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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 638 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the Dash Cam™ 45 Full HD's excellent video quality and ease of use, frequently praising its compact size and helpful features like lane departure warnings and GPS. However, some users reported issues with the mount, battery life, and the device's susceptibility to overheating. While the price is often cited as a positive, concerns about the included memory card and long-term reliability were also noted.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great dash cam!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went in to buy a different dash cam based on online research and found this one that I had not even considered. I am now glad that I went to the store and looked at all of them. Great camera and good value!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not a potato

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good quality video, turn off ALL the driver "assistance" the first time you turn the camera on, they don't work and are very distracting while driving. Be sure to know where you want it before attaching the magnetic dot to your windshield because I put mine slightly too close to my rear view mirror and now my camera is slightly canted.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this as a deal of the day. This camera was under 100 buck so obviously it was to good of a deal to pass up. Very small and I was able to mount it behind my mirror. Captures more than I thought it would. Videos are clear and just gives me peace of mind. It tracks my speed and direction so in the event of a traffic ticket it isn’t my word against the officer and in the event of an accident, I have actual proof of what happened.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This has worked excellent. I really like it. The resolution is really good. You can make out license plates very well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    True value realised in a frontal collision

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the second one of the identical model I bought recently. Set up was easy and online chat helped immediately me resolve a language issue. The cam has a limited angle range:but the clarity of the pics/video are very good and were easy to transfer to my computer/iphone. I am a satisfied customer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome small dashcam

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like how small this dashcam is and how easy it is to use. I also got the garmin direct connect wire to avoid having the cord hang to plug it in. I do find the some of the warning beeps annoying but the recording quality is great and being able to see the videos on my phone is awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this camera as a beginner dash cam thinking the quality was going to be just okay but it is excellent quality. Downloading videos is super easy. Just use the usb cord given to you and you can download right from the Garmin icon on your desktop and take which part of the trip you want since each trip is broken down into smaller files. Super easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great dash cam

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What can i say bought it for a long road trip my other camera was giving me issues this one is amazing want one for all my cars and as gifts great product ..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Product

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy install! I have been using this for about 3 weeks and it works flawlessly. The WiFi part to pull the videos off to my phone app and then share is awesome. I use this to record emergency responses and it is nice to know the recording is there if needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Mount

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Could be better

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only comes with one magnet. Would be nice to be able to switch it from car to truck.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great unit; compact and easy to use.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far it has worked very well. No problems and stated above, it is easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Heat resistance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good dash cam

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The size and features make this an ideal product. Its small enought that its presence doesnt distract you when you're driving. The redlight camera feature is also handy , but if you want to use the feature be prepared to pay an yearly fee. The downside is that it can overheat and it comes with two adhesive attachments no suction cups.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice simple camera

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small camera. Easy to use and set up. Great picture quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I did use diff type of dash cam, this one easy to set up , size is good , two things I don’t like you need to push button to ensure the vedio is saved also the app is kinda annoying to work with

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good protection against bad drivers

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Camera has expected functions and seems to work well. Also comes with alarms to alert you if you're drifting out of your lane, if you are about to collide with the car in front of you, or if you're in stopped traffic and don't start moving soon enough. I've found all 3 of these alarms to be oversensitive. For example, the lane departure is designed for unintentional lane drifting, but it alarms frequently even during planned lane changes such as passing. The collision warning goes off most frequently after you've been passed by someone else who then moves back into your lane and is still moving faster than you. And while the Go alarm says it only alerts you when the vehicle ahead of you has moved a "substantial distance" away from you, it frequently goes off even when the vehicle ahead of you creeps up a few feet while the light is still red. The problem with these alarms being so sensitive is that you get accustomed to hearing it and don't react to it quickly enough when the actual situation occurs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
      Posted .

      Thank you for leaving a review.

      I recommend reviewing the following links for information on the Forward Collision and Lane Departure warnings:

      https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/dashcam45-55/EN-US/GUID-2F14BC49-BE4F-4902-93BF-3A256AD97144.html

      https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/dashcam45-55/EN-US/GUID-05B83C05-D9E9-4AAF-A0C1-ABA55EE1212C.html

      -MH Garmin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Safety on the road.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this to replace an old less quality dash cam. And boy am I glad I did. It is easy to set up and install. It fits into my CR-V dash board without being in the way. It is easy to take down and store also. You can adjust all the setting to your liking. Great product, great value with a name brand we all know.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Lane departure warning

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Has features I didn't expect

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This dashcam is great! When driving if it detects an accident, it automatically records the last three minutes leading up to the crash. You can also snapshot with a single click. It tells you when you are departing your lane, when you're getting too close to the car in front of you, and when your at a light, it will tell you when the cars in front of you start moving, just in case you're not fully paying attention. overall I'm very pleased with the purchase of this device, it performs above any expectations I had. The only issue I see with it, is that they should make a suction cup mount for it. Once you mount it somewhere you can't move the mount, it's a magnet with double sided 3M tape.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this Device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing video, it is the perfect size in my Freightliner Cascadia. Bought this to help protect my business from Crash n Burn Attorneys !! It’s always the Professional Truck Drivers Fault !! I feel much safer from unwanted Lawsuits !!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stylish and Sleek

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Comes with extra long cord and does not need to be consistently powered by you cars outlet. Great picture.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat resistance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent so far

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for my first dashcam. Upgraded to 128 GB card, but for low mileage commutes it's easier to review with supplied 4GB. Easier to locate incidents when viewing. No problems so far with heat saturation of camera in Florida, only rated between oct.-Jan.,will update later.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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