Garmin Dash Cams: testing the Mini 2, 47, and 67W! Plus 10 minutes of sample footage

[@wtfmanicanthaveaname]

You deserve a lot more views. To the point, speak well and a voice thats pleasant to listen to. Quite literally answered every single question I had, including how well the constant power through OBD2 works, which i was leaning towards until you pointed out the non-stop saved video.

[@joshjamescars]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Glad I was able to help!

[@alharris1508]

Thank you for the honest review. I couldn't decide between the Mini 2 & the 47, but your review helped a lot. The 47 will be our new dashcam

[@joshjamescars]

Great choice! The 47 is what I recommend to everyone it’s a great product for a great price!

[@micheljalbert6106]

Best review so far!. Was looking to ad mini 2 on back windshield with my 57 on front and changed my mind. Will be looking for 47. Merci beaucoup

[@joshjamescars]

You’re very welcome! I might think about moving your 57 to the back window and then doing a 67 in the front instead. But you can’t go wrong with the 47 either!

[@kevinsay2492]

For me is the four ways stop. Definitely getting the w67. Wider view is important for the four ways stop.

[@joshjamescars]

Same here! I really like that about the 67.

[@user-jv7gm6ns4z]

That was the best review video of dash cams that I have watched. It was clear, concise and provided side by side comparisons to help me make an educated decision. Thank you!

[@alexkoval02]

thank you 👌 video. I been using mini 1 for 1yr no problems, don’t really need parking option.

[@bohan9957]

Great review. Garmin is definitely on my list, but my dilemma is they currently do not make a super capacitor version of the camera. I live in Phoenix and it is a hazard to have a battery operated dash cam in the car during the summer, especially if the battery is lithium chemistry. It is much safer to use super capacitor dash cams here since in the interior of the car can reach 160F+. I've had cases with laptop battery swelling up just by leaving in the car for 9 hours because I forgot it bring it into office one day.

[@joshjamescars]

I live in Texas where it can also get pretty hot and have only ever had a problem with dash cams where the entire camera body mounts directly to the surface of the glass (as opposed to a mount that attaches to the glass). That said, the quality association that comes with Garmin (who has decades of experience making devices that can withstand extreme heat) is also why I went with them. So far, so good! That said, you can also go with the Mini2 which doesn’t have a battery at all and can use the OBD2 adapter instead!

[@johnnysepulvedatv]

Isn’t the tandem a super capacitor? I think it is.

[@chien-shengtsai8626]

@@joshjamescars I have a Garmin Nuvicam--GPS with Cam--their earlier attempt. It is sensitive to heat and freezes up often. I take it off the dash when parked. In one accident I had, it failed to record the accident, stopped recording before the impact.

[@Ghoster311]

Thanks for showing the wide-view difference between the 47 and 67. After having my car totaled by someone who made an illegal pass and hit me that extra angle would have been very useful had I had the 67 installed.

[@joshjamescars]

Oh no, so sorry to hear that! Yes, I always have a dash cam for exactly that eventuality!

[@marvin7533]

Same situation here this past May. And definitely need something recording the rear due to serious tailgating I deal with daily here in FL.

[@philllanez7297]

I have a Garmin D47. Gonna buy a Mini 2 for the rear view on my 2019 Tahoe and wirelessly connect to my D47. Gonna try out for a while. I plan to buy a Garmin D67W & Mini 2 for front & rear view on my 2024 GMC Sierra. I’ve researched several different Dash Cam brands and in my humble opinion I feel Garmin is the best and most user friendly to use especially with the app.

[@amberjames2576]

How is this working out for you? I am thinking of doing the same

[@philllanez7297]

@@amberjames2576 it’s actually working out great. I have a friend who owns a stereo installation business and he installed a D47 & Mini on my 2019 Chevy Tahoe and a D57 & Mini on my 2024 GMC P/U. I also purchased a constant power adapter/cable that plugs directly into the OBD II port from Garmin as well. My friend stated it was a really good setup. Small and doesn’t distract your driving. Easy to connect using Bluetooth and the Garmin app.

[@sekboi]

My concern is that I could read a license plate number in only one view at a stoplight in your video. If I can't get a license number, it defeats much of the purpose. Is the image better when not on youtube? Thanks!

[@joshjamescars]

It depends what quality setting you were watching the video at on KZbin. What you say above is the case with most dash cams, but you can definitely look into a 4K dashcam as well if that is a necessity! Thanks for watching!

[@buddymack]

Great Video! I would say based on your sample side by side or Top / Down video of both Cams, the 47 doesn't seem to be missing out on much at all..Meaning the 140 vs 180 really aren't that different per your samples. The best test was at the intersection but even then when you driving and approaching (Street corners, Intersections, Passing Cars, or still on the Hwy) traffic you're talking miliseconds of a difference in view. Therefore, for me I think the 47 would be best and and less fiddling with resolutions etc.

[@joshjamescars]

Yes! I completely agree! I used some of my ad revenue to buy these two to experment with so it wasn’t technically “money out of pocket” so to speak but if it were, I definitely would buy the 47! And actually we just bought another for our new car.

