Are you considering which dash camera to buy? The comparison table below compares six of the very latest dash cam devices from the leading manufacturers, including BlackVue, Garmin and Mio.
The table highlights the main comparison features e.g. screen size, recording resolution, recording angle, etc to enable you to identify and see the difference between models and manufacturers.
Product features comparison
| Model | Brand | Type | Resolution | GPS | Wi-Fi | Parking Mode | From | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BlackVue DR970X 2CH LTE |
BlackVue | Dual | 4K UHD (front) / 1080p (rear) | Yes | Yes | Optional | £649.99 | Built-in 4G LTE connectivity |
 BlackVue ELITE 10 2CH |
BlackVue | Dual | 4K UHD (front and rear) | Yes | Yes | Optional | £699.99 | Premium 4K UHD front and rear without LTE cost |
 Garmin Dash Cam X310 |
Garmin | Single | 4K Ultra HD | Yes | Yes | Optional | £349.99 | Highest frame rate at 120fps |
 Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 |
Garmin | Single | 1080p HD | No | Yes | Optional | £149.99 | Smallest and most discreet |
 Mio MiVue 956WD |
Mio | Dual | 4K 2160p (front) / 1080p (rear) | Yes | Yes | Optional | £279.99 | Cheapest 4K front camera in this table |
 Mio MiVue C595WD |
Mio | Dual | 1080p (front and rear) | Yes | Yes | Optional | £169.99 | Screen-equipped dual camera |
Want to compare more dash cam models?
The above table only represents a small fraction of the dash cams you can buy from ActiveGPS. If you would like to compare dash cams from a particular dash cam manufacturer, e.g. Garmin, please click on the relevant link below to compare all models:
‣BlackVue Dash Cam Comparison Table
‣Garmin Dash Cam Comparison Table
‣Mio Dash Cam Comparison Table
‣Snooper Dash Cam Comparison Table
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the difference between a 1-channel and 2-channel dash cam?
A. A 1-channel dash cam records only the view through the front windscreen. A 2-channel dash cam adds a second, rear-facing camera, usually mounted on the rear windscreen or parcel shelf, to record what happens behind the vehicle. 2-channel systems give more complete evidence for rear-end shunts and are increasingly popular for everyday driving.
Q. Do I need a 4K dash cam or is 1080p enough?
A. 1080p Full HD is sufficient for most drivers and clearly captures number plates and incident detail in good lighting. 4K UHD provides sharper footage with more detail when zooming in, which can help identify number plates at distance or in poor light. If budget allows, 4K is a worthwhile upgrade, but 1080p remains a reliable, widely used standard.
Q. What is parking mode and which dash cams support it?
A. Parking mode allows a dash cam to keep monitoring your vehicle while it is switched off and parked, recording automatically if it detects an impact or motion nearby. It usually requires a hardwiring kit or a battery pack to power the camera without draining the vehicle battery. Most current BlackVue, Garmin and Mio dash cams support parking mode.
Q. What's the difference between BlackVue, Garmin and Mio dash cams?
A. BlackVue dash cams focus on cloud connectivity and app-based viewing, with strong parking mode and optional LTE models for remote live view. Garmin dash cams integrate GPS-based speed camera alerts and voice control, with simple companion app pairing. Mio dash cams typically offer larger screens on-device for quick playback and competitive pricing. All three brands cover a similar core feature set.
Dash Camera useful links:
‣Dash Cam range
‣Buyer's Guide
‣FAQ's
This page was last reviewed on: 13th July 2026
