Garmin Dash Cam 45 Review

Updated on July 29, 2023

After the recent success of the Garmin Dash Cam 20, being one of the leading manufacturers in in-car camera technology, this company is having renewed success with its new lineup of devices. The models released are the 45, 55, and 65, which are all impressive high-end dash cams that offer much better value than their previous range. Today, in our latest Garmin Dash Cam 45 review, we’ll take a closer look at features and standout specifications to determine whether or not the Garmin 45 dash cam should be on your shortlist.

Garmin Dash Cam 45 Summary

Though it’s not as small as the Garmin Dash Cam Mini, the uber-sleek and similarly priced Garmin Dash Cam 45 is a very small and discreet video recording gadget for your vehicle. It isn’t conspicuous, and it won’t interfere with your driving, nor will it attract any unwanted attention. Mounting it on the windscreen interior of your car or truck is easy and quick.

What’s impressive about this product is that apart from capturing FHD high-quality video footage and still images (2.1 megapixel camera), it has important driving aid features (forward collision and lane departure warnings). This ensures that you stay safe on the road when behind the wheel at all times.

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	Garmin Dash Cam 45	Max Res: 1080P Display: 2" G-Sensor: Yes GPS: Built-In View: 122° Night Vision: Yes Wi-Fi: Yes	Check Price →

Full Specifications

• Display: 2-inch LCD screen
• Viewing Angle: 122 Degrees
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps
• Image: JPEG/16M
• Image Sensor: 1 MP
• Video: 1080p / 720p ultra-HD
• Memory: Micro-SD card up to 64GB
• Media playback: Supports MP4
• GPS: Built-in
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Operating Temperature: -4 to 131°F
• G-sensor: Built-in
• Loop Recording: Yes

Video Recording

When you get the dash cam 45 installed and begin driving, it automatically starts recording and storing videos. Therefore, you will not have to keep checking whether it is working while you are on the road. Additionally, it can connect wirelessly using the built-in WIFI module to your smartphone via the mobile app. This allows you to receive and watch videos on your phone that have been recorded and stored on the memory card for further referencing or even sharing with friends.

The device records picture-perfect footage, normally at 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps and 122-degree wide-angle lens. The time-stamped picture quality is clear enough to give you details of the road ahead of you and capture license plates if required. In case of an incident, you’ll have the evidence that you require, which can also show the exact GPS coordinates of where an incident happened.

The Garmin dash cam 45 also can condense your hours of driving into highlight minutes. This guarantees that you will not have to spend hours trying to flashback on a particular incident. The condensation ability also ensures that the memory card on the dashcam will be enough to record your journey for a considerable season.

Driver-Assist Features

Most vehicle developers today are coming up with designs that ensure enhanced road safety. However, if you are driving a car that does not have any of these features, the Garmin Dash Cam 45 can supplement with its driver-assist features.

It packs advanced features which alert you on what is happening while on the road. For instance, this cam has a forward collision advanced alert, which gives you real-time reports on what is happening, i.e., it will alert you if you get too close to the vehicle in front. Therefore, it will make it easy for you to act faster and respond appropriately to avoid collision. This is particularly handy in rush hour traffic, or perhaps if you’re driving while tired.

Additionally, when you are driving and get off balance, the Garmin Dash Cam 45 will alert you to ensure you stir back on track. For example, the lane departure warning can detect when you are changing lanes and will alert you if it detects an unintentional lane-change. It can also detect oncoming traffic after a lane departure, which can prevent head-on collisions.

Also, when driving in places with traffic lights, the dash cam can alert you of fixed red light cameras. Another notable feature of the cam is the speed camera alert. As you keep your eyes ahead and drive, nothing will come to you as a surprise regardless of where you are. However, you will need a subscription to the Cyclops™ database if you want daily updated information on fixed speed cameras and red light camera data.

Other Critical Recording Aspects

• G-Sensor: Combined with the GPS functionality, this guarantees that you will have comprehensive data showing when, where, and how an accident occurred. This sensor provides real-time evidence in case of an investigation.
• Wide-Angle lens: The 122-degree lens captures a decent view of the road ahead. While 122 degrees isn’t the widest on the market, it is sufficient.
• GPS function: GPS makes it possible for you to record time and location data in detail. Playback your driven route and see where you’ve been, at what speed and time.
• Condensing function: Recording everything that happens on the road will require a lot of storage space. However, with the Garmin dash cam 45, you are guaranteed that it can condense the entire incident into a short and easy-to-follow recording. Therefore, in case there are ongoing investigations, it will be easy to highlight and pick relevant information within a few minutes.

If you’d like more info or details of the driver-assist features and more can be found here within the Garmin Dash Cam 45 manual. This also covers the Garmin 55 and 65W.

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Ash

With more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, Ash possesses a deep understanding of the diverse needs and challenges faced by drivers on the road. His relentless commitment to road safety and ongoing research is fueled by a genuine desire to create safer environments for all drivers.