Compact hardware
Small designs fit discreetly behind the rear view mirror.
Dash cams
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Garmin Dash cams
Compact cameras and specialized navigators help drivers record the road with voice-controlled commands and GPS tracking
First look
Worth noticing
Voice command support
Control the camera using spoken words to keep hands on the wheel.
Integrated GPS navigation
Combined units provide both route guidance and video recording.
Listed here
Garmin by Key features
Voice-controlled
6 of 9 here
Touch screen
3 of 9 here
Current set
15 dash cams on this hub
Also in With GPS tracking Voice-controlled
In this directory
Discreet Recording Performance
These listings focus on 1080p and 1440p resolutions with wide fields of view up to 180 degrees. The hardware is designed to be small and unobtrusive.
- Ultracompact mini designs
- Wide 180 degree field of view
- Voice controlled video saving
- RV specific navigation features
- Automatic incident detection
- Connected vehicle monitoring
What sets them apart
The lineup
This Garmin set is built around 2.5K QHD dash cams, Dash cams with GPS tracking, Front-facing dash cams, Voice-controlled dash cams.
The specs that matter
Titles in this Garmin set call out the build that shows up in Compact dash camera with wide view lens; Car key sized mini dash cam with 140 degree lens; Voice controlled camera with standard view.
Who picks these
If you need 2.5K QHD dash cams, Dash cams with GPS tracking, Front-facing dash cams, Voice-controlled dash cams, this is the Garmin set to scan.
The difference
15 dash cams listed here give you a side-by-side on 2.5K QHD dash cams, Dash cams with GPS tracking, Front-facing dash cams, Voice-controlled dash cams.
At a glance
Good and less good
Pulled from 48 analyzed reviews
The upsides
- Easy installation 12
- Video quality 9
- Compact discreet size 6
- Compact hidden design 6
- Clear video quality 4
- App connectivity 3
- Auto recording reliability 3
- Combined GPS dashcam 3
Friction
- App connectivity issues 5
- Overheating issues 5
- App connectivity 2
- Clear video quality 1
- Video quality 1
Voices
What people say
The mini camera is so small that I forget it is even mounted on my windshield.
I use the voice commands to save video clips without taking my eyes off the road.
The wide 180 degree lens captures everything happening at the edges of my car.
Before you buy
Garmin questions
Are these cameras easy to hide?
The ultracompact and mini models are designed to be discreet.
Do they record location data?
Yes, these models feature built-in GPS tracking for vehicle data.
Can I control the camera with my voice?
Many models in this catalog support hands-free voice control.
What is the screen size on the RV model?
The RV navigator and dash cam combo has a 7 in screen.