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Garmin Mini 2 review

Garmin Mini 2

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  •   Parking mode (requires hardwiring to power)
  •   Can shoot still photos
  •   Voice control
  •   Very good instructions
  •   Very easy to adjust camera orientation
  •   Good daylight picture score
Bad points

Bad Points

  •   No screen. Requires a smartphone with the relevant app and WiFi connection.
  •   Cannot stamp GPS location onto video
  •   Camera is very tight to secure and release from its mount
  •   Poor onboard controls

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
69%
Picture quality – daylight score
70%
Picture quality – night driving score
60%
Ease of use score
55%
Heat test score
100%
Year tested
2022

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Shop Ethical rating
F
Internal battery
Super capacitor
Angle of view
140°
4K video
HD video
60 fps
Mounting method
Adhesive pad
Manufacturer recommended memory card (minimum specs)
microSD class 10
Weight (g)
35
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
5.5 x 3.5 x 3.5
Country of origin
Taiwan
Website
garmin.com/en-AU

Cost

Price
$229.00

Features

Built-in display
No screen (display via app)
Memory card included
Rear camera
Parking mode
Yes (requires hardwiring kit)
Stamps GPS map location and speed data on video
Shoot still photos

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