BOTSLAB Dash Cam G980H

Key points

Drivers who want front-and-rear coverage in one setup may appreciate the BOTSLAB G980H’s split between 4K front video and 2K rear video. It includes a 64GB card, so recording can start without sourcing a card separately.

The front camera uses an IMX415 sensor, while WDR is intended to help balance scenes with very bright and dark areas. That could be useful when a road shifts from daylight into a shaded stretch, though the listed features are not a guarantee that every plate or detail will be readable in every condition.

Built-in GPS records route and speed information, and the display shows real-time speed. The camera also supports loop recording and can lock emergency footage when its G-sensor detects an incident. ADAS alerts cover pedestrians, movement ahead, lane departure, following distance, and driver fatigue, treat these as prompts, not a substitute for attention behind the wheel.

How to use it

Mount the front and rear cameras, then connect through the app using the supported 5.8GHz Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The included static sticker is meant to help with a tidy installation without residue. A practical first step is to check that both camera views are framed as intended and that the app connection works before relying on the setup for a trip.

Parking Mode needs a separately purchased hardwire kit to operate when the car is off. Keep in mind that this adds an installation and accessory requirement, the included card alone does not provide parked-car monitoring. The camera uses a supercapacitor and is specified for temperatures from -20℃ to 70℃, but the listing does not explain how parking recording behaves in every power or vehicle setup.

Practical tips

Use the app connection when you want to check or manage footage without handling the card. For a typical drive, the front and rear cameras can record the changing view ahead and what is happening behind, if an incident triggers the G-sensor, the video can be locked rather than left to ordinary loop recording. Confirm the camera angle and recording status before setting off, especially after moving a camera.

The wide-angle lenses are listed at 170° in front and 150° in the rear, with coverage described as up to six lanes. Wide views can capture more of the surroundings, but they do not remove the need to position each camera carefully. The listing also does not give the display size, so you cannot judge its fit in your cabin without that measurement.

Questions before you buy

Does it include a memory card? Yes. A 64GB card is included.

Can it record while the car is parked? Yes, with the separately required hardwire kit. Parking Mode is not presented as a kit-free feature.

Does it record route and speed information? Built-in GPS records the driving path and speed, and the listing says route tracking integrates with Google Maps.

Is it worth it?

It makes sense if you want front-and-rear recording, GPS data, app access, and driver-assistance alerts bundled into one dash cam, and you are comfortable installing or arranging the rear camera. Compared with a simpler front-only camera, it offers broader coverage and more recorded context, a basic model may be the more straightforward choice if you only need a forward view.

You may want to skip it if you need parked-car recording without buying and installing a hardwire kit, or if your priority is a clearly specified display size or a guarantee of night-time detail. The feature set is substantial, but the useful decision point is whether you will set up both cameras and, for parking coverage, add the required power connection.