We compared two dash cams at very different price points: the Nextbase 322GW bundle and the Vantrue E1 Lite.
What we looked at
Stated resolution and viewing angle, what is in the box, connectivity, parking protection, and price.
The verdict
If you want a full bundle with a touchscreen, GPS, a hardwire kit and a 64GB card included, the Nextbase 322GW is the fuller-featured pick, at £134.99. If you would rather pay £55.00 less for a compact 1080p dash cam with WiFi, GPS and buffered parking mode, the Vantrue E1 Lite is the budget option, at £79.99.
A £134.99 bundle with a touchscreen, GPS, SOS response, a hardwire kit and a 64GB card.
A £79.99 compact dash cam with WiFi voice control and buffered parking mode.
Nextbase 322GW Dash Cam with Hardwire Kit, 64GB microSD Card and Case — Most Complete Kit
Intended for: Marketed as a 1080p/30fps and 720p/60fps dash cam with a 140-degree wide viewing angle, a 2.5-inch IPS touchscreen, Bluetooth 4.2 and Quick-Link WiFi for syncing footage, GPS, a G-sensor and SOS emergency response, bundled with a hardwire kit, window mount, cigarette lighter adaptor, 64GB U3 SD card and case.
What we liked
- 2.5-inch IPS touchscreen with upgraded resolution, per the listing
- Bluetooth and Quick-Link WiFi to sync footage to your phone for insurers
- GPS, G-sensor and SOS emergency response for accident protection
- Bundle includes a hardwire kit, 64GB SD card and case
- 140-degree wide viewing angle
Worth knowing
- Costs £55.00 more than the Vantrue E1 Lite on these listings
- Bulkier than a compact mini dash cam
Best for
- Buyers who want a full kit with nothing extra to buy
- Anyone who wants a touchscreen
- Drivers who want GPS and SOS emergency response
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the smallest, most discreet dash cam
VANTRUE E1 Lite Dash Cam, 1920x1080P HDR WiFi GPS Voice Control — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a compact 1920x1080P HDR dash cam with WiFi and hands-free voice control that syncs to the Vantrue App, a magnetic GPS mount, 5-second buffered parking mode, G-sensor and loop recording, supporting up to 512GB storage.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Nextbase 322GW on these listings, at £79.99
- Compact size, per the listing
- WiFi with hands-free voice control via the Vantrue App
- 5-second buffered parking mode, starting to record before and after motion is detected
- Supports up to 512GB of storage, per the listing
Worth knowing
- No touchscreen, per the listing
- The listing does not state whether a hardwire kit or memory card is included
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a compact, discreet dash cam
- Voice-control fans
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a touchscreen
- Buyers who want everything bundled in one box
