What is a good value/performance dual dash cam (front and rear)?

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I'm planning to install dash cams in both my vehicles and have looked across the range of products available from budget to high end.

Thinking it might be easier to buy a value product for each rather than mess about swapping cameras.

Looking at the Z-EDGE S3 and the Mini 0906 (and its branding variations).

Mini 0906 uses Sony Exmor sensors.
Z-EDGE S3 uses OmniVision OV4689 CMOS sensor
Both of these are around £130 and have a small format making them stealthy.
Both are 1080 resolution (Z-EDGE is higher if using front cam only)
Mini 0906 used capacitor rather than battery (plan to hardwire)
Z-EDGE S3 used Li-ion battery
Both have parking guard with a low frame rate on movement until impact is detected
The Mini 0906 has GPS (Z-EDGE S3 does not)
Z-EDGE S3 has 150 degree view, - Mini 0906 is 130 front/145 rear (albeit diagonal)
Both use Novatek NT96663 chipset
Both support 128GB sdcard
Both have a small screen but that is of little interest to me
Neither have apps, but I can't imagine using them anyway
Z-EDGE S3 seems to get more favourable reviews for video quality

There is also a small stealth dual dashcam by Aukey (around same price) that covers 170 (front) and 152 (rear) with an optional GPS antenna but cannot find comprehensive reviews.

I'm leaning towards the Z-EDGE S3 but the rear camera mount is not ideal due to the rear demister tracks on one vehicle.

Does anyone have experience with any of these cameras or suggestions/recommendations for alternatives?
 
I know virtually nothing about dash cams, but coincidentally I read your question while I was also watching a Youtube video from a channel I'm subscribed to.

It's a review of an Aukey front & back 1080p dash cam (no idea if it's the one you're interested in) which he likes and is now using as his preferred choice.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGXiXz6QXQ4&t=902s
 
neil_g said:
Nextbase here.
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Nextbase is good but they don't seem to offer a front and rear cam. Some of the front cams were fitted with a connector for a rear cam but not sure if they ever appeared.

Nextbase is not stealthy due to size.
 
kartracer said:
Nextbase is good but they don't seem to offer a front and rear cam. Some of the front cams were fitted with a connector for a rear cam but not sure if they ever appeared.

Nextbase is not stealthy due to size.
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I just got separate front and rears to be honest, wasn't a big deal to get an all in one solution.

Front tucks away behind the mirror mostly so is out the way. And the rear doesn't impede any view either.
 
neil_g said:
I just got separate front and rears to be honest, wasn't a big deal to get an all in one solution.

Front tucks away behind the mirror mostly so is out the way. And the rear doesn't impede any view either.
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Which models did you get and which are you using front/rear?
 
TonyHall said:
I know virtually nothing about dash cams, but coincidentally I read your question while I was also watching a Youtube video from a channel I'm subscribed to.

It's a review of an Aukey front & back 1080p dash cam (no idea if it's the one you're interested in) which he likes and is now using as his preferred choice.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGXiXz6QXQ4&t=902s
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The Aukey is a good value product but it does not have parking mode.
 
I'm using a Blackvue DR650W dual camera setup. Ive had numerous dash cams since they came out and settled for this one as being my best choice. I also Use a Blackvue power magic that allows the cameras to stay on after parking dependant on time or battery voltage so the cameras stay recording for a time after parking.
The 650w system has been replaced by the 750w dual camera system but other than a slightly higher resolution on the back camera theres not a lot to choose between them.
I went for the Blackvue purely because the build qauality and options are in most superior to most others on the market.
You get wifi connection so you can set up or download data wirelessly and if you have wifi in the car like I do it can be set to record to the cloud as well.
Cheap NO functionality Perfect for MY needs.





 
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