G'Day Bob, I have to say, this is perhaps the best real life review I've seen ever, it's straight forward, shows the actual camera quality, no fiddly details taking up time. good on you!
Echoing the glowing reviews already coming in for this latest content branch, tip top tastic. Jam packed with info (even went into the legal side) and all within an approx 5 minute video. Nothing worse when looking through reviews than seeing a search result of dozens of 20 minute reviews. More please.
The 612GW films a little better in the day but in the dark, it's pretty bad. In addition, I noticed a Jello effect when stopped, engine running, it's quite problematic (mounting with suction cup) because the camera is quite heavy. Nevertheless, the menu is intuitive.
excellent review. bought one of these today at Halfords for €147 which seemed very reasonable! Like you say in this review it really is just plug & play however I have opted to get the dash cam hard wired to the battery tomorrow for a small extra charge
I have the Nextbase 512GW so it was interesting to see the new generation from Nextbase. I wouldn't be without a dashcam, not that I have ever needed the video (touch wood). The fact that the video can be used against you is a *good reminder to drive legally, considerately and well at all times* . It's like having your own *witness and conscience* always travel with you. All the best from Switzerland, Rob PS. Swiss law is different and is actually not very Dashcam-friendly.
@@tunosimon1981 Hi - The user interface is visually a lot nicer on the 522GW than the 512GW and also seems to be more user-friendly (easier to use). It also has a lot more features. The price is quite similar to the original price of the 512GW. *The biggest improvement is in the way it attaches to the windscreen* The 512GW wobbles more than I would expect the 522GW to. I am not happy with the 512GW method of attaching to the windscreen. I think the 522GW looks much better in this respect. The video quality is hard to judge on RUclips because RUclips resamples the video. I would say it is the same quality. I hope this was helpful.
@@RobWhittlestone Thank you. I recently bought the 512gw for around 125. But din't use it yet. Wondering whether to go for the 522gw one, as there is an offer going on for slightly more, but including the rear window dashcam as well.
If you find the sample footage presented looks like crap - check your RUclips resolution setting. Mine defaulted at 480P - after setting it to 1080P a lot of details appeared.
I usually watch your car reviews so when I saw you you were reviewing the Nextbase 522GW I had to watch. You always to good reviews and this was no exception. So I'll see you on the far side.
I know this is a year old. But just got one on reviews I’ve watched. I like the way it mounts magnetically, easily removed. Issues- using live view- either have to turn phone to Aeroplane Mode or mobile data off. Problem with this is cannot make calls or use Alexa. Then when downloading videos to phone unable. I am returning today.
I'm surprised that recording cameras are not standard or even an option on new cars. I know they can be a doubled edge sword but I think overall they would/do improve road safety.
Its fun to watch your own drives as well sometimes, the magnet is a bit powerful though, scared its gonna rip the mount off the windscreen when I pull camera off it.
Great idea to review Bob. The market is awash with these dashcams at present, and I like many petrolheads are unsure which is worth buying. Your trusted guidance has helped to point me in the right direction. Thank you.
Hi Bob nice review thanks. I have to differ though on your comment not bothering with Parking mode. My car was hit recently in a car park and the person did not stop and leave any details, no surprises there. I have a Nextbase 512GW the predecessor to this one. It did not capture anything leaving me to pay my £250 excess. Having spoken to Nextbase to get advice on future better protecting my car they advised using a hardwire kit (around £30) and setting the dashcam in parking mode. The hardwire kit powers the cam from the vehicle battery so its "G" sensor remains active to protect the car. There is battery (car) protection built in so you dont get a flat battery on your vehicle either.
Really like these kind of reviews Bob. Probably not an option for you on the cars you get to review, but interesting to see the different options available for powering dashcams. Hardwiring to fuse box etc. But definitely, nice to mix it up review wise with car accessories too.
Good review. I am seriously looking for a dash cam as there are far to many idiots and jerks on the roads. I have had a few close calls and this would help. A little more detail on the features would be good to have. Thanks
Thanks Bob I've been thinking about having a dash cam for a while now especially as I have one in me lorry, I'll go and check out the one you recommend, thanks for the great shows
Hi i have curious questions, the usb lead, is that long enough to go from window to a cigarette adapter thing, for example i have multiple things that plug in, so can this work just plugging into usb in car? And cable long enough? Also do you need an sd card? What is card for? No way i can just sync this to mobile and it records footage and sends to phone with no need for card.
