► CAR’s guide to mirror dashcams
► Top brands ranging from Nextbase, Road Angel, and Miofive
► The best examples tested and rated by CAR’s product experts
Where do mirror dashcams fit into your car life? For starters, unlike more traditional dashcams, they can be integrated into your car’s rearview mirror, which is handy in a number of ways. Chief among which is that it doesn’t affect both clutter and visibility on your windscreen as much as a slightly bulky, comprehensive dashcam unit.
If there is debate in after an accident, that’s where a dashcam can help determine what happened and who and/or what caused it. They have been very popular for a number of years, with Nextbase reporting that 70% of people surveyed believed every car should be fitted with one. That popularity will continue to grow as people will want to have evidence determining who/what caused an accident when sharing footage with the insurers or possibly handing over the footage to the police in an incident.
There are plenty of great dashcams currently for sale, ranging from budget dashcams to high end options, and dual dashcams. But mirror dashcams offer something different that not many of the other, more traditional units offer: absolute discretion.
The best mirror dashcams at a glance:
Installing a dashcam in your car is beneficial in a number of ways. Not only do you have an eyewitness on hand for road incidents, but in some cases, they can even help lower your insurance premiums. Larger units can be very showy though, and some people simply won’t want a dashcam on show on the front windscreen of their vehicle. So, disguising it within your rear-view mirror to de-clutter your interior is a great option for some people.
With that in mind, these are our top picks of mirror-based dashcams, which will keep you covered on the road. Not to mention some are equipped with some incredible features to boast. Some can even rival the high-tech dashcams on the market. For advice on installation, see our guide on how to hardwire a dashcam into your vehicle.
How we tested mirror dashcams
For the mirror dashcams we were able to test, they were thoroughly put through their paces in a number of driving environments. Each of the features was tested to their full potential, and every dashcam we test is fitted without hardwiring, so we’re able to remove them easily when handing back press vehicles. We consider everything from value for money to the dashcam’s performance, features included and how easy it is to use on a day-to-day basis.
The best mirror dashcams 2025
Wolfbox G840S
The best mirror dashcam
Pros: 12-inch touchscreen, impressive footage camera, good value for money
Cons: Designed for LHD markets, low-light footage is a little dark
As far as mirror dashcams go, Wolfbox offers some of the best in the market. This G840S offers 4K+1080p resolutions and clear footage both on screen and exported. I particularly like the night-time footage which is exceptional against glare from other vehicles. Despite the low-light footage being a little dark, it’s satisfying enough to be able to recognise number plates and even make out people in the vehicles behind. During the day, the front camera is as clear as the best cameras on the market, with a nice colour-balance, but the rear dashcam could offer slightly better footage quality – especially since it’s the more important camera.
Mounting the dashcam is fairly easy thanks to the rubber straps which eliminate the need to remove your car’s current mirror. I found that wires for the rear camera, GPS module, and power cable are all connected to the main camera individually, meaning you’ll have to tuck in more wires into your car’s trim than other cameras.
The touchscreen and menu are easy to use and follow, and there’s a decent amount of customisability in how you’d like your camera to operate. Positioning the front camera might be a bit of a struggle, but because it’s on the right-hand side of the unit I prefer it over other mirror dashcams.
Overall, the Wolfbox G840S is a lovely mirror dashcam that doubles up as a reflective mirror when it’s not in use. In addition to this it can act as a reversing camera with guidelines. Whether you mount the rear camera internally or externally, I’m sure you’ll be happy you invested in this camera.
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Road Angel Halo Vision 3
Editor’s pick
Pros: Two-in-one mirror and camera, Good video quality, lovely field of view
Cons: Doesn’t come with a memory card, can be tricky find the correct position
Where do I begin with the Road Angel Halo Vision 3? It’s a mirror dashcam, but unlike some of the other cameras on this list the Road Angel is reflective when not in use. This makes it easier to use as a mirror as well as a rear-view camera. I was particularly excited to try the Halo Vision 3 for this reason, but I very quickly found a flaw in the setup. You see, when the camera goes into screensaver mode it does a decent job of reflecting the rear view, but in order to get the best rear view I had to turn the camera off which meant the camera wasn’t actually recording – not great for video coverage. While this doesn’t sound like a huge problem during the day, it certainly makes a big difference at night.
Now that I’ve got that off my chest let me talk you through all the brilliant parts of the Halo Vision 3. To begin with, it has a wonderful ten-inch touchscreen that makes it easy to change the brightness and even adjust the camera angle. With 4K footage out of the front and 1080p out of the rear, I thought the footage quality was great when reviewing it on a laptop. I found the glare to cause a bit of an issue at night, but during the day this wasn’t a problem. In fact, even in fading light the camera does a great job of capturing details. An added benefit of having a 140° wide angle view from the rear meant that I could see cars in my rear-view mirror (camera) up until they were almost side-by-side with me. It certainly gives a larger viewing angle than a traditional mirror.
Fitting the Halo Vision 3 was a slight issue, as I struggled to mount the rear camera straight. Eventually I managed to find the correct mounting position. The front camera can be slightly adjusted, but since it’s connected to the main body it will move with the rest of the mirror if you need to adjust, so bear that in mind.
