The DVR is one of those devices that you don’t remember until “thunder strikes”. He impartially captures everything that happens on the road. And in case of trouble it can serve as a reliable witness to your innocence. If you have not got this necessary device yet, or want to change your model to a more modern one, we will help you choose a good video recorder.
Present rating 5 best DVR models of 2018 by reviews of car owners on Yandex Market and estimates on the Otzovik and iRecommend services.
5. ParkCity DVR HD 475
The average cost is 4,151 rubles.
The top 5 car recorders are opened by an inexpensive two-channel model, in appearance resembling a small digital camera.
A 3MP CMOS sensor and a 170-degree lens capture high-quality HD video from the front camera. The second, small camera is located on its own small bracket and is mounted on the rear window of the car.
The device is controlled by mechanical buttons, which are located on the lower edge.
Video review, example of day and night shooting:
Key features of DVR HD 475:
- Three inch display.
- Support for microSD flash memory up to 32 GB.
- Record in Full HD-resolution.
- There is a shock sensor and motion detector in the frame.
- There is an option for night shooting.
- There is a WDR-mode that improves image quality in bright sunshine or with the dazzling headlights of another car.
- The second camera has a hidden power supply and can automatically switch to parking mode.
In cold weather, the ParkCity DVR HD 475 works without interruption, unless the screen sweats due to temperature changes.
The main disadvantage of the registrar is its fastening. According to the owners, it is unreliable and can quickly become loose if you often remove the registrar.
4. TrendVision MR-710GP
It is offered for 10 680 rubles.
This is the best video recorder mirror of 2018. The wide dynamic range (WDR) image function provides the ability to record in low light or bright sunlight, and the large 4.3-inch display makes it easy and convenient to control the device settings.
The recorder is equipped with an external GPS module. With it, you can record the exact route, speed and location of the car. The MR-710GP is controlled by buttons located on the bottom of the DVR.
Video review, example of day and night shooting:
Key features:
- It can shoot in 2304 × 1296 mode at a speed of 30 fps, or in Full HD mode at a speed of 60 fps.
- There is a G-sensor and a motion detector in the frame.
- The diagonal viewing angle is 147 degrees, the width is 107 degrees.
- There is an HDMI port.
- There is a rear view camera connection.
- The recorder supports microSD memory cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB.
- There are voice prompts.
However, TrendVision MR-710GP also has weaknesses. In winter, the registrar may need up to 10 minutes to warm up. And in severe Siberian frosts, the image can ripple.
Due to the anti-glare coating at night, what is happening on the road is hard to see in the mirror.
3. CARCAM Combo 3
You can buy for 9 490 rubles.
KARKAM has long been one of the leading players in the Russian market of DVRs. And one of the best models of the company - Combo 3, which took third place in the ranking of the best DVRs of 2018, is a powerful 5 in 1 device. It has a registrar and a radar detector and a GPS informer, and a GPS tracker, and a 3G / 4G modem.
CARCAM Combo 3 detects the most common and modern radar devices. A GPS informer with daily updated “over the air” bases notifies about speed cameras and photo radars.
The coordinates of the DVR are stored in a cloud service, which can be accessed remotely using a mobile application.
Video review, example of day and night shooting:
Key features of the device:
- 2.4 inch screen.
- Video is recorded in Full HD at a speed of 30 fps, or in resolution 1280 × 720 at a speed of 60 fps.
- The keys have a diode backlight.
- Viewing angle - 160 degrees (diagonal).
- There is a night mode.
- Connection to a laptop or desktop is via USB.
- There is a WDR mode.
- There is a G-sensor, a motion detector in the frame.
- Supported microSD flash memory up to 128 GB.
- There is a function "Antison" - a signal that sounds at certain time intervals.
And now from positive reviews we turn to negative ones:
- GPS tracker does not always work correctly, sometimes it slows down.
- In the cold season, the registrar periodically complains that a memory card is missing. "Treated" by reboot.
2. AdvoCam FD8 Red-II
The cost, on average, is 5 199 rubles.
On the second line in the top DVRs of 2018 is an expensive, but very functional model with a 2.7-inch display, a viewing angle of 120 degrees and the presence of its own memory of 256 MB. It also supports microSD memory cards up to 128 GB. A 250 mAh battery lasts for 30 minutes of battery life.
Video review, example of day and night shooting:
Key features of the registrar:
- Connect to a PC or laptop via USB.
- Motion detector in the frame.
- Automatically turn on the recording and turn it off by timer.
- The recording resolution is 2304 × 1296 at a speed of 30 fps or 1280 × 720 at a speed of 60 fps.
- The presence of WDR mode.
- The presence of night mode.
There is an LDWS function that notifies the driver with a loud sound when changing the current lane.
Most users note the excellent quality of shooting AdvoCam FD8 Red-II. If this is exactly what you expect from a good DVR, we recommend that you choose this model. A pleasant trifle: in the package there are hooks with double-sided tape. They are designed for concealed power cable routing.
Disadvantages:
- Many users complain about an uncomfortable mount. It’s hard to get a registrar out of it.
- The microphone writes very quietly.
- Movies and photos cannot be recorded in the internal memory.
- There is no G-sensor.
1. Artway AV-338
The average price is 1,490 rubles.
To head the rating of DVRs in 2018, this popular model was allowed by two main advantages - low price and capacious battery (200 mAh).
Video review, example of day and night shooting:
Key features of this model:
- Record video in Full HD at a speed of 25 fps.
- Viewing angle - 120 degrees.
- Connect to a laptop or desktop via USB.
- The presence of IR illumination.
- The presence of a G-sensor and a motion detector in the frame.
- The presence of a 1.5-inch screen.
- Support for microSD flash cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB, class 10.
- Parking mode - automatic inclusion of a 20-second recording during an incident when the car is standing.
The recorder is controlled through 6 buttons, which are located on the sides of the display.
The recorder is mounted on a suction cup to the windshield. And, according to customer reviews, it holds tight, even in cold weather. But in order to attach the fasteners with a suction cup to the device itself, you have to try pretty hard. Pulling the recorder out of the mount is also difficult.
Disadvantages:
- Poor night quality. Car numbers are read from a distance of about 2 meters.
- Quiet sound.
- When the battery is low, the date and time settings are not saved. They have to be entered manually before the trip.
