Deciding on whether to buy a product like GARMIN 45 Dash Cam or perhaps NEXTBASE 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam with Amazon Alexa? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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GARMIN 45 Dash Cam vs NEXTBASE 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam with Amazon Alexa

GARMIN 45 Dash Cam specs

GARMIN 45 Dash Cam
NEXTBASE 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam with Amazon Alexa specs

NEXTBASE 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam with Amazon Alexa
Type: Dash cam

Type: Dash cam

VIDEO

VIDEO

Maximum resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080p (30 fps)

Maximum resolution: Quad HD 2560 x 1440p (30 fps)

Other resolutions: HD Ready 1280 x 720p (30 fps)

Other resolutions: Full HD 1920 x 1080p (60 fps)

Sensor: CMOS

LENS

LENS

Field of view: 140°

Field of view: 125°

Maximum aperture: f/1.3

Focusing: Fixed

Focusing: Fixed

SCREEN & VIEWFINDER

SCREEN & VIEWFINDER

Screen: 2″ / 50.8 mm LCD screen

Screen: 3” / 7.62 mm LED touchscreen

SHOOTING

SHOOTING

Photo mode: Yes

Photo mode: Yes

Image resolution: 1920 x 1080p

Image resolution: 2560 x 1440p

Video file formats: MP4

Sound: Mono

DASH CAM FUNCTIONS

Video file formats: MOV

DASH CAM FUNCTIONS

G sensor: Yes

G sensor record time: 1 minute before and after incident

G sensor: Yes

Max. loop record time: Continuous loop

G sensor record time: 10 seconds prior, following 20 seconds stored

Features: – Forward collision warning
– Lane departure warning
– Red light & speed camera alerts
– Parking mode (Garmin parking mode cable required)
– Auto start
– Microphone
– Cradle
– Auto overwrite
– Accelerometer
– Travelapse

Max. loop record time: 5 minutes

MEMORY

Night mode: Auto

Features: – Amazon Alexa voice control
– Polarising filter
– Emergency SOS response
– Parking mode
– Auto start
– Microphone
– Click&Go PRO mount
– Auto overwrite
– Still shooting

Memory card: microSD (Up to 64 GB)

MEMORY

CONNECTIONS

Memory card: microSD

Interface: Micro USB x 1

Maximum memory card size: 128 GB

WiFi connectivity: Yes

CONNECTIONS

GPS functionality: Yes

App available: Yes, Garmin Virb app

Interface: Micro USB

OTHER FEATURES

WiFi connectivity: Yes

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

Power options: – Battery
– 12V car adapter

GPS functionality: Yes

Battery type: Lithium-ion 320 mAh

App available: MyNextbase Connect app

Battery life: Up to 30 minutes

Microphone input: Yes

GENERAL

OTHER FEATURES

Price: £90

Price: £119

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.2 / 10

Review Score: 8.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy GARMIN 45 Dash Cam or NEXTBASE 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam with Amazon Alexa, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 173 products in the same category as GARMIN 45 Dash Cam, which is the Dash cams category. Of these 173 products the average price was £542.45, the most expensive was £9999.99 and the cheapest was just £24.99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the NEXTBASE 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam with Amazon Alexa, which of course the average was £542.45, top price was £9999.99 and cheapest £24.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Garmin and Nextbase, the average was £163.51 for Garmin, £97.95 for Nextbase. The max for each was £599/£179 and minimum was £12.99/£12.99

Price analysis of GARMIN 45 Dash Cam

Price analysis of NEXTBASE 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam with Amazon Alexa

  • GARMIN 45 Dash Cam
  • 125° wide-angle lens
  • Built-in GPS / WiFi
  • 2″ / 50.8 mm LCD screen
  • G sensor to measure impact
  • Auto start
  • Top features:- Full HD video and GPS for detailed recording of incidents- G Sensor automatically detects incidents and protects files- Safer driving with forward collision and lane departure warnings- Functional extras include built-in WiFi and Travelapse video captureFull HD videoA wide-angle lens and Full HD recording captures your journey in detail so you can easily read number plates and see other details during playback.GPS captures details such as time, location, and speed so you can pinpoint exactly where and when incidents happened.G SensorIf you are involved in an incident the automatic incident detection (G Sensor) will be triggered so the recording is protected.You can also manually lock files, keeping a record of the minute before and after the incident.Safer drivingThe Dash Cam 45 offers driver awareness features usually only found in Sat Navs for a safer driving experience.A forward collision warning system alerts you if you are too close to the vehicle ahead, while lane departure warnings alert you if you drift off-road or into oncoming traffic. There’s also alerts for red light and speed camera warnings.Functional extrasEasily sync your footage and photos via WiFi using the free Garmin VIRB apps for iOS and Android which makes it simple to share with friends, insurance agencies, or legal authorities.The Travelapse video capture feature is ideal for scenic routes and interesting journeys, allowing you to easily condense hours of footage into minutes of highlights.
  • Product codes: 753759178703
  • NEXTBASE 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam with Amazon Alexa
  • 140° wide-angle lens
  • G sensor to measure impact
  • Built-in GPS / WiFi
  • 3″ / 76.2 mm LED screen
  • Voice control
  • Get high quality footageCapture all the details of your journey with the Nextbase 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam. You’ll be able to make out every number plate in Quad HD. And there’s no need to squint. A polarising filter reduces glare on the windscreen, so your footage will be clear whatever the weather.Alexa, where am I going?To help you stay safe on the road, Alexa is built-in. Change songs, make phone calls, get directions, and much more. You can ask the 522GW to start or stop recordings without taking your hands off the steering wheel.Know you’re protected with Emergency SOSIf you ever get into an accident, the 522GW has your back. By sending out an emergency SOS alert, the dash cam notifies the emergency services to your exact location. It can even share medical information, such as your blood type, so you can quickly get the help you need.Setup and driveSimple to install, the included Click&Go Pro mount securely locks your dash cam in place.It’s easy to get access to your files. Connect your dash cam using Bluetooth to transfer footage directly to your phone. Or watch instant playback on the 3‚Äù HD touchscreen.
  • Product codes: 5060384255705

What’s better GARMIN 45 Dash Cam or NEXTBASE 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam with Amazon Alexa?

There are obviously a number of differences between GARMIN 45 Dash Cam and NEXTBASE 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam with Amazon Alexa, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £90 cost of GARMIN 45 Dash Cam is closer to the expectation you had than the £119 pricep point of NEXTBASE 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam with Amazon Alexa.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between GARMIN 45 Dash Cam and NEXTBASE 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam with Amazon Alexa. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that GARMIN 45 Dash Cam scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas NEXTBASE 522GW Quad HD Dash Cam with Amazon Alexa scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Dash cams as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



GARMIN 45 Dash Cam



Rating:
8.87 out of
10