Comparison · Car · 2 models
Viofo A229 Plus 2CH vs Nextbase 322GW with Rear Window Camera: the two front-and-rear dash cams, on evidence
Two front-and-rear bundles at a similar price from opposite philosophies: Viofo's enthusiast camera with Sony STARVIS 2 sensors at both ends, 1440p and HDR front and rear, and Nextbase's high-street camera with a touchscreen, Emergency SOS, a 720p rear module and a shop to take it back to. The decision is footage against safety features, and who you call when it goes wrong.
Quick answer
Side by side
| Model | Front resolution | Recording | Field of view | Screen | GPS | Parking mode | Rear camera | Connectivity | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viofo A229 Plus 2CHthe footage-first camera with two STARVIS 2 sensors | 1440p | 1440p at 60 fps front; 1440p at 30 fps rear, both HDR | 140° front (f/1.8); 160° rear | 2.4 in | Yes | Three modes incl. buffered (hardwire kit) | Included, 1440p, Sony STARVIS 2 | Wi-Fi 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz | View listing |
| Nextbase 322GW with Rear Window Camerathe touchscreen camera with Emergency SOS and a 720p rear | 1080p† | 1080p at 60 fps† | 140° | 2.5 in IPS touchscreen | 10 Hz | Intelligent Parking Mode | Rear Window Camera included, 720p, 6 m cable | QuickLink Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 | View listing |
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† Figure from a retailer listing or otherwise awaiting confirmation from the manufacturer; other figures come from manufacturer manuals and leaflets.
Resolutions, lenses and features are from Viofo’s and Nextbase’s pages. The Nextbase front frame rate is flagged because Nextbase’s own pages give both 60 and 30; its rear camera’s resolution and the Viofo’s screen size are from the listings.
The footage
the footage-first camera with two STARVIS 2 sensors
Viofo A229 Plus 2CH
- Front resolution
- 1440p
- Recording
- 1440p at 60 fps front; 1440p at 30 fps rear, both HDR
- Field of view
- 140° front (f/1.8); 160° rear
- Screen
- 2.4 in
- GPS
- Yes
- Parking mode
- Three modes incl. buffered (hardwire kit)
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Two Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensors: 1440p at 60 frames in front through a 140-degree f/1.8 lens, 1440p at 30 behind through a 160-degree lens, HDR on both. The rear picture is as good as most cameras’ front.
Strengths
- 1440p HDR rear camera, the best rear here
- 512 GB cards and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
- Buffered parking mode with the hardwire kit
Limitations
- Rear camera needs a cable run to the back window
- No Emergency SOS or what3words
- Viofo's UK support is through sellers
Good for
- someone who wants readable plates behind as well as in front
Look elsewhere if
- a driver who wants a touchscreen and a brand on the high street
the touchscreen camera with Emergency SOS and a 720p rear
Nextbase 322GW with Rear Window Camera
- Front resolution
- 1080p†
- Recording
- 1080p at 60 fps†
- Field of view
- 140°
- Screen
- 2.5 in IPS touchscreen
- GPS
- 10 Hz
- Parking mode
- Intelligent Parking Mode
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1080p in front through a 140-degree lens, at 60 or 30 frames depending which Nextbase page you read, and 720p from the rear window camera. Fine in daylight; the rear struggles with a plate at night.
In front the Viofo has more pixels and more frames; behind it has twice the resolution and a modern sensor. This is the whole case for the Viofo.
Strengths
- Front and rear in one purchase
- GPS and Emergency SOS at a mid price
- Touchscreen
Limitations
- Rear is 720p
- Frame-rate figure is inconsistent on Nextbase's pages
- No stabilisation or built-in polariser
Good for
- a family car that wants front and rear cover without the 622GW price
Look elsewhere if
- someone who wants to read plates behind at night
The features
The Nextbase has a touchscreen for settings and review, Bluetooth and QuickLink Wi-Fi to the app, and Emergency SOS: after a heavy impact, if you do not respond, the app alerts the emergency services with your location and the medical details you chose to store. The Viofo has a 2.4-inch screen with buttons, 5 GHz Wi-Fi that pulls clips in a fraction of the time, voice control and a third-camera option for the cabin. The SOS is the feature with no equivalent on the Viofo.
Parking and power
Both need a hardwire kit to record with the ignition off. The Viofo offers three parking modes including buffered recording, which keeps the seconds before the bump; Nextbase’s Intelligent Parking Mode starts recording on the bump. The Viofo uses a supercapacitor; the Nextbase’s power store is not stated on its page.
Support
Nextbase is sold and supported in the UK with a shop, a warranty process and spares. Viofo is sold through resellers and supported by email and forums. For some drivers that is the deciding line.
Which one, by driver
- Readable plates, front and rear, at night: Viofo A229 Plus 2CH.
- Emergency SOS and a touchscreen: Nextbase 322GW bundle.
- Car parked on the street: Viofo, for buffered parking mode.
- Wants a UK shop to return it to: Nextbase.
- Pulls clips to a phone often: Viofo, on 5 GHz.
Sources
Facts checked 23 October 2026
- Viofo — A229 Plus 2CH product page — Manufacturer documentation, checked 23 October 2026
- Amazon listing (VIOFO) — Retailer listing, checked 23 October 2026
- Nextbase — 322GW product page — Manufacturer documentation, checked 23 October 2026
- Amazon listing (Nextbase) — Retailer listing, checked 23 October 2026
Which reads plates better?
The Viofo, at both ends: 1440p at 60 frames in front and 1440p behind, both HDR, on Sony STARVIS 2 sensors built for low light. The Nextbase is 1080p in front, with its own pages disagreeing on 60 or 30 frames, and 720p behind. At night the gap is wider than the numbers suggest.
What does the Nextbase have that the Viofo does not?
A touchscreen, Emergency SOS that alerts the emergency services with your location if you do not respond after a crash, Bluetooth to the phone, and Nextbase's UK presence. The Viofo has voice control and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, but no SOS and no shop to walk into.
Which parking mode is better?
The Viofo's, with three modes including buffered recording that keeps the seconds before a bump, on the hardwire kit. Nextbase's Intelligent Parking Mode wakes on a bump and records from then. Both need hardwiring to work with the ignition off.
Where does the rear camera go?
On the rear window in both cases: Nextbase's Rear Window Camera on a 6 m cable, Viofo's rear unit on its own cable. Both need the cable run along the headlining.
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