There’s no way to sync directly to a phone that I’m aware of but you can get the footage from the device using the app. The camera won’t record without the SD inserted
Great review Bob, always wondered about the legal side of it. Have had one on the car the last 2 years and had a few close shaves but no crashes thankfully. Did catch kids throwing fireworks at old people that we gave a lift too and then then threw fireworks at the car because of it
I had the previous 512GW and before it was a year old it went back. It kept saving protecting recording on start up, randomly stopped recording etc. Drove me mad. Now got to find a replacement and I'm still leaning towards this new 522GW for the fact that Nextbase make the best cameras.
Driving home from work on a dark winter night when I unexpectedly got hit by a stolen VW Golf, which resulted in my car being written off. It was a very easy process for both my insurers and the Police as I had the make, model, number plate and even a description of the occupants from the dash cam. The stolen car was later found in a back lane with its number plates ripped off. This was pointless as the VIN/Chassis number linked the car to the number plates anyway 🤔😂
I was actually going to purchase one at the weekend cause I had an incident on the n7 where some idiot braked for no reason in front of me, I was wondering which one to get not any more thanks Bob
These are a decent dash cam, I have the older model 422gw the 412gw which is the best I've seen yet, I did have a 612gw but the extra money went into the touch screen and it actually had worse image quality in the dark than the 412gw so I returned it and repurchased the 412gw, the 422 is not as good as the 412, my girlfriend has this model for the last two years, things to look at when buying a dash cam, viewing angle in degrees like 140°,180° etc, also 1080p is no good anymore, you want at least 1440p to be able to read reg plates.
When using the 12v socket plug if you leave it in when the engine is switched off will it flatten the car battery. Without it being hardwired would this mean one would have to keep re-setting time and date in dashcam every time they used it.
Is using Alexa "right from the camera" just as it says? Or does it need linked to your phone? I suspect it'll need linked because the dashcam won't have any cellular connection.......??
How good is the 522 on wifi connection to open the nextbase app on your phone to open files or in case you need to show the police a video from the dash cam to your phone?
When you say it sends it directly to your phone ? Is that through the nextbase app ? Or how is that , and does it send every journey straight to your phone for you to watch ?
1st time I've come across your video , not a bad review tbh. Can I just add that the Achilles heel on nextbase dashcameras is the use of the internal battery that same as a mobile phone battery , it has limited lifespan and after a year or maybe 2 it will be in need of replacement. It's better to buy a capacitor dashcamera , the capacitor cameras last much much longer but work exactly the same way but also work much better in hotter climates as they don't get hot like batteries do. Another point is the parking mode needs a permanent power supply to work not the internal battery on the camera. The internal battery is only there really to shut down the camera properly in the event of a serious crash that cuts all.power and saves the last video file safely. Let's face it you don't want to lose that last file or it get corrupted with faulty internal battery. Personally I use the viofo A129 DUO currently . Thanks for the video , it was a good watch 👍
I drive an electric car and because there is next to no shake in the car it switches off thinking it’s parked. Any idea how to override it to stay on unless I actually switch off the car?
Would you recommend the Nextgen 522GW or the Blackview DR750s? (Will be buying both front and rear window units in either case) I’ve seen positive reviews on both, and as you mentioned, all the additional features (like alexa) isn’t going to sell me on it. Most concerned with: 1. Ease of Use (quickly begin recording so I can get on my way) 2. Accessibility via smart phone (live streaming/cloud storage) 3. Overall build quality (something that will last a few years) 4. App UI (device management) Lastly, the cost is not a concern for me. Just as long as it checks all the above boxes. Thanks!
Very interesting Bob, great have the information regarding the law or at least guidelines on these too as the law can struggle to keep up with the latest trends in technology. My own anecdotal experience with dash cam users is that the those who take tend to take risks on the road in terms of changing lanes without notice etc tend to have a dash cam, but that is not to say that all dash cam users tend to take same said risks.
Nice one Bob. Is power via cigarette lighter or USB (or both). I started using the cheap one from Applegreen. It might be just good enough quality to apportion blame in an accident, but not the best resolution, so I am looking for an alternative. I’d be very interested in seeing reviews of the mid-range cams!
