Garmin – Dash Cam 57 – Black
$229.99
Last updated on September 9, 2024 5:20 am Details
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Camera –
Product is good.
Best Buy installation service was horrific. The young boy was extremely rude both to my wife and me. I couldn’t believe some of the remarks he was making right in front of us. I had an appointment confirmation on my phone and his exact words were “well I don’t know how you got an appointment but we’re booked for today”. “When the other guy gets here he can do it if he wants but I’m not doing it”
When the other gentleman got in to work he said he would do it and he did. Very quickly and very respectfully.
jdavid –
Great dash cam for my vehicle. I especially like the “minimalist” form factor instead of other bulky profiles I’ve seen.
Luism –
Very Good and excellent product. I will recommend to all.
causer –
Good features, controllable via the app. Came with two magnets and cables too, so we can move the camera between two cars.
Eric –
It’s a very nice dash cam. But the app needs some help. I have a 2021 f150 with sync 4 which has wireless connectivity to Apple CarPlay, and I ultimately discovered that I need to disconnect from that to stay connected to the camera when exporting videos. Otherwise, it constantly loses its connection and then needs to repair and set up again… it’s a hassle.
Also, I recommend the constant power adapter that plugs into you OBD2 port. That way, you can utilize the parking guard feature more often.
Tmluna01 –
TLDR: Can’t read license plates unless within crashing distance. Great features but lacks in video quality.
Garmin Dash Cam 57 is easy to use and install, but its recording quality is honestly poor compared to others in the $230+ price range. It’s hard to read license plates unless they are about 10 feet away from the camera, or if vehicles are just parked and I’m driving slow. Timelapses (travelapses) can be grainy, just like the footage.
If you prioritize high quality recordings, this Garmin Dash Cam 57’s 3.7 megapixel sensor falls short in providing the clarity you’re probably expecting; however, the GPS works spot on, voice activation is amazing, and warnings like “moving traffic” helps when I’m looking elsewhere.
If you have an autodimming rear view mirror, consider getting an adapter to minimize wire installation. I used a Dongar 7-pin adapter for my Honda, which minimized installation to simply plug and play.
I’m going to still keep this because it is convenient and low profile, but I’m honestly not that happy with the footage it captures.
I kept the 57 instead of the Mini 2 because the size difference was barely noticeable. The LCD screen just makes life a lot easier when dealing with this dash cam.