6 Cheapest Dash Cams on Amazon That Have Good Ratings
Indian roads can sometimes be very tricky for motorists. From jaywalking cattle to aggressive and blind-riding two-wheelers, anything can pop up anytime. Dash cameras can be extremely useful in most of these conditions. The recordings from these can help you bail out of false accusations in case of crashes or sue the offender. Dashcam sales have had tremendous growth in the past few years. Plenty of dashcamera models are on sale today. If you are in the market to buy a dashcam on a budget, here are six options to consider. All these can be bought from Amazon.
CP PLUS CarKam (1080p Car Dashcam)
The biggest appeal of this dash camera is its price. At Rs 1999, it is indeed pocket-friendly. This is a 2MP, single-camera unit (front only) which can record 1080p videos. It also claims to offer Wifi and app support, and comes with a built-in G sensor. Memory cards of up to 512 GB capacities can be used.
Most user reviews acknowledge the fact that this is a beginner-level dashcam. Some users have even reported problems with app connectivity. The product, however, has a 3.9 rating on Amazon India.
Price: Rs 1999
Boult Cruisecam X1
Boult Cruisecam X1 is an eeasy-to-install beginner dashcam which offers 1080p HD recording. The Field Of View (FOV) is a wide 170 degrees. This camera uses a supercapacitor and is thus fairly heat-resistant. It also has night vision and a G-sensor on offer. The X1 also offers app support and Wifi conectivity.
The product has a 4.3 rating on Amazon and most buyers seem to be impressed by the video quality. Some of them have reported heating issues with the head unit.
Price: Rs 1,898
Qubo Dash Cam Pro 2k
Qubo is the electronics sub-brand of Hero Group. The Dash cam Pro 2K is an affordable product in their range, which offers 1440p (2K) QHD recording. It has a price of around Rs 4,000.
The Qubo Dash Cam Pro 2K comes with a wide viewing angle (120 degrees) and has a built-in G-sensor. It supports upto 1TB memory cards. Instead of a Lithium battery, it is powered by a supercapacitor. There is Wifi and mobile app support as well. The Qubo app, further, has a clean layout and an intuitive design. It is available on both Android and iOS.
This product has 3.9 rating on Amazon. People seem to appreciate the video quality and hardware. However, some reviews also criticize the product strongly. Having said that, this is definitely an option to consider.
Price : Rs 3,990
Qubo Car Dash Camera Pro (with GPS Logger)
Another product from Qubo, this GPS-enabled dashcam offers 1080p recording and comes with a 130-degree ultra-wide angle view. Other features include a G-sensor, loop recording, emergency recording, Nightpulse vision, journey timelapse, Wifi and mobile app connectivity. It uses a supercapacitor instead of Lithium-ion batteries.
The product has a 3.5 rating on Amazon and most customers have found it to be reliable and user-friendly.
Price: Rs 3,790
DDPAI 1296p dash cam Mini Pro
DDPAI is a major in the dash camera space. This model- Mini PRO, costs just under Rs 3,000. It comes with a 140-degree viewing angle and G-sensor. There is support for memory cards with capacities of up to 1TB. Like the other models listed here, this comes with a supercapacitor as well. It has been rated 4.0 on Amazon and most users are happy with their purchase experience.
Price: Rs 2,900
NEXDIGITRON ACE 2 Dash
The last in this list of 'cheapest dash cameras on Amazon', is the NextDigitron Ace 2. It can be used to record 1440p videos and comes with a 0.96 inch digital screen. The device supports cards of up to 256GB capacity. This made-in-India dashcamera comes with a supercapacitor and is thus resistant to heat. It has a 140° viewing angle. The Ace 2 has a rating of 4.3 on Amazon and most users seem to be appreciative of the product quality.
Price: Rs 3,779