Why I Replaced My Car Dash Cam with the Botslab HK30 Pro

A small 2K front dash cam, powered by the cigarette lighter — and what I paid for it

I already had a dash cam in my car, so why buy another one? Three reasons. The picture quality of my old camera was not good, it was bulkier than I wanted, and I was hoping a new one would help with the auto-looping problem I had with it. I picked the Botslab HK30 Pro because it is small, shoots in 2K, and costs very little. This is a real owner's note, not a lab test. If you are comparing options, my dash cam roundup covers more models.

Botslab HK30 Pro Front Dash Cam

💰 Bought It Myself 🚗 Car Dash Cam

I paid ₱1,575 on Shopee PH

The HK30 Pro is a front-only dash cam with a 2K main camera and a 140° wide view, according to the listing. What I like first is the size. It is a lot smaller than my previous camera, so it sits behind the mirror without getting in the way.

I power it through the cigarette lighter, so there is no hardwiring to do. So far, the app and the camera are working well. I have not used it long enough to say whether it fixes my looping problem, so I will not claim that yet.

Resolution	2K (per listing title and main image)
Field of view	140° (per listing title)
Channels	Front camera only (single channel)
Storage	microSD card, up to 256GB
Recording	Loop recording
Phone app	Wi-Fi connection to a phone app
Warranty	1 year (per listing image)
My power setup	Cigarette lighter

Pros

• Small form factor, much less bulky than my old camera
• 2K resolution is a step up for me
• The app and camera are working well
• Low price at ₱1,575

Cons

• Front camera only, no rear view
• Too early for me to give a long-term verdict
• Some listing details are inconsistent (see tip below)

Check the specs before you buy. The listing title and main image say 2K and 140°, but the description text mentions 1080p and 130°. Message the seller to confirm the exact version, and bring a good microSD card.

🛒 Check Price on Shopee PH

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Final Thoughts

I switched because I wanted a smaller camera, a sharper picture, and hopefully fewer headaches with auto looping. After the first stretch of use, the Botslab HK30 Pro looks like a good fit for the price, and the app and camera have worked well for me.

I will update this post once I have driven with it longer. If you only need a front camera and want something compact, it is worth a look. Just confirm the specs with the seller first.

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