Garmin Dash Cam X310 Wins
Winner
Garmin Dash Cam X310 compact 4K dash camera

Garmin Dash Cam X310

8.9

Drivers who prioritize smart features, app quality, and brand reliability over raw value

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Vantrue E1 Pro compact 4K mini dash cam

Vantrue E1 Pro

8.3

Drivers who want a compact, discreet 4K front camera with voice control and GPS

Marcus Rivera
Marcus Rivera

Score Comparison

Criteria
Garmin Dash Cam X310
Vantrue E1 Pro
Overall Score
8.9
8.3
Video Quality
9.2
8.5
Night Vision
8.8
8.5
Smart Features
9.0
7.5
Build & Reliability
9.5
8.5
Ease of Use
9.2
8.5
Field of View
8.5
8.0
Value
7.5
8.5

Pricing & Features

Specification
Garmin Dash Cam X310
Vantrue E1 Pro
Price
$400
$150
Released
01-Oct-24
01-Jan-25

Making Your Decision

Garmin Dash Cam X310 logo

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
Vantrue E1 Pro logo

When to Choose Vantrue E1 Pro

Drivers who want a compact, discreet 4K front camera with voice control and GPS

The Vantrue E1 Pro packs impressive 4K quality into one of the smallest dash cam bodies available. Voice control and GPS are welcome additions at $150. It's front-only, so pair it with a separate rear cam if you need full coverage, but for a single discreet camera, it's excellent.

Strengths

  • Compact mini design fits discreetly behind any rearview mirror
  • Voice control for hands-free recording management
  • STARVIS 2 sensor delivers excellent night footage for its size
  • GPS built-in with speed and location stamp on footage

Limitations

  • Single-channel front only — no rear camera option
  • Small size means no built-in display for playback
  • Wi-Fi transfer speeds are slower than 5GHz competitors

Ready to Get Started?

Garmin Dash Cam X310 compact 4K dash camera

Garmin Dash Cam X310

Score: 8.9
Vantrue E1 Pro compact 4K mini dash cam

Vantrue E1 Pro

Score: 8.3