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These compact cameras stay out of sight, but they never lose sight of what happens on the road. Just plug them in, and you can hit the road knowing that these cameras are capturing high-quality video. Automatic Incident Detection (G-sensor) saves video footage upon impact, and the cameras are GPS-enabled, so all footage is stamped with location, time, date and speed. You’ll know exactly what happened and have proof.

These trusty dash cameras not only act as your eyewitnesses as you drive, but they also provide advanced driver alerts — such as forward collision and lane departure warnings¹ — to encourage safer driving.

Garmin"s Dash Cam 55 is an easy-to-use super-high-definition drive recorder with 2.0” LCD display. With an outstanding field of view, it captures the entire road and includes GPS for detailed time and location data, pinpointing exactly where and when events happened. Rely on your Dash Cam 55 to capture excellent video detail in both bright and low-light conditions. Mount the camera to your windshield, and record your drive in 1440p. Dash Cam 55 records in a continuous loop, using the included replaceable microSD™ card. To add more memory, add a larger microSD card (accepts up to 64 GB, sold separately; Class 10 required). Play back the footage right on the display or review later on your computer.

No need to worry about starting and stopping. If the Dash Cam 55 is plugged into a powered source, it starts recording automatically and saves footage in case of incidents.

The Dash Cam 55 features automatic Incident Detection (G-Sensor) so when an incident is detected, your camera knows to save the current, last and next recordings, thereby preserving a complete record of the event. And all this information is saved to the included Class 10 replaceable microSD memory card.

Parking mode monitors your car’s surroundings while your car is parked and the engine is not running. It automatically begins recording if and when motion is detected. (Requires Garmin parking mode cable, sold separately; professional installation recommended.)

The Dash Cam 55 from Garmin is a great choice for superb video quality and excellent brand reliability. Physically, it"s one of the smallest dashcams out there (despite the fact that the 55 still manages to include a screen on the back), and from a name like Garmin, you know you"re in good hands. For the basic resolution (1080p) less expensive version of this dashcam, please see the Garmin Dash Cam 45, or for the super-wide angle and voice-controlled version, please see the Garmin Dash Cam 65W.

2) Red light and speed camera warnings are not available in all regions. See Garmin.com for details regarding paid subscriptions for updating this content

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You have decided on one thing and that’s you want one of the smallest dash cameras on the market in your car, watching the road and unsuspecting danger. The recent Garmin Dash Cams have captured your interest due to their small form factor making the dash cam a discrete addition to your car. But as you are about to send the item to your shopping cart you realize there’s several different types of small dash cams from Garmin and you sigh as at this point you wanted less options to choose from.

There are more similarities than differences between the Garmin Dash Cam 45 vs 55 vs 65, but the differences should sway your opinion one way or the other, especially if you are dead set on the small size.

Let’s compare all the different models and truly see what difference there is and is the extra cost worth it. As we compare and contrast we will be giving each camera a review and showing you why different people might choose a different model.

There are only a few differences between the Garmin 55 vs 65 that are notable. The top difference is that the Garmin 65 has a 180 degree wide angle lens, providing more field of view for the camera. This is the largest wide angle lens I’ve seen on a dash cam. This can provide left to right total coverage ensuring that you’ll get the full picture of your car dash.

In take a look at the footage, with really drastic wide angle lens, you will get bad distortion which will warp the sides of the picture. While there is warping in the Garmin 65’s image, it doesn’t seem too severe and seems like it’ll often be the A-pillar of the vehicle and not something wildly important.

Resolution and frame rate are the other differences. With the Garmin 55, there are a lot more options from 720P to 1440P and various frame rates from 30 FPS to 60 FPS whereas the Garmin 65 only offers 1080P at 30 FPS.

The only reason why you would want to get the Garmin 65 is for the wide angle capabilities. If you feel like other dash cams haven’t offered an adequate coverage for you, then this dash cam might be the perfect solution.

The biggest differences between the Garmin 45 vs 55 are the Video Resolution, Voice Control, the available frames per second and the camera megapixels. On a smaller note, the Garmin 55 does come with a mircoSD card twice the size (8GB) as the Garmin 45.

On the Garmin 45, the only available filming resolutions are at 1080P and 720P at 30 FPS. The Garmin 55 has a plethora of more options. It allows 1440P, 1080P at 60 FPS, 1080P HDR, 1080p at 30 FPS and 720P.

If you couldn’t tell the difference, that’s a lot of different options in the Garmin 55. What I like the most about the additional options is the 60 FPS or frames per second option. Going from 30 FPS to 60 FPS is such a difference in quality and clarity. Everything is buttery smooth which is what you want to see when your are interpreting dash cam footage for an accident or dispute.

The Garmin 45 doesn’t have any voice control options whereas the Garmin 55 does. It includes basic commands such as to save a video, take a picture or pause audio recording. It’s a nice touch to have hands-free options, especially if you have the dash cam mounted in a way that you can’t safely access it.

Directly affecting the video resolution, a camera megapixel refers to literally one million individual pixels. Generally, the higher the megapixels, the more data is stored about an image, thus providing a high quality image.

The Garmin 45 is accompanied with a 2.1 megapixel camera whereas the Garmin 55 has been boosted up to 3.7 megapixels, a more than 50% increase. In the test footage you can see here, there may not be a big difference in the image when it is zoomed out, but zooming in would reveal a lot of disparities among details.

If you’re looking for a small dash cam, don’t look past the Garmin Dash Cam lineup. Garmin has really pushed the limit of what a tiny dash cam is as they measure just over 1.5 inches tall. If you don’t want to see any part of the dash cam in your car, or feel like it would be discrete from outside lookers, the Garmin Dash Cams are your answer.

The Garmin 45 is the cheapest out of the available options and still has a lot of the mandatory core features. Loop recording, G-Sensor, WiFi and GPS are all standard features of the Garmin 45. It also comes with a screen!

It’s pretty neat Garmin decided to go with the WiFi connectivity as well as the screen. I guess they felt they couldn’t go any smaller, so if a screen fit, might as well have it there!

