3Rank 03 of 10 · Dash Cams
Nextbase 522GW
The most-reviewed camera here at Coolblue (8.0/10 from 34 reviews), with a built-in polarising filter and the same 140° f1.3 optics as the 622GW, but no 4K and no named sensor.
6.9BPR score
- €242Price
- 1440p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps — sensor not published by NextbaseFront image sensor and recording resolution/frame rate
- 3 of 10in Dash Cams
- 6.9BPR score 0–10
Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
The 522GW is the more affordable Nextbase for drivers who want a screen, GPS and app features but do not need 4K. Nextbase publishes 1440p at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, a 140° viewing angle, a six-layer f1.3 lens, a 3-inch IPS touchscreen, 10 Hz GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2. A polarising filter is built in, which helps with windscreen glare, and Alexa voice control and Emergency SOS are listed.
The image sensor is not named, and the pages we read give no operating temperature or power-backup type. Coolblue lists a 128 GB microSD ceiling and a weight of 125 g.
With 34 Coolblue reviews averaging 8.0/10 this has the largest body of owner feedback in the ranking. Owners praise sharp footage; Coolblue's summary also records that parking mode sometimes triggers incorrectly, and lists the lack of 4K and of a rear camera as drawbacks. We found no readable independent test. At €242 it is good value if 1440p is enough; Nextbase's US shop showed it out of stock, so check availability.
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Channels
- Front only
- Image sensor
- Not published
- Video modes
- 1440p 30 fps / 1080p 60 fps
- Viewing angle
- 140°
- Lens
- 6-layer, f1.3
- Filter
- Built-in polarising filter
- Screen
- 3-inch IPS touchscreen
- GPS
- 10 Hz
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
- Max microSD
- 128 GB (Coolblue)
- Weight
- 125 g (Coolblue)
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- 8.0/10 from 34 Coolblue reviews — the largest sample here
- Built-in polarising filter
- 140° view, f1.3 lens
- 10 Hz GPS and 3-inch touchscreen
- €242
Worth knowing
- No 4K: 1440p at 30 fps maximum
- Image sensor not published
- microSD limited to 128 GB
- Owners report occasional false parking-mode triggers
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category Dash Cams.
| Product | Score | Front image sensor and recording resolution/frame rate | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 622GWTop score | 7.1 | 4K at 30 fps, 1440p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps — sensor not published by Nextbase | €347 |
| 522GWThis product | 6.9 | 1440p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps — sensor not published by Nextbase | €242 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 6.6 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does the Nextbase 522GW record in 4K?
No. Nextbase lists 1440p at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps as the recording modes.
Is parking mode reliable on the 522GW?
Most of the 34 Coolblue reviews are positive, but Coolblue's review summary notes that parking mode sometimes triggers incorrectly.
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