I’ve just brought one but am yet to be impressed. When watching playback it doesn’t capture number plates unless your tailgating which obviously you don’t want to do. I will try different 1440to 1080p etc to see if it makes any difference. But if you can’t capture number plates it seems to defeat the object of having one.
I have that exact camera, and it gets very hot even after 30 minutes of footage. I did have the rear camera attached as well and shows up very well. That heating kind of worries me though, how much can it take? Does it harm the battery? Forums don't tell much about it. By the way, it cost me €273 in Halfords
Can i ask how you got the back window to view so clear ? , Was it the placement or just the weather. I see the inside on mine clear but not always clear on back.
Hey,I was not sure what that magnet roller on the wire was for and I opened to look now I’m not sure how to put it back on the wire and why is it there?! Thanks
I had mine installed but forgot to ask if I can pop it off when I am parked. It’s really hot where I am especially in the summer. I’m afraid to damage it if I force it.
Hi Bod i have one of these my only grip is it's battery doesn't last more than 5 minutes keeps bleeping battery is flat have taken it back once for an exchange still the same problem....!!
G'Day Bob, I have to say, this is perhaps the best real life review I've seen ever, it's straight forward, shows the actual camera quality, no fiddly details taking up time. good on you!
Echoing the glowing reviews already coming in for this latest content branch, tip top tastic. Jam packed with info (even went into the legal side) and all within an approx 5 minute video. Nothing worse when looking through reviews than seeing a search result of dozens of 20 minute reviews. More please.
Watching from the USA, I was terrified watching you drive on the wrong side of the road! Great review
If I go anywhere else in Europe I'm on the other side of the road, it can be confusing
Please, don't say wrong, say the other side or the left side.
Definitely the correct side of the road
@@williammancini2097 everything in America is correct
I liked this a lot. I wouldn't mind seeing more on all sorts of auto-accessories. Thumbs up, Mr. Flavin.
The 612GW films a little better in the day but in the dark, it's pretty bad. In addition, I noticed a Jello effect when stopped, engine running, it's quite problematic (mounting with suction cup) because the camera is quite heavy. Nevertheless, the menu is intuitive.
I'm a fan of these accessory reviews, especially when they are short in length like this one. Good job Bob.
Helpful and informative, cheers Bob. Wouldn't mind seeing more of this stuff
I'll think up a few more tests for the channel!
As usual a faultless and absolute no nonsense review. Great job and I will go an buy one tomorrow.
Got one 522 today. Thanks Bob
Good to review accessories like this Bob. Dash cams are essential these days.
Short, sweet and to the point. That's what I like about your videos Bob!
Sometimes I'm long and sometimes I'm short!
Thanks man. Appreciate these videos! Irish content creators (worth watching) are tough to find
excellent review. bought one of these today at Halfords for €147 which seemed very reasonable! Like you say in this review it really is just plug & play however I have opted to get the dash cam hard wired to the battery tomorrow for a small extra charge
Thank you for your review Bob. If possible I'd like to see the review for 422GW as a comparison against 522GW.
I have the Nextbase 512GW so it was interesting to see the new generation from Nextbase. I wouldn't be without a dashcam, not that I have ever needed the video (touch wood). The fact that the video can be used against you is a *good reminder to drive legally, considerately and well at all times* . It's like having your own *witness and conscience* always travel with you. All the best from Switzerland, Rob PS. Swiss law is different and is actually not very Dashcam-friendly.
Is the 512gw, the last gen to this model.
Is it considerable better in going for this 522gw over the 512gw. Thank you.
@@tunosimon1981 Hi - The user interface is visually a lot nicer on the 522GW than the 512GW and also seems to be more user-friendly (easier to use). It also has a lot more features. The price is quite similar to the original price of the 512GW. *The biggest improvement is in the way it attaches to the windscreen* The 512GW wobbles more than I would expect the 522GW to. I am not happy with the 512GW method of attaching to the windscreen. I think the 522GW looks much better in this respect. The video quality is hard to judge on RUclips because RUclips resamples the video. I would say it is the same quality. I hope this was helpful.