One thing about the Garmin that I think is very underrated and not said enough is that there’s an internal battery that is included that runs about 30 minutes without power from the vehicle. What this means is that if you get in a bad accident where you car might shut off, your Garmin dash cam will still continue recording. This is so useful! Sometimes bad accidents happen and for whatever reason, power might not be supplied to your dash cam. If you don’t notice, any potential footage is never recorded.

In terms of software, Garmin really packs in a bunch of driver assistance features into one dash cam. Lane departure, forward collision, red light and speed camera warnings are all standard. The Garmin will alert you when it detects any of these situations unfolding.

Overall the Garmin 45 is a good choice for most drivers. We did find some of the driver assistance features to be a little bit overbearing which is understandable, so we turned those off and allowed the dash cam to do its main job recording.

Next up is the Garmin 55 Dash Cam. Maintaining the same form factor as the Garmin 45, the Garmin 55 increased its megapixel count from 2.1 to 3.7 megapixels. They also decided to put in a ton of different resolutions and frame rates to match people’s different preferences.

If you don’t speak English or don’t prefer it, then these voice controls will be useless for you as English is the only supported voice controls language. The dash cam itself can be used in different languages.

Some reviewers have expressed concern over the overheating on some dash cameras. This could be due to the intense load the camera is put under when filming at a demanding video resolution and frame rate. Several firmware updates should address this concern.

The Garmin 65 Dash Cam is one of the last devices in Garmin’s lineup. And to be honest, there isn’t much of a difference between the Garmin 55 vs Garmin 65. The only thing is that the Garmin 65 has a 180 degree wide angle, which is huge! People who need a wide angle lens are for those who have really wide car dashboards or windshields and for those who want full road coverage.

The Garmin 65 dials back what it did in the Garmin 55 and actually reduces the number of resolution and frame rates a user has access to. Now, the 65 only offers 1080P at 30 FPS. We think this is better if there are any overheating battery issues. When we talked to Garmin, they mentioned that the operating temperature of the device was from 30 degrees to 130 degrees Fahrenheit which is pretty poor compared to the industry standard of around 150 degrees.

Those who don’t speak English and couldn’t utilize the Voice Commands should now be rejoicing as Garmin has implemented several other popular languages such as French, Italian and German. Where’s the Spanish?!

The last thing I wanted to chat about was the magnetic mount that comes with all Garmin Dash Cams. This is something you don’t see in the dash cam world. Since it is so light, all you have to do is install a magnetic mount anywhere on your windshield. We recommend out of the way behind the rear view mirror. This is because a magnetic piece will stay on your windshield but still allow you to remove the entire dash cam.

This is especially useful if you don’t want to keep your dash cam visible to others. It’s as simple as disconnecting the power and taking it off the magnetic mount.

The Garmin Dash Cam 55 Plus is a dashboard camera with a 2.0-inch LCD display records in 1440p with polarising filter. Pictures can be taken witht the 3.7 megapixel camera. With a screen on the dash cam you can instantly playback recorded video on the device at the scene of any incident. Videos are captured with a wide viewing angle and the recording resolution is 1440p. Recording is good-quality during both day and night lighting conditions.

GPS technology is included within the Dash Cam 55 Plus from Garmin too. The GPS will record latitude, longitude, date, time, vehicle speed and direction of travel. This information will be displayed when replaying recorded video. Knowing the time, date and location of recordings will help you view videos at particular times and locations should you need to find a particular recording quickly.

You can remove the Garmin Dash Cam 55 Plus quickly from your vehicles windscreen for taking photos at the scene of an incident. The 3.7 megapixel camera allows you to capture vital evidence if you are involved in an incident.

Recording starts automatically when power is provided to the Garmin dash cam 55 Plus. Recording is continuous in a loop. A microSD is provided with the Dash Cam. The maximum sized microSD card that the Dash Cam 55 Plus will accept is 64 GB.

Automatic incident detection (G-Sensor) records automatically when a high g-force is detected (the dash cam 55 Plus also stores when and where events happened). Specifically, the Garmin dash cam 55 Plus saves current, last and next recordings.

Do you have a question about the Garmin Dash Cam 55 Plus that"s not been answered on this webpage? Please see our Dash Cam FAQ"s for questions from other people. If the answer to your question isn"t featured, use the online form to ask us for the answer. Alternatively please telephone 01733 777623 Monday to Friday (9:30am-5:00pm) to speak to one of our sales team. For further information online please see the Garmin Dash Cam comparison table.

The Garmin Dash Cam 55 Plus includes a Low Profile Magnetic Mount which is a windscreen mount for mounting to the front windscreen. There is also a vehicle power cable supplied to provide power to the Garmin Dash Cam 55 Plus. The mounting of the Dash Cam 55 Plus is quick and simple. If you choose to use the Dash Cam 55 without the vehicle power cable the battery will last 30 minutes; you may choose to only rely on the battery in the event of an incident whereby you can use the dash cam outside of the vehicle to take photos of important evidence.

Garmin Dash Cam Player is a software program for you to view the videos recorded on your Garmin Dash Cam 55 Plus recorder on a PC computer or Mac computer.

The Garmin Dash Cam 55 Plus includes all the accessories you need to get you up and running. However, if you"d like a longer car charger you might like to consider buying the 5metre Vehicle Power Cable and to hardwire and use the parking mode feature you will need to buy the Parking Mode Cable.

Question:Having just received a Garmin 55 dash cam as a present I find that the power cable supplied is to bulky to fit into the cigarette lighter. I use many vehicles in my hospital role and am looking for a usb to micro usb to power the dash cam instead of hard wiring. is there a USB cable that will operate the dash cam?

Answer:Unfortunately Garmin do not sell a USB cable that will provide sufficient power to your Garmin Dash Cam 55. I would only recommend using the supplied Garmin vehicle power cable that plugs into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket. The reason for this is it provides your Garmin Dash Cam 55 with the correct voltage. Any other cables (e.g. third party) may provide insufficient power or too much power, causing the Garmin Dash Cam 55 to fail.

One of the companies at the forefront of in-car accessories is the renowned Garmin road safety and geolocation device company, which has surprised us with the design and manufacture of a high quality device such as the Garmin Dash Cam 55 camera that features voice control.

