Garmin Varia RCT715 - Rear View Radar With Camera

Specifications

• Radar Range: Up to 140 meters (153 yards)
• Radar Beam Width: 40 degrees
• Tail Light Visibility: Up to 1 mile (1.6 km) in daylight
• Camera: 1080p or 720p at 30 fps; continuous, radar-activated or off
• Incident Detection: Automatically saves footage before, during and after an incident
• Battery: Up to 4 hrs solid or night flash, 6 hrs day flash, with 1080p recording
• Memory Card: 16 GB card included
• Weight: 147 g
• Water Rating: IPX7
• Compatible: Garmin Edge, Garmin watches, Varia app, Ride with GPS

FAQ

How far does the RCT715 radar detect vehicles?

The radar detects approaching vehicles up to 140 meters (153 yards) away and sends alerts to your paired Garmin Edge computer, smartwatch, or the Varia app on your phone.

Does the camera record continuously?

It can. The camera records 1080p video continuously, only when the radar detects a vehicle, or not at all. If it detects an incident, it automatically saves footage from before, during and after the event. A 16 GB card comes in the box. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit camera devices, so check the rules where you ride.

How long does the RCT715 battery last?

Garmin rates it for up to 4 hours in solid or night flash and up to 6 hours in day flash, with the camera recording 1080p video.

Best For

Riders who want radar, a tail light and a rear camera in one device, especially commuters in heavy traffic who want a record of what happens behind them. Compare it with the RearVue 820 in our Garmin Varia RearVue 820 vs RCT715 post on the Dialed blog.