UK-based Nextbase changed dash cams when it launched its always-connected Nextbase iQ a year ago. Touted the world's-first 'smart' dash cam, the iQ's smart features include emergency SOS, Guardian Mode, Witness Mode, and Smart Parking. We awarded the smart dash cam 4.5-stars in our Nextbase iQ review, with our main gripe being how pricey the hardware is, plus you need a monthly data plan to get the most out of its smart connected features.
Those criticisms about pricing are less relevant now that Best Buy slashed the price of the iQ by $200 as part of the Black Friday deals event that's in full swing. You can pick up the Nextbase iQ (1K) for $299.99 at Best Buy, the lowest price for the best dash cam ever by a long way. Want the 4K version? It's now $499 at Best Buy – again that's $200 off.
Still too pricey for you and still in the market for a new dash cam? We've got you covered with our Black Friday / Cyber Monday dash cam deals 2024 guide. Spoiler – it also includes the iQ's baby sibling, the Piqo (2k) for $99.99 at Best Buy – that's $50 off.
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With its own data plan, the iQ is an always-connected camera. With its smart features like Smart Parking, it can update you in real-time if your car has been pranged while parked, while Witness Mode tells your emergency contacts if you've had an accident and uploads the footage to the cloud for you.
These smart features do the work for you, getting you connected to the help you need fast and auto-uploading video footage safely to the cloud. Trust us, the IQ is a godsend in stressful situations like a crash, when you're not thinking clearly.
The iQ is more than just its smart features. Nextbase is the leading dash cam brand in the UK and its cameras produce some of the crispest video footage we've come across - and we've tested countless dash cams from all the leading brands.
It's also a future-proofed dash cam. Nextbase has already added new features to the iQ since its launch, such as Voice control.
