11:16
      -1

      I avoid this by staying home with the car parked safely in the garage.

      • boomramada on 27/04/2026 - 11:20
        -1

        Or you could enjoy the free public transport for another month.

        • JIMB0 on 27/04/2026 - 23:31

          I use it wherever possible.

  • MS Paint on 27/04/2026 - 09:43
    -4

    Looking for dashcam recommendation

    Yes. I recommend a dashcam.

    MS Paint on 27/04/2026 - 09:43 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
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