When you take a quick look at the camera and the specifications, you can see that it is a minimalist device, simple, comfortable, light and with a two inches screen, a powerful 3.7 megapixel camera and a 1440p video recording with optimal sampling that allows clear recording in scenarios or environments with limited lighting.

Another feature of the Garmin Dash Cam 55 is the relatively long battery life of about 30 minutes. Although that may not sound like a long battery life, in terms of dash cameras, it’s longer than most, as nearly all battery backed dash cams only stay on for a couple minutes. The reason for this is that the battery is not meant to power the camera, it’s only meant to save the last video file when you turn your car off.

As for video storage, the camera comes with a microSD card included (class 10 of 8 Gb that allows at least 56 minutes of recording) and that can be increased when buying another microSD of up to 64 Gb. Typically you don’t need a large memory card since most people will only want to save a 2 minute video file in the event of an accident.

There are also a number of safety features with this car camera. Including forward collision warning if there is a car approaching in front of you too fast. Lane departure warnings, which alert you if you go outside of your lane. The “GO” alert notifies you when traffic starts moving ahead of you and you are at a stand still. Red light camera warnings for upcoming red light cameras at intersections. There is also an option to use a subscription service through Cyclops to get updated red light camera and speed camera locations to keep your dash cam up to date.

Parking mode allows you to monitor your vehicle 24/7 when it is parked. This feature will required a hardwire kit so it can use your cars battery when the car is off, or by using an external battery. The camera will remain in a standby mode, using little power and only turn on when motion or an impact is detected.

With Voice Control, you are able to verbally activate various features of the camera. By simply saying “OK, Garmin” you can make a request with the following commands: “Save video”, “Take a picture”, “Record audio” and “Save Travelapse”.

Some of these hand free options might come in handy, like the “Record audio”. A lot of people don’t like to have audio always recording on their dash cam, but if they are pulled over by police, they want to record audio of the stop. Being able to quickly turn on audio recording right after you are pulled over is a nice feature.

In addition to the various safety features, the camera comes with “Travelapse”, which condenses long videos into a fast forward time lapse, like you might see on a popular Youtubers channel. This feature can be fun to use on long or scenic road trips.

Overall the Garmin Dash Cam 55 is a good mid level dash camera that includes all the wanted features at a reasonable price, put out by one of the most reputable car device brands on the market today.

Garmin is one of the forefront companies providing road safety and geolocation devices. Garmin offers a large range of dash cams that add to the driving experience of its users. The compact Garmin Dash Cam 55 is a 3.7-megapixel high-resolution camera; featuring voice control, built-in GPS, Dual USB plug-ins and the driver alerts for extra security.

Garmin dash cam 55 is a minimalist, simple, and light-weight device that stands at 2.2 x 1.6 x 1.4″ (5.6 x 4.1 x 3.5 cm) and weighs 2.08 ounces. It features a 2.0″ LCD screen. The device comes with a semi-permanent (adhesive) magnetic mount. This also makes removal of the mount comparatively easier.  The stealthy design of the dash cam 55 is very handy in in a city full of opportunistic thieves. The hands-free voice control feature helps the driver to keep hands on the wheel while still recording. The sleek design, not bigger than a deck of playing cards, features an in-built microphone. The navigation buttons are placed on the right side of the device. Its operating temperature ranges from 20° to 55°C (from -4° to 131°F).

The Garmin dash cam 55 can be installed on the windshield by using the magnetic mount. A 3M adhesive pad is attached to the magnetic mount. The user can install the dash cam by removing the transparent film and attaching it to the desired place on the windshield. This has to be left for 24hrs before attaching the camera for use. The dash cam features a flexible mounted magnetic arm that makes it easier to adjust the camera and capture the desired field of view.

The battery in Garmin dash cam 55 lasts only 30 minutes. The battery backup is not up to the mark but in comparison to other dashboard cameras, it is considered to be quite long. The 30-minute duration is not supposed to record video, but rather save the already recorded video in the case of sudden power cut. The battery supplies the power when the device is not plugged-in to the wired power supply.

The Garmin dash cam 55 can only be charged by a 12V charging port and by connecting the provided car charger only, no USB cable. After that charge your dash cam via car cigarette lighter or the car’s dc power outlet.

The sales package includes an 8 GB micro SD card that supports up to 56 minutes of recording. The device supports memory cards with maximum memory capacity of 64 GB. Garmin recommends using a microSD card with a speed rating of 10 or higher. The 64 GB microSD card allows to record at least 8 hours of video when the resolution is set to 720p and 1080p. However, for detailed quality video 1440p is recommended – it should be noted that higher resolution would take more space on the memory card. Since this only stores 56 minutes’ worth of recording this is a very bad option for truck drivers. If an incident from a day ago needs to be revisited it is not possible. Additionally, after an accident if a user forgets to turn off recording then that could cause the whole file to be overwritten. The risk of that makes this not worthwhile and instead having ongoing video recording is a much easier option for peace of mind.

The Garmin dash cam 55 features a 3.7-megapixel camera. The device records in three resolutions – 1440p resolution at 30 frames per second (FPS), 1080p at 60 FPS, 1080p at 30 FPS. It records videos with high dynamic range (HDR) at 720p at 30 FPS. The HDR video performs the best in handling glare and night time shots. It is recommended to record the videos at the resolution at 1440p for capturing maximum detail. This might however mean investing in a microSD card with higher memory capacity.

The Garmin dash cam 55 does a really good job in automatic exposure. However, the videos also seem a little less stabilized when compared to the videos shot by other dash cams. The jitter could possibly be due to the small size and light weight of the dash cam, or its magnetic mount that makes it more vulnerable to vibration.

Check the YouTube video captured by the Garmin dash cam 55 in various light conditions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=-hxGBXjSqrM&feature=emb_logo

The videos recorded by the Garmin dash cam 55 can be viewed on a smartphone. The smartphone has to be connected to the dash cam over Wi-Fi. Then, the user has to boot up the companion app, called Virb. A companion app is to provide the user the ease of access and streamlining the functions on a single platform. However, the usability of Virb is very limited. It does not provide the option and convenience of changing any settings – thereby defeating the purpose of an app. The app only allows the user to view saved videos. To top it off, the interface is not particularly attractive and takes time getting used to. The dash cam menu system is also quite confusing at first, with very little information about what the icons for the camera’s four buttons do.

