VIOFO A229 Pro 2CH Dash Cam
Best for Best video front and rear
Typically £259–£319
Check Price on Amazon Paid linkGarmin Dash Cam Mini 2
Best for Small and simple
Typically £99–£119
Check Price on Amazon Paid linkQuick comparison
| Feature | VIOFO A229 Pro 2CH Dash Cam | Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Typical price | £259–£319 | £99–£119 |
| Best for | Best video front and rear | Small and simple |
| Key feature | 4K front with STARVIS 2 sensors | Car-key-sized front camera |
| Front video | 4K | — |
| Rear video | 2K | — |
| Power | Supercapacitor | — |
| Video | — | 1080p |
| Field of view | — | 140° |
| Screen | — | None |
| Where to buy | Check Price Paid link | Check Price Paid link |
Main differences
Coverage
VIOFO records front and rear; Garmin records the front only.
Video
VIOFO records 4K front; Garmin records 1080p.
Size
Garmin is about the size of a car key.
Price
Garmin costs less than half as much.
Which should you choose?
Choose the VIOFO A229 Pro 2CH Dash Cam if you
- want front and rear coverage
- drive at night often
- want parking mode
Choose the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 if you
- want something discreet
- only need a front view
- want simple voice control
Which specifications matter?
Focus on the differences above rather than headline numbers. For more options, see our list of the best dash cams in the uk.
Not sure about either? Consider these
Vantrue · Dash Cams
Vantrue N4 Pro 3-Channel Dash Cam
Buy it if You drive for Uber or Lyft or want to record the cabin as well as the road.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Rideshare and families
- Typical price
- £239–£299
Pros
- Records front, cabin and rear
- Infrared cabin camera for night
Cons
- Many cables to route
Nextbase · Dash Cams
Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam
Buy it if You want built-in features like Emergency SOS crash alerts and image stabilization.
- Verdict
- Consider
- Best for
- Feature lovers
- Typical price
- £229–£299
Pros
- Emergency SOS feature
- Image stabilization
Cons
- Expensive for its age
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the VIOFO A229 Pro or the Garmin Mini 2?
Choose the VIOFO A229 Pro 2CH for sharp front and rear coverage; choose the Garmin Mini 2 for a tiny, simple front camera.
Which is better value?
The VIOFO A229 Pro typically costs £259–£319 and the Garmin Mini 2 typically costs £99–£119. The better value depends on which differences above matter to you.