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BlackVue DR900X-2CH Plus vs Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the BlackVue DR900X-2CH Plus: 83% of 12 owners recommend it, vs 52% of 120 for the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

BlackVue DR900X-2CH Plus

83%of 12 owners recommend
83% recommend · 0% neutral · 17% don't
Owners praise
  • Reliable with no issues over years of use
  • Handles extreme summer heat without overheating
  • Discreet two-channel setup that's user-friendly via the app
Owners complain about
  • Poor image quality, struggles to read license plates
  • Overpriced for what it offers versus cheaper rivals
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Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2

52%of 120 owners recommend
52% recommend · 17% neutral · 31% don't
Owners praise
  • Tiny and discreet, hides behind the rear-view mirror
  • Good video quality for its size
  • Easy to install and set up
Owners complain about
  • Screen turns purple or green as the sensor fails
  • Stops working within one to three years
  • Garmin charges for replacement, weak warranty support
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What BlackVue DR900X-2CH Plus owners say

“I'll likely purchase the Blackvue DR900X plus as well. I was worried about my tinted windows as well so I'm glad you addressed that”
— @MistaGooch on YouTube
“I like the form factor of the BlackVue better, so based on this new review I will replace the U1000 with the DR900X Plus”
— @paulanderegg5536 on YouTube
“the one labeled with the Plus delivers the worst quality on important details like text”
— @M3ikl on YouTube

What Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 owners say

“This is an easy to use, affordable unit for sure! I love mine!”
— @BigBluePile on YouTube
“Garmin dash cam mini 2 is what I have and like.”
— JustAnotherDude1990 on Reddit
“I originally had the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 and another one with a screen (can't remember off the top of my head, but it had a screen) to have a front and back cam in my car. Both bricked after a couple of weeks.”
— HesDeadJim_ on Reddit