Automotive · Head-to-head
VIOFO A229 Pro vs Garmin Dash Cam X310
Which should you buy? Here's the honest call, pulled from our full The Best Dash Cams: Four Current Models Compared comparison.
The VIOFO A229 Pro delivers the strongest front-and-rear footage for the money, with dual STARVIS 2 sensors, HDR on both channels and a CPL filter included rather than upsold. The Garmin Dash Cam X310 is the pick if you value a small, touchscreen-simple single camera over rear coverage.
VIOFO A229 Pro
Buy itTrue 4K front and 2K rear on dual Sony STARVIS 2 sensors, with a glare-cutting filter in the box.
- Genuine 4K front and 2K rear using Sony STARVIS 2 sensors (IMX678 front, IMX675 rear) with HDR on both channels
- Includes a CPL filter to cut windshield reflections that most rivals sell separately, plus 5GHz Wi-Fi and quad-mode GPS
- Button-driven menus have a learning curve and there is no touchscreen
- 24-hour parking mode needs a hardwire kit that is not included
Garmin Dash Cam X310
Buy itThe most polished single-camera setup here: tiny body, touchscreen, and a built-in polarizer that kills dashboard glare.
- Compact 4K recording with a built-in Clarity polarizer that noticeably reduces windshield and dashboard reflections
- 2.4-inch touchscreen plus voice control make it the easiest of the group to set up and live with
- Front-only with no rear camera option, so it cannot cover what happens behind you
- You pay a premium price for a single channel
Side by side
| VIOFO A229 Pro | Garmin Dash Cam X310 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Drivers who want the most front-and-rear detail per dollar and do not mind spending an afternoon in the settings. | People who want the simplest, most discreet one-camera install and do not need rear coverage. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$$ · premium |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the VIOFO A229 Pro - True 4K front and 2K rear on dual Sony STARVIS 2 sensors, with a glare-cutting filter in the box. Choose the Garmin Dash Cam X310 instead if people who want the simplest, most discreet one-camera install and do not need rear coverage.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Dash Cams: Four Current Models Compared.