The best mid-range dashcams of 2026
Between $150 and $300 you get 4K or sharp 2K front and rear cameras, GPS and proper parking mode. These are the dashcams that give the most for the money.
The mid-range is where most people should buy. For roughly $150 to $300 you get a front and rear camera, a sensor that holds up at night, GPS and a parking mode that works with a hardwire kit. Spending more mostly buys cloud features and brand polish.
Prices are rough street prices at the time of writing.
Our picks
| Camera | Front | Rear | GPS | Rough price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viofo A229 Pro 2CH | 4K, STARVIS 2 | 1440p, STARVIS 2 | in mount | $250–300 |
| Viofo A229 Plus 2CH | 1440p, STARVIS 2 | 1440p, STARVIS 2 | in mount | $180–220 |
| 70mai Dash Cam 4K A810 | 4K, STARVIS 2 | optional | built in | $150–220 |
| Nextbase 622GW | 4K | optional module | built in | $250–300 |
Viofo A229 Pro: the all-rounder
A 4K front camera and a 1440p rear camera, both with STARVIS 2 sensors, plus HDR, GPS in the mount and Wi-Fi. It records clear plates by day and holds up well at night. It is the camera we tested Tripframe with most. Read how to view Viofo footage.
Viofo A229 Plus: best value
The same body as the Pro with 1440p on both ends. Night footage is excellent because the sensors gather a lot of light per pixel. If you drive mostly at night, it is arguably the better pick.
70mai A810: 4K for less
A strong 4K front camera at a lower price, with built-in GPS. The rear camera is an optional extra. 70mai's software is app-only, so for a computer you will want a separate viewer; see how to view 70mai footage.
Nextbase 622GW: easiest for beginners
A touchscreen, a magnetic mount that is easy to take off, image stabilisation and an emergency SOS feature (subscription). It is older than the others, but very easy to live with. How to view Nextbase footage.
What matters most in this range
- Rear camera quality. A 1440p rear camera with a good sensor reads plates behind you; a 1080p one often does not at night.
- Parking mode. Needs a hardwire kit to the fuse box. Read dashcam parking mode explained.
- Codec. H.265 saves space but needs the right browser support: how to play H.265 dashcam video.
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