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Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 vs Nextbase 622GW: what real owners say

Real owners rate these about evenly: 52% of 120 Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 owners recommend it, vs 47% of 127 for the Nextbase 622GW.

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

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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Nextbase 622GW

47%of 127 owners recommend
47% recommend · 14% neutral · 39% don't
Owners praise
  • Excellent 4K video quality, day and night
  • Records license plates clearly as usable evidence
  • Worth the money despite the high price
Owners complain about
  • Overheats and freezes, requiring resets
  • Buggy app that won't connect or download files
  • Internal battery fails within a year or two
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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

What Nextbase 622GW owners say

“I have NextBase 622GW with a rear cam, hardwired (they come to place of your choosing to install it). The cost was £450 and worth every penny.”
— BestButtons on Reddit
“Quite Possibly one of thee best Dashcams for the money.”
— PralineElectrical907 on Reddit
“I have nextbase 622gw. Honestly, overpriced. I'd get a blackvue next time”
— ASassyTitan on Reddit