Nextbase iQ 4K

Ranked #7 of 20 on verified specs

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Nextbase

Spec score 84/10012 of 17 specs verified
  • 4K recording · Front & cabin
  • Night mode (maker-stated)
  • GPS + Wi-Fi + Cloud built in

Kit: Front + cabin camera in one unit as standard, with 64GB U3 microSD card, OBD power cable and hardwire cable included. Rear Window Cam (2K, 140°) sold separately or in the UK-exclusive iQ 4K Bundle (£499)

Spec review, not a hands-on test. Everything here comes from Nextbase’s official pages and manuals (checked 11 October 2026), linked in the table below. We haven’t tested this camera ourselves yet, so there’s no footage — but owners can leave reviews below.

Quick verdict

Nextbase iQ 4K records 4K (front & cabin) and scores 84/100 on verified specs, placing it 7 of 20 cameras we track.

Best for: Best for Vans, Best for Taxis, 4K Dash Cams, Best Parking Mode.

What it has

  • 4K front recording
  • Cabin camera included
  • GPS for location and speed on footage
  • Wi-Fi to download clips to your phone
  • Cloud features (check whether a subscription is needed)
  • Parking mode without extra hardware listed

Worth knowing

  • 5 specs aren't confirmed on the maker's official pages yet

Full specifications

“Not yet verified” means the maker’s official pages don’t state it clearly — we never fill gaps from shop listings.

Specifications for Nextbase iQ 4K
SpecOfficial figureSource
Video resolution4K (2160p) front, 1440p cabinnextbase.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Frame rateNot yet verified—
Image sensorNot yet verified—
Field of view140° front, 180° cabinnextbase.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Cameras in the boxFront & cabinnextbase.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Night visionEnhanced infrarednextbase.co.uk (opens in new tab)
HDR / WDRNot yet verified—
GPSYesnextbase.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Wi-FiYesnextbase.co.uk (opens in new tab)
BluetoothYesglobal.nextbase.com (opens in new tab)
Parking modeSmart Sense Parking (radar-based alerts), subscription required; powered via OBD portnextbase.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Cloud featuresYesnextbase.co.uk (opens in new tab)
AppNextbase iQ appnextbase.co.uk (opens in new tab)
DisplayNot yet verified—
Memory card64GB U3 microSD included (max capacity not stated)nextbase.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Warranty12 months standard; extended warranty with annual Protect Plus subscriptionnextbase.co.uk (opens in new tab)

How the spec score adds up

  • Resolution30/30
  • Cameras15/20
  • GPS10/10
  • Wi-Fi8/8
  • Parking mode10/10
  • Low-light sensor5/10
  • HDR / WDR0/6
  • Cloud features6/6

Unconfirmed specs score zero. Full scoring method

What the specs tell us

Design and display

Display
Not yet verified
Cameras in the box
Front & cabin

Daytime recording

Resolution
4K (2160p) front, 1440p cabin
Frame rate
Not yet verified
Field of view
140° front, 180° cabin
HDR / WDR
Not yet verified

Night-time recording

Image sensor
Not yet verified
Night vision
Enhanced infrared

Parking mode

Parking mode
Smart Sense Parking (radar-based alerts), subscription required; powered via OBD port

App and connectivity

App
Nextbase iQ app
Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
GPS
Yes
Cloud
Yes

Storage and warranty

Memory card
64GB U3 microSD included (max capacity not stated)
Warranty
12 months standard; extended warranty with annual Protect Plus subscription

Real-world footage

No footage yet. We’ll only add clips we can label with the camera, resolution, day or night and weather.

Owner reviews

No owner reviews yet — be the first. We show an average rating once 5 owners have reviewed it.

Research notes

UK page offers iQ 2K and iQ 4K (both sold out at time of check; no 1K option in selector); 4K chosen because a UK iQ 4K Bundle page also exists (https://nextbase.co.uk/exclusive-offers/iq-4k-bundle/). Price inconsistent: 'Available from £349' in body, metadata 399 GBP. Always-on 4G connection; subscription tiers Solo (free), Protect £6.99/mo or £69.99/yr (30-day cloud), Protect Plus £9.99/mo or £99.99/yr (180-day cloud, Emergency SOS, extended warranty with annual purchase). Bluetooth only inferred from global support FAQ mentioning a Bluetooth signal indicator on the device. Frame rate, sensor, HDR, screen/screenless and max card size not stated on official pages. 12-month standard warranty per https://nextbase.co.uk/help-and-support/warranty-information/. Also: what3words, image stabilisation, 7-layer lens, voice control, Guardian Mode, Witness Mode, Live View.

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