How many fit
Only 7 of the 38 models checked meet every need here: “I want to watch a clip back on the camera itself” and “I want footage from the front and the back of the car”.
7 models fit, out of 38 checkedPicked for one job
Among touchscreen systems, the Thinkware ARC900 is best
Top pick
Thinkware ARC900 2CH
The 3.5-inch touch panel on the ARC900 comes with 4K and 2K road cameras and advanced parking modes. Garmin X310 is far smaller and records only the front. As a lower-cost front-and-rear alternative, there is the REDTIGER F7N Touch.
Why it suits this job
- Touch reaction
- Size of screen
- The catch
- Wedge and screenless models take up less windshield space than this bigger screen.
- Go with Garmin Dash Cam X310 if
- 4K recording combined with touchscreen playback right on the camera
More reasons we picked it
- Coverage by camera
- Roadside review
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Framing, settings and urgent playback should get easier with a touchscreen that doesn't take over the windshield.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the dash cams we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I want to watch a clip back on the camera itself” and “I want footage from the front and the back of the car”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Thinkware ARC900 2CH |
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| Garmin Dash Cam X310 |
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| REDTIGER F7N Touch |
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3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Thinkware, TW-ARC900D
ARC900 2CH
Once it is installed, the ARC900 is easy to run thanks to its roomy 3.5-inch touchscreen, 4K and 2K STARVIS 2 cameras and well-designed low-power parking modes.
Top pick ifStrong parking tools and controls you can use right on the camera
Key facts
- 4K front, 2K rear recording
- 3.5-inch touchscreen, IPS
The catch
Wedge and screenless models take up less windshield space than this bigger screen.
Garmin, X310
Dash Cam X310
Garmin keeps its compact, voice-controlled camera format here and adds native 4K plus a responsive 2.4-inch touchscreen on the X310.
Best for4K recording combined with touchscreen playback right on the camera
Key facts
- 4K at 30 fps, or 1080p at 120 fps, for recording
- 2.4-inch display with a touchscreen
The catch
Despite the premium price, it records the front only.
REDTIGER, F7NT
F7N Touch
In a popular dual-camera layout, this model combines 4K front output with touch control, voice commands and a memory card that comes with it.
Best forAnyone who wants a touchscreen package that is ready to record, at a moderate price
Key facts
- Output from the F7N Touch is 4K at the front and 1080p at the rear.
- Voice control, GPS, 5.8GHz Wi-Fi and a 3.18-inch touchscreen are on it.
The catch
The rear camera tops out at 1080p.
Ready to buy
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Top pick for this job
Thinkware ARC900 2CH
Touch reaction
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Garmin Dash Cam X310
4K recording combined with touchscreen playback right on the camera
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