The dash cam has a “Go Alert.” It notifies the driver as soon as the traffic starts moving ahead while the vehicle is a stand still. It works really well, unless the driver is inattentive – it initiates alerts after sensing 40 to 50 feet of clearance.

Another useful alert is the “Red light” warnings. It alerts the drivers of the upcoming red-light cameras at intersections. Garmin provides this feature free for a year. However, after the period of one year, it’s $25 a year to maintain it. Garmin offers an option to use a subscription service through Cyclops. The subscription plan offers updated red-light camera and speed camera locations and help in keeping the dash cam up to date.

The Garmin dash cam 55 also includes a forward collision warning. The driver receives a warning if there is a car approaching fast in front of their vehicle. Lane departure warnings alert the driver if they go outside their lane.

The Garmin dashcam 55 is one of the few dash cams that feature voice control. The features of the dash cam can be verbally activated simply by using the cue ‘OK, Garmin’. After uttering the cue, the user can give the following commands: Save Video, Take a Picture, Record Audio, Stop Audio, Start Travelapse (record video), and Stop Travelapse. Verified users found the voice command to be dependable even in noisy conditions.

Though the dash cam is primarily controlled by four buttons on its right side (exit/up/down/enter); it can also be partially controlled by the voice command feature.

The voice command feature gives a truly handsfree experience to the users. One can command the dash cam to carry out a task with hands still on the steering wheel. The risks of driver distraction are also highly reduced.

The Garmin dash cam 55 is equipped with gravity sensor, or a G-sensor. A G-sensor detects any sudden impacts (for example, an accident or sharp turns), and automatically locks recording of the video in real time. This video is locked and protected from being overwritten in case of low memory space.

Parking mode allows you to monitor your vehicle 24/7 when it is parked. This feature will required a hardwire kit so it can use your cars battery when the car is off, or by using an external battery. The camera will remain in a standby mode. It uses limited power, and only turns on when motion or an impact is detected.

Garmin is well known for its geolocation solutions, and it’s dash cam 55 is GPS enabled. The feature translates the GPS data into the speed of the vehicle, direction, etc. This information is then embedded into the video and is a very useful feature for truckers, providing them with crucial information while filing insurance claims.

The customer reviews for the Garmin dash cams are largely positive. However, the one negative aspect about this dash cam that is discussed by verified customers is the heating issues and limited functionality of the app.

Garmin Dash Cam 55 & Garmin Dash Cam 65 are a part of Garmin’s small-sized but high-quality dash cam assemblage.While the design and structure of both these dash cams are identical, Garmin 55 is distinguishable by a bronze ring around its lens. Differences between Garmin dash cam 55 vs 65 comes down to image quality and vision range. As for image quality and resolution, Garmin 55 is superior. Its 3.7MP lens with a frame rate of 60 FPS records at 1440p.On the other hand, Garmin 65 has a 2.1MP lens which captures 1080p HD quality video at 30 FPS. Another significant difference between the two is the viewing angle. While Garmin 55 has a 122° viewing angle, Garmin 65 boasts of a 180° wide-angle lens (thus known as Garmin 65W or 65 Wide). This super-wide lens captures a much larger expanse of the vicinity.

The Garmin dash cam 55 is a very sleek and compact dash cam that comes with an unobtrusive and secure mount. It records in three resolutions and performs really well in day time. The videos shot during the night time are a tad underwhelming when compared to other dash cams at the price range. The recorded footage has tiny amount of jitter which may be caused due to the size of the device. The alerts are an added advantage of owning this dash cam. The companion app is extremely limited – the inability to change settings is extremely disappointing. It is important to note, that the Dash Cam 55 is not the best performer when it comes to maintaining it’s temperature in prolonged usage. The device heats up rather quickly. So, for users from warmer climates like as Arizona or Florida might want to skip the dash cam 55.

The best dash cams you"ll find on our list aim to offer the best balance of value, safety, and features that protect you and your loved ones. It"s important to consider everything from storage capacity to recording resolution when selecting the best dash camera for your needs, and our guide takes everything into account when finding the right option for you.

The safety and protection of you, your family and even other drivers or pedestrians may depend on what your dash cam captures. That"s why you need a device that can provide a high level of detail – day or night, rain or shine – to ensure all the details needed are recorded.

A dash cam is especially useful for those students heading off to college this fall. Knowing how some drivers can be, it"s always a good idea to grab a dash cam for those long trips and university parking lots. Thankfully, many sales throughout the year should feature a decent selection of dash cam deals on sale cheap(opens in new tab).

Our list of the best dash cams of 2022 comes complete with some of the top models available today. From budget options to premium models, we check out – and review – the dash camera systems you should be looking at when shopping. Including dash cams from Nextbase, APEMAN and more, we aim to provide an in-depth look at just which devices deserve your attention.The Top 3 Best Dash Cameras You Can Buy Today

"The 4K video resolution is impressive in itself, but throw in a polarizing filter and image stabilization and you have some of the smoothest dash cam footage out there." – T3"sNextbase 622GW review(opens in new tab)

Don"t view the Nestbase 622GW as merely a replacement for the previous range-topping 522GW. The latest dash cam from Nextbase boasts much-improved video quality, improved stabilization, and the inclusion of some rather clever What3Words geolocation services alongside a bunch of Amazon Alexa Skills.

Plump for the 4K at 30fps video resolution and the resulting footage isn"t too far off today"s leading action cameras, proving incredibly detailed, vibrant and smooth when viewed on a laptop or PC.

A built-in polarizing filter on the front of the camera can be rotated to reduce glare from windscreens, while digital image stabilization is another first for the dash cam market and helps smooth out those bumps and shakes caused by potholes and poor road surfaces.

Thankfully the 3-inch rear touchscreen is crisp, clear and very easy to use, while the inclusion of What3Words is clever, as it can alert the emergency and breakdown services of an exact location, even when there is no Wi-Fi or mobile data available.

