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Garmin Mini

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User ratings:
54
3.6 out of 5
54 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
7 %
Editorial reviews:
10
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4.4 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
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Pros

  • Otherwise
  • clarity and reliability are pretty consistent across the board
  • reputation of providing a decent signal in western countries

Cons

  • does not have the same functionality including no 2-way messenger function
  • horribly expensive
  • it does not yet allow seamless messaging

Key specs

  • 1
  • 140 °
  • no
  • no
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Garmin Mini - Pros & Cons

Garmin Mini

Pros

  • Otherwise
  • clarity and reliability are pretty consistent across the board
  • reputation of providing a decent signal in western countries
  • The way the device works is simple
  • pre-set messages is a great way to quickly check-in with loved ones
  • s really very good going
  • delivers 30 frames per second helps ensure video is smooth
  • A great dash cam at an affordable price point
  • Color is top-notch and accurate
  • Details are nicely processed and readily visible
  • that the subscription plans are affordable

Cons

  • does not have the same functionality including no 2-way messenger function
  • horribly expensive
  • it does not yet allow seamless messaging
  • No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
  • the upgrade to a USB-C charging port
  • texting is even more annoying than texting directly on the device
  • Without a display
  • loading up the live feed can take a while and is prone to failure
  • footage playback can be slow to load and often throws up choppy framerates
  • Spot s network has a poor reputation in certain parts of the world
  • no need to use the app again

Garmin Mini - Full Specifications

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Number of cameras1
Viewing angle140.0 °
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Display
Built-in displayno
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Communication
GPSno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Dimensions
Width1.23 in
Height2.1 in
Depth1.15 in
Weight1.01 oz
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Storage
Compatible memory cardsmicroSD

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Garmin Mini Garmin - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.4
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Garmin Mini On the road with the Garmin Dash Cam Mini and 66W: Clear video, driver assist, and smartphone control
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ZDNet
Published: 08.07.2019
On the road with the Garmin Dash Cam Mini and 66W: Clear video, driver assist, and smartphone control
4.8

My family likes to drive older vehicles so mobile tech such as Garmin's line of dashboard cameras offer important functionality. A couple of the latest Garmin cameras bound the current lineup with a tiny camera and a fully functional driver assistant.

Garmin Mini Garmin inReach Mini Satellite Communicator In-Depth Review
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DC Rainmaker
Published: 03.05.2018
Garmin inReach Mini Satellite Communicator In-Depth Review

For those that have been around the DCR block long enough, you’ll know that I’m always looking for tracking solutions for my worldly activities. Especially ones that don’t depend on having a mobile phone nearby, and even more so for

Garmin Mini Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 review: Tiny camera with good image quality
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 15.07.2021
Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 review: Tiny camera with good image quality
4.5

The Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2's outstanding feature is its small, unobtrusive footprint. But good image captures and cloud storage are strengths as well.

Garmin Mini Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 review: Tiny camera with good image quality
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PC World
Published: 15.07.2021
Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 review: Tiny camera with good image quality

This dash cam's diminutive stature is its outstanding feature, but good day/night captures and cloud storage are strengths as well.

Garmin Mini Garmin Dash Cam Mini review: Tiny and easy, with surprisingly good video
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Good Gear Guide
Published: 19.06.2019
Garmin Dash Cam Mini review: Tiny and easy, with surprisingly good video

It's the smallest dash cam we've seen yet.

Garmin Mini Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 review
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TechRadar
Published: 24.03.2022
Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 review

A tiny dash cam that’s ideal for fans of simplicity

Garmin Mini Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 09.08.2021
Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 review

This tiny dash cam packs a punch

Garmin Mini Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 17.08.2021
Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 review

The Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 is a tiny dash cam with 1080p video recording and voice control

Garmin Mini Garmin Dash Cam Mini review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 30.12.2019
Garmin Dash Cam Mini review - The Gadgeteer

REVIEW - Here at The Gadgeteer we review a lot of dashcams, and it's tough to find one that stands out from the crowd. Today I want to show you a dashcam that

Garmin Mini Garmin Dash Cam Mini review
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T3
Published: 15.11.2019
Garmin Dash Cam Mini review
4.0

Simple, compact and stripped of all but the essentials, this car key-sized dash cam shoots in Full HD through a 140-degree lens, and hides neatly behind your rearview mirror

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