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Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3
4.1 out of 5 stars
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58 ratings58 reviews
  1. 5 stars66% (38)
  2. 4 stars10% (6)
  3. 3 stars5% (3)
  4. 2 stars7% (4)
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Jul 9, 2026
Ed
5 out of 5 stars review

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Once installed and setup, easy to use and to view videos on my laptop. Had to purchase a high endurance microSD card. Also purchased a Garmin suction swivel mount to replace the adhesive mount. Mounted at upper corner of wind shield on passenger side and hid cable in A pillar moulding and routed under dash to 12 volt outlet. Problem formating the SD card but received immediate help by phone from Garmin. Excellent instruction manual online.

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Jun 3, 2026
Jdjax
5 out of 5 stars review

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Just right for me

My 8 year old dashcam battery just gave out rendering the unit pretty much unusable and even dangerous. It was a 1080 model and low tech by today’s standards. So I bought a higher end unit that was 4K and lots of new tech. The problem is it would overheat. Then threw SD card errors. I live in Florida. So I had to return it. Second time around I decided to try something more bulletproof and AI recommended this unit. I wanted heat resistant, tiny and good pic quality but not necessarily above 1080. I didn’t need a screen either and actually prefer the screen off even when a unit has a screen. So I bought this unit and installed it in 10 minutes and so far it’s great. Hidden behind the mirror and very subtle. This is the dashcam for people who feel they need one but basically don’t want to fidget with a lot of settings and don’t want something distracting them from the road by being large and lit up. This is the stealth option and perfect for me because I don’t need super high video quality or gps etc. I do need durability and ease of use.

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Apr 7, 2026
Daniel
5 out of 5 stars review

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Installation Is Difficult

Installation Is Hard On My Model Of Vehicle Because You Have To Run A Power Cord Under The Trim Panels To Get To The Cigarette Lighter/ Power Supply To Use The Dashcam. Video Is Good Enough To Use In Court Nothing Like A Movie Camera Though. Also It's Absolutely Tiny You Would Never Know It's Even There When You Place It Behind Your Rearview Mirror. Would Recommend You Buy This If You Don't Want A Clunky Large Dashcam!

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May 2, 2026
Amaury
5 out of 5 stars review

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Reliable small dash cam for long drives

I bought this for long drives from Texas to Chicago, and it’s been a solid choice so far. It’s really small and doesn’t block my view, which I like. The video quality is clear enough to capture details, and it starts recording automatically, so I don’t have to think about it. It feels like a good, affordable option if you want extra safety on road trips without anything bulky.

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May 27, 2026
Richard
5 out of 5 stars review

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Glad I bought this one!

This camera is really nice. It is so small I thought it wouldn't work for me, but it does. Very easy to install. The hardest part is running the cable. So far I'm very happy with it. Highly recommended.

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Dec 18, 2025
Steve
5 out of 5 stars review

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Tiny, reliable and discreet

This is my second mini for a second car installation. First one has been in the other car for 5 years with no issues at all. I like the fact that it's tiny and inconspicuous. I don't need a screen on the camera because you can watch and transfer the video using the Garmin app. Good value for the money.

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Jun 13, 2026
Chris
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great little camera

So fare after a couple weeks it's working great! Already had to save a video of hitting a dear and the video came out great!

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Jun 28, 2026
anonymous
4 out of 5 stars review

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Great replacement for the Mini 2

Good dash cam. Recordings are very clear. Sometimes live view struggles to connect, but that's a secondary feature.

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Jun 13, 2026
anonymous
2 out of 5 stars review

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Garmin Dash Cam™ Mini 3, Ultracompact 1080p

It did not come with a sim card (I didn't find out until I opened the package and read the extremely small print on the alleged instructions document). I have no way to test the product to see if it tries to work. There is a document showing a round disk that apparently shoud be put on the window to hold the Dash Cam so I could dismount the dash cam and take pictures of any damage done to my car. I need to speak someone in the store to help me figure out how to get the missing parts

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Jan 21, 2026
JDinTX
1 out of 5 stars review

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Not viable due to significant connectivity issues.

I've owned this for a month now, and still cannot connect to it on my smart phone (iphone 16). I have tried everything and the closest I get is it showing video thumbnails, but, of course, they will not play as connectivity is not there. I bought this to replace a Vofio based on the small size. But small size is no good if it cannot connect. Yes, I can remove the card and view on a computer, but the mount is so senstive, you are never sure of the angle of capture as you really need to see what is being recorded with the card in. Garmin is a known brand, but they offer a low-quality product in this instance.

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