"The Garmin 66W is a top-quality dash cam which records in higher than Full HD, has GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, is compact and subtle with a simple mounting system, and even includes a range of useful driver assistance features." – T3"sGarmin Dash Cam 66W review(opens in new tab)

This fantastic little dash cam from Garmin earns second place on this list with good image quality, a number of extra features and actually quite attractive design. It"s one of the most compact cameras here (so takes up less windscreen space) and resembles a GoPro, making it the most attractive as well. That might seem like a funny thing to say, but it won"t look out of place in a Range Rover or Mercedes, while others on this list will.

Despite being small, the Garmin 66 manages to pack in plenty of extra features, such as GPS and smartphone integration with the Garmin Virb app. There"s also Lane Departure and Forward Collision warning, as well as Speed Camera warnings. The former two are somewhat less useful than the latter.

The video footage is great as well. Recording in 1440p with an ultra-wide 180-degree field of view. The video quality might not be as good at the Nextbase 522GW, but it"s good enough.

"Quite simply, the Nextbase 522GW is the best dash cam on the market, with leading image quality and genuinely useful features." – T3"sNextbase 522GW review(opens in new tab)

The 522GW is a massively impressive dash cam, which not only nails the basics (such as recording outstanding image quality), but also offers features never before seen in a dash cam.

It was the first camera with Alexa built-in, so you can play music, find parking, control smart home devices and make calls whenever you want, without taking your eyes off the road. We found it surprisingly useful.

There are also impressive safety features, such as Emergency SOS, which will alert the emergency services to your location in the event of an accident. This feature is potentially lifesaving and is one of the main reasons we rated it as the best dash cams last year.

"It records 1080p video through a 140-degree lens, connects to a smartphone app via Wi-Fi, and is the very essence of ‘set it and forget it’." – T3"sGarmin Dash Cam Mini review(opens in new tab)

If you’re looking for the smallest dash cam possible, then you"ll want the Garmin Dash Cam Mini, which really is tiny, and will fit comfortably out of sight behind you rearview mirror.

Of course, the small size does mean the Garmin Dash Cam Mini is a pretty barebones device, it does exactly what you expect it to, and no more. There are no extra features here, and it lacks GPS, but it does record excellent 1080p footage, and it"s very simple to use.

"A no-fuss dash cam which is compact, easy to set up and use, comes with a well-designed magnetic mount, and shoots good quality Full HD video." – T3"sNextbase 222 review(opens in new tab)

The Nextbase 222G is a well-priced and smartly designed dash cam that gets the basics right. It is small enough to fit neatly behind your rearview mirror, has a good-sized screen for adjusting settings and viewing the recorded video, and comes with a smart magnetic mount.

"The Dash Cam 55 by Garmin is a compact camera with high-quality video recording, automatic incident detection, safety features like collision and lane departure warning, and even voice control." – T3"sGarmin Dash Cam 55 review(opens in new tab)

The Garmin 55 is a fantastic little dash cam that is more compact and stylish than most others on the market. It offers good video quality, voice control, and convenient driver assistant features. Plus, the small size and discreet design mean we would feel comfortable leaving the camera permanently installed in our car.

"The Nextbase 122 is one of the cheapest dash cams on the market, yet boasts a compact design, simple menu system on a two-inch display, and parking mode." – T3"sNextbase 122 review(opens in new tab)

The cheapest, smallest unit here, the 122 packs a 120-degree camera and smooth brushed-plastic casing. The two-inch screen is a little fiddly in this touchscreen era, rivals have sharper images, and extremes of light and shade throw it a little, but the 122 does the job and records to the 32GB SD card in three-minute chunks.

The Thinkware Q800 is probably the dash cam that we"ve used for the longest amount of time – mainly because it"s so low profile you just forget about it (which is kind of what you want with these devices).

The Q800 is fixed to your car windscreen with sticky 3M tape, and, as there"s no screen, you can essentially hide it behind the rearview mirror. We think that"s the best place for them.

The Q800 comes with GPS tracking, lifetime safety camera and speed alerts, as well as Safety Warnings such as forward collision and lane departure awareness. Although, while these are marginally useful on dash cameras with screens, they are of zero use without a screen.

Video quality has improved over the various versions of this camera and the latest Ultra-HD 1440p clips rival the best on this list. There"s built-in Wi-Fi so you can connect to your smartphone, although, we did experience some connection issues, and it looks very dated.

Time-Lapse Mode records your parked car for 48-hours. That"s great if you"re worried about the vehicle being vandalized while left at night. This does require the camera to be hardwired into the car, but we think that"s what you"d want to do with the Thinkware. It"s not too difficult and also the neatest looking option, freeing up the 12V port.

It"s likely you haven"t heard of Viofo, but that"s no reason to dismiss it, because its 4K resolution Pro Duo model represents phenomenal value for money. It"s no way near as sleek as some of its more recognizable rivals but this package comes with both front and rear cameras.

The DriveAssist 51 is both a dash-cam and a sat-nav. The five-inch screen lets you check the camera position, and there’s a 4GB card to record onto, either all the time or in the event of a smash.

Many of today"s best dash cameras offer high-resolution recording, with most providing a minimum of 1080p. Recent advances in tech, however, have allowed newer dash cams to capture 2K and even 4K quality footage, delivering an unprecedented level of clarity when driving. The more expensive dash cams even have image enhancing software to provide an even clearer image.

While we can provide in-depth looks and pros/cons, however, the best dash cam for you really depends on you"re specific needs. We here to help you determining what specific features might be useful and the options that"ll suit your budget, but you can discover more on how to choose the best dash cam for you in our handy guide.

Once you"ve picked the right dash cam for you, you"ll find a list of the best deals available today on said model. If the options in this list are still a bit out of your price range, check out our cheap dash cam deals guide for even cheaper dash cam offers.

Once you"ve got you"re new dash cam, feel free to follow our fitting a dash cam installation guide for a quick walkthrough on installing your new dash cam right.How to choose the best dash cam for your needsYou want your dash cam to have at least 1080p recording, 720p doesn"t quite cut it, and while 4K is a nice option to have, the file sizes are very large and older computers will struggle to play them.

Next, you"ll have to decide whether you want a dash cam with a screen or a model without. Dash cams with screens are easier to set up and view footage on, but ones without screens are a lot less intrusive. Both are useful, but we"d choose one with a screen for occasional recording (track days and scenic drives), but one without a screen setup and forget about for everyday driving.