[@catsspat]

I have three Garmin 45's (older model) in my Fit (forward, reverse, interior). I love the magnetic mount. They're over 5 years old now without problems, although I don't drive much. 8000 miles total. I also have one Garmin 57 (forward) and two Garmin 47's (reverse, interior) in my Civic. These newer ones don't give you the option to keep recording (30s, 1min) after power is cut off. But Garmin did abandon the "we'll only charge if using our cables" nonsense in this generation. On the 45's, I had to make special micro-USB connectors with a resistor in them to mimic Garmin cables.

[@joshjamescars]

This is so good to know about the older models, thank you for sharing!

[@mello78100]

Hi, thank you for your review!🙂👍 To me it looks as if you can't see license plates and street signs that are a little further away so well on the 67W. Especially at night. But that could also be due to the compression of the video.

[@joshjamescars]

Both are true; you can definitely see more clearly in the raw video (I had to export the video at one resolution and of course KZbin compresses it), but the 67W is also designed to capture a wider field of view at the sacrifice of some of the finer details. If a vehicle were to hit you, however, they would be close enough to be able to read their plate. That said, if someone is doing something far away from you I don’t think anyone has any business reading their plate.

[@marvin7533]

I was looking at these 3 at Best Buy 2 weeks ago. I wasn't sure which to get, and this video was very helpful. I wish the 47 and 67 can do front and back recording.

[@joshjamescars]

They make the Dash Cam Tandem for that! :)

[@Z71OBS]

DashCam 57 is the way to go, the DashCam 57’s 1440P 140* field of view is much sharper & less distorted than the DashCam 67W’s 1440P 180* field of view.

[@ravidusty]

In your model lineup overview, you mention the Garmin 57 is a 1080p camera, though I belive the 57 is also 2k (1440p). Essentially the only discernible difference between is the 57 and 67W is the wide angle lens.

[@joshjamescars]

Ah you might be right about that! Thanks for the correction.

[@marklawrence343]

Great job Josh. 🌹I totally enjoyed your profession presentation . To the point, well spoken and presented 🎁 .

[@joshjamescars]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@osk31]

Well done Josh. Great review. Sadly, recently i bought Mini 2 and tossed away the box and packing it came with. I really needed a dashcam recording while parked with battery powered. I will probably buy the 47 soon since that is perfect for my needs. Thanks again for the awesome review.

[@joshjamescars]

The 47 is fantastic. We have a 47 in two of our cars now and it’s exactly what we need.

[@osk31]

@@joshjamescars any idea what’s the battery life is for 47?

[@JoshCGorry]

Thanks for the review. I think the mini dose has its uses, like the setup I ended up going with. The Garmin 57 upfront and the mini 2 at the rear.

[@joshjamescars]

I totally agree. For that use I think the mini2 is perfect.

[@dr.anniepurrl]

How has the mini 2 at the rear been working for you?

[@JoshCGorry]

@@dr.anniepurrl Pretty good. It's fine for the rear, but I haven't tried it on the front. I haven't had any software or hardware issues either.

[@fredsknekt]

super good review Josh. Thanks. have a nice weekend.

[@joshjamescars]

Thank you, and you too!

[@legendary3377]

Thanks alot for information very helpful 👍 I bought Garmin 47 . Honestly the vid of 47 and 67W not much different and what I see 47 better pictures

[@EdwinDunckley]

Very nice review, thanks for all the good perspective.

[@joshjamescars]

Thanks for watching!

[@pamgoodley2209]

Thank you for this great review of the cameras. For you and for others who might read this comment, how important is it to have a rearview camera (which I understand would the Tandem or a separate cam, like the Mini)? Thanks.

[@joshjamescars]

The tandem has an interior cam which is slightly different than a rear cam that looks out the back window. Personally I always back into spaces so for me I don’t feel like I need a rear facing cam but some folks won’t drive without them. It’s all personal preference. Rear facing cameras can be hard to install and wire up, though. Especially if you have a vehicle with a lift gate that doesn’t have a power socket in the back.

[@nokianx400]

Thanks to you, I have the 67W now. But it keeps freezing up. I have it connected via OEM Garmin OBDII power adapter because I want the parking detect feature. I have already changed memory cards, and still the same. Also can't distinguish plate numbers most of the time. But I think I will be keeping it.

[@joshjamescars]

Oh no! The freezing issue shouldn’t be happening, I’d sent it back to Garmin or return it to whoever you bought it from and get a new one.

[@nokianx400]

@@joshjamescars I have it packed, and ready for return. I also ordered the 47... thank you !

[@BlackadderSnap]

Great review, very clear and simple. 47 for me.

[@joshjamescars]

Thank you! I’ve been so happy with my 47s.

[@bitemyram2729]

Fantastic video. Thank you. I just got the 47. 👍🏻

[@joshjamescars]

Great choice!! The 47 is terrific!

[@olivero-j1r]

I got the 67w on Amazon for 150$ with sd card Black Friday sale today.

[@HUSSAINABBASI]

Do the 47/67w also record continuously? I am looking for a cam to connect to the car and record all events. Also, do you need to manually safe the footage or does it stay on the camera for a while? In case of an incident, can we go later that day to fetch the video? Thank you 😊

[@joshjamescars]

All the cameras can record continuously if connected to the OBD2 adapter and if it’s set to constantly record. In essence, whenever there is power supplied to the unit it will be on and recording. And yes, the camera fills up the memory card and when it is full, it automatically deletes the oldest clips first to make space for new recordings. So how long your footage is available on the card depends on how much capacity the card has. I recommend at least 128GB.

