GarminDash Cam™ Mini 3, Ultracompact 1080p HD Dash Cam with a 140-degree Field of View, Built in Clarity™ Polarizer, Voice Controlled, Automatic Recording

I currently own a Garmin 57 dash cam and have been very happy with it and it goes between my personal and work vehicles. When Garmin released a 4K camera, I jumped at it. Now I have the 57 installed permanently in the work vehicle and the X310 in my personal vehicle. Garmin has the best phone app out there and it works flawlessly between the cameras. The X310 works just like the 57-menu system and supposedly it has even sharper video, although the video looks pretty much the same as the 57. I attribute this to the fact that I don't have a 4k monitor to view it on, just a regular 1080p monitor, so I'm not seeing any sharpness upgrade on my monitor. Aside from this the video is still great, colors, sharpness and all. I do like the added touchscreen making it much easier to navigate the menu, not that the button system of the 57 was hard. The x310 is a smaller footprint in thickness than the 57, the width and height, close to the same. I will admit it is a bit spendy, but it's totally worth it for the quality, the Garmin name behind it, and phone app. It's super small and fits right behind my rearview mirror so it's never a distraction. The voice commands are great, and they always work flawlessly. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase.Nov 17, 2024 update. I recently caught an accident of a guy racing up beside me and then smashing head first into a car that was in the center turn lane. I wished I had a rear camera to see when the guy pulled out and raced up the center lane. So, I bought the Garmin Mini 3 to put in my back window. Was super simple, plugged adapter into to back 12v cigarette lighter port right by the back hatch, ran wire just up the side door seal and spiraled the wire(you wrap it around a dowel, heat the wire with a heat gun/hairdryer, let cool, take off and turn the wire wrap the opposite direction...you now a coiled wire) to allow the hatch to open an close without having wire hanging. Stuck to corner of back window, and connected to the Garmin app. Now they both work in unison and connect flawlessly every time via Wi-Fi. A caveat, if you ever need to download a video, you can do it with the Wi-Fi, it can be done, but it's a bit slow and cumbersome, ideally, taking out the card and putting in a computer is much better. If you have a mini usb phone, like the iPhone 14 or newer you can plug your phone right into the usb on the new Garmins and it’s super-fast, just like a computer. Now I have front and back videos. I'm very happy with the 4K video out the front and the 1080p out the back. Both videos are clear and sharp, very happy with the Garmin Mini 3.

This camera is incredibly compact. There is no screen to preview videos. All of that is done via the app. The area the camera captures is huge, and the videos are crystal clear. Not much to set up here, just connect to the camera via the app to fine-tune the camera placement and you're good to go. It comes with a 12V adapter plug and a very long cable, but if your review mirror has any kind of electronics in ti you can probably find an adapter for it so you can plug the camera into the back of the mirror.

I recently purchased the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3, and I am beyond impressed! The setup was super simple and the compact design fits perfectly on my windshield without obstructing my view. ( with the Dongar attachment) The video quality is good for the price. crisp, clear footage both during the day and at night. I especially love the wide-angle lens, which captures a lot more of the road. The app integration is seamless, making it easy to view and download footage directly to my phone. The voice control feature is also a nice touch for hands-free operation. Overall, the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 provides peace of mind with its reliable performance, and I feel much safer knowing it's recording while I'm driving. Highly recommend!

Unit is compact and sturdy with a very simple utilitarian design that makes it easy to use. I opted for the Garmin universal suction cup mount (separate purchase) rather than the included adhesive mount and so far it has held up extremely well. Plenty of length on the cable, though the cable is on the thin side, so it does not want to stay tucked as well as I would like. Video quality is excellent, the app is easy to navigate. My only complaint is that the cam does not seem to want to stay connected with the app. May be a Bluetooth issue specific to my setup.

I once looked at Garmin as a leader of devices, not after this.Quick tip: Only download with the card outside of the camera, or it will take an hour for a minute long video on wireless with the app.Intermittently records; It has a mind of its own. It decided to not record for minutes.Doesn't have a 5 minute loop option, except 1-3 minutes if I remember? Yet records for longer.It takes much longer to automatically turn on when the car is on. I would say 12 seconds. If I was in a rush it still wouldn't be on.The wireless connection is extremely sensitive even when right next to it. I recall seeing more than half the screen in brown color when reviewing the live feed, randomly freezing or disconnecting entirely.The connection takes a very long time to do, holding the photo button and waiting, it takes a much longer time than other devices I have used (Instant vs. 20-30 seconds).Downloading a video, good luck doing that wirelessly. 1% to 2% in a minute for a 1 minute long video. I ended up cancelling that for sure.The app side video downloading area is a wreck. You are shown you can actively shorten the video into a section you download, but it decides for its self whether you can or not. You can't move the slider over to create a section until you retry several times.I recall there being little to no settings options.The blue and red lights were confusing, one minute both are on, the next just one light, the next one off the other blinking. You look online for what they mean and they have a helpful visual, but you're left guessing what it's doing because the blinks are a little close together to immediately know.I was confused because it said if it was blinking like it was it was saving..I have had a Garmin Nuvi GPS since 2008 that still works. Battery lasts for a minute then dies, but overall the settings are pretty straightforward and things work.So what happened in those 17 years? It's like they went backwards. Unless this a scam product I just don't understand, Garmin.I ended up getting the Rove R2-4K, which is the same cost and it's not a piece of trash, it's great quality unlike this thing. Rove actually tried to give options.