Best dash cams for your car in Australia (2024)

The Redtiger F7N Plus clinches the top spot thanks to its affordable price, ultra-wide viewing angle, 4K resolution, unbeatable temperature tolerance, and suction mount. It's got a built-in GPS to track driving routes and speed, plus an exceptionally wide 170-degree front camera viewing angle, an included 32GB microSD card, which saves you an extra purchase.

Perhaps the best thing about the Redtiger F7N Plus, however, is its ability to withstand extreme temperatures, making it ideal for the harsh Australian climate. It's thanks to the onboard supercapacitor that it can handle temperatures as low as −20°C and as high as 70°C. To put this into perspective, that's exactly how hot vehicle interiors can reach during scorching summer days in Australia, according to RACV.

The Thinkware U1000 is the bulkiest and one of the most expensive dash cameras on our list, but we can overlook that thanks to its high video quality (4K/2K) and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS).

The Thinkware U1000 does its primary job very well, recording clear footage day and night and catching important details about car accidents, including license plate numbers, even while the car is parked and off (thanks to the G-sensor).

Although it's pricey, requires hardwiring and doesn't have the widest viewing angle we've ever seen, where the Thinkware U1000 really shines is under the hood.

This GKU dash cam retails for less than $60 and, as you might expect for that price, offers very basic functionality. It's got no screen, no GPS tracker, no secondary rear camera, and can't withstand as high temperatures as our previous two picks. What it does have is one 2.5K front camera with a wide-angle view and microSD storage capacity up to 256GB, which is just enough to get the job done.

This bare-bones camera does include a G-sensor for impact-triggered recording and a 24-hour parking monitor, but like our top pick, using those features will require the extra purchase and more difficult installation of a hardwiring kit.

If you prefer the flexibility of using your voice to control your dash cam, the Uniden iGO CAM 90R is a solid choice. In addition to its hands-free operation, this 4K dash cam (and HD rear cam) offers crisp detail, even at night, along with audio warnings when approaching speed and red light cameras.

On the downside, its 135-degree front camera viewing angle isn't the best we've ever seen, and if you want to use parking mode, you'll need to fork out an extra $50 (and some effort) for the hardwiring kit.

To learn more, read our full Uniden iGO CAM 90R review.

The Vantrue N4 features three cameras to record what's in front of, behind, and inside your car. If you're a rideshare driver who'd like a record of what goes on in the backseat for liability purposes, that in-cabin camera is super handy. Just make sure you transfer footage from your microSD card (sold separately) to a computer regularly, because there's no cloud storage or mobile app for this Vantrue dash cam.

Only the front-facing camera records in 4K. The other two cameras record in HD at 1080p, which can seem grainy in comparison.

We like that the LCD screen turns off after a while so you have one less distraction on the road. You can also view video clips on the screen. 

The Nextbase 522GW dash cam doubles as an Amazon Alexa smart speaker for your car and will even dial 000 in the event of a crash and share your GPS location. That’s its saving grace because it doesn’t have the most impressive specs. 

The Nextbase 522GW only operates in temperatures up to 45°C, which makes it pretty useless in a parking lot on a hot summer day. Nextbase doesn’t even recommend storing it long-term in temperatures over 25°C. Its video resolution is only 1440p, the viewing angle is just 140°, and if you want a rear dash cam, you’ll need to purchase it separately for about $115.

We’re impressed by the BlackVue DR970X-2CH Plus’s features. If cost isn’t a dealbreaker, you’ll love the BlackVue’s 4K video, LTE connectivity option and two-way voice communication, meaning it talks to you if there’s an issue while you’re driving, which is much safer than a push notification when you’re on the road.

The BlackVue DR970X-2CH Plus offers the best temperature tolerance of any dash cam on our list and is the only one that offers live GPS tracking in addition to logging GPS coordinates when recording.

Although it is expensive and has a narrower viewing angle, we like that it comes with a hardwire kit and LTE module in the box, saving you from additional purchases.