Dash Cams Compared

Pick the Kenwood DRV-A310W for simple 1080p front recording with Wi-Fi and GPS. Pick a 4K front camera like the Kenwood DRV-A610WDP or the Thinkware U1000 or U1000 Plus for the sharpest footage, and any system with parking mode if you want it watching while the car is parked, which needs a hard-wired install.

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Front only or front and rear

A front camera records the road ahead. A front and rear system adds a second camera for the back window, so a hit from behind is on video too. Every system here except the Kenwood DRV-A310W includes a rear camera, per its listing.

Every dash cam here is on our listings. We install dash cams in our own bay at 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A.

Side by side

This table is built only from our own product listings. Where a listing does not state a spec, the cell says so instead of guessing.

Resolution decides how readable a plate or a sign is in the footage. Wi-Fi lets you watch and save clips on your phone, and GPS logs speed and location with the video.

Dash cams compared, from our product listings. "Not in our listing" means our product page does not state that spec, so ask us before you count on it.

ModelCamerasFront cameraRear cameraWi-Fi / GPSParked recordingMemory card
Kenwood DRV-A310WFront only1080p, 136-degree viewNoneWi-Fi and GPSWith optional CA-DR1130 hardwire kitNot included (microSD 8 to 256GB)
Kenwood DRV-A510WDPFront and rear1440p, Sony Starvis sensor1080p, IP67, 26 ft cableWi-Fi and GPSWith optional CA-DR1130 hardwire kitNot in our listing
Kenwood DRV-A610WDPFront and rear4K, 135.6-degree view1440p, IP67, 26 ft cableWi-Fi and GPSWith optional CA-DR1130 hardwire kit64GB included
Thinkware Q1000Front and rear2K QHDRear cameraWi-Fi and GPSParking modeNot in our listing
Thinkware U1000Front and rear4K UHD2KWi-Fi and GPSParking mode when hard-wiredNot in our listing
Thinkware U1000 PlusFront and rear4KRear cameraWi-Fi and GPSParking mode when hard-wiredNot in our listing
Momento M7 (MD-7200)Front and rear2KRear cameraNot in our listingParking mode when hard-wiredMemory card included
Momento M7 Wi-FiFront and rear2KRear cameraWi-FiParking mode when hard-wiredNot in our listing

Simple front recording

The Kenwood DRV-A310W records 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps with a 136-degree view, has a 2-inch color screen, a G-sensor, GPS logging of location and speed and Wi-Fi to the Kenwood Dash Cam Manager app. It takes microSD cards from 8 to 256GB (not included), works on 12V and 24V systems, and supports parking mode with the optional CA-DR1130 hardwire kit.

Front and rear

The Kenwood DRV-A510WDP records 1440p up front with a Sony Starvis sensor, and its IP67 rear camera records 1080p on a 26-foot cable for inside or outside mounting, which helps on trucks. The DRV-A610WDP steps up to 4K front and 1440p rear and includes a 64GB card.

Parking mode: Thinkware and Momento

The Thinkware Q1000 records 2K up front, and the U1000 and U1000 Plus record 4K, all with rear cameras, Wi-Fi and GPS. When hard-wired, they keep watching in parking mode and save clips when they sense an impact or motion.

The Momento M7 records 2K with a rear camera and parking mode when hard-wired; the M7 Wi-Fi adds Wi-Fi for phone playback. For these, the listings note the shop hard-wires the camera, hides the cables behind the trim and sets the parking-mode cut-off so it does not drain the battery.

How to choose, and how to get one

Decide if you need the rear covered, how sharp the footage needs to be, and whether you want parking mode. Text us with your year, make and model so we can plan the wiring route.

Everything is bought and installed or picked up at the shop at 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A in Carson, and you can ask about our Payment Plan.Stock moves, so call us to confirm the model is on the shelf before you drive over.

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Dash Cams Compared: questions

Do I need a front and rear dash cam?

If you want rear-end hits on video, yes. Every system in our table except the Kenwood DRV-A310W includes a rear camera.

What is parking mode?

The camera keeps watching while the car is parked and saves clips when it senses an impact or motion. It needs a hard-wired install; the shop sets a cut-off so it does not drain the battery.

Which dash cams record in 4K?

In our listings, the Kenwood DRV-A610WDP and the Thinkware U1000 and U1000 Plus record 4K up front.

Can I watch the video on my phone?

Yes on the Wi-Fi models: the Kenwood DRV-A310W, DRV-A510WDP and DRV-A610WDP, the Thinkware systems and the Momento M7 Wi-Fi.

Can you install it so the wires are hidden?

Yes. We route the cables behind the headliner and trim. Text your year, make and model so we can plan it.

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