Top 15 video recorders

FullHD-shooting "almost for nothing", so even with the annual license for Navitelov's navigation as a gift? Yes, the “cheap Chinese recorder” can no longer be called a frank curse, and even attractive models start to appear even in the lower segment.

R200 is compact and lightweight, so that it can be safely mounted on a complete suction cup. Of course, in size and weight it immediately becomes clear that it’s not worth talking about autonomous work without power here: the built-in battery is very small. However, this is a common misfortune of all compact recorders.

Optics here, fortunately, glass, and it provides sufficient clarity of the image. True, the matrix Galaxycore GC2023 compared with the favorite Chinese Sony IMX179 at a comparable price gives less color saturation, and this choice seems a bit strange. However, if you compare it with the majority of recorders for the same money, the quality of video and photography in the R200 is still better.

What can not be called a minus, but just amused is the Russification of the menu. Yes, yes, on the screen you really will see that same monospaced font from the Adobe Ming family, which has already become synonymous with Chinese goods. Fortunately, at least the translation itself is done normally, not in the style of describing the goods on Aliexpress. And it’s worth a look at this menu: during the day the recorder goes over several exposures, to improve the picture quality under the bright sun, it is better to set the correction to -1.

Good budget compact DVR. Although its optics are made of plastic, the image quality here is quite impressive for an inexpensive recorder, and the low noise level does not pollute the video signal at dusk. Built-in G-sensor by modern standards can already be considered a mandatory part of the DVR.

The claimed support for HD video 720p here is true. Unfortunately, the video stream is being digitized by the Motion JPEG codec, and the ability to install SDHC memory cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB can be very useful here. Note the 2.4 ”screen mounted on the back wall - it not only makes viewing the captured video quite convenient, but also facilitates the menu operation, accommodating large fonts.

Registrar VX-295 was the only one in the rating of budget models that did not cause complaints about the instability of the build quality. Unfortunately, many cheap DVRs have a lot of shortcomings - an incomprehensible or illogical menu, firmware failures, or the likelihood of frequent failures. DVR Intego also deserved the best recommendations, and we support the opinion of its owners: given the affordable price, he confidently ranks first in the rating.

Using this budget recorder for night shooting is not the best idea: disassembling something with the four IR LEDs does not help. In addition, leaving it with the ignition off for a long time will not work because of the extremely small capacity of the built-in battery (200 mAh). In the same way, they paid for the compactness of the case and the size of the screen - one and a half inches is enough for the correct positioning of the recorder, but no more.

At the disposal of the owner AV-338 shock and movement sensors. If the first is undoubtedly useful (we note the automatic protection of the recording activated by the G-sensor), then the motion sensor due to the limited capacity of the battery is of little use. On the case you can find the button "night mode", reducing the illumination of the frame by oncoming cars.

The processor here to match the price - "Novatekovsky" NTK 96220, the easiest and cheapest in the manufacturer's lineup. The limit of its capabilities is the processing of HD video with a frequency of 30 frames per second (well, as Asian producers love, it has absolutely no use in increasing interpolation from HD to FullHD).Naturally, they did not hear about WDR and HDR here, so the picture quality is the most budgetary, and video is encoded only in AVI.

The main thing that causes questions to manufacturers is the use of the GalaxyCore GC1024 matrix. Its real resolution is 640 by 480 pixels ... so HD-video in this recorder, in fact, is created by increasing interpolation. However, most manufacturers of such budget recorders generally prefer not to specify the matrix model, so no one would be surprised if they use the same one.

Although this registrar for the price and went a little beyond the conventional framework set by us, it would be wiser to refer it to the middle segment. Mainly because of the optics used: of course, we will not find fault with its quality, but a 130-degree view is not always sufficient. But it provides a minimum of distortion at the edges, typical for wide-angle, and good detail.

Recording resolution is FullHD at 30 frames per second, and this is the second reason why the 733rd model falls exactly to the “middling”. For high level recorders, both higher resolution and shooting at 60 fps are already familiar. By the standards of the middle segment, the MiVue 733 WiFi has a decent picture, although the bitrate is a bit too large: you need to take a larger card, even considering the use of the H.264 codec, 18 megabits per second will quickly fill its volume.

The advantages include GPS support with the ability to fill the database of road cameras and create custom points.Not a full radar, but it will not be superfluous.

The main disadvantage here is no autonomy. Unfortunately, more and more recorder models are being equipped with purely symbolic batteries, the purpose of which is to simply let the device shut down normally when the power is turned off, closing all file I / O operations.

Yes, everyone who is already disturbed by reading the names of Chinese stamps will rejoice. So yes, and Pioneer was noted in the market of car recorders.

The advantages, in addition to the brand, we attribute the utmost compactness and installation directly on the windshield. A thin mounting pad is glued on a double-sided tape, the recorder can be easily removed from it. It is very convenient - you do not need to adjust the position every time, the main thing is to set it correctly when attaching the fastener. The registrar writes video in FullHD-quality with WDR support, work with GPS / GLONASS is provided.

However, this registrar has no fundamental differences from the “purebred” Chinese. Not to say that “the first pancake was a lump”, but still the expectations from this brand were higher.

