A place |
Name |
Feature Rating |
1 | Artway AV-394 | Ideal ratio of price and equipment |
2 | Mio MiVue C305 | The most compact and lightweight auto gadget |
3 | AdvoCam FD4 | Best Budget DVR |
1 | Axper throne | Maximum quality of night shooting |
2 | QStar LE2 | The best model with a radar detector |
3 | Xiaomi MiJia Car Driving Recorder Camera | The most light sensitive device |
Even a couple of decades ago, few of the car enthusiasts, not to mention the ordinary man in the street, heard about such a useful device as a DVR. The name of the device, which is absolutely transparent in its meaning, most accurately reflects its main essence: to record in real time everything that happens inside the vehicle cabin and around it. Such a device is especially indispensable in the event of various emergency situations such as an accident, an attempt to unauthorized hacking of a car, a fire in the cabin or inappropriate behavior of passengers, etc.
If almost all drivers are aware of the need to purchase video equipment, then which model is the best, raises a question. Famous brands produce line of video recorders in several price categories, dispelling the myth that only expensive devices can be considered high-quality and durable. Budget products in the segment of 3000 - 5000 rubles, according to their technical characteristics, applied technologies and numerous user reviews, with the right choice of them, meet modern requirements in terms of functionality and build quality. What parameters should pay attention to?
- Resolution, bitrate. These indicators directly affect the clarity of the image and its “readability”. The higher the digital value, the more efficient the system will be.
- Scan. The value is marked with indices “i”, “p” and provides picture quality during slow-motion video recording.
- Viewing angle In this case, the “golden mean” turns out to be the best option, since too large or small angles are characterized by blurred images on the periphery or insufficient area of coverage of space.
- Frame frequency. Thanks to this parameter it is convenient to detail what is happening, for example, when parsing a traffic accident.
Representatives of China, Taiwan and Russia confidently keep among leaders of ratings of budget models. However, the product range is updated quite quickly, so promptly appearing consumer reviews help us navigate the group from 3,000 to 5,000 rubles. On the basis of them, we have compiled our own rating of inexpensive DVRs, which we present to your attention.
Best DVRs up to 3000 rubles
3 AdvoCam FD4
A country: Russia, assembly China
Average price: 2400 rubles
Rating (2019): 4.7
Another trend representative of our rating, which is included in the group of popular car accessories worth up to 3,000 rubles, is in steady demand. The quality of its assembly is checked at the plant in the Vladimir region, therefore, in the design of backlash, glitches, bad firmware, weak attachment, one cannot expect. The impact-resistant plastic case does not take up much space, and the hinged mount with a washer improves usability. The presence of the last detail, which perfectly fixes the camera in the right direction, makes the budget model more advantageous compared to analogues of the nearest competitor Mio. CMOS 1 / 2.7 inch by 2 million pixels and a viewing angle of 120 degrees ensure decent video recording even in night mode. According to the company “Videomax”, which owns the brand, among car owners survey, only 5% of them use the backlight regardless of the gadget manufacturer. Therefore, its absence in this model is not a minus, but a deliberate move.
In consumer feedback, positive emotions evoke a 3-inch screen diagonal, a special soft touch case cover, a miniUSB connector, a shock sensor, a motion detector in the frame, and a battery for 20 minutes. From the negative, some users noticed only a mild fish-eye effect around the edges.
2 Mio MiVue C305
A country: Taiwan
Average price: 2600 rubles
Rating (2019): 4.8
The Asian brand, thanks to the introduction of breakthrough technologies and a 100% self-assembly since its introduction on the world market, has firmly taken positions in the TOP-5 ratings of various formats in popularity. Russian users also in the category of goods up to 3000 rubles allocate this 1-chamber device with two mounting options. It cannot be said that the novelty of last year was very impressive, but the presence in the kit, apart from the classic sucker, a platform with double-sided tape increased the reliability of the system while maintaining the functions of turning 360 degrees and changing the angle of inclination. Corporate design remained unchanged, which contributes to increasing the recognition of the model. A camera with a ¼ inch matrix at a viewing angle of 100 degrees records at 30 frames per second. The speaker is located on the front side. A simple interface is available for quick mastering to beginners. If necessary, the factory settings are adjusted manually.
