Our verdict: The Nextbase 322GW ranks 2nd of the 10 dash cams we compare, with 8.2 out of 10.
Nextbase 322GW
8.2/10
The Nextbase 322GW is a front-facing 1080p dash cam with GPS, Wi-Fi and a 2.5-inch touchscreen. It suits drivers who want a simple, well-supported camera they can fit themselves.
1080p recording with built-in GPS and Wi-Fi clip transfer
Nextbase app for downloading and sharing footage
A UK brand with local support and an easy click-in mount
Emergency SOS and a 140-degree lens
Keep in mind
1080p is less reliable for number plates at night than the 4K models
Front only in the box, so a rear or cabin camera is a separate add-on
Small screen is basic and the menus feel dated
Parking mode needs a hardwire kit bought separately
Why the Nextbase 322GW scores 8.2
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 dash cams in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are1st of 10
How many rated it1st of 10
How new it is10th of 10
Why it sits behind the 70mai 4K A810 Lite
The 70mai 4K A810 Lite (8.4) beats the Nextbase 322GW (8.2) because it is a much newer design. The Nextbase 322GW leaves owners a little happier, but not by enough to close the gap.
About the Nextbase 322GW
The 322GW records Full HD video at up to 60fps through a 6-layer f/1.6 glass lens with a 140-degree viewing angle. It has night vision and wide dynamic range processing, and it accepts a polarising filter. A 2.5-inch IPS touchscreen handles playback and settings.
It attaches with the Click&Go PRO magnetic mount, which has the GPS and the power connection built in. The camera clicks on and off, and the power cable runs to the mount. GPS logs location and speed at 10Hz, and speed can be shown in mph or km/h. Wi-Fi connects the camera straight to your phone without mobile data, and Bluetooth 4.2 handles automatic syncing. The free MyNextbase Connect app on iOS and Android is used to view, download and share clips.
On the road it loops over old footage once the card fills, and a protect button locks a clip. The G-sensor has high, medium, low and off settings, and a triggered recording is locked so it cannot be overwritten. Emergency SOS checks whether you need help after a collision. If you do not respond, it alerts the emergency services with your GPS position and any medical details you have saved. Intelligent Parking Mode wakes the camera when it senses a knock while parked, saves a 30-second protected file and stays on for 5 minutes afterwards.
The box holds the camera and mount, a car power cable, a USB cable, a power cable fitting tool and a spare 3M adhesive pad. There is no SD card. Nextbase sells rear window, rear view and cabin cameras as add-ons.
What owners report about the Nextbase 322GW
Owners who bought the 322GW mostly say it is easy to fit and use. They like the picture quality, the touchscreen settings, the small indicator light and the option to show speed on the footage. Some find it handy to view clips on a phone without pulling the SD card.
The complaints are about the phone link and storage. Some owners could not pair the camera reliably, and one lost the connection to an iPhone more than once. Another found a laptop easier than the app. The SD card is not supplied, and owners say it must be U3 rated or recordings may not save. In forum threads, a few describe a camera that froze or refused to format a card, and one reports a unit about three years old that stopped charging and powering on.
Fitting a rear camera can take effort: one owner had to take trim panels off to route the cable. A hardwire kit for parking mode costs extra. Owner feedback specific to this model is thin on night footage and long-term durability, so treat those as unproven.
Who the Nextbase 322GW suits
The 322GW suits a driver who wants a front camera with GPS evidence, a phone app and an SOS function, fitted with a click-in mount and little fuss. It is a good fit if you may add a rear camera later, since Nextbase sells compatible modules.
Look elsewhere if number plate detail at night matters most, as 1080p is less dependable than 4K. The Nextbase 622GW or Viofo A229 Pro 2CH suit that need. For a front and rear set in one box, the 70mai 4K A810 Lite fits better. For a cabin view as well, the Garmin Dash Cam Tandem or Nextbase iQ do it in one unit.
Questions about the Nextbase 322GW
What SD card does the Nextbase 322GW need?
One designed for dash cam use, and owners say it should be U3 rated. The camera does not come with a card. Recording time is about 2 hours on 32GB, 4 hours on 64GB and up to 8 hours on 128GB.
Does the Nextbase 322GW have a rear camera?
No, it is front only in the box. Nextbase sells a Rear Window Cam, a Car Rear View Camera and a Cabin View Cam as separate add-ons for it.
Does the Nextbase 322GW have parking mode?
Yes. Intelligent Parking Mode uses the G-sensor to detect a knock while parked, saves a 30-second protected file and stays on for 5 minutes afterwards. Owners report that a hardwire kit for continuous power is a separate purchase.
Does the Nextbase 322GW have Wi-Fi and an app?
Yes. QuickLink Wi-Fi links the camera to your phone without mobile data, and the free MyNextbase Connect app on iOS and Android downloads and shares clips. Some owners report pairing problems.
Does the Nextbase 322GW have GPS?
Yes. GPS is built into the Click&Go PRO mount and logs location and speed at 10Hz. Speed can be shown in mph or km/h.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover dash cams for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 24 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026.