Overall, the Halo Vision 3 works well if you can position it in a way that allows you to tilt the mirror to avoid being blinded by rear traffic. I used the dashcam in a similar way to the Nissan Ariya’s system, tilting the mirror down when I wanted to use the camera and tilting it up when I wanted to use the mirror. The last point I will make is the Road Angel Halo Vision 3 performed better than the Ariya’s system.
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Wolfbox G900 4K Mirror Dashcam
Best-equipped mirror dashcam
Pros: Lots of tech as standard, 4K video resolution, clear footage means better rear visibility
Cons: Some might see all the features as a bit overkill
If you want to go one step further than simply having a mirror dashcam that records out of the front and rear, then the G900 TriPro is here to demonstrate than three cameras might be better than two. Personally I’m not convinced about the benefit of an added camera since two cameras already provide a great deal of coverage, but you can use the extra camera inside the cabin if you wanted to. One thing the G900 does have on its side, however, is footage quality. It records in 4K + 2.5K (front + rear) and if you opt for the third camera it shoots in 1080p.
Footage quality isn’t noticeably better than the G840S, but that is a particularly difficult thing to achieve since the G840S is already a pretty neat mirror dashcam. Daytime footage is clear which a wonderful colour balance, while night-time driving is relatively resilient against glare. The only issue I have with low light footage is the same issue I had with the G840S; it is a little dark at times.
Like some of the other dashcams on this list the G900 can also be turned off and used as a traditional mirror, which is handy at times. Or you can split the screen between the three different views. One of the things I wasn’t too keen on with the G900 is the number of wires. If you go for the TriPro then you’ll be connecting four wires to the main unit, like I did. This can get quite messy at times, and may god save your car’s interior trim.
Overall, the G900 is a brilliant piece of kit, and if you want the ultimate coverage then it certainly represents good value for money. The G840S might be able to achieve the same task, but even without the extra camera, the G900 Pro provides greater footage resolution which might be important to you. The added camera of the G900 TriPro is designed for off-roading in mind.
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Miofive Mirror Dashcam
The best simple mirror dashcam
Pros: Good image quality, easy to use and install, works well as a replacement rear-view camera
Cons: External rear camera
With a choice between screws, adhesive pads, or rubber straps to install the Miofive Mirror, this dashcam certainly has the variety boxes ticked. It comes with a 11.3-inch screen that displays a range of data.
It’s relatively easy to use and the interface is intuitive enough for most newbies of dashcams. One reservation I have is the fact the rear camera has to be fitted to the outside of the car. It can build up with dirt overtime and is a little complex, but for vans and cars with little-to-no rear window visibility, this is a great upgrade to opt for.
Even in low light, the camera quality is relatively clear. You can choose between front and rear footage or even split them 50/50. Personally, I would’ve preferred the split to be mostly rear-view, but overall, it’s an impressive little unit.
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Road Angel Halo View
The best mid-range mirror dashcam
Pros: Good build quality, three-year warranty included, doubles up as a reversing camera
Cons: Recording resolution isn’t as great as the Wolfbox units, Halo 2 offers better value
The versatility of the Halo View is mightily impressive. Not only does it boast a 2K front camera and 1080p rear camera, but you can use the setup as a reversing camera to assist you when parking. This makes it a much easier and better-quality setup than a lot of aftermarket reversing cameras out there.
What’s more, the Halo View has a 10-inch touch-sensitive screen and can be discreetly installed within your rear-view mirror. It also has a three-year warranty which adds exceptional reassurance to the buyer.
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Nextbase NBDVRMIRROR Dashcam
The easiest mirror dashcam to install
Pros: Very easy to install, good build quality, easy to navigate
Cons: Other offer better value, 1080p resolution isn’t competitive
As far as installation goes, Nextbase only requires you to stick up this mirror dashcam onto your existing rear-view mirror via five suction mounts. This means no clips are required and the risk of damage to your existing rear-view mirror is very minimal.
As for the camera itself, it’s not as impressive as the Road Angel Halo View as it can only record in a 1080p resolution and has a similar viewing angle of 140-degrees as all the others. And at nearly £300, it doesn’t represent as good value as the Halo View or, indeed, any of the others.
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Auto-Vox V5 PRO
The best mirror dashcam for night vision
Pros: Useful night vision, many features as standard, designed for right-hand-drive cars
Cons: 1080p recording resolution isn’t competitive
Designed for RHD cars, the Auto-Vox V5 PRO will provide slightly better-catered footage for UK buyers. It also comes packed with a plethora of features, from GPS tracking support via Windows or Mac, parking lines to help you reverse into a space, and a G-Sensor to detect collisions.
It sits firmly in the mid-to-high range of the mirror dashcam range. And while Auto-Vox have packed it full of comprehensive features, the recording resolution of 1080p falls a bit short of those boasting 2 or 4K.
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Pelsee P12 Plus 4K Mirror Dashcam
The most comprehensive mirror dashcam
Pros: Lots of kit for the money, 4K video resolution, safety features like pedestrian detection as standard
Cons: Some might think all of these features is a bit overkill, quality isn’t as on-par as the others on this list
Complete with 4K video resolution (1080p at the rear), blind spot detection, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), and even voice control, the Pelsee P12 Plus is utterly comprehensive as far as mirror dashcams go.