The Chinese company Xiaomi is known primarily as a breakthrough on the global smartphone market in the early 2010s. Remembering this and its modern successes, it was logical to pay attention to the Xiaomi DVR.

Let's start with the hardware: a glass lens paired with a FullHD-matrix gives a clear picture with a minimum of distortion and noise, and the video is processed by the H.264 codec. Moreover, the recorder has the ability to work at this resolution with a frequency of 60 frames per second - the capabilities of the processor YI A12 allow it. If you wish, you can record video at a resolution of 2304 * 1296 at a frequency of 30fps, but do not forget that the increase in resolution is the result of the interpolation of the original image.

The built-in WiFi module allows you to wirelessly transfer video files. And they can be written down a lot: working with the H.264 codec and support for memory cards with a capacity of up to 64 GB will allow storing video of enormous duration on a memory card.

Not to mention the shortcomings: the Xiaomi YI battery is very small, its capacity is only 240 mAh - this is normal for budget models, but in a DVR with a price of almost 5 thousand rubles it looks weird.

DVR premium level for the price clearly stands out - not everyone will decide to give almost 40 thousand. What do we offer for this money? Compactness, support for video recording in 4K / 30 fps or FullHD / 60 fps, GPS ... And, in fact, everything.

But the image quality here is really worth the money, shooting in 4K was not made for a tick. The overwhelming majority of models offering 4K mode implement this extension with the apskeyl source code, wasting the processor and wasting space on the SD card. Here, the shooting actually goes to 4K, with great detail. In this regard, the DVR definitely deserves first place in the ranking of the best, but, alas, at such a price and with an ionistor instead of a battery, it is forced to give up to Asus, which is much cheaper and capable of autonomous operation.

The Ambarella A7LA50D processor is responsible for the operation of the recorder - unlike the base model of the family (LA30D), it hardware supports the HDR image correction algorithm, which affects the quality in the best way. In addition, the kit has a quick-detachable polarizing filter that effectively eliminates glare from the glass, and the optics are made of glass, not cheap plastic.

For fixing the model, two fasteners are offered - a suction cup and an adhesive tape, you can choose the most convenient one. Both brackets are equipped with swivel hinges, the recorder is easy to deploy to the window or back. The device is powered via a pin mounting shoe, but, alas, from a 5 volt microUSB connector. Moreover, there is a microUSB on the case of the recorder itself, and it can also power it - for example, if you need to quickly transfer the device to another machine, then simply take the second bracket and connect the cord to the DVR without wasting time on the wiring.

The control is realized unconventionally - with a joystick, but you can get used to it very quickly by evaluating the convenience of such a solution. The menu also does not find fault, and the screen reads well.

The registrar has two slots for memory cards, fast copying of files is supported. Another interesting feature of the model is the ability to set the video parameters for the day and night separately, the switching takes place on a timer.

Recorded in automatic mode by the signal of the G-sensor video is duplicated in the internal memory of 2 GB. Support for SDXC memory cards with a capacity of 128 GB allows you to forget about regular cleaning - the duration of the recorded video is huge. The built-in GPS receiver is less sensitive than that of the Karkam, but it is sufficient for reliable reception of the satellite signal and correct vehicle speed.

The choice of battery capacity seemed strange to us - from the recorder for 10 thousand I would like more autonomy than the one that gives it 300 mAh. Even taking into account the efficiency of the Ambarella A7LA30D processor, a full battery will be exhausted in no more than 15 minutes.

If you need a good DVR with two cameras, pay attention to the Mio MiVue 698. The model is quite controversial - on the one hand, all the necessary functionality is in place, including a GPS tracker with an updated base of police posts and radar, there are shock and motion sensors in the frame, on the other hand, to be honest, the price seems too high.

The fastening of the main unit on the suction cup and an additional camera - on the "sticky tape" can not be called convenient, this would be acceptable in the budget model, but not in the registrar for 12 thousand. In addition, the case itself causes complaints, creaking noticeably in the hands when adjusting the position. The built-in rechargeable battery after the Axiom promised by the manufacturer seems simply none: its capacity is very small, so there is no great practical benefit from it.

The quality of the image from the main camera, given the low price, is quite sufficient, the additional is expected to be worse, which is not surprising given the size of the optics and the matrix. The video is written in .mov format, which was a nice plus for the budget recorder. Another interesting “trick” of the model is the ability to connect to the reversing lights: when the camera is maneuvering, the cameras will automatically switch. Plus, there is an auto-recording on the shock and movement sensor, so the recorder can be considered successful for its class.

The registrar liked the simplicity of installation - no need to remove a regular mirror and then, as often happens, to find out that the registrar bracket does not fit. This model is trivially mounted on top of a standard rear-view mirror with two rubber bands, which cannot be called an aesthetic solution, but the installation is no longer easy to invent.

A big plus is the presence of a second camera in the kit and an exit for connecting to the reverse gear, while maneuvering in the parking lot, this will make life much easier. In addition, the bundle includes an external GPS receiver. Video recording can begin automatically at a signal from a shock sensor - in general, everything that is considered must have for a modern DVR is here.