Next‑Gen Dash Cam Showdown: Nextbase iQ 4K vs Garmin Dash Cam Live vs BlackVue DR970X Plus – 2025’s Ultimate Smart Dashcam Battle
Nextbase iQ 4K uses a tri-camera setup with a front 2160p Ultra HD (30 fps), an interior cabin camera at 1440p (30 fps), and an optional rear camera at 1440p (30 fps). Garmin Dash Cam Live records a single front lens at 1440p Quad HD up to 30 fps with a 140° diagonal FOV and provides built-in LTE via Garmin Vault subscriptions. BlackVue DR970X Plus is a dual-channel system with a front 4K UHD (3840×2160) 30 fps and a rear 1080p 30 fps camera, using about 146° diagonal front FOV and Sony STARVIS 2 sensor tech. Nextbase iQ powers through