Garmin 45 / 55 / 65W Dashcam Unboxing | Pictures and Video
Posted by The Dashcam Store on Aug 03, 2018
Click on the video below to watch our full Garmin 45 / 55 / 65W introduction, unboxing, and comparison:
Hey everyone, your friends at The Dashcam Store here with another unboxing video. Today’s dashcams:
Garmin Dash Cam 45
Garmin Dash Cam 55
Garmin Dash Cam 65W
These three models are a collection of Garmins latest and greatest inexpensive, super-small but feature-packed and high-quality dashcams.
Hey everyone, your friends at The Dashcam Store here with another unboxing video. Today’s dashcams:
Garmin Dash Cam 45
Garmin Dash Cam 55
Garmin Dash Cam 65W
These three models are a collection of Garmins latest and greatest inexpensive, super-small but feature-packed and high-quality dashcams.
Similarities Between All 3 Models
All 3 Garmins have the same incredibly compact physical dimensions (2.12” W x 1.59” H x 0.84” D), and they each have a 2.0” LCD display on the backside. The only minor exterior differences are going to be related to the lenses, which we’ll get into shortly.


All 3 models use Garmins super-slick magnetic mounting solution. Imagine you’ve already adhered your extremely small metal mount to your windshield. All you need to do is touch the magnetic mount of your camera to the metal and it securely clicks into place. Now you can just as easily stow the Garmin in the glove box or bring it inside to download your footage.
Also, very important to note is their awesome ball and socket mount arm, which allows you to easily rotate the camera to either side of the vehicle if you want to record an encounter at the driver side or passenger side windows, or even in the rear. This magnetic and easily adjustable mount is one of the most innovative mounting solutions we’ve seen in years, so kudos to Garmin for that!
Differences Between All 3 Models
The 45 and 65W both record in 1080p (1920 x 1080), but the 55 steps it up to record in 1440p (2560 x 1440), for even more resolution and detail. All three image sensors are high quality and guaranteed to capture your environment: day, low light or even at night. The 45 and 65W have 2.1MP image sensors, whereas the 55 boasts 3.7MP.
Viewing angle is another key differentiator: the 45 and 55 have 122 degree viewing angles, whereas the 65W has a super-wide 180 degree viewing angle, hence the “W” in the name 65W (and note the larger lens for capturing that larger viewing angle).

Viewing angle is another key differentiator: the 45 and 55 have 122 degree viewing angles, whereas the 65W has a super-wide 180 degree viewing angle, hence the “W” in the name 65W (and note the larger lens for capturing that larger viewing angle).

For a higher resolution and voice controls, go with the 55. If you want voice control and a wider viewing angle, the 65W is for you. The Garmin cameras are some of the smallest on the market, able to fit in the palm of your hand, but they still manage to fit an LCD on the back.

From here you can press the bottom button again to take a picture or hold it down to record a video. Pressing either the up or down button will get you to the settings if you scroll through – pressing the up button will take you directly to the settings and the down button will take you directly to the gallery. Once in settings you can adjust the camera settings, where you can adjust the resolution, event detection, audio, data overlay, and the option to format your card.
Driver Assistance will take you to camera placement, forward collision settings, go alerts, lane departure warnings, and proximity alerts. The system menu will give you information about your specific device, volume, screen brightness, color mode, display timeout settings, and some setup options; like mph, time and language.


To connect; make sure your Garmin is tuned on and go to the Gallery, by pressing down or scrolling through – once there, hit the button to share your gallery and it will provide you with the information you need to connect to your device’s Wi-Fi.
Connect your phone to the Wi-Fi, then load VIRB which will detect your camera and allow access to your clips for uploading, sharing and downloading.


Optional accessories available for the Garmin 45, 55 and 65W:
Click here to learn more about the Optional Garmin Parking Mode Hardwire Kit
Click here to learn more about the Spare/Replacement Garmin Vehicle Power Cord

Summary
For great brand reliability, a compact footprint, and good quality resolution Garmin has 3 great options.
The 45 being the most basic and least expensive, the 55 being the highest resolution with voice controls, and the 65W having the widest viewing angle and voice controls. Each of these would be great options for any consumer searching for trusted brand reliability and a small but effective dashcam.
Use the links below to learn more about the collection of Garmins latest and greatest inexpensive, super-small but feature-packed and high quality dashcams.
Garmin Dash Cam 45
Garmin Dash Cam 55
Garmin Dash Cam 65W
As always, drive safe!

The 45 being the most basic and least expensive, the 55 being the highest resolution with voice controls, and the 65W having the widest viewing angle and voice controls. Each of these would be great options for any consumer searching for trusted brand reliability and a small but effective dashcam.
Use the links below to learn more about the collection of Garmins latest and greatest inexpensive, super-small but feature-packed and high quality dashcams.
Garmin Dash Cam 45
Garmin Dash Cam 55
Garmin Dash Cam 65W
As always, drive safe!
Aug 03, 2018 Posted by The Dashcam Store