Tried and Tested: Crossbeats RoadEye DCO2

A dashcam is an essential addition to any vehicle, offering peace of mind and crucial evidence in accidents to streamline insurance claims. Recently, manufacturers like Hyundai are integrating dash cams as standard in most of their car models.

This doesn’t mean that you can’t get one if your car doesn’t have it already. Amidst the plethora of options available, the Cross Beats Road Eye 2.0 stands out for its affordability and effectiveness. It features dual cameras, with the front camera capturing detailed 2K resolution footage at a wide 150-degree angle, ensuring comprehensive coverage and clear video quality that ensures that the number plates are visible too.

However, the rear camera's 480p resolution, while sufficient during the day, struggles with clarity at night, requiring closer attention to identify the digits of the number plates and other details that could prove crucial.

You will need a Class 10 SD card (of up to 128 GB) to record footage which you can also  access via the KACAM app which is user-friendly and offers a smooth experience. The dashcam is equipped with a 3-Axis Impact Accelerometer Gravitational Sensor for impact detection and features like loop recording to prevent unnecessary storage usage.

One of its standout features is the 24-hour parking monitor, which activates upon detecting an impact while parked, invaluable for identifying culprits in hit-and-run incidents.

While the initial setup may seem daunting, the included installation tools make it manageable, neatly securing wires within the car's interior trim. The Cross Beats Road Eye 2.0 stands out as an excellent choice for budget-conscious buyers seeking a dual-camera dashcam with a robust feature set that isn’t typically found in this price range. Its reliability and ease of use makes it a worthwhile investment for anyone looking to enhance their vehicle's security and safety capabilities.