@@RobWhittlestone Thank you. I recently bought the 512gw for around 125. But din't use it yet. Wondering whether to go for the 522gw one, as there is an offer going on for slightly more, but including the rear window dashcam as well.
It's nice to see what's good and what's not. Now I know what to buy based on your recommendation!
Exactly Con, very easy to use with clear footage. That's really all that's needed
Bob, I like this content. Car related product reviews are a good idea. Thanks
just bought one before watching your review, glad its a good one
Still the best one so far
If you find the sample footage presented looks like crap - check your RUclips resolution setting. Mine defaulted at 480P - after setting it to 1080P a lot of details appeared.
I usually watch your car reviews so when I saw you you were reviewing the Nextbase 522GW I had to watch. You always to good reviews and this was no exception. So I'll see you on the far side.
I know this is a year old. But just got one on reviews I’ve watched. I like the way it mounts magnetically, easily removed. Issues- using live view- either have to turn phone to Aeroplane Mode or mobile data off. Problem with this is cannot make calls or use Alexa. Then when downloading videos to phone unable. I am returning today.
I'm surprised that recording cameras are not standard or even an option on new cars. I know they can be a doubled edge sword but I think overall they would/do improve road safety.
yup totally agree, and when you are paying the money for a new car it's a no brainer
the citroen C3 has a inbuilt camera in the rear view mirror.
Good review, relaxed format and confident on camera, quick and to the point, you have my sub.
Always informative Bob, like your presenting style. Keep it up mate.
I've bought Nextbase 222. What I did not realise was that micro SD card is sold separately. If only it was brought to my attention !!😍
something new I have learnt about this 522GW from your video you can have a Cabin and rear camera connected 3 in total which is awesome!
Its fun to watch your own drives as well sometimes, the magnet is a bit powerful though, scared its gonna rip the mount off the windscreen when I pull camera off it.
Great idea to review Bob. The market is awash with these dashcams at present, and I like many petrolheads are unsure which is worth buying. Your trusted guidance has helped to point me in the right direction. Thank you.
Nice succinct review, like the comparison to the DSLR footage.
Nice review. Good to see some accessories reviewed as well as the cars.
Cheers Eric, thanks for the support!
Currently £118 in Halfords. Well worth it.
Hi Bob nice review thanks. I have to differ though on your comment not bothering with Parking mode. My car was hit recently in a car park and the person did not stop and leave any details, no surprises there. I have a Nextbase 512GW the predecessor to this one. It did not capture anything leaving me to pay my £250 excess. Having spoken to Nextbase to get advice on future better protecting my car they advised using a hardwire kit (around £30) and setting the dashcam in parking mode. The hardwire kit powers the cam from the vehicle battery so its "G" sensor remains active to protect the car. There is battery (car) protection built in so you dont get a flat battery on your vehicle either.
Really like these kind of reviews Bob. Probably not an option for you on the cars you get to review, but interesting to see the different options available for powering dashcams. Hardwiring to fuse box etc. But definitely, nice to mix it up review wise with car accessories too.
Great review. Alot of people are getting them now so it's good to get an Irish reviewer. I'm looking for one with both cameras to cover fore and aft.
Thanks Adrian!
You can get this camera with the rear camera into HDMI port and hardwire the lot in, just get a fast SD card
I own nextbase 522 plus rear camera and it great display... it protect your car insurance
Good review. I am seriously looking for a dash cam as there are far to many idiots and jerks on the roads. I have had a few close calls and this would help. A little more detail on the features would be good to have. Thanks
Thank You Nextbase would love to see more of these type of reviews from Bob in his channel.
A Cracking review on the dashcam 522
Nice to see you are also reviewing car accessories it adds a nice touch to your channel
Well done, you had provided a very and helpful information. Thanks again.
Thanks Bob I've been thinking about having a dash cam for a while now especially as I have one in me lorry, I'll go and check out the one you recommend, thanks for the great shows
Hi i have curious questions, the usb lead, is that long enough to go from window to a cigarette adapter thing, for example i have multiple things that plug in, so can this work just plugging into usb in car? And cable long enough? Also do you need an sd card? What is card for? No way i can just sync this to mobile and it records footage and sends to phone with no need for card.
There’s no way to sync directly to a phone that I’m aware of but you can get the footage from the device using the app.
The camera won’t record without the SD inserted
Please review the NextBase 380GW....
