Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 Owner’s Review
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Published 2021-07-21
UPDATE 9/21/21: I just got an email from Garmin saying that with firmware v2.70 they now allow you to turn off the annoying beeps! Yay!
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Two years ago I bought and reviewed the original Garmin Dash Cam Mini. Now the new Dash Cam Mini 2 is out, and I have been testing it for over 2 weeks in the July Texas heat, and here are my results.
It's still the smallest and most discreet 1080p dash cam on the market, but the Mini 2 adds some new features while apparently fixing the overheating issue that we experienced with the original Mini.
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Features & Cost
2:39 - Polarizing Filter
4:09 - Power & Parking Cables
5:32 - Sample Footage
8:34 - Annoying Beeps
9:34 - Parking Mode
14:33 - More Settings & Features
15:41 - The Vault
19:40 - Viewing Footage
22:42 - Conclusion
All Comments (21)
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This video review is excellent, No music, informative, clarity, personal review. Well done Sir.
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This review is light years better than most "professional" review channels
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It’s rare to find review videos this comprehensive and straightforward these days. Thank you; I watched the whole thing.
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Brian...I've watched a LOT of product reviews during the preceding 15 years and this is HANDS-DOWN the most PROFESSIONAL, UNDERSTANDABLE, USEFUL I've seen. Just SUPERB! I hope other YouTubers take a lesson from you regarding how it should be done. You set the standard with this one! Thank you sir.
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You're an amazing person for doing reviews. You have such a real down to earth personality & yet professional of detail is spot on. Your speaking of details is flawless. Thank you. 😊😊😊 Sharon in SC
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Straight to the point, doesn’t beat around the bush, no annoying music. Great review, I’m highly considering cancelling/returning my Gramin 57 for this. You made great points.
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I prefer a small camera without a screen. The camera should be almost invisible.
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Stunning monologue, no prompts, no aid-memoirs, no idiot boards, very impressed.
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Hi Brian. Just came across this vid and your channel by accident. Great explanation of the pro’s and con’s of this cam. I will certainly investigate getting one of these fitted. Very impressed by your content. A must subscribe and I have passed on your link to others. Keep up the good work.👍
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You sir are a brilliant reviewer. You should be on TV with your own review show.
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Brian, thank you very much for this review. I must admit that this is the best review of a product that I have seen in a very long time. Super informative!
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Probably the best dash cam review I've seen anywhere. Answered all my questions, and I am now certain this is the dash cam for me. Thank you also for posting the update about the annoying beeps as I absolutely despise needless beeping from obnoxious gadgets and appliances. Great stuff!
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I want to buy a dash cam. If we forget about price, what dash cam with of April 19/22, what dash cam do you feel is the best of the best?
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Well thought out review sir! Simple and straightforward description and explanation. Purchased one on the basis of this review 3 days ago. Very pleased so far. Thank you!
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Excellent review, sir. Didn't expect to watch the whole thing but I was impressed by your delivery. I've been thinking about getting a camera for a few months now. Had a moment today with my mom in the car and finally decided to get a camera. It was between this Mini 2 and the 47 but settled on the Mini 2. Thanks, and that Aston Martin sounds amazing!
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Thanks for great review. Especially thank you for not having annoying music. Many you tubers think music makes their videos somehow better. But music makes many videos inaccessible to older folks who are a little hard of hearing and cannot tolerate the distraction of music. (My pet pieve.)
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This is an EXCELLENT example of how to review a product. You have a new sub!
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Best review I’ve seen on this camera. Told me everything I wanted to know in the first 2 minutes. Thank you.
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Such a thorough and thoughtful review. So many cameras to choose from and this review said everything you need to know! Thank you.
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well delivered, well spoken, articulate - thats how a proper review should be carried out !!
