The best dash cams can have anything from one, two or even three cameras. Single camera dash cams record the outside view from your windscreen, dual dash cams add an inside facing camera which is especially useful for ride-share drivers like taxis, while three-camera dash cams are more for professional drivers clocking up the miles, adding an additional viewpoint from the outside of the vehicle, being especially handy for trucks.

Video resolution is an key consideration when choosing a dash cam, as explained below. Most dash cams in 2023 can record footage in Full HD, which is generally enough to identify large details in a video clip. Sharper 4K dash cams tend to cost more but capture video at a higher resolution, which makes it easier to pull out smaller details.

Video frame rates are also important. Most dash cams can record at 30fps, which is fine for reviewing footage at full speed. Certain models, such as the YEECORE D11,  D22, H22  also feature digital image stabilization, which helps to smooth out footage on bumpy roads.

There are also a wealth of features to consider, including a touchscreen display, a companion app, GPS, parking surveillance, voice control, sat nav and what3words to name but a few.  

If you drive an older car without an infotainment system, then it’s worth getting a dash cam with sat nav. GPS location data is handy when recording incidents, while some even include what3words geolocation data which offers the most precise way of pinpointing your vehicle and super handy should you become stricken.