Best Front and Rear Dash Cams of 2023

Many people know the importance of having a dash cam installed in the front of their car, but having a rear camera recording behind your car is often overlooked. Having a camera mounted in the back of your car can help protect you in a rear-end collision and give you video evidence that you can provide to your insurance company or the police if needed.

A front and rear dash cam setup can be called a dual channel dash cam or dual lens dash cam, but it is most often labeled as a “dual dash cam“. The “dual” refers to the 2 cameras in a one car camera system.

With a dual dash cam the main front camera acts like a hub for the rear camera by powering it and also sharing the same memory card. This is far more convenient than having 2 separate dash cam units installed that would require an additional power source (more wiring) and microSD card. This is why we highly recommend buying an all-in-one dual dash cam setup rather than buying 2 individual dash cams, even if it’s a little bit cheaper.

Below we have put together a list of what we consider to be the best front and rear dash cams currently for sale in 2023. All of these dash cams listed have a minimum of 1080p video quality and some have extra features like parking mode, GPS logging and tracking, WiFi connectivity and remote cloud video storage.

Top 10 Best Dual Dash Cams

#10 Rexing V1LG Dual Dash Cam

As is the norm for these types of cameras, the Rexing V1LG records in 1080p at 30 frames per second. The front camera records 170° and the rear camera records 140°. Some additional features are collision detection, loop recording, and a lightweight and discreet design to prevent detection. This camera can be placed high on the windshield and close to the rearview mirror, limiting the driver’s view as much as little as possible. Both the front and back camera lenses are adjustable allowing more flexibility in the setup and installation process.

The pros to this camera are much like other cameras at this price point: easy installation, extraordinary video quality, an easy to use user interface, and a small image viewer on the camera to see the footage it’s recording while in motion.

Like many other cameras, the Rexing V1LG has additional computer software that can track the route taken using Google Maps for additional verification. One major plus is that unlike other cameras that are 5 volt USB based and have limited power sources, the Rexing V1LG is a 12 volt camera, allowing it to connect to virtually every power source in the car without an adapter.
This camera lacks some features evident in other cameras, like a motion sensor feature while the car is parked and an anti-glare feature. These features have variable importance depending on the person. If these features are not as important as video quality or weight or size of the device, the Rexing V1LG holds up.

Rexing V1LG Dash Cam Specs

#9 Vantrue N2 Pro

Our top pick for Uber drivers who want a dual dash cam.

While the N2 Pro is not a traditional dual dashboard cam with the main dash cam on the front and the 2nd on the back window, the N2 Pro is a 2 in 1 dash cam with both lenses on the main front cam. This dual dash cam is used by taxi, Uber and Lyft drivers who want to record the interior of their car.

The Vantrue N2 Pro has dual 1080p HD video recording. The front lens has a wide 170 degree lens angle to cover the full road in front of your car, while the back has a smaller 140 degree lens angle, which is wide enough to cover the full inside of your car, from side to side. Video of the road ahead is captured using an OmniVision OV4689 image sensor, while the interior camera uses a Sony IMX323 image sensor, known for their night vision quality, which makes it good for getting video inside a dark car.

When you pair the 2 in 1 camera with the built-in parking mode features, it stands out among other single lens cams. The parking mode has motion and impact detection. With the motion detection, the interior camera will start recording if a thief enters your car and with its night vision, it might even get good video of their face.

Vantrue offers an optional GPS addon that is integrated into the mount. With this you’re able to log driving routes and watermark videos with your current speed and coordinates. After the GPS module is installed, you can temporarily disable it from the settings if you want.

Vantrue N2 Pro Specs

#8 AUKEY Dual Dash Cam

The AUKEY Dual Dash Cam really stands out, especially at its price point. Coming in at $140 on Amazon, it’s the second cheapest camera on this list but still manages to deliver a quality experience. This camera records in 1080p with an option for in-car audio that also records at night. There is also a preview feature in the car itself to view live footage while in the vehicle. It has a 170° front angle view and a 152° rear camera view, covering as many as six lanes of traffic at once. An interesting feature that you get with a higher quality dual dash camera is its ability to perform in extreme temperature. The manufacturers claim that the camera can operate from -22°F – 167°F and has a longer lifetime than cameras with standard batteries. The AUKEY manufacturer also has a 24-month warranty service on all of their products.

