Garmin Dash Cam X310 review: A 4K dash cam as powerful as it is compact

The Garmin Dash Cam X310 is Garmin’s new flagship, with 4K video, HDR, a touch screen, and a new polarized lens for extra clarity

5 Star Rating
Garmin Dash Cam X310 in a car windshield
(Image: © Alistair Charlton / Digital Camera World)

Digital Camera World Verdict

The Garmin X310 is a top-notch dash cam that more than lives up to its spec sheet. It packs high-quality 4K with HDR (or Full HD at an impressive 120 fps), plus a 2.4-inch touchscreen, Wifi, GPS, impressive nighttime recording, and an optional parking mode when opting for a hardwired installation. The setup is simple, while the user interface, smartphone app, and voice control tech all work well. The only negatives are a set of driver assistance systems that aren’t particularly smart, and a high price, even when compared with other Garmin dash cams.

Pros

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    4K video with HDR

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    1080p at 120 fps also available

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    Compact design

Cons

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    Expensive

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    Could be overkill for some

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    Safety features not the smartest

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Garmin dash cams have always appeared at the sharp end of our buying guides. They are compact yet powerful, with strong video quality, excellent ease-of-use, and a decent price.

Now, the all-conquering Garmin 67W has been usurped by a new flagship. It’s called the X310 – Garmin’s naming convention is nothing if not sporadic – and it costs more than the 67W.

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Resolution4K
Frame rate30 fps (4K), 120 fps (1080p)
Field of view140 degrees
HDRYes
WifiYes
GPSYes
Display2.4in
BatteryYes, 20 minutes
Parking mode Yes (hardwiring required)
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FeaturesFrom 4K video with HDR, to a polarizing filter, GPS and a touchscreen, the X310 is packed with features that are both useful and powerful. There’s the option for even more too, but you’ll need to buy a hardwiring cable and provide a data connection if you want to make full use of the this dash cam’s potential.★★★★★
DesignCompact and with a real sense of quality, the X310 looks and feels like a high-end dash cam. It isn’t as tiny as the Gamrini Mini 3, but it’s remarkably small considering there’s a 2.4in display on the rear and 4K performance within.★★★★★
PerformanceThe X310 is a dash cam that lives up to the promise of its spec sheet. The 4K video looks fantastic, day and night, while the user interface is responsive, files transfer quickly and the smartphone app works well too.★★★★★
ValueThis is not a cheap dash cam. In fact, it’s significantly more expensive than the excellent Garmin 67W, which lacks 4K video and a polarizing lens, but is smaller and some 75 percent moer expensive. The 67W offers better value, but I still think the X310’s performance justifies the price tag. But only just.★★★★☆
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Alistair Charlton

Alistair has been a journalist since 2011 and used to be Deputy Technology Editor at IBTimes  in London. His specialist tech subjects include smart home gadgets, phones, wearables, tablets and dashcams. He is the host of  The AutoChat Podcast.