Dash cams
Dash cams, judged on video clarity day and night, reliability and the app.
Of the 2 dash cams we score so far, the highest-rated by professional reviewers is the Nextbase 622GW: critic score 85 out of 100 from 11 reviews, 10 of them positive. Most praised: power and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.
Nextbase 622GW
11 professional reviewers tested the Nextbase 622GW, and 10 recommend it. Most praised: power and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.
The catch: Expensive, and the app is clunky.
9 of these 11 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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How do they compare?
| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nextbase 622GW | 85 | 11 | High | Best overall |
| Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 | 82 | 4 (early) | Medium | Best compact dash cam |
Not scored yet
We publish a score only once at least 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist.
- Garmin Dash Cam X210 · 1 of 4 reviews needed
- Garmin Dash Cam 67W · 3 of 4 reviews needed
- Vantrue N4 Pro · 2 of 4 reviews needed
- Viofo A229 Pro · 1 of 4 reviews needed
Common questions
Which dash cam do critics rate highest?
Of the 2 we score, the Nextbase 622GW, with a critic score of 85 from 11 professional reviews. Most praised: power and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.
Nextbase 622GW vs Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3: which is better?
Critics score the Nextbase 622GW 85 and the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 82. We list the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 under “Best compact dash cam”. Its main drawback: no GPS or screen, and only a minor upgrade over the Mini 2.