Bob, always good to get some facts about Dash Cams, thanks
Great review Bob, always wondered about the legal side of it.
Have had one on the car the last 2 years and had a few close shaves but no crashes thankfully. Did catch kids throwing fireworks at old people that we gave a lift too and then then threw fireworks at the car because of it
i'm still waiting for a true wireless dashcam!
I had the previous 512GW and before it was a year old it went back. It kept saving protecting recording on start up, randomly stopped recording etc. Drove me mad.
Now got to find a replacement and I'm still leaning towards this new 522GW for the fact that Nextbase make the best cameras.
Quality review there mate. Would be interested to know if one of the cameras you compared against was the Garmin 57 and if so what you thought?
Would like a front and rear dash cam video
Ive got an Anker Roav C1 Pro. Small footprint, 3 sensitivity levels, very good night time vision and available for under 100 quid.
Driving home from work on a dark winter night when I unexpectedly got hit by a stolen VW Golf, which resulted in my car being written off. It was a very easy process for both my insurers and the Police as I had the make, model, number plate and even a description of the occupants from the dash cam.
The stolen car was later found in a back lane with its number plates ripped off. This was pointless as the VIN/Chassis number linked the car to the number plates anyway 🤔😂
Nice and concise. Thanks!
Thanks for this review, I’m looking for a good dash cam and it looks like this is the one I’m going to buy.
This was very helpful man😁😁😁
Does the parking mode, drain the battery?. Thanks for the video.
Good Quick informative Video
I was actually going to purchase one at the weekend cause I had an incident on the n7 where some idiot braked for no reason in front of me, I was wondering which one to get not any more thanks Bob
These are a decent dash cam, I have the older model 422gw the 412gw which is the best I've seen yet, I did have a 612gw but the extra money went into the touch screen and it actually had worse image quality in the dark than the 412gw so I returned it and repurchased the 412gw, the 422 is not as good as the 412, my girlfriend has this model for the last two years, things to look at when buying a dash cam, viewing angle in degrees like 140°,180° etc, also 1080p is no good anymore, you want at least 1440p to be able to read reg plates.
Bob, thanks for an enjoyable video, I would like more of this and other auto accessories.
Nice one Bob .interesting wonder how folks stand with dashcam footage on you tube ?? Enjoy any of your reviews .
How does it work at night? What about being able to read license plates from the captured video?
When using the 12v socket plug if you leave it in when the engine is switched off will it flatten the car battery. Without it being hardwired would this mean one would have to keep re-setting time and date in dashcam every time they used it.
Is using Alexa "right from the camera" just as it says? Or does it need linked to your phone? I suspect it'll need linked because the dashcam won't have any cellular connection.......??
Looking forward to your thoughts on the Camry.
Video our today 10.15am
@@BobFlavinVideo Cool, I will add my thoughts to the comments
Nice dashcam but I don't like the screen as it might disturb you when driving at night. I've got the Kaiser baas with wifi, very happy with it.
You can turn off the screen anytime from the menus
How good is the 522 on wifi connection to open the nextbase app on your phone to open files or in case you need to show the police a video from the dash cam to your phone?
When you say it sends it directly to your phone ? Is that through the nextbase app ? Or how is that , and does it send every journey straight to your phone for you to watch ?
Thank you Bob, interesting video.
Can you read the number plate oo the cars being filmed? And if so, how low can the light go down to before you cannot read it? Is it good at night?
1st time I've come across your video , not a bad review tbh. Can I just add that the Achilles heel on nextbase dashcameras is the use of the internal battery that same as a mobile phone battery , it has limited lifespan and after a year or maybe 2 it will be in need of replacement. It's better to buy a capacitor dashcamera , the capacitor cameras last much much longer but work exactly the same way but also work much better in hotter climates as they don't get hot like batteries do. Another point is the parking mode needs a permanent power supply to work not the internal battery on the camera. The internal battery is only there really to shut down the camera properly in the event of a serious crash that cuts all.power and saves the last video file safely. Let's face it you don't want to lose that last file or it get corrupted with faulty internal battery. Personally I use the viofo A129 DUO currently . Thanks for the video , it was a good watch 👍
Good review mate, very helpful.
