What feature is the important one for seeing license plates clearly: megapixels or frames per second or something else?
Wirecutter seems to think resolution is important: [INDENT][INDENT] It offers a super-sharp 1296p maximum resolution—the second highest of the group—that lets you see details such as license plates more easily than cams with lower resolution. [/INDENT][/INDENT] I say that hi-res combined with a terrible lens is unlikely, but possible. So nothing beats an equipment review that covers image quality.
With that in mind, Wirecutter is the go-to website for electronic items - it’s superior to Consumer Reports in my view, though the latter is still worth reading. Here’s their current review of dash cams: The 4 Best Dash Cams of 2023 | Reviews by Wirecutter