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Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 vs Nextbase 622GW: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3: 62% of 21 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 3

62%of 21 owners recommend
62% recommend · 24% neutral · 14% don't
Owners praise
  • Discreet, ultracompact size that stays out of the way
  • Polished, intuitive Garmin Drive app with easy video download and trimming
  • Reliable over long-term and multi-vehicle use
Owners complain about
  • 1080p resolution limits license-plate detail unless you're fairly close
  • App live-feed and firmware updates can fail to connect
  • Plates from oncoming traffic and at night are harder to read
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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 3 owners say

“Footage looks good enough for what it’s made for in my opinion”
— @tristinlloyd10 on YouTube
“it survived over a year in the Houston heat no problem”
— @Custodian423 on YouTube
“Having to pay the monthly subscription for live view and video clips is a deal breaker!”
— @deplorablechump8758 on YouTube

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