I drive an electric car and because there is next to no shake in the car it switches off thinking it’s parked. Any idea how to override it to stay on unless I actually switch off the car?
Can you do an update on the best dash am for 2022?
Can you show how to use the or connect the suction cup to the camera I can’t figure it out it seems likes it’s missing a part thanks
Where can you get a suction cup rather than a sticky pad?
Would you recommend the Nextgen 522GW or the Blackview DR750s? (Will be buying both front and rear window units in either case)
I’ve seen positive reviews on both, and as you mentioned, all the additional features (like alexa) isn’t going to sell me on it.
Most concerned with:
1. Ease of Use (quickly begin recording so I can get on my way)
2. Accessibility via smart phone (live streaming/cloud storage)
3. Overall build quality (something that will last a few years)
4. App UI (device management)
Lastly, the cost is not a concern for me.
Just as long as it checks all the above boxes.
Thanks!
Very interesting Bob, great have the information regarding the law or at least guidelines on these too as the law can struggle to keep up with the latest trends in technology. My own anecdotal experience with dash cam users is that the those who take tend to take risks on the road in terms of changing lanes without notice etc tend to have a dash cam, but that is not to say that all dash cam users tend to take same said risks.
Nice one Bob. Is power via cigarette lighter or USB (or both). I started using the cheap one from Applegreen. It might be just good enough quality to apportion blame in an accident, but not the best resolution, so I am looking for an alternative. I’d be very interested in seeing reviews of the mid-range cams!
Cigarette lighter or can hardwire it to the fusebox. Which is preferred by most insurance companies.
Nice presentation 👍
Great review straight to the point and extra on the law. What would be the good front and rear dash cam, and night vision without paying a arm or leg?
Does video quality drop if you plug the rear camera in like the 512gw does from 1440 to 1080 and 720p rear. Thanks.
I’ve just brought one but am yet to be impressed. When watching playback it doesn’t capture number plates unless your tailgating which obviously you don’t want to do. I will try different 1440to 1080p etc to see if it makes any difference. But if you can’t capture number plates it seems to defeat the object of having one.
I have that exact camera, and it gets very hot even after 30 minutes of footage. I did have the rear camera attached as well and shows up very well. That heating kind of worries me though, how much can it take? Does it harm the battery? Forums don't tell much about it. By the way, it cost me €273 in Halfords
Can i ask how you got the back window to view so clear ? , Was it the placement or just the weather. I see the inside on mine clear but not always clear on back.
'Thank you, exactly what I was looking for, like the idea of a camera for the rear of the car.,,'
You can add up to three cameras to this model, very handy
Do they work in left hand drive?
😘
Great video review - I just bought this one and wanted to see what others thought of it.
Hey,I was not sure what that magnet roller on the wire was for and I opened to look now I’m not sure how to put it back on the wire and why is it there?! Thanks
nice one bob,any chance you've tested any of the blackvue dashcams?
Can you do a video on the best first cars, insurance for them for new drivers?
I can try but Insurance companies change the rules so often it's hard to keep up
There is no rule/ patern.
2 different drivers. The same age, the same cars will get different quotations from the same insurance company. Its joke.
They make up any price that comes to mind , and then triple it & and subtract a £1
I can't make up my mind between the Nextbase 522GW, the 70mai 810 and the Viofo A229. Any guidance from personal experience is much appreciated.
I had mine installed but forgot to ask if I can pop it off when I am parked. It’s really hot where I am especially in the summer. I’m afraid to damage it if I force it.
Cool dash cam, but looks a lil bit bulky. It would be great if they made a tiny version of it.
Is it a battery or a capacitor? What size microssd card does it take. Can it go up to 128 size micro ssd ?
Battery , takes larger cards , at least 128gb
Great job Bob. Perhaps pick two similar cameras next time to help comparison.
To me Irish cousin, thanks for the information. Yet American cousin. One day I will visit Ireland.
Hello. Could you please show us the rear view vs rear window cameras connected with test footage. Thumbs Up and Subbed. Thanks.
yes yes bob more reviews please
Hi Bod i have one of these my only grip is it's battery doesn't last more than 5 minutes keeps bleeping battery is flat have taken it back once for an exchange still the same problem....!!
What Camera do you use to film this video ? Tnanks
Do more of these type of reviews.
Cheers Cormac!