Users select the Full HD mode, automatic time and date stamping, a convenient 4-button control panel, the ability to connect to a PC via USB. Of the minuses indicated by the small size of the display (2.4 inches).
1 Artway AV-394
A country: Russia
Average price: 3000 rubles
Rating (2019): 4.9
Avtogadzhet rightly included in the nomination "The choice of buyers - 2018" on demand due to improved configuration, flawless performance and ease of use. Ergonomic metal and plastic body has a classic design. The screen with a diagonal of 3 inches does not glare in the sun and allows you to clearly see the video, make high-quality photos. A big advantage is the presence of a second camera, which is installed both inside and outside, above the rear rooms. It is waterproof, provides shooting at minus 25 degrees and extreme heat, facilitating parking and making it safe. The mode starts when the reverse gear is engaged, additionally helping to determine the distance to the obstacle. Viewing angle 120 degrees front camera without distortion over the entire surveyed area. The 6-lens optical system is made of glass, which improves its transmission capacity, especially in low light conditions.
The advantages of the device video Full HD 1920x1080 at 30 frames / s, audio channel, shock sensors G-sensor, parking option, which will not leave a chance to a potential culprit of a collision in your absence. In their reviews, car owners are also able to charge the device from the on-board network and the battery.
Best DVRs up to 5000 rubles
3 Xiaomi MiJia Car Driving Recorder Camera
A country: China
Average price: 3800 rubles
Rating (2019): 4.6
The rating is completed by a new development of a well-known brand, which is ahead of a number of analogues in technical characteristics. It provides the best optics system in the category of DVRs up to 5,000 rubles, including a wide-angle lens with an aperture of f / 1.8, 6 layers of glass lenses and a G-sensor of the new generation with an IMX 323 matrix. With such equipment, poor road lighting, bad weather will no longer be a problem, and video any stressful situation will be additionally stored in a special file that cannot be accidentally deleted or overwritten.
On a 3-inch large screen, the entire viewing area is clearly visible, including both front struts. The cons of the model, according to the owners, are not critical, but noticeable. This menu presence is only in Chinese, there is no own application and a weak battery. Therefore, the device can be purchased for a stock at a price of up to 3,000 rubles.
2 QStar LE2
A country: Korea
Average price: 3900 rubles
Rating (2019): 4.8
For less than 2 years of sales of the device in the range of up to 5,000 rubles, both users and experts were able to evaluate it. Extended functionality, traditionally high quality of the Korean assembly did not go unnoticed in the rich assortment of proposals from world leaders. A wide-angle lens with a 140-degree view, a CMOS sensitive matrix of 3 million pixels, several video recording modes provide detailed images without fish-eye effect at the edges. A radar detector package helps to easily identify police speed control radars, hidden mobile radars of various types.
If we take into account that the device connects to the PC without any problems via miniUSB 2.0 and feels comfortable at temperatures down to -25 degrees, then its entry into the TOP-3 rating is justified. Unfortunately, this budget model, but not a functional model, is not supplied with detailed instructions.
1 Axper throne
A country: Russia
Average price: 4200 rubles
Rating (2019): 4.9
Russian manufacturers are actively present in the budget video equipment category not only in the segment up to 3,000 rubles, but up to 5,000. The young ambitious brand Axper has been awarded customer recognition and the first place in our rating thanks to the continuous search for new solutions for ergonomics, technical equipment and durability of products. A team of specialists from Russia, China and Germany is working on these tasks. As a result, this model of the DVR received a high-performance matrix SONY EXMOR IMX323, a front-facing and remote camera for recording as Full HD / HD, 3-inch display. The rear camera can perform the parking function. The unique ADAS traffic safety system is indispensable when traveling long distances, as it promptly warns of a possible collision or violation of the lane boundary.
Among the advantages of the device in the reviews are a useful option of a remote GPS module accelerated synchronization with satellites, 2 mounting options and excellent night shooting WDR.