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Buying Guide 12 min read

Best dash cams 2026: six fitted, two worth buying

Same windscreen, same 22 km route, day and night. Ranked on night plate reads, heat survival and how much the app makes you suffer.

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04 / 04
1,140+
Hours Tested
On-road and on bench testing
38
Products
Bought at retail and fitted
8
Categories
Across two pillars
30
Articles
Reviews, guides and how-tos
This Month's Picks
Prices checked 23 Jul 2026 · AUD View all picks →
VIOFO A329 Best Overall 9.2

VIOFO A329

Strong low-light performance, clean UI, rock solid build.

A$319 View deal →
70mai A810 Best App 9.0

70mai A810

The app is easily the best in the business.

A$269 View deal →
Cardo Packtalk Edge Best for Riders 8.8

Cardo Packtalk Edge

Premium sound, top tier mesh and excellent battery life.

A$489 View deal →
Redtiger F7NP Best Budget 8.1

Redtiger F7NP

Reliable 4K recording without breaking the bank.

A$179 View deal →
Two motorcyclists riding with helmets
Comparison 10 min read

Sena 50S vs Cardo Packtalk Edge, two-up at 110 km/h

We put mesh communication to the test. Nine hundred kilometres of highway, tunnel and pillion chatter later, only one of these kept a conversation going past the third rider.

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Car Tech

Tech that moves you

In-depth reviews and guides on the latest car tech, from dash cams and head units to mounts and chargers.

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4Categories
210+Articles
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Motorcycle Tech

Gear up with confidence

Real-world tests and expert advice for intercoms, bike cameras, damped mounts and bar charging.

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4Categories
110+Articles
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How a Score Gets Earned

Four steps, every product, no exceptions. Nothing is scored from a spec sheet.

01Bought at retail

No review units. No loans. The unit you would get is the unit we test.

02Fitted, not unboxed

Installed properly in a real vehicle, with the wiring and mounting photographed.

0330 days minimum

Night, rain, a 41 °C car park, cold starts — the same road route every time.

04Re-checked at 6 months

Scores are revisited down when firmware or heat ruins what earned them.

The Standing Rule

No product gets a recommendation until it has survived 30 days on a vehicle.

One email a fortnight — what’s on the bench, what failed, what changed price. No affiliate spam.