BlackboxMyCar 2023 Mother of All Gift Guides
Best Dash Cams Under $300
Our moms have been there since day one, and it’s just time to give unconditional love and protection back! In celebration of this year’s Mother’s Day season, BlackboxMyCar is here to help you find the perfect dash cam for the loving moms you know.
Whether it’s for your mom, your sister, your wife, or yourself as a mom, this Mother of All Gift Guide will make sure that you get the special selections below $300 for the amazing women in your life!
Mother of All Gift Guide: Best Dash Cams for Moms at $300 (or less)
ALL THE ESSENTIALS PLUS MORE
BlackVue DR590X Full HD Dash Cam
BlackVue's Entry-Level Model that Delivers Performance and Ease-of-Use
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.
Getting the Most Out of The Dash Cam Gift
Once you select the BlackVue DR590X as the perfect gift, think about how it will be used, and what accessories might make for an even better experience.
CPL Filter - Reduce lens flare, light reflections and windshield glares so their footage stays in tiptop quality at all times.
BlackboxMyCar Aqua Shield - Keeps your front dash cam free from environmental elements such as rain, dust and glare to maximize video quality
BlackVue B130-X Ultra Magic Battery Pack or BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 - To extend your parking modes for extra peace of mind even when leaving your car unattended
External GPS Antenna - Required in order to use GPS speed and route tracking, as well as road safety and traffic camera alerts.
PHENOMENAL VALUE FOR MONEY
VIOFO A129 Pro 4K UHD Dash Cam
Reddit's Favorite 4K Dash Cam
The VIOFO A129 Pro Duo is not as sleek as its rivals in the 4K Dash Cam category nor does it come with Cloud-capabilities, but the fact that you get 4K recording resolution, night vision, parking mode, motion detection, automatic emergency recording, GPS tracking, and dual-channel for under $300 makes this dash cam well worth considering. The only thing missing is Cloud, but if you don’t really care for Cloud storage or other Cloud-features, then you’ll be happy with this dash cam.
The setup was very easy and VIOFO offers both a built-in screen and a smartphone app for quickly reviewing and saving clips. Unfortunately, you will find yourself needing to remove the interior trim of your vehicle when you install the A129 Pro Duo front and rear cam as VIOFO's cables are known to be thicker than many other brands.
Getting the Most Out of This Dash Cam Gift
Once you select the VIOFO A129 Pro Duo as the perfect gift, think about how it will be used, and what accessories might make for an even better experience.
MicroSD Card - The VIOFO A129 Pro does not come with a microSD card, so be sure to include one with your purchase. Because 4K video files are bigger, we recommend getting a larger microSD card, like the 128GB.
VIOFO Hardwiring Kit - the VIOFO hardwiring kit enables the dash cam's parking surveillance and recording capabilities so their car stays protected at all times.
BlackboxMyCar Aqua Shield - Keeps your front dash cam free from environmental elements such as rain, dust and glare to maximize video quality
Dash Cam Battery Pack - 4K UHD cameras typically consume more power, even in parking mode. We strongly recommend pairing the VIOFO A129 Pro with a dedicated dash cam battery pack like the BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 for peace of mind parking protection.
ROTATABLE INTERIOR CAMERA FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION
VIOFO T130 3-Channel 2K QHD Dash Cam
Rotatable Interior Camera Built for Rideshare
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.
Getting the Most Out of This Dash Cam Gift
Once you select the VIOFO T130 as the perfect gift, think about how it will be used, and what accessories might make for an even better experience.
MicroSD Card - The VIOFO T130 does not come with a microSD card, so be sure to include one with your purchase. Because you are recording out of 3 cameras, we recommend getting a larger microSD card, like the 128GB.
VIOFO Hardwiring Kit - the VIOFO hardwiring kit enables the dash cam's parking surveillance and recording capabilities so their car stays protected at all times.
BlackboxMyCar Aqua Shield - Keeps your front dash cam free from environmental elements such as rain, dust and glare to maximize video quality
Dash Cam Battery Pack - 3-Channel systems typically consume more power, even in parking mode. We strongly recommend pairing the VIOFO T130 with a dedicated dash cam battery pack like the BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 for peace of mind parking protection.
Show Some Mom Love Through a Dash Cam!
Looking for more choices? Our complete 2023 Mother of All Dash Cam Gift Guide is now available! The Best Gifts Under $150 is the perfect place to start if you're looking for a simple dash cam for a new driver or a second car, and the Best Gifts Under $500 is a must if you're looking for something extra-special, to spoil your mom this Mother’s Day.
In the end, though, you’re not just buying another stylish car gadget, you’re buying a solution to a problem we all face - mystery scratches and dents - so can you really put a price on knowing what happened to your car after a long day on the course or the console? Yes, you can. Let us know how we can help!