6 Budget-Friendly Dash Cams That Don’t Suck

A good high-quality dash cam loaded with features can set you back a few bucks, but if you’re in the market for something basic, and care more about capturing that idiot that dinged your bumper than saving a high definition time-lapse of your epic road trip, you’ll be surprised to see how little you actually need to spend to get the job done. Here are six budget-friendly dash cams that you can buy for less than $100, with features and attributes found in more expensive cameras.

Intcrown GS8000L

Dash cams don’t come much cheaper than the Intcrown GS8000L, which sells for less than $20. Video quality isn’t up to what you’ll find in a more expensive cam, and some owners/reviewers have complained about a few glitches here and there, but for 20 bucks how much can you complain? This camera gives you basic functionality and acceptable video for an incredibly low price.

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Bluepupile Dash Cam

Another great entry-point in the category, the $29.95 Bluepupile Dash Cam (seriously, who names these things?) has a 3-inch LCD display, and a build in g-sensor that is designed to power the camera up if motion is detected. Even better, it also includes a rear-view camera that you can wire to your trunk lid to monitor your ride in both directions. For the price that’s pretty hard to beat!

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Novatek G1W

The Novatek G1W (which can be purchased under several brand names) sells for $35-$50. It’s recommended by DashCamTalk.com for its low price and good video quality, particularly in daylight conditions. It has a built-in screen that allows the viewing angle to be easily adjusted, and while it isn’t the smallest dashcam you can buy, it will fit behind the rear view mirror of many vehicles.

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Mini 0805

One problem with budget dash cams is that they generally don’t record well at night. The Mini 0805—again, sold under a variety of brand names—has a higher-resolution sensor that does a better job under low-light conditions. It also has a built-in screen and GPS, features normally found on higher-end dash cams. It has earned itself enough clout to rank as an “Amazon’s Choice” purchase, and is still quite affordable at $68.99.

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BlackSys CF-100

Another fairly basic offering priced just shy of $40, the BlackSys CF-100 dash cam makes our list as one of the more discreet options available. Though not really relevant on the open road, a more “off the radar” option is ideal if you’ve been dealing with vandalism issues in your underground parking lot, or simply have more concerns about the happenings in your garage more so than those on the open road. It’s also one of the better low-light options in the price bracket, making it an even better contender for these criteria.

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Mobius ActionCam

Technically, the Mobius Action Cam is just that— an action cam and not a dashboard cam—so you’ll need to purchase a rig or some sort of mount to use it in your car. That said, what sets the Mobius apart is its tiny size. This thing is small enough to mount on a keychain, and light enough to be carried on a drone, so you’ll find a lot of uses besides recording traffic accidents. As a trade-off it doesn’t have GPS or a preview screen, but its video quality is very good considering the price ($79.99).

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This story originally appeared on TTAC.com