Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SC120
- SKU:
- 6580293
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 3.4 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers love the product's excellent video quality, even at night, and its compact, low-profile design. They also appreciate its ease of use, QHD resolution for fine details, and straightforward installation. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the accompanying app and report issues with Bluetooth connectivity.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Size
Great product!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this product! It was easy to install. I love that it’s compact. It automatically deletes after a few days. You also have the option to save a recording on your phone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .We are happy to hear that you love your SC 120 dash camera. Thank you for the fantastic review. Take care!
Cobra - Dash Cam
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works pretty well, a little sensitive but it links up with my Drive Smarter app with my Escort Radar and Cameras.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thanks for sharing your experience! You can adjust the G-Sensor from 1-3. Level 1 is easiest to trigger, Level 3 only locks videos for big impacts. Glad to hear it’s working well with your Drive Smarter app. We appreciate you choosing Cobra!
- Pros mentioned:Video qualityCons mentioned:App
Connectivity Issues
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great video and sound quality. Unfortunately we could only access the footage using a laptop as it has poor bluetooth connectivity.The DriveSmart app seems to have some bugs that haven’t been fixed. 2/5, might recommend to someone who wouldn’t mind not being able to access footage from a phone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for choosing Cobra. Please make sure that your dash camera firmware is up to date and that you are using the latest version of the Drive Smarter app. This should resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing a problem, please contact us at 800-543-1608. We're happy to help!
Excellent Product, Highly Recommend
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product is well-designed, reliable, and works perfectly. I've been using it consistently and it completely met my needs. Great value for the price!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you so much for the amazing review. We appreciate your recommendation. Safe travels!
Good bang for the buck
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love that it connects to the phone it runs slow on the app but for the price its good at what it dose
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thanks for your feedback! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the SC 120 and feel it's a great value for the price. If the app seems slow, we recommend clearing the cache, deleting and reinstalling the Drive Smarter app, and making sure the app, phone, and camera are all updated to their latest versions. This can often help improve performance and connectivity. Thanks again for choosing Cobra!
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Resolution
Would buy again!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install. Had no issues setting up. Great resolution.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for the fantastic review!
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Defective
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Item came in defective i think. The adhesive would come off with the peeling cover. The camera’s wifi was not connecting to the app. Didn’t have any troubleshoot instructions included.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for your valuable feedback. Connection issues usually do not indicate a defective camera. Please ensure that you have accepted the app permissions, and that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled. If applicable, make sure to accept the camera firmware update. We can often resolve connection issues with some basic troubleshooting steps. Additionally, the adhesive mounts come with a 1-year warranty. For assistance, please contact us at 800-543-1608. We're happy to help!
Great camera!
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great dash cam and connects to the app in real time so you always have the footage immediately in case you need it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thanks so much for the awesome feedback! We're glad to hear you're enjoying your dash camera alongside the Drive Smarter app for added benefits and convenience. Safe driving!
Dash camera
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good for me no rear camera Will install next week.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thanks so much for choosing Cobra! Safe driving!
Works great
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works perfectly. I can also see live stream which is exactly why I wanted it.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .We're glad to hear that the camera is working great for you! Stay safe and enjoy!
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Small and easy to install dash cam.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the best purchase when it comes to small and easy to install dash camera that also provides ease when driving!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .We are thrilled to hear that you are happy with your purchase. Thank you for choosing Cobra and enjoy!
