Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- NBDVR522GW
- |
- SKU:
- 6346998
Customer reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 619 reviews
(619 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value3.8
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.1
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.0
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are satisfied with the 522GW Dash Cam's video quality, ease of use, and touch screen. Many also appreciate the included GPS and the relatively easy installation process. However, some users have expressed concerns regarding battery life and the lack of an included SD card. The mobile application also received criticism for its usability.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dash cam
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not giving me the red lights camera alerts as to lane departure alerts as the Thinkware pro800 I was hearing ever time I would be at a red light camera stop lights I missed that
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great camera, delivery as good as Amazon Prime!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm a long time Amazon Prime user. I am wanting to migrate away from them and so I am trying direct buying from retailers I trust like Best Buy. So far, I am very pleased with both the product and service/delivery from BB.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Video quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this dashcam
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to use and very good definition day or night. Great features.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 3 out of 5 stars
I expected better
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After reading all google reviews, this one came on top but I’m disappointed, the image has miles to go and reviewing past recordings is a hassle, the Bluetooth is weak
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
50/50
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wouldve given it 5 stars if it came with the Micro SD it needs to work. Kind of stupid the unit is over $200 and doesnt just have one included in my opinion.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nextbase
Posted .Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, I have passed your feedback onto our Sales Teams.
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not so great
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Working so far in decent condition, sometimes freezes, app is too slow to display videos, wifi connection between device & app doesn’t get recognized sometimes unless powered off & on
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nextbase
Posted .Hello,
Freezing is symptomatic of an SD card failure or use of a non-compatible SD card. I'd recommend ensuring your SD card is compatible for use in a Nextbase Dash Camera and formatting it every two weeks via the camera settings.
If you need any help checking if your SD card is compatible, or instructions on how to format, please contact our Support Team at support@nextbase.com.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dash cam …
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great camera for the price make sure you get a high quality sad card!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nextbase
Posted .Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. I am very pleased to hear that you are happy with your 522GW. If you do have any questions, please give our support team a call on +1 (800) 280-5178 or email nasupport@nextbase.com
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Hunk of junk.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For a $300 dash cam, I’m very disappointed. 1. Won’t charge, plugged it in the night before and battery is showing no charge. 2. Cam gets very hot 3. Does not adjust to light changes, ie exiting tunnels. The screen stays white, will not adjust back to normal daylight. 4. Takes gps more than 10 minutes to reconnect after leaving tunnels. I am very disappointed and frustrated that I wasted my time with this product. Return in process.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nextbase
Posted .Hi Ashley,
Thanks for your review. The symptoms your are having are not normal for a 522GW. Please contact our Technical Support on support@nextbase.com and we can troubleshoot the issues and advise on the best course of action.
Kind regards,
Martin- Nextbase Technical Support
- Cons mentioned:Reliability
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
522GW died after 4 months
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the 522gw in April along with the rear camera, hardware kit and microsd card. The camera worked fine for 4 months and then just died. Can't turn it on even with a hard reset. Reformatted card didn't help. The blue light will go out after it charged but camera will not turn on. Disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
All Good with the Dash Cam
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So far so good! Matt the tec that put in my dash cam was very knowledgeable and was very good about telling me about the cam. Thank you Matt and Great Customer Service
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
DashCam
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I feel more secure driving around town knowing that my DashCam is capturing the events around me. You never know when an accident will occur. The DashCam will collaborate your story if you end up in court.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great cam!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this dash cam! The guys at Best Buy were great with the install too.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Dash cam for everyday person
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not a bad little dash cam. It does what you want it to do and the smaller file sizes makes it easier to select just the part of the video you want to keep
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Doesn't hold a charge or work with app
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This dash cam is simply defective. It doesn't connect with the app like its supposed to. The battery doesn't hold a charge and always needs to be plugged in which makes the parking mode defunct. Please don't waste your time or money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
love
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.got my son one for christmas he came to visit and liked ours and now he bought a tuck and ask for one for his new truck
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great camera
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded from a garmin plus with Alexa to this one for the rear camera add on and I’m impressed . Having a dash cam is good but having the rear cam as well is good to have for people on their phones .
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Gps, Touch screen, Video qualityCons mentioned:Sd card
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
One of the best, but not perfect
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you have been wanting a 4k dashcam, this is definitely one to consider. First out of the box things can be a bit confusing. Nextbase is mostly for the European market, but the settings are all there for American conversion. On their tech support, there are phone numbers listed to be able to call in European countries, but USA only has an online help database available. Also right out of the package it is noticeable that there is no memory card included. You will have to buy a mini SD, and it supports up to 128gb card. It tells you to charge the camera for 2 full hours first before powering on. It does come with a usb cable to charge but no wall adapter so you will also need one of those. During that charging time, it is a good time to sort through the different mounting options you have. It comes with a suction cup mount and also a double sided tape solid mount. The adapter that connects to either and the camera is a powered mount with GPS in it, Allowing you to leave the mount plugged in to your power source all the time and the dashcam connects from the front of the camera with a magnet mount that has power prongs. It can be a hair difficult to remove the camera from the magnetic base because of 3 little posts that keep the camera in place when mounted. I chose to use the double sides tape solid mount for mine since I don't swap vehicles a lot, and it holds super strong on the window. When the camera is done charging, and you power it on, you will want to download the MyNextbase app and set up your camera through it. It will want to connect through Bluetooth and Wifi Direct. The touchscreen is very nice, very responsive and easy to access everything. Once you are all set up you can also set up Alexa to use command prompts for your dashcam, like take a picture, start and stop recording, protect files. etc. Video playback is super clear and the audio pick up is very smooth and clear. very little distortion. You are able to choose between 4k@30fps, 1080p@60fps, or 1080p@30fps. Recording is automatic when powering on. There are many settings and features to adjust. I have come across connection issues when trying to connect to the dashcam through the app, and usually requires completely turning off bluetooth and wifi, completely closing the app and reopening the app and letting the app reconnect everything. I have also had to unlink the phone from the camera bluetooth several times as the app doesn't realize you are already paired to it. Overall this is one of the best dashcams I have ever used and it is well worth it once all set up. Besides the camera not coming with an SD card, and the issues with connecting the camera with the app, I would definitely recommend for some of the best recording you can get.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
best dash camara
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.love great gift sfor my family car i have 2023 kia sporege .se anywhere will be protected
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nextbase
Posted .Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. I am very pleased to hear that you are happy with your 522GW. If you do have any questions, please give our support team a call on +1 (800) 280-5178 or email nasupport@nextbase.com
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very happy with this product
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this! I have not had any issues and I feel protected from being held responsible in an accident that I didn't cause. A must have if you drive a lot in a big city.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Sd card
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not recording, stops recording, SD reformat every
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The cam doesn’t record at times and manually hitting the record button doesn’t work. Won’t load videos to the phone. SD card is supposed to go about 2 weeks, but it’s been every day it stops and states needs reformatted again. Don’t know if just got a bad one or not but this is NO WHERE CLOSE to what I want or what it’s supposed to work.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nextbase
Posted .Hello,
SD cards only have limited lifespans. In our manuals we recommend formatting every 2-3 weeks to prolong the life of the card. Without this regular formatting, or if the card is non-compatible or damaged, the card could corrupt which would cause a failure of data writing.
Symptoms of SD card failure are: an audible 'alarm' tone, non-functional buttons, freezing, corrupted files on playback, image missing from files, lack of file recording etc.
Please ensure you're using a compatible SD card- we always recommend using Nextbase SD cards in a Nextbase dash cam.
If you continue to have any issues, please contact our Support Team at support@nextbase.com.













