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20 reviews
May, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews of Garmin Dash Cam 45. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Views about the connectivity and design are on the whole positive. The price and portability also get good comments. Some have doubts about the reliability.
usability, portability, price, design, connectivity
reliability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Garmin Dash Cam 45 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
Garmin may be the biggest name in sat navs - but can it be trusted to make a dash cam? The Garmin Dash Cam 45 is the company's cheapest offering, but it's still priced right up at the top end of the market - and it has the specs and features to justify...
Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi (pcworld.com)
The Dash Cam 45 is Garmin's most affordable camera, but its video quality can be subpar, night captures could use more detail, and image stabilization on rough roads was an issue.
Compact design and Wi-Fi connectivity ; Good day video, given a smooth ride ; Red light and bad driver alerts
Mediocre night video ; Poor video stabilization is unsuitable for rough rides
There’s no arguing the Dash Cam 45’s physical design (outside of the mount) or feature set, and few people will have the issue I have with image stabilization. Even forgetting that, I still expect better video out of a $150 dash cam. If you’re a fan of...
Expert review by : Thomas Bartlett (gadgetguy.com.au)
I like cheap equipment brands. One reason I like them is that they make devices, which might normally be financially out of reach, available to those with
Effective performance, very compact, excellent value for money
Troublesome firmware upgrade, irritating safety message
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
Great picture quality but a bit disappointed that it only records in segments of 1 minute Also had to down load and print out the instructions
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
Bought month ago now and has worked amazing. Camera quality is so clear. Deffo recommend. Easy to use
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
Very good product, excelent and very clear recording with lot of extras
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
I bought this dash cam this week and it was definitely great value for money and the functions are so easy to use.
Consumer review (currys.co.uk)
This is what you need This is what we want.
Consumer review (currys.co.uk)
Small good quality
Can't see live feed
Consumer review (currys.co.uk)
Small and nice
No night vision
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