Benefits to this camera include its weight, allowing portability and easy installation. The small size also makes the camera hard to see which could be helpful in confidential situations. One large drawback is the limited night vision. Poor lighting affects any camera and the AUKEY is no different. Another drawback is the lack of mobile interaction. The user can use a SD card to connect it to their computer, but there is no mobile support. The rear extension cord may also be a bit short depending on the vehicle it is installed in but seems to work in most instances. Overall, this is a great option for a small dual dash camera with a high recording quality and an easy setup.

AUKEY Dual Dash Cam Specs

#7 THINKWARE F200 Dual Dash Cam

The F200 front and rear dash cam from THINKWARE is one of the most stealthy full HD dash cameras on the market today. Because of it’s small and discrete design, it does not have an LCD screen to view video or make setting changes. This all needs to be done through your smartphones WiFi connection while using the THINKWARE APP. The F200 uses a capacitor rather a battery, making it perform better in high heat locations.

The F200 comes with a 16gb microSD card, which will provide hours of recording time, and when the camera fills up, it will auto record over the last files and start over. If you would like to store more video files, it will take up to a 128gb microSD card.

Other addon options with the F200 are a hardwire kit that connects to your cars fuse box and allows the camera to be on standby 24/7 for parking mode features that can help capture a hit and run in a parking lot, and a GPS module that displays your speed and GPS coordinates among other things.

THINKWARE is one of the most reputable dash cam manufactures and backs up their dash cams with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty.

With it’s low price, the THINKWARE F200 is a great dual dash cam package to consider for your car

THINKWARE F200 Specs

#6 Blackvue DR750S-2CH Dash Cam

The Blackvue maintains the excellent video quality as other more expensive dual dash cameras but has a couple additional features not available at lower price points. Proximity sensors in the front and rear cameras allow for parking mode which guards the car without a driver inside. This camera does not have a display, which is good or bad depending on the person. Some people like watching the capture footage while driving, however this tends to make the camera size larger and more conspicuous. The lack of display allows for a smaller camera that can fit in smaller more discrete places. This camera does not support 4K video yet but might in future models.

In regards to storage, the Blackvue supports up to a 128GB micro SD card but only provides a 16GB card in the package. This card does not provide much storage so purchasing an additional high-quality memory card is highly recommended. The camera claims to have a built-in WiFi connection as well as cloud storage, but both of these features have mixed reviews. Some claim that the WiFi connection is spotty and works intermittently and some are unable to use the cloud service.
Overall, this camera performs its core functions well. It provides stunning visuals with the front and back camera, it’s easy to install, and has collision detection technology. It might be a bit expensive for what’s offered, especially for the shakiness of the WiFi and cloud storage, but the camera itself is stable and dependable.

Blackvue DR750S-2CH Specs

#5 Street Guardian SG9663DC Dual Dash Camera

Visual quality is enhanced a bit with the Street Guardian. This camera records in 1080p and 30fps on both the front and rear camera. File protection and night vision are also included along with a complementary one year warranty. This camera was made a bit more recently in late 2017, so it is compatible with a 256GB memory card. The SD card provided by the manufacturer is 128GB but seems to work with no problems.

One aspect of the Street Guardian products that stands out from the competition is the amazing customer service. People who aren’t the most tech-savvy can just install the software included and forget about it, but those who want to go the extra mile will be happy to discover that there are continuous firmware updates. Any issues or bugs reported on their forums are usually fixed extremely quickly, as well as any questions asked on their Amazon page. Their comments are much more articulate than other dash cam companies and they seem to genuinely care about the product and the customers using it. Additionally, the company chose to delay the release of their hardwire cable to ensure that it was a quality product. Although this camera is a bit more expensive than other dual dash cameras, the cost can be justified due to its superior visual quality and excellent customer service. In many instances, you get what you pay for, and the Street Guardian Dual Dash Camera is no exception to this rule.

