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Garmin Mini 2

#4 most-recommended model See the full ranking →

Garmin1CH1080pcapacitor

$138.95View on Amazon ↗Read owner recommendations ↓Check the specifications ↓

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What owners say about the Mini 2

27 owner comments across 21 communities. Real recommendations and reservations, linked to the original conversations.

  • Easy to set up, low power, not obtrusive. App is great, never had an issue recording.

    Praise: Easy to installPraise: Reliable / recommendPraise: App / Wi‑Fi

  • Garmin Mini 2. Very small and unobtrusive, if you position it by your rear view.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/CarTalkUK ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Dashcam recommendations (either plug in to car or charge externally)?

  • It's tiny, reliable, good enough picture quality, and easy to operate.

    Praise: Video qualityPraise: Reliable / recommendPraise: Compact / discreet
    r/civic ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Anyone have any good dashcam recommendations?

  • excellent camera and interfaces well with iPhone.

    r/Subaru_Outback ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Any recommendations for Front and Rear Dashcam for Outback

  • tiny, wide field of vision and well made.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/BMWX3 ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· seeking dashcam recommendations for the X3

  • It’s like $100 and super compact.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/GR86 ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Dashcam recommendations?

  • Super easy, great video.

    r/4Runner ↗· Owner sentiment 5/5· Front/rear dashcam recommendations

  • it’s great.

  • I have a Garmin Mini 2 and the Hachi Electronics harness kit, no issues, both work perfectly.

    Praise: Reliable / recommendPraise: Compact / discreet
    r/GR86 ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Best dashcam for 86

  • I’m running that with a Garmin mini 2 which is no frills and very small. I like it.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/f150 ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Looking for a dashcam for my 2018.

  • The Garmin Mini 2 is pretty good, I like that it’s small and inconspicuous.

    Praise: Compact / discreet

  • I have a Garmin Mini 2 and I have no real qualms with the camera itself.

    Praise: Compact / discreet

  • It's small and discreet, only think about it when there's an incident.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/dashcams ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Dashcam Recommendations for Mom

  • Garmin mini 2. Small and can easily be connected to run all the time.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/australia ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Best dashcam available in AU that isn't super expensive

  • It seems to work well enough though it is only forward facing.

    Praise: Reliable / recommend
    r/mr2 ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Any dashcam recommendations for MR2 MK3

  • I've been overall happy with the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2.

    Praise: Reliable / recommendPraise: Compact / discreet

  • Garmin Mini 2. Can be wired into the mirror for power

    Praise: Compact / discreet

  • No issues. Like that is the size of a matchbox.

    Praise: Reliable / recommend
    r/accord ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Any dashcam recommendations?

  • Garmin Mini 2, in my 2024 Outback Touring XT.

    Praise: Compact / discreet

  • Garmin Mini 2 dashcam is highly regarded too

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/Miata ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· What kind of brand should i buy for a obd2 scanner and a dashcam for the miata

  • Garmin mini 2, great little camera.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/Dashcam ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Good dashcam for a budget of $75-150

  • use the garmin mini 2 for the rear.

    Praise: Compact / discreet

  • very small and was easy to install.

    Praise: Easy to installPraise: Compact / discreet
    r/MazdaCX30 ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Hey, can anyone recommend a good dashcam for your cx30? Did you power it via the usb c in the arm rest console?

  • I have the Mini 2 and it is great.

    Praise: Compact / discreet

  • It follows me between vehicles.

    r/camaro ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Dashcam Recommendations

  • I like my Garmin Mini.

    Praise: Compact / discreet
    r/GR86 ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Dashcam recommendations

  • I like it.

    r/royalenfield ↗· Owner sentiment 4/5· Where can I get a good dashcam for my motorcycle?

The specs, at a glance

Spec confidence: high. Anything we couldn't verify is marked "not documented".

Channels
1
Front Resolution
1080p
Rear Resolution
not documented
Sensor
not documented
Parking Mode
True
Power Type
capacitor
GPS
False
Wi-Fi
True
Price (USD)
138.95

Discontinued at some Garmin regional stores. GPS only if synced with GPS-enabled Garmin cam. Parking Guard needs constant power.; price_source=amazon.com WebSearch Price: 138.95 USD; Price: 138.95 USD; some views show no featured offer

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