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BlackVue DR900X-2CH Plus vs Nextbase 622GW: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the BlackVue DR900X-2CH Plus: 83% of 12 owners recommend it, vs 47% of 127 for the Nextbase 622GW.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

BlackVue DR900X-2CH Plus

83%of 12 owners recommend
83% recommend · 0% neutral · 17% don't
Owners praise
  • Reliable with no issues over years of use
  • Handles extreme summer heat without overheating
  • Discreet two-channel setup that's user-friendly via the app
Owners complain about
  • Poor image quality, struggles to read license plates
  • Overpriced for what it offers versus cheaper rivals
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Nextbase 622GW

47%of 127 owners recommend
47% recommend · 14% neutral · 39% don't
Owners praise
  • Excellent 4K video quality, day and night
  • Records license plates clearly as usable evidence
  • Worth the money despite the high price
Owners complain about
  • Overheats and freezes, requiring resets
  • Buggy app that won't connect or download files
  • Internal battery fails within a year or two
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What BlackVue DR900X-2CH Plus owners say

“I'll likely purchase the Blackvue DR900X plus as well. I was worried about my tinted windows as well so I'm glad you addressed that”
— @MistaGooch on YouTube
“I like the form factor of the BlackVue better, so based on this new review I will replace the U1000 with the DR900X Plus”
— @paulanderegg5536 on YouTube
“the one labeled with the Plus delivers the worst quality on important details like text”
— @M3ikl on YouTube

What Nextbase 622GW owners say

“I have NextBase 622GW with a rear cam, hardwired (they come to place of your choosing to install it). The cost was £450 and worth every penny.”
— BestButtons on Reddit
“Quite Possibly one of thee best Dashcams for the money.”
— PralineElectrical907 on Reddit
“I have nextbase 622gw. Honestly, overpriced. I'd get a blackvue next time”
— ASassyTitan on Reddit