Durability should never be compromised when purchasing a gadget. Purchasing low-cost devices, such as dash cams, may initially save you money, but in the long run, it may cause problems that cost you more.

Today, two of the most affordable dash cams available, ranging from $50 to $160, are the FineVu GX33 and the BlueSkySea B1W. If you're thinking of buying either of these two, read BlackboxMyCar's product review first.

The FineVu GX33 is the most recent addition to the FineVu Full HD lineup, launched by the Korean manufacturer in February 2022. Unlike other entry-level dashcams on the market, the GX33 is only available in a two-channel configuration. You can disable the rear-facing camera if you only want to use the front-facing camera.

A 2.1MP front-facing camera captures 1080p Full HD video at 30FPS with a 132-degree wide-angle view. The FineVu GX33 is powered by an Allwinner V536 processor. The V536 is a high-performance processor from Allwinner that supports WDR, noise reduction, and other image enhancement algorithms.

Even though you won't get 4K UHD or 2K QHD, the FineVu GX33's performance is quite good for a Full HD camera. You get high-quality video that looks great on your smartphone and computer. In any lighting condition, the 2.1MP "/28" Sony Exmor R STARVIS image sensor captures stunning, full-color video. The GX33 includes Auto Night Vision and HDR, which automatically adjust brightness and clarity.

With the FineVu Hardwiring Kit (or a dashcam battery pack such as the BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8), the FineVu GX33 provides various parking security options, including impact and motion detection, parking time-lapse mode, and Smart Time-Lapse.

In contrast to other entry-level dashcams that do not allow you to change the recording frame rate for continuous driving recording mode, the GX33 includes a new feature called Smart Time Lapse recording, which is a recording mode in which the camera takes snapshots at regular intervals and replays them at normal speed.

The FineVu GX33 is also equipped with a Power Saving Parking Mode that encompasses FineVu's advanced power consumption technology to keep the GX33's power consumption at 0.15 W, which is less than 5% of the regular parking mode's 4.1 W power consumption, providing up to 30 days of standby runtime.

It is also built with the AI Damage Detection feature, which is a game-changing feature for added peace of mind. Using high-resolution machine vision cameras and sensors, the AI Damage Detection scans the entire vehicle body structure from various angles to generate a computational representation of the vehicle and its damage.

The FineVu GX33 also offers ADAS, or Advanced Driver Assistance System, that can detect front vehicle motion and provide lane departure warning alerts. Its Speed Camera alert function provides seven types of camera information in voice guidance: speed camera, red light camera, speed limit camera, and average speed alert. It also has a Driving Rest Guide which sends you notifications when you need to take a break from driving.

Taking budget-friendly entry-level to a whole new level, the GX33 is FineVu's most affordable screenless Wi-Fi model, including a 32GB microSD card, and a 3-year manufacturer warranty.

Parking mode is also available on the Blueskysea B1W dash cam. When the dash cam's G sensor detects any kind of impact or force, the camera automatically turns on and records 30 seconds of video. This gives you peace of mind and allows you to know what's going on when you're not in your vehicle.

Moreover, instead of a battery, the B1W car camera video recorder employs dual supercapacitors, making it a safer and more reliable choice for use in hot environments.

For the driver’s convenience, the B1W dash cam includes built-in Wi-Fi for simple connection to your smartphone app. The "B1W-CARDVR" APP allows you to synchronize the files on the car camera to your phone, making it very efficient to operate live preview, playback, and device management on your phone.