When it comes to dashcams, Nextbase are the king of it. It’s becoming increasingly clear that having one of the best dashcams on the market is a driving essential. Nextbase dashcams are renowned and the manufacturer has a number of options, all complete with different features and different price tags.
We’ve put our heads together and worked out the best Nextbase dashcams for a number of budgets and tasks, in fact, we’re breaking down the entire Nextbase range, looking for our top picks and the options to avoid.
All of these dashcams are forward-facing but the vast majority support an official Nextbase rear-facing camera as an optional extra, often offered as a cash-saving bundle with the dashcam. If you want a dual setup in the box, have a look at our guide on the best dual dashcams.
Rear-end collisions are very common as accident types in the UK. And you are four times more likely to be involved in a crash if you’re using your mobile phone. So, for insurance purposes, it’s useful to have a dashcam setup to determine proof of cause in such situations. Particularly if you have a rear camera set up with a front-facing one – which is relatively common with Wi-Fi dashcams.
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How we tested Nextbase dashcams
For those Nextbase dashcams that we tested, each one was assessed thoroughly, following what we usually look out for when reviewing any dashcam. Recording quality is key as well as features, value for money, and ease of use. All of which is tied into our overall score, to determine how good that dashcam is.
Each dashcam was tested in our own cars, both on the classic and modern spectrum, and when given the opportunity, we lived with the units over either a period of time or long journeys to test them out in a number of different environments. This also gave us the likelihood of driving into different lighting conditions and scenarios, which could test out the features onboard the dashcams.
Verdict: Which Nextbase dashcam is best?
The joy of all of the additions that Nextbase offer is that they’re interchange across the GW range. If, for example, you upgrade from a 322GW to a 622GW, you’ll still be able to use the axillary cameras. This is useful to know when it comes time to upgrade. This isn’t the case with the more discreet mirror-based dash cams.
The one we’d choose. We maintain the Nextbase 522GW is the pick of the bunch, balancing its price with all the features you could possibly need. The Nextbase 622GW is a great high performance dash cam and may have the most impressive stats. But some features are superfluous and the price tag is hard to stomach.
What’s the best on a budget. We like the Nextbase Piqo due to its simplicity and compactness. At under £100, it represents a dashcam that is small, functional and fuss-free – something which many motorists are looking for.
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The best Nextbase dashcam
Rrp: $399.99
Price: $295.95
Rrp: $399.99
Price: $295.95
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You would think a 5am start would be the worst time to set up a dashcam - and you'd be correct. Lacking any kind of breakfast and coffee, I begrudgingly stuck the 622 to the windscreen, plugged it into the car's 12V socket, paired everything on the app and hit the road.
How long did this take, might you ask? Amazingly, around five-minutes. As someone who prefers the simpler things in life, I immediately knew that the 622 and I, would get along. It sits very compactly on the windscreen of our Volvo V60 and the control panel is uber-simple to use and navigate.
The app is a positive, too. I don't like how you have to install different apps for various Nextbase models, but the one for the 622 is the neatest I've tried so far. You can easily access files and do all of the admin more-or-less in one place.
You get fancy features like Alexa Built-In, which for me, are not needed 95% of the time. All I care about is footage quality - and the 622 with its 4K recording resolution does that impeccably. Watching back motorway footage reveals that number plates can be easily read from a reasonable distance, and you can see what's further ahead relatively clearly.
It doesn't matter whether you're in direct sunlight or the darkest tunnels approaching the M25, the quality of the footage is still excellent. When submitting footage to the police or insurance companies, this stuff matters, so it's a big plus for the 622.
When opting for one of these, it's a good idea to get yourself a large SD card. I only had a 64GB unit provided with this test unit, and when living with a dashcam, that's not a lot for a camera as capable as this.
Review by Aaron Hussain
How long did this take, might you ask? Amazingly, around five-minutes. As someone who prefers the simpler things in life, I immediately knew that the 622 and I, would get along. It sits very compactly on the windscreen of our Volvo V60 and the control panel is uber-simple to use and navigate.
The app is a positive, too. I don't like how you have to install different apps for various Nextbase models, but the one for the 622 is the neatest I've tried so far. You can easily access files and do all of the admin more-or-less in one place.
You get fancy features like Alexa Built-In, which for me, are not needed 95% of the time. All I care about is footage quality - and the 622 with its 4K recording resolution does that impeccably. Watching back motorway footage reveals that number plates can be easily read from a reasonable distance, and you can see what's further ahead relatively clearly.
It doesn't matter whether you're in direct sunlight or the darkest tunnels approaching the M25, the quality of the footage is still excellent. When submitting footage to the police or insurance companies, this stuff matters, so it's a big plus for the 622.