It’s packed with tech and is one of the most well-equipped dash cams out there that’s in the shape of a mirror. The only slight let down is that it only comes with a 32GB SD card for storage, whereas other dashcams out there tend to be boasting 64GB nowadays.
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Wolfbox G840H
The best mirror dashcam for voice control
Pros: Packed with features, 2.5K video resolution is great, good value for money compared to others
Cons: Not quite as well-equipped as other Wolfbox dashcams
Unlike the G900 or G840S, the G840H is a model behind the brand’s newer releases and can only have a video resolution of 2.5K, as opposed to the far superior 4K in other mirror cams available. However, this doesn’t detract from the amount of features which it’s equipped with.
As well as benefiting as a dual cam, it also has a G-Sensor, is capable of adapting to a sort-of night vision, and is easily installed thanks to some straps which attach to your existing rear view mirror. It’s also packed with GPS and a 32GB SD card, making it a comprehensive unit for the price point.
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Wolfbox G930 4K Mirror Dash Cam
The best 4K mirror dashcam
Pros: Good value for money, comes with a 64GB SD card, 4K recording resolution (front)
Cons: Installing the rear camera can be a bit fiddly
One of the best value 4K mirror cams available comes in the form of the Wolfbox G930. It not only has the capability of recording in 4K, but it also has night vision, built-in GPS, and a parking monitor as well as a 64GB SD card.
It’s backed with a two-year guarantee and even has a wide-angle 170-degree field of view. In terms of value, it just about matches most of the other Wolfbox models and is a clear cut below the Nextbase and Road Angel mirror dashcams.
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FAQs and things to remember with mirror dashcams
Are mirror dashcams better than standard ones?+
In terms of discretion, absolutely. Some people don't want a high-tech dashcam showing on their windscreen and would prefer something that's more discreet and well-hidden. A mirror dashcam does just that, and in some cases, even doubles as an aftermarket reversing camera.
In terms of recording quality and features, traditional dashcams are better because more tech and equipment can be packed into them, which is restricted with mirror dashcams due to their dimensions.
What shall I look for in a mirror dashcam?+
The priority should be video quality. The higher quality the better, and 1080p (HD) should be perfectly acceptable. Although 4K would be a massive bonus if you need to read a number plate from far away. A wider lens (120 degrees or higher) will give you more coverage and a better view when watching back the footage. Mind you, if coverage is your number 1 priority, then a dual dashcam might be your answer.
Another feature to think about is a G-Sensor. When triggered by excessive g-force (like in a crash or emergency stop), it will ensure that that footage is saved and will not be written over. This neatly brings us to Parking Mode. Even some dashcams under £100 will have this feature. Effectively, the camera will start recording if your car is hit when parked up. A great feature to have if someone drives off after an accident.
How are mirror dashcams powered?+
Most dashcams, even from the likes of Nextbase or Vantrue, will simply plug into your 12V socket/cigarette lighter to receive power. This effectively means that your ignition or engine should be switched on to power your dashcam. Your best bet is to consider a hardwire kit which ensures your dashcam will be powered at all times. Just make sure it features a setting to prevent your battery from draining.
How does a mirror dashcam work?+
Mirror dashcams work very much like standard units. The difference being they're designed to fit on top of rear-view mirrors to blend into the cabin more.
They still record the road ahead as normal, but they're also capable of replacing your rear-view mirror thanks to... well, a rear view option. The only caveat here is that the rear camera sometimes has to be mounted on the exterior of the vehicle, which can be a hindrance to many consumers.
How to use a mirror dashcam+
For best practice, it's always a good idea to keep a rear view setting permanently on while driving. That way, you can keep an eye on what's behind you at all times. That's assuming that the mirror dashcam covers up the existing rear-view mirror and could potentially hinder your visibility.
Other than that, they're just like regular dashcams. You will need to format the SD card as per usual with these machines, and you can sort out the footage and data as you usually would. Our recommendation is to opt for an SD card that can take a large amount of data and work smoothly with your device - especially if it records in 4K and has a lot of features attached.
Are mirror dashcams legal?+
As long as they don't obstruct your vision and you're still able to see behind you, mirror dashcams are perfectly legal. Some fit behind the existing mirror hidden from your view, whereas others cover the mirror and can display a live camera coverage on-screen. As long as you have a decent view out back, you won't have an issue with the law.
Which is the best mirror dashcam?+
There are a good selection of mirror dashcams ranging in price and features. Wolfbox is a specialist in the sector, as well as Road Angel and Miofive. We've tested the latter item and was impressed by it's capabilities - especially in low-light conditions.
What is a mirror dashcam?+
Quite simply, a mirror dashcam is a normal dashcam, only mounted in the place of your rear view mirror. They are designed to blend into your car's cabin more than a traditional setup and create less visual clutter on the windscreen.
Mirror dashcams have the same tech and record in the same resolutions as traditional cams, as well as having compatible apps to pair recordings and data with.
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