#6Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3

Product Review · Dash Cams · #6 Ranked

Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3

Ultracompact 1080p front-only (budget) · Reviewed by Katie · garmin.com / B&H, Sept 2026

80
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Rank #6 of 11 · Dash Cams
$149.99
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The verdict

Why it scored a 80

TechRadar's September 2026 best budget dash cam, and the key-sized build and Garmin's track record are why Reliability leads at 92. Reviewers call it a very small upgrade over the Mini 2: same 1080p image with the polarizer as the main change, no GPS, no screen, and parking mode needs a hardwire cable plus an optional Garmin Vault subscription (historically about $9.99/mo), so Features sits at 66. At $149.99 list and routinely $99.99 on Amazon it is an easy front-camera pick; Warranty is the softest at 55 on 1 year.

Key specs

What you're getting

  • 1920x1080 at 30 fps, 140-degree diagonal field of view
  • Built-in Garmin Clarity polarizer cuts windshield glare (new vs Mini 2)
  • Key-sized: 2.0 x 1.3 x 0.8 in, 1.1 oz (30 g)
  • Wi-Fi sync to the Garmin Drive app
  • Voice control in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Swedish
  • microSD up to 512 GB (card not included)
  • No built-in GPS and no display; 1-year warranty
  • Parking Guard needs the optional Constant Power Cable plus a Garmin Vault subscription

ViperScore breakdown

FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value82×25%20.5
Quality86×20%17.2
Features66×15%9.9
Reliability92×15%13.8
Satisfaction90×15%13.5
Warranty55×10%5.5
Weighted total80

At a glance

  • 1920x1080 at 30 fps, 140-degree field of view
  • Built-in Clarity polarizer to cut windshield glare
  • 2.0 x 1.3 x 0.8 in, 1.1 oz; microSD up to 512 GB; no GPS
  • Price$149.99
  • TierUltracompact 1080p front-only (budget)
  • Category rank#6 of 11
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