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Viofo A229 Pro vs Nextbase 622GW
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Viofo A229 Pro ranks higher (#1 vs #2 of 8) and scores better on video quality, app & wi-fi.
The biggest complaint about the Viofo A229 Pro is some units or rear cameras fail; for the Nextbase 622GW it's expensive. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Viofo A229 Pro | Nextbase 622GW | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in dash cams | #1 | #2 |
| Price tier | $$$ | $$$ |
| Type | Front + rear | Front only |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 14% | — |
| Overall score | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Video quality | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Night video | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Heat & reliability | 4.0 | — |
| App & Wi-Fi | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| 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
Viofo A229 Pro
- Some units or rear cameras fail
Amazon's review summary says reliability is mixed: some owners say it works great, while others say the rear camera stopped working after two days. It also calls Wi-Fi, recording stability and night vision mixed.
- Tall design and bright LEDs
Wirecutter says the vertical layout can take up viewing space on smaller windshields, and that two red and two cyan LEDs stay on all the time until you turn them off in the app.
Source: Wirecutter (dash cams) - Dim rear video through tint; no memory card included
Wirecutter found the rear camera's footage dim through tinted windows, especially at night, and notes you have to buy your own microSD card. Some Amazon owners also question whether it's worth hundreds of dollars.
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
Who should pick which
Pick the Viofo A229 Pro if
Reading license plates at night
Hot climates (supercapacitor, no battery)
Adding rear and cabin cameras
Skip it if: You have a small windshield (tall, vertical body); You want the cheapest 4K camera; Your rear window is darkly tinted
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
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