This fantastic little dash cam from Garmin earns second place on this list with good image quality, a number of extra features and actually quite attractive design. and resembles a GoPro How are you looking to use the camera? Are you just looking for a dash camera to record everything going on while riding? If this is the case get an actually motorcycle dash camera, they work way better than a GoPro for this use. Are you wanting to record the fun parts of your ride? If this is how your looking at using the camera a GoPro is great. Nextbase 622GW: Best Overall. Cobra Smart Dashcam + Rear Cam (SC 400D): Best Runner-up. KingSlim D4: Best for a Tighter Budget. Garmin Dash Cam 57: Best Single View Dash Cam. Vantrue N2S Dual For between $300 to $450, you’ll find great 4K and 5.3K cameras with good EIS and editing software. If you spend between $450 to $600, some cameras will come with both 4K and 360-degree lenses Been lurking the forum a couple weeks now, but hoped for some better focus on certain products and things to worry more/less about… Seeking a permanent in truck cam solution, mostly for multi day offroad trips. These are usually several days of high speed footage and in the truck for 8-10hrs When it comes to recording from your dashboard, a GoPro is usually not as good as a dash cam . It just isn’t designed for this purpose. The short battery life and recording limitations make it less reliable than a regular dash cam. But you can use a GoPro as a dash cam quite easily. The Gopro Dash Cam's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. The gopro dash cam is top quality, is heavy - duty and it works with extra batteries. And your photos and videos move right to the gopro app for easy sharing. Also, it is tough, tiny, totally waterproof and up for any adventure. GoPro cameras work best outside and underwater – they are for adventures. Dash cams work best permanently installed in your car. They record accidents and other bizarre activities. Boring, but it serves a purpose. So while your GoPro can serve as a dash cam, I don’t think it’s a good long-term solution. r9LW.