Nexar - Beam

As someone that got a new 256gb 970x dual for like 350 last year after taxes, can assure you it’s not worth it for 500. And I see the plus is 540 plus taxes for me, where are you from? My cams are great, but that’s kind of the expensive side. I’d wait for Black Friday honestly, got mine from Amazon around then if I’m not mistaken If you want something cost effective, get a 590x dual but with a higher memory option. For their prices, they’re quite nice, and nevertheless, BlackVue and Thinkware are definitely great brands. Garmin and Viofo are good too, and just avoid nexar - I have a pro, beam, and a one lying around someone as they all suck 😂

Nexar Beam , just get a USB C to USB A adaptor

I use Nexar and the video quality is good. Way cheaper than that. Cheapest I believe it $80.

Yup, I’ve had a regular Nexar Beam since 2021 and it’s been working fine. Very very rarely it disconnects and doesn’t record a drive but it’s so simple to fix. Literally just open the app and let it sync up to the camera and you’re good to go. It’s definitely good for a budget. My biggest con for Nexar is there’s no rear camera option other than buying another Beam and paying for their subscription service to be able to have both front and back cameras recording at once.

I've enjoyed my Nexar Beam

I have a Nexar Beam in my 2018 718 base and in my daily (2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz), and I am able to switch back and forth pretty much seamlessly with the Nexar app on my phone. Drives automatically start when the car is started, but I still usually open the app just to confirm it worked if switching back from the other vehicle. I use the console cigarette lighter port and ran the wire under the dash and along the windshield. Actual camera hides nicely out of view behind the mirror. Very good video quality. Available in either 32 or 64 GB, but Nexar allows for free unlimited cloud storage. You can also create a group in the app to alert family if you have an incident while driving (this came in handy a few years ago when someone drove into my daily- my girlfriend was alerted before I even pulled onto the shoulder). Also, it does create clips for hard brakes, hard cornering, and hard acceleration, so I sometimes enjoy watching those after a fun mountain drive. Amazon almost always has a sale running as well. Only downside to me is no rear view capability.

Nexar Beam isn't bad. I've had it for about 3 years & still going strong. If this kicks the can I may go with the more expensive version which records in 4k although 1080p is honestly good enough.

Nexar Beam. I have 2 and no complains about them [Nexar Beam](https://www.getnexar.com/the-dash-cams/beam/)

Nexar beam, saved me twice on insurance claims! https://youtu.be/p-g7vmWIfoc?si=04T2Zo5LjIfHSI5J

I use a Nexar Beam records to SD card and can stream to your phone or tablet which can save to the cloud. Only records the road but can have audio from cab if you want. I think the newer version has lte connectivity though.

Many dashcam companies are scam work, meaning their cameras themselves come from the same company, just different body, packaging, build and brand, then varies in prices. Mine is Nexar, not too expensive, entry level and pretty solid 1080p. Any camera claiming 4k is bullshit, trus me there is no dashcam with real 4k (only ads). Id say spend only up to 150-200 for dashcam and put it on yourself. Cables are suuuuper easy to hide going up from the windshield, to the side, down past your carpet, then up to your charging area. Dont waste too much money to buy labor unless you dont care about money and got a ton of it, go ahead youre more than welcome. Edit: Youll see 4k selling around 300-400 bucks. They might be real but i never really try it because i dont think they really that worth it.

Nexar is actually a good one if you don’t use wireless CarPlay/AA. It maintains a WiFi connection with your phone and videos are stored there as well as the camera. Makes it easy to review the footage.

I like Nexar. Uniden r8 for the radar detector, you’re gonna want that too. With our cars it pays for itself after one use lol

Absolutely man! If you pull the trigger on the r8 I believe it’s on sale on Amazon for around $600 right now (the extra few hundred is worth it for the added range and arrow/multiple bogey features so you know what direction the radar is from and if there happens to be two cops driving half a mile apart, it’s a tactic they do so you think you passed the radar source but then there’s another), and you’ll want to download a companion app on your phone too so it can learn all the K-band along your usual routes and auto-mute them for you. On Apple it’s “r8 companion” on the App Store. As far as the dash cam Nexar has ones that also detect “movement” (aka someone hitting your car) and records that event even if you’re not driving.

VIOFO is one that a lot of people get and I've fitted one on another car our family has. I currently use Nexar but I'm also thinking about getting another VIOFO cam. Idk if VIOFO make dashcams using other sensors but just make sure you get one with the Sony sensor. Video quality is really good on all of their cams and there are plenty of videos showcasing the quality too. Just be aware (idk if this is for all dashcams), if you want to hardwire it to use the Parking Mode, you will have to purchase the hardware for that separately. When we bought everything it came up to £115 or £120?

I used Nexar for years. In multiple cars as well, I had bought it in 2018. Still holding up excellent but I wanted a higher quality video and a rear view as well so I just recently got REDTIGER. Check in with y’all in a few years haha

That’s what it took for me to get a dash cam. Getting hit from a person making a wrong turn and then lying about it to both of our insurance companies. Nexar one recorded front and cabin but you def need that rear one for more protection.

Nexar on my 25 civic so far no issue

I’ve just got a cheap camera from nexar, it just shoots video while I drive nothing fancy but the shit I see out there on the roads daily here in NY requires me to have a dash cam or else I’d be at the mercy of liars and road raging assholes when shit does inevitable go down.

My nexar keeps disconnecting it makes me check the app open it and connect to Bluetooth every damn time. It’s a pos. Anyone have a dash cam that stays connected ??

I have a Nexar that just plugs into the usb. Had it for multiple vehicles and it works well.

Nexar is an okay price point and quality. It's not the best but it's like $100 and easy to install, the clips download straight to your phone.

I’m gonna put my two cents in here I went through Garmin, Nexar , and Rove. But this is the best [https://a.co/d/aloq3x8](https://a.co/d/aloq3x8). It replaces your rear view mirror. https://preview.redd.it/ebirknkj21ee1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb99d5bab0e122dff7c30d8643eff51097a6b0fb

I used Nexar for several years, but changed to the Thinkware U3000 because is has front and rear cameras. There is also radar for when parked. You should also look into a separate hotspot so it can send alerts to your phone.