[@tucsonnative8575]

Josh, as others have said this was a great informative video. I have been searching for something more discreet so these choices are great. I also like the magnet mount. I wouldn't discredit the mini as some of us don't necessarily want the parking mode. So I like the idea of no battery. I live in a very hot climate. So batteries in a hot, hot vehicle sounds like a bad idea.

[@joshjamescars]

Hello! Glad you enjoyed. I live in Texas-it’s hot as hell here and the batteries have been fine. These are automotive-grade products (very different standard than normal consumer-grade goods) that are built to withstand the harsh environment they’re intended for.

[@ChristinaHills-th9ig]

yes an excellent video and one which answered so many questions which I had and many that I didnt even think of lol. good clear diction and no gabbling. For me the Garmin 47 will do nicely.

[@joshjamescars]

Thank you! I’m so glad it was helpful. I have the 47 in two of our cars now and it’s terrific.

[@charonballard2238]

Thank you very much. This video was so helpful as I shop for a dash cam.

[@joshjamescars]

You’re very welcome! I should tell you that since I made this video, Garmin has updated the lineup with new models, but these are still a great buy especially if you can find them discounted!

[@sernani99]

I would use the mini for rear and 67w on the front.

[@dr.anniepurrl]

Hey Josh! Thank you for the review! Is the constant power cable (formerly known as the OBD2 on Garmin's website) fine to use with hybrid vehicles? I purchased my NX350h a few months ago and wouldn't want to damage the battery.

[@joshjamescars]

Yes! It’s fine to use on any car. I don’t recommend letting it run for 24 hours, though.

[@cdh79]

The mini 2 sounds like a perfect solution as a 2nd camera that faces the rear, while the bigger camera faces the front.

[@joshjamescars]

Yes exactly!

[@Anything_Goes1975]

Nice review, i know im late here but i think (since you already had it) you should have mounted the Mini 2 on the rear window facing the rear.

[@joshjamescars]

I thought about it and tried, but since the GX has a barn door, figuring out a way to wire it to make that happen was more trouble than it was worth.

[@juliava605]

Josh, with the Mini 2 with OBD Constant Cable you can set the amount of time you want it to record when parked. So you can turn it OFF if the car is in your garage, or switch it to record for 12 or 24 hours. There's a little slider on the side of the camera for this purpose, I believe.

[@joshjamescars]

Yes but the problem with that is it won’t respond to a bump in a parking lot beyond that set timeframe like every other dash cam out there will which is what I want. So, if your car gets hit and the camera isn’t powered, you’re out of luck to get any kind of info.

[@juliava605]

But it's not going to get bumped in your garage, right? So you turn it off. Now if you are parked elsewhere and want it turned on, you simply flip the little switch. Am I misunderstanding? I'm looking for one as a Christmas gift for my son and am baffled by all the choices. Many recommend the Mini ... thus my questions. Thank you! @@joshjamescars

[@joshjamescars]

No but that’s an incredible hassle to have to do every single time. Do you want to be reaching under your dashboard every single time you park your car in public? I wouldn’t. The 47 and 67 have an internal battery that will just automatically record footage when the internal gyro detects something bumping the car. No need to constantly switch the OBD-2 adapter on and off.

[@juliava605]

Thank you, Josh. I appreciate the reply. I keep reading about people having issues with the 47, 57, and 67W draining their car batteries. Is there a way to avoid this if I choose one of those? Thank you again. @@joshjamescars

[@juliava605]

Do you leave your OBDII connector set to "accessory mode"? Thank you @@joshjamescars

[@franciscostuardo8713]

Thank you for your video. I just had a hit and run. Which one is better recording while your car is parked ? Do I need the extra battery ? Thanks a lot

[@joshjamescars]

You can do the OBD2 adapter for constant power on the mini2 or mini3 but I would highly recommend getting one of the models with the built in battery. It just makes more sense.

[@agmc4me]

great review it really helped me make a choice. I assume all of them need a cord hanging down to outlet? Thanks

[@joshjamescars]

Yes! They come with a long enough cord that can be properly run along the headliner and down one of the pillars to an outlet. In the quick shot I have of the two cameras set up in my GX, you can see the one that’s permanently in the car has the cable dressed.

[@banksarenotyourfriends]

Thank you for the review. I think I'm still going to add a Mini 2 on the rear of my car and just use the timestamps from the 67W on the front window to find the right video file from the Mini if I ever need it! The only thing I'm not sure on is how quickly a Mini would drain the car battery when it's recording continuously. Do you know how long the internal battery will last on a 67W if it's recording continuously?

[@joshjamescars]

The internal battery on a 67W will last about ten minutes.

[@banksarenotyourfriends]

Thank you for the fast reply! Have a great day :)

[@victormelendez4669]

Great video appreciate the information on this dash cameras.

[@mikeshuter5291]

Hi Josh, in your opinion is it worth having a rear view dash cam as well and if so which brand would you recommend under $200 that has most of the important features

[@joshjamescars]

Having a rear facing camera can be good. I’ve never personally felt the need to have one but that’s just me. I’ve not looked into rear facing cameras so I’d say your best bet would be to google that, but stay away from the no-name b-tier Chinese brands on Amazon and eBay.

