Garmin Dash Cam vs Navman:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Navman had more branded searches than Garmin Dash Cam among dash cam brands in New Zealand. Navman had about 890 branded searches, while Garmin Dash Cam had 220. Navman made up 56.3% of all dash cam brand searches we track, and Garmin Dash Cam accounted for 13.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dash cam brands, Garmin Dash Cam appeared in three of the five answers and Navman in one. Garmin Dash Cam was mentioned before Navman in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Navman, about 4 searches for every 1 for Garmin Dash Cam
Who does AI mention more?
Garmin Dash Cam, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Navman in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Garmin Dash Cam, named ahead of Navman in 2 of 3 answers
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Top dash cam brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Garmin Dash Cam was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Navman was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Garmin Dash Cam was listed before Navman in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Viofo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
BlackVue4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Garmin Dash Cam3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Thinkware3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
70mai2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Navman1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about dash cam brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dash cam brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dash cam brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dash cam brand in New Zealand for a car?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best dash cam nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dash cam for car”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Garmin Dash Cam or Navman more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Garmin Dash Cam and Navman by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six dash cam brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Navman, Garmin Dash Cam. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Navman | Garmin Dash Cam | Viofo | 70mai | BlackVue | Thinkware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.3% | 14.6% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 8.9% | 4.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.9% | 16.8% | 11.5% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.4% | 18.6% | 11.3% | 5.9% | 7.7% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.1% | 19.8% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 10.1% | 2.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.1% | 20.7% | 10.7% | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.9% | 29.4% | 10.2% | 5.3% | 7.5% | 2.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.7% | 17.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.3% | 4% |
| May 2026 | 56.5% | 15% | 10.9% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.3% | 10.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 17.1% | 3.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.1% | 13.8% | 13.1% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 3.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 54% | 13.8% | 12.1% | 7.5% | 8% | 4.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.3% | 13.9% | 10.1% | 8.9% | 7% | 3.8% |
How has the Garmin Dash Cam and Navman comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Navman was ahead of Garmin Dash Cam in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin Dash Cam’s share of searches among dash cam brands in New Zealand moved from 14.6% to 13.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 280 to 220.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Navman’s share of searches among dash cam brands in New Zealand held steady at 56.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.1K to 890.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand dash cam brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Navman gained share of searches among dash cam brands in New Zealand, from 54% to 56.3%.
Garmin Dash Cam’s share of searches among dash cam brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 10.2% to 13.9% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garmin Dash Cam’s and Navman’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Garmin Dash Cam
3 branded search terms
- garmin dash cam
- garmin dashcam
- garmindashcam
Navman
4 branded search terms
- navman
- navman dashcam
- navman dashcams
- navman mivue
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