Dashcam for New Drivers in Singapore: 3 Models Compared

By nearme.sg Editorial Team

Short answer: for a new driver in Singapore, a front and rear dashcam with a supercapacitor, built-in GPS and a parking mode covers most needs. Supercapacitors cope with a car baking in an open-air carpark better than built-in batteries. Budget roughly S$220 to S$485 (the X800 price is after a shop voucher) for the dashcams below, plus a microSD card and, for parking mode, a hardwire kit.

Quick picks

Three dashcams compared

1. 70mai Omni X800 360° Dashcam, 4K (4G with UP04 kit)

70mai Omni X800 360° Dashcam, 4K (4G with UP04 kit)

A 360-degree rotating 4K camera that can turn to record the sides or cabin. It costs the most here.

Best for: 360° coverage, sides and cabin

• Front: 4K, rotates 360 degrees
• Power: supercapacitor
• Built-in GPS
• 4G features need 70mai’s UP04 4G hardwire kit

Price on Shopee: S$485 for the Black Set Only (front and rear cameras), after a shop voucher, checked 5 Nov 2026 (vouchers change; other colours and 4G kit bundles cost more)

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2. Thinkware Q200 2-Channel

Thinkware Q200 2-Channel (2CH, 64GB)

Thinkware lists a supercapacitor and thermal protection.

Best for: 2K front with a rear camera

• Front 2K QHD (2560×1440) 30fps, rear Full HD 1080p
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, microSD up to 256GB
• GPS needs the optional external antenna
• Parking mode (motion, impact, time-lapse, energy saving) needs a hardwiring or OBD-II cable

Price on Shopee: S$249.90, checked 5 Nov 2026

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3. 70mai A810S

70mai A810S (Front+Rear set)

The lowest price here, with a 4K front camera and a supercapacitor.

Best for: 4K front at the lowest price

• Front 4K (3840×2160) 30fps with Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678; rear 1080p with Sony IMX662
• 3-inch screen, built-in GPS and ADAS
• Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz), microSD up to 512GB
• All parking features need a 70mai hardwire kit

Price on Shopee: S$222.60 for the Front+Rear set, checked 5 Nov 2026

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Add-on: 70mai Hard Wire Fuse Kit Type-C (UP03 / UP06)

70mai Hard Wire Fuse Kit Type-C (UP03 / UP06)

Powers parking mode from the car’s fuse box.

Best for: parking mode on 70mai dashcams

• 70mai lists the UP03 for both the A810S and the Omni X800
• The listing covers UP03 and UP06, so match the kit in the box to your camera
• Consider having it installed by a workshop

Price on Shopee: about S$29 to S$40, checked 5 Nov 2026

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What matters in Singapore

• Heat: cabins get very hot in the sun. Supercapacitor models handle heat better than built-in lithium batteries, which is why brands such as 70mai and Thinkware use them.
• Front and rear: rear-end knocks in jams are common. A rear camera records who hit whom.
• Parking mode: records knocks while you are parked. Most models need a hardwire kit for proper parking mode, which a workshop installs.
• GPS: stamps speed and location on footage, useful as evidence.
• Night and glare: Sony STARVIS 2 sensors and HDR help with night roads and tunnel exits.
• Memory card: use a high-endurance microSD card made for continuous recording.

Footage can help in a claim or a report. Ask your insurer how to submit it; see our car insurance for new drivers guide.

Mounting tips

• Mount the front camera behind the rear-view mirror so it does not block your view.
• Leave the top right of the windscreen clear for your P plate, which must go there by law. Our P-plate rules and new driver kit guide has the details.
• Format the card in the camera every month or so and check a clip now and then.

FAQ

Is a supercapacitor dashcam really better in Singapore?

For heat, supercapacitors are generally more tolerant than lithium batteries, which is why many Singapore sellers highlight them. Battery models still work; parking in shade helps.

Do I need parking mode?

If you park in open-air or busy carparks, it helps record knocks while you are away. It usually needs a hardwire kit.

Learning to drive first?

See our Class 3A practical test guide and how to get a driving licence in Singapore.

Sources: 70mai, Omni X800; 70mai, A810S; 70mai Malaysia, A810S; Thinkware, Q200; Thinkware India, Q200; Road Traffic (New Drivers) Rules; Shopee SG listings for prices (5 Nov 2026).