[@TacticalLeo]

Hey man, thank you for the video. I'm in the market for a new dash cam, and I am a fan of Garmin products. I'm thinking of getting the 67 for my 98 4runner since I like the wide viewing angle and the 1440p resolution. More so once I eventually engine swap it and place in a Supra engine lol

[@Miketoberdink]

Thanks for the Video @joshjamescars - quick question. Does the internal battery work for parking guard? And if so, how many detections would it last for? I understand its quite a small battery, but would only be used if an event triggered the cam to record.

[@joshjamescars]

Hello! It does work for parking guard but I’m not sure how many incidents it would last for. I also have mine hooked up to the OBD2 adapter set to 10 minutes so that for most places I’m running into it’ll cover the whole trip.

[@Miketoberdink]

​@@joshjamescarsthanks for the reply. My original question isn't very realistic. I imagine it would pick up at least 1 incident (bump / hit) in a couple hour time span? Am I right to assume that it's not using any of the battery until an incident is detecting then starts to record? Constant power may be ideal as I often leave my car unattended for 4-6 hours. Thank you for the response.

[@xinyanwang6910]

Thank you for the review! One question: To use parking guard/mode, constant power cable is required anyway, right? Even with a battery, 47/67W can only last 30 minutes. As a result, mini2 and 47/67w should be the same in terms of parking mode?

[@joshjamescars]

If you want the camera to record the entire time you’re parked then yes, you will want the constant power cable. However, the idea with parking guard on the 47 and 67 is that it can wake up if it detects a bump, record for a minute to capture the event, and then turn off again without drawing any power from your car’s 12 volt battery the way the constant power cable does. That’s the big benefit of the internal battery.

[@xinyanwang6910]

@@joshjamescars thank you for the clarification! Do you know how long can the battery last in parking guard mode?

[@joshjamescars]

@xinyanwang6910 I believe it’s between ten to fifteen minutes, which is more than you’ll need any time the car is parked.

[@xinyanwang6910]

@@joshjamescars thank you!

[@ivanh9567]

Doesn't parking mode on any of these work pretty much the same? I gues in general software should be the same. No?

[@joshjamescars]

It does on all the larger models but the mini 2 doesn’t have a battery so if the car is off it’s not going to have any power at all. You can use the OBD2 adapter but that’s constant power so it’s just constantly recording, not just when it detects a bump.

[@TerryM-hb6sy]

locally the 57 is $35 more than the 47, Is the 1440p misleading too as in the 67W. At first glance the 57 looks like the "sweet spot" to me but maybe I'm missing something. You mention the always on power is needed for the parking option but even with the battery I assume you have to have the unit hard wired to work, your thoughts?

[@joshjamescars]

For $35 more that’s not bad. I do like the wider field of view you get with the 67 (180 on the 67 vs. 140 on the 57) but if you don’t need that, go with the 57. The Garmin Dashcam lineup has changed at least in the states, with all new models too. And yes, all dash cams require a hardwire to a USB port or OBD-2 port to work.

[@smilingvulture]

excellent review - editing brilliant i hav a small skoda citigo - monte carlo wanted a simple decent quality cam - didnt want the extras which i wouldnt use im using it for short city center journeys uber eats ect - garmin 47 is perfect

[@joshjamescars]

Hello! Thank you so much, and I absolutely love the Citigo and Up! We see them every now and again on the roads as they Up! Is sold in Mexico. If I were to move to Europe, that would be high on my list of cars to buy. I think it’s perfect for, as you say, city centers! Cheers!

[@jessicaanne1324]

Quick question with the 47 the Go alerts are they with or without a subscription? like lane departure and recognizing when traffic is moving?

[@joshjamescars]

No subscriptions needed for those features! :)

[@jessicaanne1324]

@@joshjamescars amazing thank you!

[@jessicaanne1324]

the 47 is not LTE compatible from what I’ve done research on. So in circumstances when I’m not in my own WiFi area to get unsaved videos on the app, how can I obtain them? Do I always have to be in my WiFi area in order to retrieve those. It concerns me because what if I get into an accident out on the road and need the footage right there and then.

[@joshjamescars]

The camera creates its own wifi network that you join on your phone that links the camera and app together.

[@ChiragBatra26]

Thank for the amazing video! I wonder what are you using for the rear windshield?

[@joshjamescars]

Hello! Nothing at the moment; our cars all have doors that open in the rear and wiring is tricky with that. I’d like to figure something out at some point but haven’t gotten around to it just yet.

[@ChiragBatra26]

@@joshjamescars Thats a valid point. Thanks for your response. I'm thinking of getting the Mini 2 for rear and the 57 for the front. Not sure if that will be too much for the battery as I'll need to connect each cam separately.

[@Ionlyplaygreatgames]

Would be nice to see the difference between 1080 60 FPS vs 1440 30 FPS for the 67w

[@joshjamescars]

The problem is I have to select a resolution and frame rate for the entire video so I wouldn’t be able to accurately show you what both look like. As it is with this video I edited it at 1440p and so the 1080p looks a little crunchier than it actually does in real life because it’s being stretched. That’s what footage samples from Garmin or others on forums are great for.

