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Nextbase 622GW vs Miofive S1
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Nextbase 622GW ranks higher (#2 vs #3 of 8) and scores better on video quality, night video, app & wi-fi.
The biggest complaint about the Nextbase 622GW is expensive; for the Miofive S1 it's bluetooth and wi-fi connection problems. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Nextbase 622GW | Miofive S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in dash cams | #2 | #3 |
| Price tier | $$$ | $ |
| Type | Front only | Front only |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | — | 12% |
| Overall score | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Video quality | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Night video | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Heat & reliability | — | 3.5 |
| App & Wi-Fi | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Easy install | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Price tiers: $ under $100 · $$ $100–250 · $$$ over $250. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
Nextbase 622GW
- Expensive
PCMag and Tom's Guide both list the price as the main con ($399.99 list), and Tom's Guide says lesser models will give better overall value for most people.
Source: PCMag review, Tom's Guide review - Erratic touch screen
PCMag found the 3-inch touch screen's controls somewhat erratic.
Source: PCMag review - Slow app
Tom's Guide says the companion app isn't as polished as the camera: thumbnails are slow to appear and clips slow to buffer.
Source: Tom's Guide review
Miofive S1
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection problems
Amazon's review summary says connectivity is problematic, with multiple owners reporting Bluetooth and Wi-Fi issues. Wirecutter also ran into some connectivity issues, though nothing unusual for the category.
- Stops working for some owners
Amazon's summary says functionality gets mixed feedback, with some owners saying it completely stops working for no reason.
- Cheap-feeling build
Wirecutter says it lacks the fit and finish of other cameras it tested: the mount feels cheap and the buttons seem flimsy.
Source: Wirecutter (dash cams)
Who should pick which
Pick the Nextbase 622GW if
Sharp, stabilized 4K day and night
Alexa and Emergency SOS
Adding rear or cabin modules later
Skip it if: You're on a budget; You want driver-assist alerts (lane departure, collision warnings); You want cellular connectivity
Pick the Miofive S1 if
4K on a budget
Cars with short windshields
Hot climates on a budget
Skip it if: You want a rear or cabin camera (look at the S1 Ultra); You care about a solid build and mount; You need a dependable phone connection
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