When opting for one of these, it's a good idea to get yourself a large SD card. I only had a 64GB unit provided with this test unit, and when living with a dashcam, that's not a lot for a camera as capable as this.
Review by Aaron Hussain
Pros
- Very easy and quick to set up with minimal fuss, unless you opt for a hardwired installation
- 4K recording quality is top-level and things can be seen very clearly
- Simple control panel with an even more simple app to navigate
Cons
- It's a shame the compatible rear camera - if you opt for one - is the same 1080p unit across all Series 2 models
- You only get a 64GB SD card included as standard
| Video | 4K at 30fps; 1440p HD at 60fps; 1080p HD at 120fps |
| Screen | 3-inch HD touchscreen |
| Viewing angle | 140 degrees |
| Lens | 6-layer f1.3 |
| Image stabilisation | Yes |
| Emergency SOS | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Alexa voice control | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes – Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
Editor's pick
Rrp: $299.99
Price: $249.74
Rrp: $299.99
Price: $249.74
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A champion in its own right in our eyes is the 522GW. Balancing value for money against great features, this dash cam offers exceptional picture quality, a host of fancy extra tech to make your life easier and that all-important build quality that Nextbase is renowned for. It's £100 less than the 622GW, so there's a lot to be said for this model for most consumers.
Like the 622, it's an easy thing to set up and is smooth and responsive, both on the screen and control panel. It also fits neatly behind the rear-view mirror, meaning distractions are minimal for the driver.
It has full HD recording at 60fps along with the brand's excellent six-layer and 140-degree lens. Useful features like GPS, a subscription-based Emergency SOS service, polarising filter, and Alexa are included too, all to make your life easier. Like all Nextbase dash cams, it includes the essentials of a G-sensor, parking mode, and loop recording.
All of this stuff is greatly comprehensive for the money, but it loses out on the 4K recording resolution that the 622 boasts. Other than that however, the 522 is pretty much all you could ever need from a dashcam. It still captures number plates clearly, but loses out on things like Enhanced Night Vision and Extreme Weather Mode. You can see the price difference when you weigh things up, but the 522 is possibly all the dashcam you could ever need.
Review by Chris Williams
Like the 622, it's an easy thing to set up and is smooth and responsive, both on the screen and control panel. It also fits neatly behind the rear-view mirror, meaning distractions are minimal for the driver.
It has full HD recording at 60fps along with the brand's excellent six-layer and 140-degree lens. Useful features like GPS, a subscription-based Emergency SOS service, polarising filter, and Alexa are included too, all to make your life easier. Like all Nextbase dash cams, it includes the essentials of a G-sensor, parking mode, and loop recording.
All of this stuff is greatly comprehensive for the money, but it loses out on the 4K recording resolution that the 622 boasts. Other than that however, the 522 is pretty much all you could ever need from a dashcam. It still captures number plates clearly, but loses out on things like Enhanced Night Vision and Extreme Weather Mode. You can see the price difference when you weigh things up, but the 522 is possibly all the dashcam you could ever need.
Review by Chris Williams
Pros
- Balances good value for money with enough tech to only fall just shy of the 622
- Excellent build quality and durability throughout
- Is immensely easy to use and setup, which is useful for newbies to dashcams
Cons
- No rear-view camera as standard, and it doesn't match the recording quality of the 522
| Video | 1440p HD at 30fps; 1080p HD at 60fps |
| Screen | 3-inch HD touchscreen |
| Viewing angle | 140 degrees |
| Lens | 6-layer f1.3 |
| Image stabilisation | No |
| Emergency SOS | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Alexa voice control | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes<strong> </strong>– Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
The best compact Nextbase dashcam
Price: $149.99
Price: $149.99
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Starting at under £100 and designed for younger buyers, the Piqo is an answer to some of my questions regarding dashcams. What if you just wanted a small device that records footage and isn't a fuss to use? The Piqo is designed to do exactly that, so how good is it?
Well first impressions were a bit sticky; trying to pair it up to the app took all-manner of re-boots and about 20 taps of the middle button. It could've and should've been easier, but some things are never truly perfect.
Recording quality is limited to 2K (1440p), so don't expect to get the best footage that's comparable to higher-end models. However, it provides good enough footage for the price point and I could still read number plates clearly from a good distance. But anything further was quite blurry and trickier to read.
I like how compact the device is, too. It's a subtle-looking thing in the windscreen, and you don't immediately spot it unless you know it's there. I forgot it was even there a few times when walking away from the car.
It doesn't win awards or break records, but for under £100 the Piqo is a dashcam I'd happily opt for. There's a few bug bears that need attending to if Nextbase bring out another Piqo model, and once those are ironed out, it's my ideal dashcam for everyday driving.