- Pros mentioned:Design, Ease of use, SizeCons mentioned:Connectivity
Compact dash cam that gets the job done
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Summary: Set it and forget it, that’s where the Cobra SC 120 shines as a dash cam with a decent camera and storage options. If you are looking for a more hand’s one experience with bells and whistles (like a built-in screen), there are other more expensive units out there. Comes with an App for fine tuning and works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Pro’s: - Compact, unobtrusive design. - Easy to install. - Good 1440P video resolution. Con’s: - So so wireless connectivity. Matter of Taste: - The App could use some work. - Ultra-wide camera with a ‘fishbowl’ output. - Do it yourself installation. - Can’t connect with CarPlay (or Auto) and the included App at the same time. - Your CarPlay has a larger user group for road alert functions. More Words: Some dash cams have so many options and frills they almost double as an entertainment system, but the actual picture is no better than what the Cobra SC 120 can provide. It is a competent camera that is so small that it won’t distract you. The lens is ultra-wide, which has pluses and minuses. On the plus side, you record a lot of the action around you, on the bad side, things will seem further away with less detail than you might remember it. The fishbowl effect is so prominent you won’t be using the footage as home movies but it’s insurance in case of a negative road experience. The App, well, make sure it’s up to date and the firmware is the most recent, and that means connecting inside to a strong WIFI source first. It does connect with your phone, to adjust settings and presumably download footage. I found it faster and easier to just use the included micro SD card (16 Gb) with a card reader. It’s a revolving loop, erases the oldest footage, so you will probably want to upgrade to a 256 card for long trips. Bottom line is if you want a dash cam that is just a dash cam (records usable footage), this is a good price for a compact unit.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for your review and for choosing Cobra! We appreciate your feedback. If you need assistance or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 800-543-1608. We're happy to help!
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
EZ to use Dash Cam w Clear videos
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.EZ to use, still learning with playback (speed of frames), but it captures real time consistently.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for the great review and for choosing Cobra! You can find the full owner's manual at cobra.com/manuals or feel free to give us a call at 800-543-1608. We're happy to help!
Ldakins
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like this cam recorder. I would recommend to anyone
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for choosing Cobra. We're glad you like it, and we are grateful for your recommendation.
- Pros mentioned:Size
Cobra Dash cam
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good product. Small dashcam. Easy to set up. Great features.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your dash camera! Thank you for choosing Cobra and stay safe.
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Dash cam
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good view at night, I recommend it, good price, easy to use, does not need much space on the windshield.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for the excellent review!
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Wish I had made another selection
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Unless you buy a separate wiring kit, this is only on when the car is running. Looking at videos is a pain and there are chimes that seem to be meaningless. When I tried to use with Apple CarPlay I get an error message that it cannot be done.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for your valuable feedback. To ensure that the SC 120 remains powered on while your vehicle is turned off, the camera must be connected to a constant power source. This can be achieved either through the CLA port, which must provide constant power, or by purchasing an optional hardwire kit that supplies continuous power to the camera and enables Parking Mode features. Additionally, pairing the SC 120 with our Drive Smarter app via Bluetooth makes it easy to access your camera settings and view video recordings. Once paired with Drive Smarter, connecting to CarPlay should be straightforward. If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact us at 800-543-1608. We are happy to help!
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
EASY AND READY
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Easy installation,easy to use app and the discreteness is amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thank you for the great review! Enjoy!
Dash cam
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Product works as should, very easy to access footage in the app, cord was long enough for my vehicle
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .Thanks so much for the great review and for choosing Cobra!
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Dont buy. Nothing works correctly.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Terrible camera. Bought the OBD2 port connection and no matter what setting i did. The camera would either record constantly while off or when i set to parking mode, it would stay in parking mode while driving and every bump would set it off like it was being hit and the SD card filled up on one 20 minute drive. I tried changing all the settings and nothing worked right. The App is terrible and it took multiple times to connect to the camera every time. Will be returning and trying another brand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Cedar Electronics Team
Posted .We appreciate your valuable feedback and are sorry to hear that you are not fully satisfied.
The SC 120 starts loop recording immediately when powered on. As the SD card becomes full, the oldest footage is automatically erased to make space for new recordings. You can save loop recordings and emergency videos in clips of 1, 2, or 3 minutes, depending on your preference. Please note that smaller 1-minute files are easier to transfer to your phone and share. Emergency recordings are locked and will not be overwritten.
You also have the option to adjust the G-Sensor sensitivity between levels 1 and 3, or to turn it off completely. Level 1 makes it easiest to activate the G-Sensor, while Level 3 only locks videos in the event of the most severe impacts.
The SC120 comes with a 16GB SD card but is compatible with Class 10 or U1 high-endurance cards up to 256GB. Our OBD-II power cords are designed to work with the industry-standard On-Board Diagnostics II port found in most vehicles and most customers have success, however, there can be occasional compatibility issues with specific vehicles.
Regarding the Drive Smarter app, if you are having trouble connecting, please ensure that you are using the latest version of the app and have granted all requested permissions. We regret that you decided not to keep your dash camera, but we hope you will consider us in the future. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 800-543-1608.