When it comes to the topic, Nextbase dash cams are the king of it. It’s becoming increasingly clear that a good dash cam is a driving essential. Nextbase is a renowned manufacturer of them and offer 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 dash cams 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 dash cams 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 dash cam. If you want a dual setup in the box, have a look at our guide on the best dual dash cams.
Rear-end collisions are very common as accident types in the UK. And you are 4 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 dash cams.
The best Nextbase dash cams at a glance:
- Editor’s pick: Nextbase 522GW – Buy on Amazon
- The best Nextbase dashcams for motorway commutes: Nextbase 622GW – Buy on Amazon
- The best budget Nextbase dashcam for picture quality: Nextbase 322GW – Buy on Currys
- The best Nextbase dashcam for upgrading: Nextbase 422GW – Buy on Amazon
Nextbase Dash cams: All You Need to Know
Editor's pick
Rrp: $299.99
Rrp: $299.99
The full HD recording at 60fps will provide clear video in the event of an accident, with clarity further enhanced 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.
Pros
- Balances value for tech
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- No rear-view camera as standard
| 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 Nextbase dashcams for motorway commutes
Rrp: $399.99
Rrp: $399.99
What3words is also included, a service that provides pinpoint accurate GPS and an Extreme Weather Mode for picking up number plates in fog and driving rain, all capturing potentially important evidence. If you're a motorway muncher covering many thousands of miles per year then this is our top option and should be worth the money.
Pros
- Everything you could need in a dash cam
- Top quality
Cons
- It's a little overkill for some
| 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 |
The best budget Nextbase dashcam for picture quality
What remains however is the recording resolution of the dash cam, offering both 1080p and 720p recording, at 30 and 60 fps respectively. If you can live without some creature comforts but want top-quality video recordings, the 322GW is our pick of the range.
Pros
- Good picture quality
- Value for money
Cons
- Misses some useful extras
| 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
Nextbase obviously offer a polarised lens as an optional extra, which will effectively turn this dash cam into a 522GW with a smaller screen, just with more faff.
Pros
- Good picture quality
- Easy to upgrade
Cons
- Lacking some premium features
| 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 dash cam for full HD
Clarity will be better than similarly priced dash cams from other brands thanks to the premium lens design, but don't expect much in the way of fancy features.
Pros
- HD recording
- Affordable
Cons
- Lacking features
| 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 |
The best Nextbase dash cam on a tight budget
A full HD option is offered for an extra tenner, but this is still the weakest offering from the company. It is the cheapest way to get a Nextbase, even if there are a plethora of impressive alternatives in this price range.
Pros
- Well made
- Affordable
Cons
- Not 1080p
| Video | 720p HD at 30fps |
| Screen | 2-inch HD touchscreen |
| Viewing angle | 120 degrees |
| Lens | 4-layer f2.2 |
| Image stabilisation | No |
| Emergency SOS | No |
| GPS | No |
| Alexa voice control | No |
| <strong> </strong>Bluetooth | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
Best for easiest rear cam to install
Rrp: $99.99
Rrp: $99.99
It's compatible with 322GW, 422GW, 522GW, and 622GW dash cams and records in either 720p or 1080p resolution depending on the cam you pair it up with.
Pros
- Easily clicks into existing dash cam setups
- Provides a good view
Cons
- Not as high definition as a proper rear camera
Best Nextbase rear dash cam
Rrp: $99.99
Rrp: $99.99
The camera has a 140-degree view and can be recorded at 1080p resolution. It's also a pretty discreet device which is handy if you're not keen on other people noticing your dash cam setup.
Pros
- High resolution camera
- Fits a number of devices
Cons
- Requires professional wiring installation
Things to consider about Nextbase dash cams
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 522GW is the pick of the bunch, balancing its price with all the features you could possibly need. The 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. The 322GW is good value for money and has a decent selection of features for the price. Just don’t expect all the bells and whistles. The 222 and 122 on the other hand lack the features to be properly recommendable, even as budget dash cams. There are better-equipped budget dash cams on sale.
Ryan Gilmore is the Deputy Autos and Tools Editor for Parkers, specialising in car cleaning and hand tools. A veteran car cleaner; if it details, waxes or washes he’ll be on hand to make sure it’s worth your money.
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