Best Dash Cams Under $300

With the start of the school year well underway, students and parents are preparing for a fresh semester of learning, activities, and independence. Whether you're a first-time student driver, or a parent sending your child off to school every day, having a dash cam in your car provides protection and peace of mind wherever you’re headed to.

And if you’re looking for mid-range dash cams packed with fully functional features, our Back-to-School Gift Guide is here to help you pick the best options, priced at $300 and less!

The DR590X is BlackVue's entry-level Full HD dash cam. But unlike other entry-level dash cams, BlackVue offers more than just the bare essentials. You can expect the advanced features you would find in other high-end BlackVue models. For instance, not only would you get motion and impact detection with buffered recording, you can also customize the detection zones.

The BlackVue DR590X comes with built-in WiFi so you can use the BlackVue App to control your camera settings and view your footage using your smartphone.

Available in Front-only 1-Channel, Front-and-Rear 2-Channel and Front-and-Interior 2-Channel.

As the upgraded version of the A129 Series, the A229 is equipped with a 5.14MP Sony STARVIS IMX335 image sensor to deliver stunning 2K QHD video. The good news is, both front and rear are equipped with the same image sensor so you get an equally clear view of the road ahead and the traffic behind with this dash cam.

Unlike the conventional 2-inch Viofo screen, the A229 Duo dash camera uses a larger 2.4 inch HD display which delivers a bigger viewing screen. Beyond that, the A229 Duo offers improved performance in heat dissipation with it’s better durability and build quality. It’s built for convenience, thanks to its dual-band Wi-Fi for faster connectivity and Intelligent Voice Notifications to keep you in the know of your dash cam status, while being focused on the road.

Designed specifically for Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing drivers, the VIOFO T130 features a number of enhancements, including improved infrared night vision and dual-axis rotatable interior lens to allow you maximum coverage from all angles.

Here, you get a 2K QHD front camera and a 1080p Full HD rear camera and 1080p Full HD in-cabin camera for a combined 300° coverage around the car - total camera coverage that doesn't compromise. The interior camera can easily be adjusted from 60° up to down and 90° left to right, giving you Full HD @30FPS recordings at a 165° view of the interior and the driver’s side window in a single movement.