Review by Aaron Hussain
Well first impressions were a bit sticky; trying to pair it up to the app took all-manner of re-boots and about 20 taps of the middle button. It could've and should've been easier, but some things are never truly perfect.
Recording quality is limited to 2K (1440p), so don't expect to get the best footage that's comparable to higher-end models. However, it provides good enough footage for the price point and I could still read number plates clearly from a good distance. But anything further was quite blurry and trickier to read.
I like how compact the device is, too. It's a subtle-looking thing in the windscreen, and you don't immediately spot it unless you know it's there. I forgot it was even there a few times when walking away from the car.
It doesn't win awards or break records, but for under £100 the Piqo is a dashcam I'd happily opt for. There's a few bug bears that need attending to if Nextbase bring out another Piqo model, and once those are ironed out, it's my ideal dashcam for everyday driving.
Review by Aaron Hussain
Pros
- A simple answer to a complex question; a great dashcam option for those after simplicity
- Is very small and is practically hidden in view on your windscreen
- Great value for money for either the 1K or 2K, although the 2K does command extra cash
Cons
- I found setting it up far trickier than it should've been on my test
| Video | 2K (1440p) |
| Screen | N/A |
| Viewing angle | 145-degrees |
| Lens | Wide angle |
| Image stabilisation | No |
| Emergency SOS | Yes |
| Alexa Voice Control | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth 4.1 |
| WiFi | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
The best Nextbase dashcam for features
The IQ is a peculiar model in the Nextbase line-up, and one that throughout my time testing it, I struggled to understand. It has a 1080p recording resolution, so my immediate question is what do you get for a starting price of £350? The 4K 622GW is £270 without extras.
Then there's the size of the thing; it's bulkier than it looks in photos, and there's no way to use a 12V socket. Instead, you have to rely on the OBD2 port and hardwire the rest of it - it's properly hardcore.
The first thing that struck me is the speaker; it reminds me of a little Amazon Echo unit, only smaller. You can use it for voice control which only applies to the IQ. For instance, you can command it to save files, activate Witness Mode, as well as enabling Privacy Mode. Does it work? Well after gently saying 'Hey dashcam, protect this file!' in my best Jon Bentley accent, it did so without fuss.
You can only do certain things with voice command though, and I'm not sure I see the point when there could simply be a set of buttons instead.
Setting it up is fairly straightforward, too. All you really need is the IQ app and a source of power, and you're good to go. You will have to hardwire the device in, and a professional installation comes in at approximately £80 from most fitters.
As for the recording quality, you can get a 1K, 2K, or 4K variant of the IQ, and I had the entry model on test. While at 1080P, it's able to record clearly enough for situations to be clearly seen, the picture is lacking behind other Nextbase products I've tried. For this price point, I'm not sure why one would opt for the 1K unit when you might as well spend a little extra to get the top package.
Additionally, I was staggered to learn that if you want to unlock the very best features, you have to get one of Nextbase's monthly subscriptions. If you don't after spending a mighty £350, you're stuck with the voice control feature itself and the app. You need either the Protect or Protect+ to unlock Witness Mode - which is one of the main appeals of the voice command in the first place.
The IQ isn't my sort of thing when it comes to dashcams. I'm a straightforward thinker who just wants everything in one place without fuss - and the 622GW does precisely that. If you're a hardcore dashcammer though, perhaps there's an IQ-spaced gap for you. But when you weigh up all the options, it's not recommendable enough for us.
Review by Aaron Hussain
Then there's the size of the thing; it's bulkier than it looks in photos, and there's no way to use a 12V socket. Instead, you have to rely on the OBD2 port and hardwire the rest of it - it's properly hardcore.
The first thing that struck me is the speaker; it reminds me of a little Amazon Echo unit, only smaller. You can use it for voice control which only applies to the IQ. For instance, you can command it to save files, activate Witness Mode, as well as enabling Privacy Mode. Does it work? Well after gently saying 'Hey dashcam, protect this file!' in my best Jon Bentley accent, it did so without fuss.
You can only do certain things with voice command though, and I'm not sure I see the point when there could simply be a set of buttons instead.
Setting it up is fairly straightforward, too. All you really need is the IQ app and a source of power, and you're good to go. You will have to hardwire the device in, and a professional installation comes in at approximately £80 from most fitters.
As for the recording quality, you can get a 1K, 2K, or 4K variant of the IQ, and I had the entry model on test. While at 1080P, it's able to record clearly enough for situations to be clearly seen, the picture is lacking behind other Nextbase products I've tried. For this price point, I'm not sure why one would opt for the 1K unit when you might as well spend a little extra to get the top package.