[@Ionlyplaygreatgames]

@@joshjamescars makes sense maybe two different videos but yeah that would be useless without a side by side I suppose

[@joshjamescars]

@user-gn7ku5fz5t I thought about that too, LOL! If you’re in the US, I’d highly recommend buying both from Best Buy and comparing them for yourself in your car. They’re both on sale for Cyber week this week for $30 off, so a great deal.

[@chien-shengtsai8626]

How about recording the rear as well? Would you use a Mini 2 for the rear?

[@joshjamescars]

I think the mini would definitely work well for that!

[@pressskagen849]

Hello and thank you for a good video ;-) But I don't understand that you say there is no Parking Mode, it is there on my garmin 2 and it works. I just put it in today

[@joshjamescars]

It only works when the Mini2 is receiving power from the car. That’s the problem. There is no internal battery to enable parking guard without power being supplied externally.

[@pressskagen849]

@@joshjamescars Tak

[@ROBERTELECTRIC1]

Thank you very much. what a amazing video. very helpful. thank you for your time.

[@joshjamescars]

You are so welcome, thank you for watching!

[@arminm5718]

Very informative. Thanks for the wonderful video.

[@cathymoriarty9683]

Hello, I found your channel. Very helpful video. Have you reviewed other dashcams (Thinkware, etc.) ? Rear dashcams ?

[@bmo9027]

Great clear review well done

[@joshjamescars]

Thanks for watching!

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

Nice job! I have the Garmin 56 and it is pretty much impossible to download your video via WiFi, it just doesn't connect. What was your experience downloading videos from the 47 and 67 to your smartphone?

[@joshjamescars]

I’ve honestly never had the need (or desire) to do that. With every dash cam I’ve had in the past I always bypass any app and just pop the SD card into my computer.

[@psgambat]

Great review of the Garmin Dash Cam lineup. Question, I didn’t see any charging cables in your review, and in another review of the 67w; the reviewer said the built in battery is only good for about 30 minutes. Has that been your experience? A few people have caused me two fear keeping a device like this plugged in while the car is off for fear of draining the 12v battery in my EV. Your thoughts?

[@joshjamescars]

Hello! I have the cable dressed into the headliner and routed down to my OBD2 port, which is set to not provide power when the vehicle is off, so no worries about battery drain. And yes the battery is only good for 10 mins or so when the car is parked and off but that’s more than enough for bump detection. See more on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXinXmxpoqanhtE

[@psgambat]

@@joshjamescars Thanks for the wire dressing clip! I know several people that do power their dash cams via their OBD2 connection. I guess if the bumper detection uses minimal power, it should be fine. Thanks for getting back to me! I’m leaning heavily towards the Garmin 67w.

[@joshjamescars]

@psgambat Of course! I really like my 67W and highly recommend it.

[@designermuppetstring]

Good Info. Thank you for the in depth review.

[@joannwhite9267]

I really found this video informative so much that I purchased a Garmin dash cam. I have been wanting one for a while. I had considered the Lexus dash cam but the dealership in my area did not have the dash cam for a 2022 GX and was not aware of one. I guess you could consider yourself an influencer. Also, my husband had ordered a Ring dash cam not sure what happened to that. It really would have come in handy today because he was involved in an accident where someone did a rolling stop and lost control. Is it possible that you could do a video showing how you installed it in the GX? Again, thanks for the info.

[@joshjamescars]

Hello! I’m so glad this was helpful and that you picked one up. I hope your husband is okay after the accident, too. That’s never fun, especially with car repair and dealing with insurance. I don’t think you or he is missing out with the Ring dash cam. I tried it when it first came out but the placement at the foot of the windshield versus the top like most cameras obscured so much of the image, which wasn’t super clear to begin with. Also made it impossible to use any kind of sunshade! It felt to me like they took one of their (admittedly great) home security cameras and put it in what they thought would be a great housing for a car. And yes I can definitely do a video on that, though I think it will be quicker to look up “how to dress dash cam wire” or something to that effect and I’m sure a bunch of great videos will come up showing the best ways to “dress” the cable once you have the camera in a spot that you like. Cheers!

[@joannwhite9267]

@@joshjamescars Thanks for the reply. My husband is okay, but the vehicle is totaled. Not one of the Lexus vehicles thank goodness. You are awesome.

[@tunnel7]

The magnet mount worries me would it fly off the windscreen in a crash ???

[@joshjamescars]

No, it’s quite strong.

[@SidsTips]

What do you think of the mini for the rear window?

[@joshjamescars]

I think that could work as long as you don’t want it to do parking detection as well.

[@SidsTips]

@@joshjamescars thx!

[@mcmickey3344]

How come you didnt select one with a rear cam? Dont think need it ? Also - does the 67 parking work as well as the toyota oem one

[@joshjamescars]

I don’t think that’s hugely useful unless you’re a ride share driver and want it for liability purposes. I also don’t want a camera watching every second of me in the car. In many locales, ALL the footage on it can get subpoenaed for any reason. And yes, it seems to though fortunately neither of my cars have gotten bumped while parked so I can’t say for sure.

