Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 review

Garmin's Mini 3 trades resolution for size and simplicity. The car key-sized body records 1080p through a 140-degree lens with Garmin Clarity HDR optics and a built-in polarizer that cuts windshield glare, a feature most cameras here sell as a clip-on filter. It records continuously and saves detected incidents with date and time stamps, and voice commands save a clip or toggle audio in six languages. The slim power cable routes up or down for a tidy install, and the Garmin Drive app handles setup. The limits are real: there is no rear camera, no screen, and 1080p is the lowest resolution on this list. Parking guard alerts, live view and Vault cloud sharing need a paid subscription and Wi-Fi, and Garmin sells a parking mode cable for constant power. It ranks fifth because its ease of use is the best here. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Drivers who want a small, discreet camera that is simple to install and largely forgotten once it is on the windshield.

Price

$149.99 on Garmin's US store when checked.

Part Number:010-02899-00 $149.99 USD
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• 1080p video with a 140-degree field of view and Garmin Clarity HDR optics
• Built-in Garmin Clarity polarizer to reduce windshield glare
• Automatic incident detection that saves clips with date and time stamps
• Voice control in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Swedish
• Vault cloud sharing, parking guard and live view with a paid subscription

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Car key-sized body that sits out of sight behind the mirror
• Strength: Built-in polarizer, where most rivals sell one as an add-on
• Strength: Simple setup through the Garmin Drive app
• Weakness: Front camera only, at 1080p
• Weakness: No screen; you review footage in the app
• Weakness: Parking guard and cloud storage need a paid subscription and constant power

Key facts

• Price: $149.99 when checked
• Resolution: 1080p
• Field of view: 140°
• Card: microSD, 8 to 512 GB
• Operating range: -20 to 60°C

Where it ranks

Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 is No. 5 in our Best Dash Cams verdict.