Street Guardian SG9663DCPRO Specs

#4 Vantrue N4 3 Channel Dash Cam

There are not many 3 channel dash cams sold as one unit, like the N4 that feature a front and rear camera as well as an inside cab camera.

We think the Vantrue N4 is the best 3 channel dash cam out there, especially for Uber, Lyft and Taxi drivers who want to record their passengers, while at the same time recording the front and back of their car.

Our 2023 pick for the best Uber Rideshare Dash cam

The front camera records 1440p video, while the interior and rear camera record 1080p video. The cameras use a Sony image sensor, so they are able to capture crisp and clear video.

The inside rideshare camera has full night vision by using 4 small infrared (IR) lights to record video in complete darkness. Along with the inside camera, you can also have audio rcording as well, if you want to record the conversations of your riders for a liability or legal reasons. Audio recording can easily be turned off.

Parking mode features on the N4 will allow you to monitor your car 24/7 by using its motion detection or impact detection options. As with any dash cam, if you plan on using parking mode, you should get a hard wire kit or use and external dash cam battery.

If you want to use GPS with this dash cam you will need to buy an additional GPS module that is integrated into the mounting bracket.

Vantrue N4 Specs

#3 VIOFO A129 Pro Duo Dual Dash Cam

With its popularity growing over the years, VIOFO has had a successful line of single cam budget dash cams. Known for their all black, stealthy wedge shaped dash cameras, the A129 Pro Duo follows suit.

Our 2020 pick for the best night vision dual dash cam

The A129 Pro Duo front and rear dash cam shoots in full 4K on the front camera unit and 1080p HD on the back cam. This is one of the few dual dash cams for sale that records in 4K. Both cameras use a Sony image sensor, usually only the front cam will use a high quality Sony sensor. This helps provide clear video on both the front and rear cameras. The front camera has a 130 degree lens angle, which is lower than many other dash cams, however this should still provide a full field of view in front of your car.

All the regular parking mode features come with the A129, like impact and motion detection. You will need a separate hardwire kit to power the dash cam when your car is turned off.

GPS is built into the mount. This will allow you to watermark your videos with your speed and coordinates. GPS can be disabled if you’re not wanting to use it.

With built-in Wifi you can connect directly to the A129 Duo Pro with your smartphone or tablet using the free VIOFO APP. Change dash cam settings from your phone, view a live video feed or download videos to share with others.

Overall the A129 Pro Duo is a good dual dash camera at a budget price that shoots in real 4K, and a dual dash cam with wifi and gps at this price point is hard to find.

VIOFO A129 Duo Pro 4K Dash Cam Specs

#2 THINKWARE U1000 4K Dual Dash Cam

The U1000 car camera setup features front and rear cameras, with the front recording at 4K and the rear shooting at 2K. When shooting in 4K on the front camera you are able to get 30 frames per second, however, if you change the settings to shoot in 2K you can get 60 frames per second, which can be good for capturing license plate numbers at high speeds. The main U1000 dash cam lens has a viewing angle of 150 degrees and uses a Sony Exmor R STARVIS 8MP image sensor to ensure crisp day and night video quality, making it a good dual dash cam with night vision.

There is no LCD screen on the U1000, all dash cam settings need to be done through an Android or iOS smartphone or tablet running the free THINKWARE app. With this app you are also able to view a live video feed and download videos directly on to your phone.

THINKWARE offers an optional radar module for the U1000. This can be used in “Parking Surveillance” mode to run on standby and wake the dash cam up if motion from a car is detected near by or there is a major impact.

With the THINKWARE Cloud service and APP it remotely ties into the U1000 using its built-in WiFi and connects to an internet connection or hotspot. This will allow you to remotely view video feeds, check the location of your car and receive push notifications of their is an accident or significant impact.