[@iansutanto3408]

Any comment on how it stays powered on? How often do you need to charge it or do you hide the cables and plug it in all the time?

[@joshjamescars]

Most dash cams need to be wired all the time. The batteries in them are only there to power them for a few minutes here and there for incident detection while parked. So yes you use the included cable and run it to either a USB port or the OBD2 port in the car and then dress it nicely.

[@H-007]

Hi Josh, can you tell me if the stick on attachment for the Garmin dash cams are okay in extremely hot countries, will it melt at all? Thanks.

[@joshjamescars]

I think you’ll be fine. We live in Texas where it gets to 105 Fahrenheit/40 celsius and have not had any problems!

[@H-007]

@@joshjamescars thanks for reply 😊 by the way, do any of the dash cams work via battery alone?

[@joshjamescars]

They’ll work on battery alone, but only when parked and only for picking up short clips here and there.

[@H-007]

@@joshjamescars Thanks again Josh, how long on battery will it record, you mention short clips, an hour's worth?

[@TEQLC]

I needed this! Been looking for a dash cam. ;). As always, great video! Thanks.

[@joshjamescars]

Thank you! Highly recommend either of these!

[@Shinnosuki]

Does the footage actually looks that pixeled or just encoding when uploaded to KZbin? Also the 57 would be the sweet spot for the 60fps.

[@joshjamescars]

It looks fine in person, I’d guess it has to do with the way KZbin handles footage. Plus, the 47 and 57 are different resolutions and the whole video is uploaded in 4K. And yes, the 60fps is nice but the 57 and 67 can only shoot 60fps at 1080p.

[@estilomax4961]

Thank you for the information.

[@joshjamescars]

You’re most welcome!

[@a13jo]

Can you share the soundtrack artist name? So relaxing

[@joshjamescars]

Hello! It’s a random stock-audio track from the KZbin audio library, let me see if there’s a way to share it outside of that.

[@666elrey666]

Can you hook up a rear camera to the 47?

[@joshjamescars]

No these are just front facing.

[@fatmirsoftic194]

What program do we use to open a video from a Garmin camera on a laptop, I need it for windows 11. Thank you.

[@joshjamescars]

Insert the memory card into your computer (you may need a Micro SD memory card reader), and it should come up as an external drive in the left hand bar when you open your file browser.

[@fatmirsoftic194]

@@joshjamescars Thanks

[@BigWhale-z9w]

Love your videos - we were inspired by you to pick up a previous generation RX! With regard to dash cam wiring, do you leverage the power from the mirrors (some sort of adapter?) or install the wiring around the windshield to the 12V adapter or other supplies? Thanks!

[@joshjamescars]

Congratulations!! You’re the second one this week to do so! And no I just run the cable across the headliner, down the A-pillar, and I use the Garmin OBD-II adapter. I know there are adapters to use wiring near the mirror but… I don’t trust myself to be messing with the car’s wiring.

[@BigWhale-z9w]

@@joshjamescars Awesome! Keep up the great work! 😄

[@juliava605]

Do you use the Garmin OBD11 adapter with the 67W? And can you just leave it alone and it doesn't record the car in your garage (like the Mini did), nor does it drain your battery? Thank you. @@joshjamescars

[@joshjamescars]

@juliava605 I do use the OBD-2 adapter with the 67 but just because I was too lazy to completely redo the way I dressed the cable. And yes, so what you’re describing is exactly why I was complaining about the Mini 2 not working like every other dash cam that requires NO special attention and no special adapted to be constantly powered but can still record when the vehicle is off.

[@juliava605]

Thank you very much for all of your help, Josh. You're amazingly generous with your time. @@joshjamescars

[@joker2100]

How does the Mini 2 differ from the 47 when using Parking Guard? You mention that the Mini 2 is CONSTANTLY recording. Does the 47 not constantly record when hooked up with the OBDII Constant Power Cable like the Mini 2 does? If I'm interpreting Garmin's manual correctly, the Mini 2 and 47 operate the same with Parking Mode with the only exception in that the 47 has an internal battery so it can record up to 30 minutes without the need to hardwire to the vehicle through the fuse box or OBDII port.

[@joshjamescars]

The mini2 requires the constant power cable to record when the car is turned off, period. So if you don’t use the constant power adapter, it won’t record anything once you turn off the car. The 47 will record even when the car is off because it has an internal battery.

[@joker2100]

@@joshjamescars I understand. Your review implies that the Mini 2 constantly records without impact to the vehicle. Garmin's manual and video demonstrations state that the Parking Guard only records when there is movement of the dash cam, which contradicts your experience with the Mini 2. It is implied from your video that the 47 doesn't share this same issue. I'm not sure why your Mini 2 was constantly recording throughout the night in your garage unless something was banging on the vehicle constantly. Did you have the same experience then with the 47?

[@joshjamescars]

@joker2100 I think you misunderstood what I was saying. As I said in the video, the Mini2 does NOT have an internal battery or a gyro. So it cannot detect bumps. The Mini2 is either on or off. It cannot “wake up” like the 47 can because there’s no internal battery. So the reason it was constantly recording the back of my garage door is because that’s how it works. It’s on or it’s off. Period.

