Miofive

Miofive S1 Ultra

Ranked #15 in Dash Cams

329 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

A real budget recommendation from Digital Camera World, but it sits last in that outlet's own budget ranking. Fine value, no standout strength.

Consolidated from 17 cited sources across 12 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

13 positive sources
4 mixed sources

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Pros & cons

✓ Included in Digital Camera World's ranked list of the best budget dash cams of 2026
✓ Fine performance for the money
✓ Strong 4K dual-channel hardware
✓ Aggressive pricing
✓ Early reliability reports are encouraging

✗ Sits at the bottom of Digital Camera World's own budget ranking
✗ No standout strength
✗ Miofive is a young company
✗ Multi-year firmware commitment is unproven
✗ Long-term support depth is unknown

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 15 articles and 2 community sources

13 positive sources

Professional Pickup Phil Huff · reviewer

None of this detracts from the S1 platform’s strongest attribute. As noted in our original S1 review, the forward-facing camera produces crisp, well-exposed 4K footage that performs well above expectations for a budget unit. Registration plates, lane markings and surrounding traffic remain clear enough for evidential use in typical driving conditions.

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TechGearLab Kyle Hameister · reviewer

At the end of the day, the S1 quietly delivers some good performance where it's needed and can be trusted to do what it was designed to do. In a product category where performance is closely tied to cost, it can be hard to suss out the offerings that punch above their price class. The S1 is that offering, on the more budget end.

Read F Facebook Gary Middleton · owner

I've recently installed the Miofive S1 with rear camera and I am very impressed. The only nag I have is that there is no way of locking the horizontal turning of the camera on the mount unlike the vertical with the locking handle.

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TechRadar Article

I rank the Miofive S1 series as one of the best dash cams for a double-digit price (it's in my best dash cams guide), and it's now available in a variety of bundles at Amazon for less, making it even better value.

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Parkers Alex Boyd, Naveed Hussain and Aaron Hussain · reviewer

Overall, the Miofive S1 Ultra is a wonderful dashcam that offers great value thanks to dual 4K footage at this price point.

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Road & Track Justin Helton · reviewer

If you're looking for a dash cam with impressive video quality without breaking the bank, the Miofive S1 Ultra is ideal.

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CAR Magazine Naveed Hussain · reviewer

For the price, dual 4K footage is hard to find, that makes the Miofive S1 Ultra a brilliant choice.

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CAR Magazine Naveed Hussain · reviewer

The Miofive S1 Ultra is the best dashcam money can buy in this year’s Black Friday sales

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TechGearLab Kyle Hameister · reviewer

The Miofive is the cheapest 'good' model as far as I'm concerned.

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The Irish Sun 266785760017516 · reviewer

But the ultimate Miofive in the S1 range is the S1 Ultra .

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Umwa Darren Liggett · reviewer

But the ultimate Miofive in the S1 range is the S1 Ultra .

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MIOFIVE S1: Best Budget Dual Dash Cam

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4 mixed sources

Professional Van Phil Huff · reviewer

None of this detracts from the S1 platform’s strongest attribute. As noted in our original S1 review, the forward-facing camera produces crisp, well-exposed 4K footage that performs well above expectations for a budget unit. Registration plates, lane markings and surrounding traffic remain clear enough for evidential use in typical driving conditions.

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Professional Pickup Phil Huff · reviewer

The Miofive S1 is a capable, low-cost dash cam with strong 4K video quality and straightforward installation. For van drivers and small-business operators who need clear, reliable footage for evidence and insurance protection, it offers excellent value.

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TechRadar Article

❌ You want high frame rates: Whatever the resolution, the S1's video frame rates are capped at 30fps. Higher frame rates like 60fps can capture smoother footage.

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Average Joes Phil Huff · reviewer

Yes, the AI features can be overzealous, and the voice alerts verge on nagging, but these are easily tamed in the settings.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #15 of 23 on our dash cams tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 17 cited sources across 12 outlets.

None of the 17 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Sits at the bottom of Digital Camera World's own budget ranking. No standout strength. Miofive is a young company. Multi-year firmware commitment is unproven. Long-term support depth is unknown.