The U1000 is often sold as a single camera unit, so make sure you are buying the package with the rear camera included if you’d like to get the dual dash cam setup.

THINKWARE U1000 Dual Dash Cam Specs

#1 BlackVue DR900S-2CH Dual Dash Cam

Our number one pick for the top dual dash cam in 2020 is the DR900S from Blackvue. It is the only 4K dash cam on our list and it is one of the few real 4K dash cams being sold today, as nearly all the dash cams claiming to be 4K, are just 2K or lower and resized as the video is being saved (you need a 8MP image sensor to get real 4K video, which the DR900S has).

Along with the 4K video that the DR900S offers, Blackvue also offers cloud storage and remote access by pairing their dash cam with an in car internet connection or a mobile device by using the Blackvue APP. Using the Blackvue Cloud gives you the ability to view the GPS location on a map of where your car is at all times, view videos that are saved to the cloud and communicate with the driver. This make the DR900S our top choice for a dual dash cam with cloud storage.

The small size and all black color of the DR900S give it the “stealth” like appearance that can help prevent theft and car break-ins. It does not have any screens on the actually camera unit, instead it has built in WiFi, which allows you to access the DR900S with your smartphone and review saved videos, delete videos and change various camera settings.

Unlike many other dash cams, it comes with built in GPS, so you don’t have to buy a GPS addon module like some of the other dash cams, that are not only costly, but take up more windshield space.

Supporting up to a 256gb microSD, this will give you more than 24 hours of record time on both the front and rear cameras, in mid range video quality, while capturing almost 15 hours in total video using the highest video quality mode.

If you spend time browsing online communities where the question is asked: “What is the best dash cam”, the Blackvue DR900S is often cited as “the best” dual dash cam currently on the market today.

Blackvue DR900S Dual Dual Dash Cam Specs

Things to consider when buying a dual dash cam

What is a dual dash camera?

A dual dash cam simply means that there are 2 cameras in one main dash camera setup. This could be a front facing dash camera and another camera mounted on to your rear window that has a wire going to the main front camera where it shares a microSD memory card with the front camera, or it could be a front facing camera with a 2nd interior facing camera on the same camera unit.

Dual dash cam setup is better than 2 separate dash cams

Before dual dash cam setups were as popular and cheap as they are today, people would get a car charger adapter splitter and plug in 2 different dash cameras for the front and rear of their car. This worked, but it required 2 seperate camera units that needed power and 2 separate microSD cards. Now, it is cheaper to just buy an actual 2 channel dash camera.

Where you will be mounting the rear dash cam

Most cars and pickup trucks have a similar windshield size and shape, so most front dash cameras can mount to most windshields without a problem. You will want to think about how the rear camera mounts though. If your rear window is nearly straight up and down, it might be harder to get a rear camera mount that rotates enough to point out the back window. You may want to contact the seller to make sure it will work with your back window. Also, if you are trying to mount it on the rear window of a truck canopy, most dash cams will not have a long enough wire to reach that far, as they are made more for cars.

Parking Mode

While most mid to higher end dual dash cams will record on the rear camera as well as the front while in parking mode, you might want to double check if that is an option you want.

Memory storage for a dual dash cam

Nearly all dual dash cam setups use only one memory card, which is up front on the main camera. Because you are running 2 cameras at once, you will have twice as many videos files to store. Although the dash cam will have loop recording and write over the oldest files, you might want to consider getting a slightly larger memory card. This depends on how much video you want to save. If you only want to save videos when there is an incident, you will be fine with a smaller microSD card.

Looking for 3 cameras in one unit?

Many Uber, Lyft, Taxi and other rideshare drivers want a dual dash cam setup, with a front and rear camera, but they also want a 3rd camera inside of their car, pointing at their passengers. We have put together a list of the top 3 channel dash cameras currently for sale. You can view the list here: Best 3 Channel Dash Cams