Introduction (Does It Do What It Should)

That’s a big yes from anything from NextBase, as it is really on the next level. I suppose that Dashcams are the devices that people want to use, and we are going to review two products from NextBase that we have reviewed before, and one that we haven’t.

Our Review of the NextBase 122 DashCam

Okay, so this is the first NextBase camera that we are reviewing, and I believe that this is “entry-level”. I suppose that is good enough, but 1080p HD recording with a 4G lens is nothing to sneeze at. You can check out the video for yourself, but it records at 30 frames per second with a 120 degree wide angle lens.

So yes, you will see a lot of footage from 122 on the video, and you can also see the accessories. You can see that there is a camera, and there is a mount for it. All you need to do is magnetically lock on the camera, and then there is this adhesive to stick the camera on the glass.

Once you have the right angle for viewing, you can connect the charging cord to the dash lighter, and then it turns on and starts recording immediately. Of course, you will need an SD card to get the footage. Once you have the footage, it is easy to rip onto your computer, and I had a chance to do that.

One more thing I should talk about is the added vehicle protection with Intelligent Parking Mode, included in Series 2 Dash cams. I’m actually I’m surprised that this 122 is Series 2 because it is a 122. Anyway, as soon as you park and your ignition is turned off, the 122 will automatically switch into Intelligent Parking Mode by shutting down everything but the G Force Sensor. So, if there is a bump or something, the DashCam’s internal battery to detect it.

Our Review of the NextBase 222 DashCam

Okay, so to compare, the 222 also has 1080p HD and 30 fps, and it also has Intelligent parking. One difference is the 222 has a 140 degree Wide Angle Lens.

I decided to just check on the 122 and the 222, comparing them side by side. The biggest noticeable difference that I could see is the real estate on the 222, which is bigger and wider. I also decided to re-watch my video footage of the 122 and 222, and I noticed that the 222 has the NextBase logo is more prominent, as well as the timestamp being more noticeable.

So, is the 222 also entry level? I’m going to leave that up to you, but I will let you know that the 222 is $20 more than the 122. Anything more that you want to find out, go ahead and check out the specs and video below.

Our Review of the NextBase 322GW DashCam

Okay, we are getting into the 322GW, so that means that we are about to get an upgrade, and it is a little bit major. In this case, the 322 GW has 1080p HD at 60 fps. Something that you should also know is the viewing screen is a full touch screen, which the 122 and 222 don’t have.

It also Enhanced Night Vision, which I believe that I need to check out personally, something that I didn’t really show with the 122 and 222 videos. Those only had “Night Vision” according to the specs. Another feature not of the 122 and 22 is the “Sync and Share”, which uses Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi connectivity to sync files straight to the smartphone or tablet, thanks to the MyNextBase Connect app.

If you like it, you should know that the 322GW is double the price of the 222. In my videos, I talk about these accessories, and I think it is time I write about them here.

Our Review of the NextBase Rear Window Camera

Something else you might notice is the Rear Window Camera, and I talked in the video a lot about that. I kind of talked about how I don’t think it works as a back-up camera, but it does work as something better than your rear-view central mirror. Like I said, it only works with the 322 and later models, not the 122 and 222.

Our Review of the NextBase Reflection Free Lens

You can see in the video of the 122 that the sun was really creating some lens flare that was worse than J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg. I probably should have used it, but by the time that I had completed the video, I kind of lost my chance. So I don’t have any before and after for that, but wished I had that, sorry.

Our Review of the NextBase Carry Case

Since the Carry Case says that it is for the Series 2, I tried it on the 222, and it worked. I said in the video that I was going to try it on the other cases, and I did, but I didn’t get any footage of it. I figured that it wasn’t necessary, but that it works. You might notice that when I tried it on the 222, the Velcro flap flipped open, unintentionally, and that happened when I tried it on the 122 and 322.

Facts About The Company

NextBase has a policy about being “safe, secure, smart”, and they are “a market leader in connected car technology and driving intelligence”. NextBase was founded in the UK in 1999, so that is a lot of experience with safety and driving, and they hold 80 percent of the UK market. So if you see a DashCam in England, it’s probably made by NextBase.

What Does This Company Make?

I’ve already said the DashCams, and I talked about the accessories as well. You can get some serious bundles of the products for a reduced price.

Just the Specs, Man

If you’re the type that needs this info, this section is for you! I had to break it up in three sections:

Specs for the NextBase 122 DashCam

Resolution:
720p HD @ 30fps

Screen:
2” LED screen

Image Stabilization:
No

WiFi:
No

Night vision:
Yes, Night Vision

Bluetooth:
No

What3Words:
No

GPS:
No

Intelligent Parking Mode:
Yes

Emergency Response:
No

Alexa:
No

Polarising Filter:
No

Viewing Angle:
120°

Lens:
4 layer f2.2

What’s in the box:
Click&Go PRO Mount, Power Cable Fitting Tool, Spare 3M Adhesive Pad, USB Cable, Car Power Cable

Specs for the NextBase 222 DashCam

Resolution:
1080p HD @ 30fps 720p @ 60fps

Screen:
2.5” HD IPS screen

Image Stabilization:
No

WiFi:
No

Night vision:
Yes, Night Vision

Bluetooth:
No

What3Words:
No

GPS:
No

Intelligent Parking Mode:
Yes

Emergency Response:
No

Alexa:
No

Polarising Filter:
Compatible

Viewing Angle:
140°

Lens:
6 layer f1.6

What’s in the box:
Click&Go PRO Mount, Power Cable Fitting Tool, Spare 3M Adhesive Pad, USB Cable, Car Power Cable

Specs for the NextBase 322 DashCam

Resolution:
1080p HD @ 60fps 720p @ 60fps

Screen:
2.5” HD IPS Touch screen

Image Stabilization:
No

WiFi:
QuickLink Wi-Fi

Night vision:
Yes, Enhanced Night Vision

Bluetooth:
Yes – Bluetooth 4.2

What3Words:
No

GPS:
10Hz

Intelligent Parking Mode:
Yes

Emergency Response:
Yes

Alexa:
No

Polarising Filter:
Compatible

Viewing Angle:
140°

Lens:
6 layer f1.6

Module Compatability:
Rear Window Cam Car Rear View Camera Cabin View Cam

What’s in the box:
Click&Go PRO GPS Mount, Power Cable Fitting Tool, Spare 3M Adhesive Pad, USB Cable, Car Power Cable

If there is something on this that I didn’t cover, please let me know.

What Do the Reviews Say?

For the 122 Dash Cam, it averages 4.1 stars out of 764 ratings. For the 222 Dash Cam, it goes up to 4.2 stars out of 1,833 ratings. It goes back to 4.1 with the 322GW out of 818 ratings. What surprises me most is how the Rear Window Camera gets a 4.4 out of 2,838 ratings, which is much higher than I would give it.

Okay, Get To The Unboxing Already!

Okay, I Like It, Just Give Me The Link So I Can Buy It Already!

Maybe I Want It, But Is There Anything Else Like It? Maybe For A Lower Price? Please?

So, I did a search of Dashcams, and I found my most recent besides the NextBase products was the My GEKO Gear Orbit 500. That was about two years ago, which was at the same time as the NEXC2 DashCam from Scosche. Then we reviewed the Nextbase 522GW for $239.99 (which admittedly is more expensive), and maybe we’ll review that again.