Mounting type is also important. Most stick on the windscreen with a suction mount, the same as a sat nav, whereas some more permanent cams have sticky 3M mounts.

One feature which isn"t a gimmick is GPS – this allows the car to record your speed and direction of travel, which could be used as extra evidence in an insurance case.What to consider when choosing the best dash cam for youIt"s also important to note, that while these are battery-powered, we"ve found they all have minuscule, sub-thirty minute battery lives. That means they"re going to require a power cable.

All companies include a charger that plugs into your car"s cigarette lighter, while some offer kits which allow you to hardwire the dash cam into your car"s fusebox.

Any other superfluous featuresHow we test for the best dash camsThese are a selection of the best dash cams available in the US, they all automatically record footage when they sense a collision, but some of them have a few extra abilities thrown in.

They"re certainly a worthwhile investment (especially in the winter), and could end up saving you a lot of money, either in the event of an accident or in insurance premiums (for example, some companies will give you a discount with most of these cameras).

There are several things to consider when buying a dash cam, but the most important factor is image quality. These devices are absolutely pointless if, when it comes to reviewing the footage of an accident, it looks like the lens has been smeared with Vaseline and you have difficulty telling whether you were cut up by a grey Vauxhall Corsa or a baby elephant.

We enlisted the help of a brand new Land Rover Discovery to thoroughly put these dash cams through their paces. Testing all of the cameras with the same lighting conditions, in a number of different, challenging scenarios, such as driving towards the sun and at night.

Command dash cam with your voice, and keep your hands on the wheel. Say “OK, Garmin” to save video, take a picture, start/stop audio recording and start/stop the Travelapse feature.

Dash Cam 55 is an easy-to-use high-definition driving recorder with 2.0” LCD display. With an outstanding field of view, it captures the entire road and includes GPS for detailed time and location data, pinpointing exactly where and when events happened. Rely on your Dash Cam 55 to capture excellent video detail in both bright and low-light conditions. Mount the camera to your windshield, and record your drive in 1440p. Dash Cam records in a continuous loop, using the included replaceable microSD™ card. To add more memory, add a larger microSD card (accepts up to 64 GB, sold separately; Class 10 required). Play back the footage right on the display or review later on your computer.

No need to worry about starting and stopping. If Dash Cam 55 is plugged into a powered source, it starts recording automatically and saves footage in case of incidents.

Dash Cam 55 features automatic incident detection (G-Sensor) so when an incident is detected, your camera knows to save the current, last and next recordings, thereby preserving a complete record of the event. And all this information is saved to the included Class 10 replaceable microSD memory card.

Dash Cam 55 has built-in Wi-Fi® so you can wirelessly sync videos to your compatible smartphone after downloading the free VIRB® Mobile app. This makes it easy to share videos with friends, insurance agencies or legal authorities.

Dash Cam 55 features helpful driver awareness warnings to help encourage safer driving. The forward collision warning¹ alerts if you drive too closely to the car ahead. Lane departure warnings¹ alert you if you stray from your lane. Built-in red light and speed camera data alert you when red light cameras or speed cameras are near². Get regularly updated red light and speed camera location data with a subscription to the Cyclops™ database, which is maintained daily and contains information about fixed red light and speed cameras. And when your vehicle is stopped at an intersection or in traffic, the “Go” alert notifies you when traffic ahead of your vehicle is moving again.

,p>Parking mode monitors your car’s surroundings while your car is parked and the engine is not running. It automatically begins recording if and when motion is detected. (Requires Garmin parking mode cable, sold separately; professional installation recommended.)

This past weekend I drove to Nashville, TN, which is about 2.5 hours away from where I live. Because I didn’t want to put extra mileage on my car, I decided to rent a vehicle. As it turned out, I ended up with the brand new model of the same car I own (Toyota RAV4). It was an amazing upgrade from what I am used to technology-wise. There were camera sensors all around the car that let me know when a car was in my blind spot, when I was about to change lanes unexpectedly, and when I was getting too close to a car in front of me.

I was surprised by how much I actually valued having that extra notification and when I got back in my personal car, I missed having the assisted driving technology. Even though my car is too old to have those type of camera options installed, I can certainly make up for it with the Dash Cam 55 from Garmin, which fills in a lot of the gaps left by the lack of the advanced camera system that was on the 2018 RAV4.

Originally released in March 2017, the Dash Cam 55 is one of the three compact dash cameras that Garmin currently has in their product lineup. The other two are 45 and 65W. The Dash Cam 55 is GPS enabled and included voice control, which is a very helpful add-on when you are driving. The camera is tiny and measures only 5.62 cm x 4.05 cm x 3.53 cm. It is feather light weighing only 59.4 grams (the iPhone 7 weighs 138 grams) and has a 2.0″ LCD screen. Dash Cam 55 captures video up to 1440p resolution. The camera is a 3.7 MP camera and works well in any lighting conditions. The camera is WiFi capable for the purpose of pairing your video/photo gallery to your smartphone (through an app).

The box is a fairly standard Garmin branded box. There is basic information included on the exterior, but nothing more than the basic details of the product. There are two pieces of literature included with the Dash Cam — an illustrated Quick Start Guide and Safety and Product information. The full manual is available onlineand it covers all three Dash Cam models (45/55/65W). Even though the basic controls are intuitive and easily understood if you’ve used any type of dash camera, there are some really helpful tips about installation in the manual. For example, it is suggested that the ambient temperature in your vehicle be between 70-100 degrees Fahrenheit before you attach the adhesive mount. At the time I was testing out the camera, it was cold outdoors so I had to wait for the interior of my car to warm up before installing the mount. It’s also recommended that you allow the mount to adhere to your windshield for 24 hours before attaching the camera. I did not wait that long and thankfully, the camera and mount have remained secure.

You next want to make sure that your power cable is routed in a proper fashion so that you can connect it to the camera when needed. The Dash Cam 55 does have a rechargeable battery, but if the device is connected to power, it will automatically turn on and off when you turn your car on.