[@joker2100]

@@joshjamescars Thanks for the clarification. I don't think I misunderstood. There wasn't enough details into why it was recording all throughout the night in your explanation in the video. Either way, I appreciate your extended explanation.

[@keithveloso2822]

​@@joker2100 It was recording all night because he plugged his Mini2 via the OBD port which constantly supplied power regardless if there was movement or not.

[@RealStreetbiker]

Amazing review, thank you.

[@joshjamescars]

Thank you!

[@trilingualkid]

did you have the polarize filter on? honestly the 67 without the filter is too much reflection...

[@joshjamescars]

Hello, I didn’t! And yes, it definitely can be. It’s also because of the unique very upright windshield on my Lexus GX. I have the camera pointed farther down than I would in a sedan.

[@UsLiberate]

Installed dashcam 67w but its not showing anybstreet name but showing numbers and speed. Is there anyway tonconnect with gps for any accident claim happen? Thank you guys

[@joshjamescars]

No, GPS only records your coordinates (and you have to enable that to be included in the stamp on the video). That said, if you’re old enough to know how maps used to work, you can throw any set of coordinates into Google Maps and it’ll show exactly where that was. Coordinates give you latitude, longitude, minutes, and seconds to an incredible degree of accuracy.

[@UsLiberate]

I see . Thank you so much, Josh

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

Excellent review. Subbed.

[@joshjamescars]

Thank you and welcome aboard!

[@mtrest4]

Wont thr camera 📸 come flying 🪽 off that little magnet 🧲 when the vehicle is struck hard? 🤔

[@joshjamescars]

It’s a very strong magnet, I think it would be fine in a collision.

[@2ndfloorgardens]

I need to find out what time you were doing this driving for the domain and 35 to be as empty as they were 😂

[@joshjamescars]

Haha! On a weekday around 10AM, I think!

[@UsLiberate]

Does any one has problem viewing lic plate in the video capture.. by dashcam. I find the extra sun flage sometimes but seeing problem in evening as well is any particular resolution makes any differences. Any expert advoce for newbie.. thank u guys

[@joshjamescars]

Dash cams are mostly there to give you a record of what happens on the road. You can get sharper footage with a 4K dash cam, but even many of those have trouble with license plates and fine text in different lighting conditions.

[@UsLiberate]

@joshjamescars thank you kindly. josh, you r a very nice helping, man

[@sgartner]

Thanks for the review! I wish you had spoken about the WiFi capabilities. It seems like their documentation focuses on having the WiFi all the time but what I wanted to have was a camera that when I returned home and parked that would then connect to the WiFi and upload all the footage from that day. Do these cameras do that? Have you tried that? Or do you have WiFi in your cars that it uses? I can't imagine that even the WiFi cars have it working when it's off and parked, that seems like a recipe for disaster (gives someone plenty of time to break into your WiFi and potentially screw with your car). Thoughts? I also read that the footage is stored in one minute videos on the SD card. I assume that means that to create your vide at the end you had to load at least 10 different videos? Is that why there are breaks in the video, because after recording for a minute you had to restart the recording for another minute? That would make it impossible to get an unbroken 10-minute video then?

[@joshjamescars]

Hello! I didn’t speak about WiFi because these cameras don’t fully do what you’re talking about there. The WiFi is mainly used for connecting to the camera and pulling clips down from it should you get pulled over or something like that. You might want to look into the one that has a 4G data modem built in (also requiring a subscription fee) for a truly cloud based dash cam. I’ve never personally felt the need to have all my dash cam clips in the cloud though, as I can just go down to the garage and pull the SD card out of the camera. Way, way faster to do that. As for the clips, all dash cams save footage in one to two minute clips. It’s how they manage storage on the SD card. They’ll constantly record and when the card is getting full they’ll automatically delete the oldest clips. And the video at the end was broken up into different pieces because it was from two different 30 minute drives and I didn’t think anyone wanted to sit through an hour of video LOL. So I edited it to show just certain parts of each.

[@sgartner]

@@joshjamescars Josh, thanks for the detailed reply. I was definitely confused as to these features and I appreciate your setting me straight. I think you're right, I need to look at a completely different product for my needs. Thanks again!

[@ardavan1258]

Is 67W wireless? Do I need one for back and one for front? Thank You

[@joshjamescars]

No, no dash cams are wireless. And it depends what you want! Though it might be hard to wire the one in the rear

[@ardavan1258]

We have a new MB350 and looking for something with minimal intervention with existing systems. What would be the best you may recommend- Thanks@@joshjamescars

[@minga85]

hi what is with the parking mode with the other cams 47,67? is the Parkin mode works better on the other two cams than on the mini two

[@joshjamescars]

Hello! The 47 and 67 have actual bump detection and a battery inside them like most other dash cams that will thus trigger a recording even when the car is off. So, if someone hits your car in a parking lot, you’ll have a clip of that event.

[@campgotta]

Nice I’m getting the mini

[@juliava605]

How do you like it?

[@campgotta]

@@juliava605 I returned it lol I didn’t like the quality.I got the Vantrue E1. Almost same price. I like it because you can turn off the screen. And it’s similar size with wayyyy better quality

[@11004bill]

Good job dude.

[@tasquollity]

Excellent. You made it so easy to choose a dash cam. I'll settle on the 47. Thanks mate. 😃

[@joshjamescars]

Thank you so much! Glad I could help!

