Garmin Dash Cam 55, 1440p 2.0" LCD Screen, Extremely Small GPS-enabled Dash Camera with Voice Control, Loop Recording, G-Sensor and Driver Alerts, Includes Memory Card

What I originally thought was a good dashcam turned out to be disappointing. When replaying the recorded video and pictures on a computer display, the resolution is poor. It's hard to make out even car number plates -which defeat its purpose. And my cam completely broke after 4 years. It just stopped charging one day and didn't respond at all since. I had not moved it from the car. Don't pay extra for the brand. Its just like other cheap junk.

Update. My 55 has been in use since May 18th with no overheat shutdowns. On June 9th I updated from software version 2.30 to version 2.70. Still running with no shutdowns. *** This is the best Garmin dash cam so far. When operated in the “1080p, 30fps, HDR” mode, the scenery ahead no longer goes white when driving through a dark underpass, as it did with the Gamin 20 and 35. The voice control works well, even when spoken at conversational levels and not looking at the camera. I really like to be able to take a picture without reaching for a button on the camera. The camera is so small that it is completely hidden from me by my rearview mirror. The time-lapse video feature is pretty cool. And audio recording feature has returned after an absence on the Garmin 35. I don’t consider the Forward Collision Warning System or the Lane Departure Warning System a nuisance. They make you think about your driving a bit more. Anyway, you can turn them off. I have not experienced any overheating problems with the camera, even though I have parked with the camera in the direct sun light on hot days. I have the screen brightness set at 60% but I can’t say if that has had any effect on the temperature of the camera. It does get warm. Directing air conditioning partially toward the windshield might help, if there is a problem. The small size does make the camera less noticeable to someone passing by. I installed a circularly polarized lens on my camera which had the salutary effect of covering that gold band on the camera lens. The polarized lens reduces windshield/dashboard glare on bright days and especially when traveling toward the sun. See attached photo. The magnetic mount is very convenient. I am sure it will be more reliable than suction cups when the weather turns cold. I am also sure the camera is going to go flying in an accident, but at least it will show all the facts and circumstances up to the impact. I had rigged up a magnetic mount using four super magnets for my Gamin 35 and it flew off when I slammed on the brakes to avoid a car that pulled out in front of me. My one gripe is the 1 minute video clip length. I would rather it be 3 or 5 minutes. The Garmin software chokes up when trying to splice together hundreds of clips from a long car trip. This is the best of four dash cams that I have. (20, 35 and KDlinks X1) I will report back if there are any overheating problems.

As a recent purchase, the Garmin works beautifully, although I'm still learning the nuances of some of the automated warnings (dings). I love the small size but big features. It sits at the top left corner of the windshield and does not obstruct my view whatsoever. The GPS unit is actually built into the camera, unlike some others that advertise included GPS but is actually external on the power cord. Connecting through Bluetooth to phone was easy. Picture quality is very good. So far, so good.

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Great Product! This is my 2nd dash-cam and a big upgrade from my previous model. Its nice and small. The voice commands are good and the video quality is excellent. The menus are easy to use and setup. I especially like the Red-Light camera warnings it gives me. The only thing I do not like is the sticker windshield window mount. I did do not want to permanently mount it to the windshield so I bought a Garmin compatible suction mount from eBay that fits beautifully. Now I can move it between my cars.

This dash cam is one of the best purchases I have ever made on Amazon, and probably in general. I wanted a dash cam for a long time but struggled on selecting the right one for me since there is a large variety of options. While this definitely isn't the cheapest, it is small, easy to install, and has an easy to use app that goes along with it. This voice controlled camera makes it easy to save videos and pictures as well as change settings on the fly. There is an optional motion detection setting that requires a bit more involved setup and another cable, but even without it this camera is well worth the money. The driving alerts such as lane-departure and front collision warnings range from useless to a minor driving aid depending on how well you calibrate them, but the overall package can't be beat. If you're looking for a camera that also records the back, this probably isn't for you. Update 7/20/22: Camera had seemingly died after about 3 years, which is unfortunate due to the price. Lens currently has a giant black spot making us completely unusable despite no exterior damage