Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 (1080p, 140°)
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Our quick verdict
The Mini 3 is about the size of a car key, so it hides behind your rear-view mirror. It records 1080p video with a 140° view and adds a built-in polariser to cut windscreen glare. Reviewers call it one of the best compact dash cams, though it has no screen or GPS and you need a microSD card.
Great for
- Drivers who want a dash cam they’ll forget is there
- Anyone who wants simple voice-controlled clip saving
Skip it if
- You want 4K video or a rear camera
- You want speed camera alerts or GPS speed logging
The Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 is Garmin’s smallest dash cam, roughly the size of a car key. It records 1080p HD video with a 140° view and saves clips automatically if it detects an incident. It’s on offer on Amazon.ie, sold and shipped by Amazon.
Key features
- Car-key-sized design that sits behind the rear-view mirror
- 1080p HD video with a 140° field of view and HDR
- Built-in Garmin Clarity polariser to reduce windscreen glare
- Automatic incident detection and voice control to save clips
- Garmin Drive app for viewing and sharing clips
What reviewers say
Digital Camera World calls it the best compact dash cam still, with sharp, stable footage, but says it’s only a small upgrade on the Mini 2 and has no speed camera alerts.
TechRadar found it well built and easy to install, noting the new polariser, while Tom’s Guide said you barely notice it’s there, though rivals offer 4K for similar money.
Source: Digital Camera World, TechRadar, Tom’s Guide.
Good to know in Ireland
- Sold and shipped by Amazon.ie.
- Budget for a microSD card if you don’t have one.
- A good gift for a new driver.
Product image: © Garmin, from the manufacturer’s official website.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Tiny and discreet
- Built-in Clarity polariser reduces windscreen glare
- Automatic incident detection and voice control
- Easy setup with the Garmin Drive app
Watch out for
- 1080p only, no 4K
- No screen and no GPS
- microSD card not included
- Parking mode needs constant power (hardwiring)
Specifications
| Video | 1080p HD, 30fps, HDR |
|---|---|
| Field of view | 140° |
| Screen | None (view on phone via app) |
| GPS | No |
| Voice control | Yes |
| Storage | microSD (not included) |
Questions people ask
Does it have GPS?
No. Garmin says the Mini 3 records date and time but not location or speed.
Do I need a memory card?
Yes. A microSD card is not included in the box.
Can I watch the footage?
There’s no screen, so you view and save clips in the Garmin Drive app on your phone, or on a computer.
