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Dashcams have caught some pretty crazy stuff from the sky falling to crashes to stunting and even the earth moving. More often though, they capture more mundane stuff… but that kind of stuff could help you if you’re ever in a collision. All that’s why dash cameras are so popular. Choosing one is tougher than justifying the purchase; there’s hundreds of choices out there. I recently got to get hands-on with one that’s billed as one of the most technologically advanced dashcams on the market… the NextBase iQ. In this review I'll install the camera in my vehicle and talk about why it doesn't go in like a regular dash camera. I'll take a look at the resolution which is a market-beating 4K. I'll also look at some of the extra features it has and whether it's worth the substantially higher than average $699 US price tag. Plus there’s something you need to know about this camera—and that’s that most of its best features are locked behind a paywall. I’ll wrap my review with the pros and the cons and let you know if I think I can recommend this camera to you.
What’s in the Box?
NextBase iQ 4K Dash Camera is compact and solid-feeling; the camera is anchored to a bulky articulating mount that has reversible antennas. The mount is big because it houses some more advanced tech… which we’ll get to.

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Premium Features
The NextBase iQ is rich in features and the list includes some premium ones that drive up the cost of this dash cam. Treat this as a checklist of sorts because if most of the features here don’t cater to your needs, you lose out on the overall value of the product, and you’d do well to shop for a less complex and thus cheaper option.
4K Camera Array
The dash cam features a 4K dual front camera with 2K cabin-facing camera. You can also get an optional rear-facing camera too.
The 4K resolution is a huge bonus. It adds crispness to the detail and color accuracy is spot on. What you get here is premium footage that makes it easy to pick out even finer details. Night recordings look good as well and you can toggle the infrared mode to record darker environments.
Video quality
Since we’re on the topic, let’s dig deeper into the video quality. I took the iQ camera on a road trip to Las Vegas, plugging it easily into my rental car’s OBD2 port. It was my silent second set of eyes on the four hour drive, capturing desert landscapes as well as the glitz of the Las Vegas strip and interesting sights around town. The footage is indeed crisp, clear and sharp and it makes it a lot easier to identify landmarks, read signs and license plates and capture fine details. 4K footage is easy to zoom into on your computer too, so what you can’t see on your phone, you can easily blow up on a laptop.
Cellular 4G Support
How does the camera take advantage of features like sending you notifications and live streams? It’s got cellular connectivity built in.
NextBase iQ will connect with 4G cellular service, and in case you’re wondering this is in large part what you’re paying for each month. (Even if you don’t plan on using it, the extra antennas and chip within dash cam contribute to the bulkier size and higher cost of this product).
The dash cam lacks a SIM card slot making it impossible to bypass the monthly fee.
GPS & location
Thanks to the cellular triangulation, your dash camera knows exactly where it is at all times. You can open the app and see where your kid has the car, for example, or use it to locate a stolen vehicle (as long as the thief hasn’t yanked the power).

Voice Control
Configuring your dash cam is often a “set it and forget it” affair but with the NextBase iQ, you might see the need to disable the cabin camera or microphone during certain situations or start the “Witness Mode” when you are having a roadside conversation with someone. The voice control feature makes it easier to toggle those features.
Just start the command with “Hey Dash Cam” and specify an action such as “Start Recording” or “Turn Microphone Off”.