[@aztekcayt7945]

Could someone correct me if I’m wrong but I have had the 47 for 3 years I am just now realizing it doesn’t start recording from starting the car till turning it off you have to manually press the button to record or talk to it but it there is no recording constantly ? Correct like 3 minute or even 1 minute?

[@joshjamescars]

No, that’s not correct. I think what you’re reading is that it won’t automatically preserve clips unless you tell it to. All dash cams are constantly recording and will rewrite over old files on the memory card.

[@aztekcayt7945]

@@joshjamescars any idea on how I can do that I checked settings and all and I’m not able to just record anything unless I tell it too

[@joshjamescars]

Odd, I’m not sure why it wouldn’t… you’d probably be best served by reaching out to Garmin. Maybe try another memory card but I can’t think of any reason that it wouldn’t just record everything.

[@squib3083]

Very helpful info thank you

[@LostStylus]

can you permaently disable the screen on the camera? I don't like seeing it when I am driving

[@joshjamescars]

It turns off after a set duration so yes you don’t need to look at it. Alternatively you can mount it to the right side behind the mirror and you’ll probably never even see it.

[@anonymous-mj8wb]

hello, i drive a jeep, and its an old one "32 years old" so its suspension isnt in the best order. and the roads where i live are really bad, so i will be dealing with a lot of shaking and a lot of bouncing. will the magnet be able to hold up to this? or wil it shake and twist or fall off? i recently got into a crash and didnt have a dash cam but gladfully they stopped and we exchanged information and they where found to be the ones in the wrong. i need a dash cam but i need one with a super strong magnet and a bit of stabilization. will this work?

[@joshjamescars]

Hi there! So sorry but I wouldn’t be able to answer that since I can imagine what you’re talking about and I don’t really know how it would do. I don’t think it would fall off as the magnet is super strong but I don’t know how usable the footage would be either. If you have a Best Buy near you, buy it from them and try it out. If it doesn’t work, you can easily return it in store.

[@anonymous-mj8wb]

@@joshjamescars does best buy sell these specific ones? or are they only bought online?

[@joshjamescars]

They do! That’s where I bought both my 47 and 67!

[@anonymous-mj8wb]

thank you. i will check them out @@joshjamescars 👍

[@mtrest4]

How do these cameras compare against the low coat dash cams from China?

[@joshjamescars]

I wouldn’t know. I went with Garmin because they have decades of expertise making quality in-car devices. If you want to go with some cheap off brand, that’s fine but know they likely won’t last as long as a Garmin.

[@ayawat2838]

Do u just turn it around when u park the car?

[@joshjamescars]

Not sure if I understand the question, though I think you’re asking what I do when I park, and I always back into parking spaces simply because it’s way easier to drive out when I leave and so the camera is always facing traffic.

[@bryantdube]

Great job

[@JCLopez503]

Are full drive videos recorded to sd card?

[@joshjamescars]

Clips are recorded in 2 minute intervals that start and end at the same moment so if stitched together, they create one video without breaks.

[@rey.tucasa]

Thanks for video 👏👏

[@foxtrotproject]

I have the mini and it's a decent basic cam. My biggest gripe is the red LED is crazy bright and distracting both day and night. Anyone have this issue with the higher level units?

[@joshjamescars]

The 47 and 67 definitely don’t have a bright red light that stays on.

[@foxtrotproject]

@@joshjamescars Thanks!

[@aboveworld8209]

is there anything that you can set up to show your speed ?

[@joshjamescars]

Yes! You can have that added to the stamp along the bottom as well as your GPS coordinates on certain models. However do keep in mind that if you are in an accident, even if it’s not your fault, if you’re even 5 over the limit and that’s documented, you can run into all kinds of issues, so personally I leave that off.

[@aboveworld8209]

@@joshjamescars can you turn it back off after you record a video ? Ie for that purpose ? Going a few over and someone blatantly hits you?

[@joshjamescars]

No. Video clips are stamped with whatever data you choose to record. That would be tampering with the record of what happened and that would go against the whole point of having a dash cam. Remember, dash cams can just as easily get you in trouble as someone else!

[@ouisi7]

Good video. But I have one complaint. You pointed out how Garmin was being disingenuous by saying the 67 can do 1440p and 60hz, but then seconds later your chart says the same thing! I think it's fair to say that most people will pick the higher resolution over 60fps (otherwise just get the 57). So the chart should say that the 67 is 1440p and 30fps. Perhaps you could add a note that the 67 can do 1080p and 60hz. I think your chart now implies that the 67 is "BEST" based on the same lie Garmin was telling.

[@joshjamescars]

What I said in the video is that the “67W can do 1440p and 60fps (not 60hz, by the way), but not at the same time.” also, the 67 has benefits beyond that, for exams it has a 180-degree field of view versus the 47 and 57 that have a 140-degree FOV. And for me, that is a big benefit because it allows you a MUCH wider view at intersections and while parked.

[@RoryDunn]

Thanks for the video

[@thefib400]

Can you turn off the speed function while recording? Asking for a friend who speeds......

[@joshjamescars]

Aahahaha absolutely! It’s all controllable in settings.

[@thefib400]

Thanks @@joshjamescars