Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3
Exact average 80.0 · 1 printed, 3 estimated
TechGearLab's review has no printed score; we read it as 65/100. The other 3 average 85.
Image: Garmin4 professional reviewers tested the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: ease of use.
Reviewed by TechGearLab, Digital Camera World, AutoGuide and 1 more
The catch: No GPS or screen, and only a minor upgrade over the Mini 2.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
3 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 4 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 65TechGearLab
Testers love how simple it is to set up and use, but its lower video quality and limited coverage and features leave it ranked fifth of eight.
Read TechGearLab review - 89est.Digital Camera World
The reviewer calls it the one to buy if you want a very small dash cam, with great video and a good app.
Read Digital Camera World review - 83est.AutoGuide
After a month of use, the reviewer finds it an ideal portable, temporary dash cam for switching between cars.
Read AutoGuide review - 83est.The Independent
Liked as the best compact dash cam: tiny, simple and discreet.
Read The Independent review
"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Common questions
Is the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 worth it?
Most critics think so: 3 of 4 recommend it. No GPS or screen, and only a minor upgrade over the Mini 2.
Do critics agree about the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3?
One critic disagrees: scores range from 65 (TechGearLab) to 89 (Digital Camera World), a spread of 24 points across 4 reviews. TechGearLab's review has no printed score; we read it as 65/100. The other 3 average 85.
What is the best alternative to the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3?
The Nextbase 622GW (critic score 85), best overall.