Best Dash Cams with 4K Recording

In the segment of relatively inexpensive video recorders with “honest” 4K shooting resolution, one cannot ignore the practical Canyon DVR-40 model. And here’s why.

The image sensor for the recorder is the remarkable Sony STARVIS IMX415 sensor, which provides video recording in a maximum resolution of 3840x2160 pixels at 30 fps. The camera takes clear shots in natural daylight and at dusk, and it also copes well with shooting in complete darkness. And a wide-angle lens with a field of view of 140° helps to capture all lanes of oncoming traffic, along with oncoming traffic, sidewalks and roadsides.

The recorder bracket is held to the windshield with a suction cup. The device itself has a quick-release magnetic mount through which power is supplied. A standard 3.6-meter-long cable is used to supply power from the cigarette lighter socket. The device's own energy core is a supercapacitor - it is not capable of providing autonomous operation of the dash cam, but is used to correctly finalize the shooting and maintains full functionality in the widest range of temperatures.

The 3-inch IPS screen with touch control support adds convenience to the handling of the model. An alternative to the display is remote control from a smartphone via Wi-Fi. The communication of the recorder with mobile gadgets is established through the multilingual Canyon Eye application, available for download in the Google Play Market or Apple App Store.

The DDPai N5 Dual model has absorbed one of the most balanced combinations of cost and functional qualities. And in practice, the recorder really deserves praise for all factors.

Let's start with the fact that the dash cam is filmed in a two-channel mode: the front hemisphere is visible through the front camera with a high resolution of 4K, and the rear view is provided by a remote camera in Full HD format. The front optics of the model have a field of view of about 140°, the rear one - about 125°.

Normally, video materials are recorded to the microSD card memory with a capacity of up to 512 GB. In case of failures in the drive, the "black box" will come in handy - the built-in eMMC memory with a capacity of 32 GB, where incident recordings are automatically saved. To access the videos, it is supposed to use a wireless communication with a smartphone via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

DDPai N5 Dual can record the coordinates of the car and the speed of movement. In addition, in the mobile application, you can view the tracks of trips on the map. The model is equipped with a quick-release mount with a pass-through power supply, supports basic voice control commands, and comes with a reliable and durable supercapacitor.

As you might guess from the name, the Xblitz Black 4K front view camera recorder records video in high resolution Ultra HD, also known as 4K.

The practical meaning of the 3840x2160 pixel frame format is the excellent detailing of the video sequence, thanks to which you can easily see car numbers, road signs, etc. on the recorded videos. It is noteworthy that in Full HD resolution, recording on the device is carried out with an increased frame rate of up to 60 fps. A high frame rate guarantees smoothness of the picture and its clarity during fast movement.

The model is equipped with all-seeing optics with a wide field of view of about 170°, a G-sensor for recording impacts and protecting video files from being overwritten during collisions, a motion detector that activates filming when any movement is detected in the frame (whether people or other cars). Additionally, the recorder has a GPS module installed, which serves to record coordinates and speed of movement.

The head unit of the device is fixed on the mount with an adhesive base using a latch. Through this fastener, the recorder receives power, which is supplied from the car cigarette lighter socket. In addition, the model has a 2-inch diagonal screen and a slot for a microSD memory card with a capacity of up to 256 GB. Xblitz Black 4K is an advanced level DVR with high definition shooting.

A dash cam, a parking “guard”, and a safe driving assistant – all of this is combined in the 70mai Dash Cam A810 4K model.

The device is one of the few on the top image sensor Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678. Video shooting is possible in true 4K resolution - 3840x2160 pixels at 30 fps, and even with the HDR function to maintain the correct exposure balance. Separately, you can connect a rear view camera to the recorder, which shoots in Full HD format and also has HDR support.

The recorder produces a detailed picture with excellent readability of license plates in the daytime and at night. Its lens has a field of view of about 150°. One of the notable features of the model is an intelligent parking mode - a motion detector on board the model evaluates the surrounding environment and automatically starts video recording if it detects a potential threat(for example, a person passing too close).

The intelligent functions of the DVR are not limited to just the parking mode. Thus, the built-in Advanced driver-assistance warns the driver about blind spots, bicycles and pedestrians, shortening the distance and other potential emergency situations. And according to GPS satellite navigation data, the coordinates and speed of the car are linked to the video sequence.

The 70mai Dash Cam A810 4K is supposed to be powered from the car cigarette lighter socket. Just in case, the recorder is armed with an integrated 500 mAh battery. The model also received a 3-inch IPS screen, wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communications, a slot for a microSD memory card (up to 256 GB inclusive).

Nothing will escape the close attention of the Blackvue DR970X-1CH recorder. This is a top model with an eye on uncompromisingly high quality video recording.

The device is assembled in a recognizable oblong case, which is typical for all Blackvue video recorders. There is no screen here, instead , wireless communication with a smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is offered. An LTE module is optionally connected to the recorder - it is capable of distributing the Internet to paired mobile devices as an access point. The LTE modem will also serve to save the recorded video materials in the Blackvue Cloud service.

"Out of the box" the model is designed for video shooting in single-channel mode. However, the AV input on board can be used to connect an additional rear-view camera. Recording to the front camera is carried out in high resolution 4K (3840x2160 pixels at 30 fps). In this case, the H.265 compression codec is used, which allows you to save space on the memory card. At the heart of the device is an advanced Sony STARVIS 2 IMX 678 sensor, supported by the flagship HiSilicon HI3559 video chip.

The GPS satellite navigation module is used to record the coordinates of the car and link the speed of movement to the video sequence. At the same time, the recorder supports security filming in the parking mode (using a motion sensor) and has acquired an unpretentious supercapacitor (it is not affected by strong temperature fluctuations). The only drawback of the Blackvue DR970X-1CH is its high price. But for flagship characteristics, a priori, a corresponding fee is due.