Garmin Dash Cam X310
Drivers who prioritize smart features, app quality, and brand reliability over raw value
Nextbase Piqo 2K
Drivers who want the most portable, app-connected dash cam with smart safety features
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Garmin Dash Cam X310
Drivers who prioritize smart features, app quality, and brand reliability over raw value
The Garmin Dash Cam X310 combines 4K video with Garmin's best-in-class software ecosystem. Incident detection, cloud backup, and the polished Garmin Drive app make it the smartest single-channel dash cam available — but at $400 for front-only, you're paying a premium for the Garmin experience.
Strengths
- Best-in-class Garmin Drive app with incident detection and cloud backup
- Compact, discreet design that hides behind the rearview mirror
- Excellent build quality backed by Garmin's reliability reputation
- Voice control and GPS with speed/location overlay on footage
Limitations
- Single-channel only at $400 — no rear camera included
- Higher price for a front-only camera compared to dual-channel competitors
- Cloud backup requires Garmin Connect subscription
When to Choose Nextbase Piqo 2K
Drivers who want the most portable, app-connected dash cam with smart safety features
The Nextbase Piqo 2K sacrifices resolution for portability and smarts. Its tiny magnetic-mount design is the easiest to install and remove, and the Nextbase app with SOS features is class-leading. If 2K resolution is enough for your needs, the Piqo is the most user-friendly dash cam available.
Strengths
- Smallest dash cam in our roundup — truly pocketable magnetic mount design
- Excellent Nextbase app with emergency SOS and witness report features
- Magnetic mount makes installation and removal effortless
- Built-in Alexa voice assistant for hands-free control
Limitations
- 2K max resolution trails 4K competitors in detail
- Night vision is average — smaller sensor captures less light
- Limited 140° field of view compared to wider competitors