There are some dash cameras that are plug-n-play. You mount them in your car and then start recording as you drive. That’s it. The Dash Cam 55 is not that type of dash camera. I don’t say that to cause concern. What I mean is that it’s an advanced camera system and in order to get the most of its features, you have to go through the proper setup. To start, you want to tell the camera where it’s placed and the height of your vehicle. These two pieces of information will give your Dash Cam 55 more accurate details as you drive. You will also want to make sure that your date/time are accurate and that you have the video resolution you prefer selected. Higher resolutions require more space on your memory card and the Dash Cam 55 can record in 1440p/30fps, 1080p/60fps, 1080p/30fps/HDR. Each resolution has its merits, but in my opinion, the 1080p/30fps makes the most sense for card space and video quality. These options can be defined in the Settings menu on the camera.

By default, the camera will start recording when it turns on. It will continue recording and overwriting the oldest, non-saved videos on the card until it turns off. Should have an incident, you can press the Save button on the side of the camera, or use Garmin Voice Control to keep the video or image. You can then use the Garmin VIRB app on your smartphone or connect your camera to your computer to retrieve the media from the camera. You can also remove the Micro SD card and insert it into your computer to pull information from it.

I’ve been using the Garmin Dash Cam 55 in my 2008 Toyota RAV4 for some time now. This past week was sort of an eye-opening experience though because we had what meteorologists call a “Winter Weather Event”. A system moved through our geographic region and dropped 1/4″ of ice followed by 5-6 inches of snow on us. Then, two days later, another 3-4 inches of snow fell. Even though the Midwest is no stranger to winter weather, this is the most significant snowfall we’ve had in several years. Our school systems have been closed all week, but I’ve still had to brave the poor road conditions in order to get to my office.

On Monday (Jan 15), when the snow was blowing around the city, I found myself driving from our airport, which is on the north side of town, to my work, which is about 5 miles away. Most of the roads I traveled are considered ‘main’ roads or connecting roads to main roads. So, I was surprised at how poor the conditions were and how badly they were deteriorating during the time that the snow was falling. VIsibility was terrible and people were just going too fast for the weather conditions. I had the Garmin Dash Cam installed and running, which was actually a big help to me. As I mentioned, I had rented a car with camera assist options and the Dash Cam 55 acts in a similar way. It was able to notify me when traffic was moving ahead of me and it made it possible for me to capture an event that was almost horrific. I was turning onto a connecting road from a main highway and a Dodge pickup truck had turned left in front of me. The driver wasn’t going particularly fast, but their backend still spun out. This happened directly in front of me and thankfully, the driver of the pickup didn’t panic, which might have caused a multiple car accident — including me. Despite the fact that there wasn’t a collision, I still saved a still image and the video from the event by utilizing the Voice Control.

Garmin’s Voice Control was an invaluable tool for this dash camera. It makes it possible for you to save events without having to take your hands off the wheel of your car. By saying, “Ok, Garmin,” you activate its commands. You can start a Travellapse recording, save a picture, record audio, stop audio recording, or save videos just by using Voice Control. It is possible to disable Voice Control, but I don’t know why you would want to. It runs in the background and unless you activate it, you don’t even know it’s there. I did end up activating it a couple of times inadvertently, but it ended up not affecting my recordings or driving ability.

There are a couple of features on the Dash Cam 55 that I didn’t get to utilize.Red Light and Speed Cameras: This feature is not available in every region and I know in our area, there are very few speed cameras installed. In order to utilize this feature, you have to maintain an updated database, which can be obtained from Garmin on a subscription basis. For me, this didn’t seem to be a good use of finances so I didn’t worry about installing it for this review.

Lane Departure Warning System: During the time of my test, I didn’t receive a warning about leaving a lane from the Dash Cam. I don’t remember driving erratically and it not capturing it, but since we’ve had a lot of snow and ice on the ground, the road lanes have been somewhat invisible. The manual does state that – The LDWS relies on the camera to provide warnings for lane markers and, as a result, may have limited functionality in low visibility conditions.

While nothing can replace a diligent, alert driver, having an advanced dash camera can be a wonderful travel companion. Garmin’s Dash Cam 55 is worth the investment of the advanced features it provides. There are many other types of dash cameras out there, but Garmin makes having a camera in your car work better than basic models.

Command dash cam with your voice, and keep your hands on the wheel. Say “OK, Garmin” to save video, take a picture, start/stop audio recording and start/stop the Travelapse feature.

Garmin Dash Cam 55 is an easy-to-use high-definition driving recorder with 2.0” LCD display. With an outstanding field of view, it captures the entire road and includes GPS for detailed time and location data, pinpointing exactly where and when events happened. Rely on your Garmin Dash Cam 55 to capture excellent video detail in both bright and low-light conditions. Mount the camera to your windscreen, and record your drive in 1440p. Dash Cam records in a continuous loop, using the included replaceable microSD™card. To add more memory, add a larger microSD card (accepts up to 64 GB, sold separately; Class 10 required). Play back the footage right on the display or review later on your computer.

No need to worry about starting and stopping. If Garmin Dash Cam 55 is plugged into a powered source, it starts recording automatically and saves footage in case of incidents.

Garmin Dash Cam 55 features automatic incident detection (G-Sensor) so when an incident is detected, your camera knows to save the current, last and next recordings, thereby preserving a complete record of the event. And all this information is saved to the included Class 10 replaceable microSD memory card.

Garmin Dash Cam 55 has built-in Wi-Fi®so you can wirelessly sync videos to your compatible smartphone after downloading the free VIRB®App. This makes it easy to share videos with friends, insurance agencies or legal authorities.

Garmin Dash Cam 55 features helpful driver awareness warnings to help encourage safer driving. The forward collision warningalerts if you drive too closely to the car ahead. Lane departure warningsalert you if you stray from your lane. The red light and speed cameras warningalerts you to nearby red light cameras or speed cameras. Get regularly updated red light and speed camera location data with a subscription to the Cyclops™ database, which is maintained daily and contains information about fixed red light and speed cameras. And when your vehicle is stopped at a junction or in traffic, the “Go” alert notifies you when traffic ahead of your vehicle is moving again.

Parking mode monitors your car’s surroundings while your car is parked and the engine is not running. It automatically begins recording if and when motion is detected. (Requires Garmin parking mode cable, sold separately; professional installation recommended.)