Additionally, I was staggered to learn that if you want to unlock the very best features, you have to get one of Nextbase's monthly subscriptions. If you don't after spending a mighty £350, you're stuck with the voice control feature itself and the app. You need either the Protect or Protect+ to unlock Witness Mode - which is one of the main appeals of the voice command in the first place.
The IQ isn't my sort of thing when it comes to dashcams. I'm a straightforward thinker who just wants everything in one place without fuss - and the 622GW does precisely that. If you're a hardcore dashcammer though, perhaps there's an IQ-spaced gap for you. But when you weigh up all the options, it's not recommendable enough for us.
Review by Aaron Hussain
Pros
- Incredibly comprehensive unit with a number of smart features
- Voice control commands work very accurately and to the letter
- The IQ app is a fairly easy thing to work out and navigate
Cons
- The design could've been simplified to suit more buyers
- The 1K recording resolution of the basic model isn't good enough for the price point
| Video | 1K (1080p) |
| Screen | N/A |
| Viewing angle | 140-degrees |
| Lens | Wide-angle |
| Image Stabilisation | Yes |
| Emergency SOS | Yes |
| Alexa Voice Control | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
The best budget Nextbase dashcam for picture quality
Price: $255.18
Price: $255.18
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The 322GW is a mid-ranged option and as such does without even more features. Out goes GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Alexa voice control, a rather drastic drop in features.
What remains however is the recording resolution of the dashcam, offering 1080p quality for just under £120. If you can live without some creature comforts but want top-quality video recordings, the 322GW is our pick of the range.
What remains however is the recording resolution of the dashcam, offering 1080p quality for just under £120. If you can live without some creature comforts but want top-quality video recordings, the 322GW is our pick of the range.
Pros
- Good enough picture quality for the price at 720p, but isn't class leading
- Represents good value for money at a little under £120
- Is effortlessly easy to use and set up
Cons
- Misses some useful extras which higher end models benefit from
| Video | 1080p HD at 30fps, 720p HD at 60fps |
| Screen | 2.5-inch HD touchscreen |
| <strong> </strong>Viewing angle | 140 degrees |
| Lens | 6-layer f2.2 |
| Image stabilisation | No |
| Emergency SOS | No |
| GPS | No |
| Alexa voice control | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
The best Nextbase dashcam for upgrading
Price: $249.99
Price: $249.99
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You may have noticed from the specs that the key differences between these dashcams are their picture quality and their frame rate. The lower down the price list you go, the less quality and features you get. The 422GW contains a number of extras that mark it out as a premium dashcam, namely Bluetooth, Alexa voice control and GPS. But, there is a lack of a polarised lens.
Nextbase obviously offer a polarised lens as an optional extra, which will effectively turn this dashcam into a 522GW with a smaller screen, just with more faff.
Nextbase obviously offer a polarised lens as an optional extra, which will effectively turn this dashcam into a 522GW with a smaller screen, just with more faff.
Pros
- Good picture quality of 2K (1440p), but not class leading for the price point
- Easy to upgrade withslots and compatibility for rear cam units
- Easy to use and operate and has lots of features for the price
Cons
- Lacking some premium features that the 522 and 622 models have
| Video | 1440p HD at 30fps; 1080p HD at 60fps |
| Screen | 2.5-inch HD touchscreen |
| Viewing angle | 140 degrees |
| Lens | 6-layer f1.3 |
| Image stabilisation | No |
| Emergency SOS | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Alexa voice control | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes – Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
The best budget Nextbase dashcam
Price: $94.99
Price: $94.99
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A step down from the 322GW, the 222 has all of the quality basics from a Nextbase (like the 140-degree six-layer lense), but only offers a maximum of 1080p, and 60fps is only achieved at 720p.
Clarity will be better than similarly priced dashcams from other brands thanks to the premium lens design, but don't expect much in the way of fancy features.
Clarity will be better than similarly priced dashcams from other brands thanks to the premium lens design, but don't expect much in the way of fancy features.
Pros
- HD recording (albeit 1080p) available for under £100
- Affordable price point and even undercuts the Piqo model
- Can be optioned with a rear camers in either 222X or 222XR form
Cons
- Lacking features that its bigger brothers boast, but this is reflected in the price point
| Video | 1080p HD at 30fps, 720p HD at 60fps |
| Screen | 2.5-inch HD touchscreen |
| Viewing angle | 140 degrees |
| Lens | 6-layer f2.2 |
| Image stabilisation | No |
| <strong> </strong>Emergency SOS | No |
| GPS | No |
| Alexa voice control | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
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