The Nextbase 622GW is, for us, the best all-round dash cam you can buy in the UK: true 4K footage that reads number plates clearly, image stabilisation that smooths out a bumpy road, and genuinely useful safety features. Here is what it does brilliantly, and where it asks you to pay for the privilege.
Nextbase is the brand most British drivers reach for first, and the 622GW is its flagship. That reputation is well earned. This is not a no-name camera that happens to claim 4K on the box; it is a properly engineered piece of kit that backs up the headline figure with a strong sensor and clever software. That combination is exactly why it is our best overall pick: it does the core job, capturing clear evidence, better than anything else here, and it adds safety features that could matter on the worst day of your driving life.
| Model | Price | Resolution | Field of view | Connectivity | Rating | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ★ Top pick Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam | £268.00 | 4K (3840 x 2160) | 140° | WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS | ★ 4.5 | View → |
£268.00
4K (3840 x 2160) · 140° · WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
The verdict from David Osei, motoring and in-car tech tester
Our best overall pick. The Nextbase 622GW is the camera most people should buy: genuinely sharp 4K footage, image stabilisation that smooths out a bumpy road, and useful safety features such as Emergency SOS and what3words location sharing. It costs more than the budget options, but if you want footage that holds up in an insurance dispute, this is the one.
Footage is noticeably crisper than 1080p rivals, with plates legible even at speed.
The 622GW is the right camera if you want the sharpest, most dependable footage and you are willing to pay a little more to get it. It suits the driver who does a lot of miles, who commutes on fast A-roads and motorways, and who wants to be able to read a plate two or three cars ahead rather than just the car directly in front. The 4K resolution and image stabilisation are the standout reasons to choose it over a 1080p camera: the extra detail and the steadier picture genuinely make the difference between footage that settles a claim and footage that leaves room for doubt.
It is less obviously the right buy if you are on a tight budget or you mainly want a simple camera for a second car. In those cases the cheaper Nextbase 322GW gives you the same easy touchscreen experience and the same safety features in 1080p for a lot less. And if you specifically need rear cover out of the box, the 622GW is a front camera; the Viofo A129 Plus Duo bundles a rear lens for less. But for clarity above all, the 622GW leads.
This is where the 622GW justifies its position. The 4K footage is crisp and detailed, and crucially it holds that detail when you most need it: number plates stay legible even when the car ahead is some distance away or moving quickly. Image stabilisation is the quiet hero, ironing out the judder from potholes and speed bumps so the picture stays smooth and readable rather than blurring at the worst moment. Day-to-day, this is the clearest footage in the group.
After dark the 622GW remains strong. It is not quite the equal of the STARVIS 2 sensor in the Thinkware U3000 in the very darkest conditions, but it handles oncoming headlights, wet roads and poorly lit streets well, keeping plates and detail usable where cheaper cameras smear and glare. For most drivers it is more than good enough for night and winter use.
The 622GW is not just a camera; it is a safety device. Emergency SOS uses its GPS and your paired phone to alert the emergency services with your exact location if you are in a serious collision and unresponsive. what3words location sharing lets you give a precise position to recovery or rescue services. These are not gimmicks: in a genuine emergency they could matter a great deal. Add a clear, responsive 3-inch touchscreen and the polarising-filter option to cut windscreen glare, and the feature set is the most complete here.
Fitting is straightforward thanks to the Click&Go Pro magnetic mount, which lets you snap the camera on and off with one hand and keeps the GPS in the mount. Plugged into the 12V socket the whole job takes a few minutes; for a tidier finish you can tuck the cable along the headlining, or hardwire it for parking mode. The build feels solid and considered throughout, as you would hope at this price.
The 622GW's drawbacks are about cost, not capability. It is one of the pricier single cameras here, and if you want rear cover you have to buy a Nextbase modular rear or cabin camera on top, which pushes the total up further. Neither is a flaw in the camera itself; you are paying for genuinely better footage and a fuller feature set. But if your budget is tight, or rear cover is your priority, it is worth being clear-eyed about the total spend before you commit. For pure front-camera quality, though, the money is well spent.
Yes. The 622GW records true 4K at 30fps, and the extra detail is the point: at 4K you can read a number plate two or three cars ahead where a 1080p camera would only show a blur. Image stabilisation also keeps the footage smooth over potholes and speed bumps.
Not in the box. The 622GW is a front camera, but it accepts Nextbase's modular rear-view and cabin-view add-on cameras that clip onto the same mount. If you want rear cover out of the box for less, the Viofo A129 Plus Duo is the better-value option.
Emergency SOS uses the camera's GPS and your paired phone to alert the emergency services with your exact location if you are in a serious collision and unresponsive. Combined with what3words location sharing, it is a genuinely useful safety feature, not just a marketing tick-box.
The Nextbase 622GW is our best overall pick because it does the most important job, capturing clear, usable evidence, better than anything else on test, and it backs that up with safety features that could one day matter enormously. The 4K footage and image stabilisation are the real reasons to buy it, and the touchscreen and Emergency SOS are the icing. It costs more than the budget options, and rear cover is extra, but for a driver who wants the clearest possible record of every journey it is the soundest buy here. If you want similar ease of use for less, look at the Nextbase 322GW; if rear cover matters most, see the Viofo A129 Plus Duo. Either way, it is worth reading our buying guide and our testing method before you decide.