The Garmin Dash Cam 55 is my fifth dashcam. Previously I had two Blackvues (poor performers), a Vantrue X1 (fine, but I didn"t like the mount), and a Goluk T2 (died after about a year). I was attracted to the Garmin because of its small size, clever mount, good visual performance and built-in GPS (many other dashcams require some sort of external GPS module.) I also had high hopes for it based on initial reports of excellent customer service from Garmin (I have previously owned Garmin GPS units and also found support to be good.) Now that I"ve lived with the 55 for a week or so, I find it is very good, but has some issues I consider serious.The Garmin dashcams are tiny, solidly built rectangles with a 2-inch LCD screen on the rear, four buttons on the right, and a lens that protrudes from the front. (An advantage of the protrusion is that the lens is closer to the windshield, which reduces reflections from the dash.) The lens on the 55 is decorated with a copper-colored ring that is attractive, but I would have preferred all black here.The left side has a MicroUSB port which is where the power cable connects. The cable has a blocky right-angle connector which is easy to attach and remove. In use, the wire runs straight up, where you may have tucked it into the headliner (as I did). The mount is unusual - a small metal disk about the size of a US quarter sticks onto the windshield. The small ball-joint mount magnetically attaches to the disk, with the ball snapping into the top of the dashcam. I found the mount to be secure and it was easy to adjust the position of the cam.Garmin supplies a long power cable with a 12V "lighter socket" plug on the end. You can optionally buy Garmin"s dedicated parking cable for hard-wiring into your car"s power. Recording while parked is possible only if you have this cable, which I do. (While you could use one of the generic "battery saver" devices, the Garmin won"t switch into a parking mode if you do this.)When you power on the Dash Cam 55, it first displays a warning message about not using it while driving. You can dismiss this by pressing the top button, or just wait 5-10 seconds. Note that if you press the bottom button during this message, it takes you to the setup screens. Then, if you have parking mode enabled, it beeps and displays for another 5-10 seconds how many parking videos were recorded. This feature was added in the 3.50 firmware update, and you can"t disable it. I hate it. After that, you see a live view with a plus in a circle at the center. This remains on for a minute, after which it tells you the screen will turn off and it does. (You can set it to not turn the screen off.) The live view is somewhat obscured by translucent information bars at top and bottom. The top bar has indicators for GPS signal level and internal battery level. If the display is off you can turn it on again by pressing the top button. Pressing and holding that button will initiate power off.When not powered with a cable, you can manually turn on the dashcam as it has an internal battery that is said to last for about 30 minutes. This could be handy if you have an incident where you want to take the dashcam out and record around your car. While recording, a red LED at the lower left is illuminated. If in parking mode, this LED pulses on and off.Recordings while driving have superimposed at the bottom the date, time, GPS coordinates and speed; you can select to not show the speed or coordinates. You can select among several resolutions and frame rates - I chose the 1080p 30fps with HDR (High Dynamic Range). There is a 1440p 30fps mode, as well as 1080p 60fps, but these take more storage space. I find the video quality to be very good, but not quite as good as I would have expected from the claimed resolution. It"s good enough for my purposes. The field of view is wide and encompasses my entire windshield. Garmin sells a model 65W with an even wider view, but I can"t see the point of that.The 55 includes several "driver assistance" features. Forward Collision Warning alerts you if it thinks you"re approaching something in front of you too fast (enabled at 30MPH or faster), but I found it tended to alert when someone changed lanes in front of me or if I was passing a line of stopped cars. Lane Departure Warning beeps if it thinks you"re straying out of your lane, but it kept sounding off for no apparent reason. Then there is Go Alert that tells you if it sees traffic in front of you starting to move, but it too was very prone to false alarms. I eventually turned all of these off. The dashcam also has a database of red light and speed cameras and can alert you when you approach one. There are none in my area so I couldn"t test this. You can purchase a subscription to database updates, which you must install with the dashcam connected to a computer.An interesting feature is voice command. You say "OK Garmin", it beeps, then you say a command such as "Take a picture" or "Save video". This works, but also tends to trigger randomly when it hears something on the radio. You can turn this off if you want. Another feature is "Travelapse", which you have to explicitly turn on and off (you can do it with voice). This records a sped-up view of your trip. It feels like a gimmick to me, as the video quality isn"t good enough for a "travel movie", but it could be fun for some.Because the 55 has an LCD screen, you can play back recordings right on the unit. The middle two buttons are up-down for selecting options, the bottom button confirms the selection and the top goes back. To view recordings, select Gallery and you can then see the different kinds of recordings, with parking mode recordings separate from driving mode recordings, which it calls "Unsaved". And herein lies my first major complaint. Like most dashcams, the recordings while driving overwrite the oldest when the storage is full, but the parking mode recordings do not. If you have the parking cable, the storage will quickly fill up with many gigabytes of parking videos and they won"t go away until you explicitly delete them. This means less and less space for driving videos unless you stay on top of this. You can adjust the time during which it will record videos while parked - the lowest is two hours.Every other dashcam I have used follows one of two strategies for parking recordings. Either they are combined with regular recordings and recycled as needed, or there is a fixed space for parking recordings that is separate but it also cycles - not the Garmin. In just two days I accumulated more than 13GB of parking recordings that I had no interest in. On the dashcam itself you can delete individual recordings, or if you scroll to the bottom of the list (annoying if there"s a lot of them), there"s a Delete All choice. It"s easiest when the dashcam is connected to a computer, but you can also do it with the Garmin VIRB app for iOS and Android phones. Note that the Garmin does what is called "buffered" recording in parking mode. If it detects motion, it stores 30 seconds prior and continues while motion is detected, otherwise it doesn"t save video with no motion. But in my experience, other than being parked in a garage, there will be almost continuous motion.Ah, the VIRB app. The words I want to use for this would get me in trouble here, so I"ll just say that it will cause you endless frustration if you try to use it to view recordings. To start, you have to go into the Gallery on the dashcam and select Share Gallery. Then it turns on its WiFi radio which you connect to on your phone. The VIRB app will then show you thumbnails of all your non-driving-mode videos - or it will if you have patience while the thumbnails are filled in. Each one has a date, time and duration shown, but the times were uniformly wrong for me. At first it seemed it was just not taking DST into