10 best budget DVRs

A great way to have strong and irrefutable proof of the correctness of their actions is to install a car DVR. The market has a huge range of equipment for shooting events around the car.

Our article provides an overview of the best devices, with an inexpensive price and satisfactory characteristics for normal operation. Position in the ranking was determined by the parameters of the models and the ratings of owners who have practical experience in operating these budget DVRs.

Top 10 best budget DVRs

10 Digma FreeDrive 107

An easy-to-use and inexpensive DVR is mounted directly on the windshield, while having a fairly decent grip angle of 140 °. The compact size of Digma FreeDrive 107 allows not to close the review to the driver, occupying a minimum of usable space. Video recording in Full HD format (30 frames / sec.) Is stored on a memory card, the maximum size of which is 32 GB.

The USB cable provided for this model allows you to display an image on a computer screen, which is very convenient if you need to process information. In their reviews, the owners of this car gadget positively characterize the ability to record audio and the presence of a motion detector. The device is easy to configure and easy to manage. The only thing that this budget DVR censures is the insufficient quality of night shooting.

9 CARCAM NANO

A mini ergonomic DVR CARCAM NANO is quite sufficient to record what is happening all along the route of the car - the camera's viewing angle is quite wide and captures the space across the entire width of the road. Video recording is conducted in ten-minute segments in high quality and with imperceptible discontinuities. You can customize the menu and view the footage on a 1.5-inch screen.

The bracket on which the device is mounted allows you to rotate it 360 °, thereby it is possible to quickly deploy a car DVR to capture the situation in the cabin. Such a possibility and the presence of a microphone, if necessary, will allow to record the conversation with representatives of the State Traffic Inspectorate. The owners emphasize the build quality - the case is perfectly fitted, there are no inaccuracies. In short, the device looks very presentable, much higher than its value. The only significant drawback of this budget device, which the owners indicate in their reviews, is the capacity of the built-in battery, which allows you to take an autonomous survey for no more than 30 minutes.

8 SUPRA SCR-12

Inexpensive, in a neat and pretty body, this DVR is worthy of being considered one of the best models in the budget segment. A modern portable device, the purpose of which is video recording of current events, is capable of perfectly performing its task. The angle of the camera is just over 120 ° - enough to cover the space in front of the hood. The quality of the recording allows you to distinguish the numbers of cars.Amazing even for a budget model, the price turns ordinary functions (shock sensor, overwrite protection, date and time stamping) into the indisputable advantages of this device.

Due to its miniature nature, the DVR only works with microSD cards. Many owners in the reviews complain that the device does not always record video, skips frames, etc. As a rule, this is due to the use of a memory card with a speed class below 10. Otherwise, the image has an acceptable quality and does not cause any complaints, and when shooting at night on a saved video, it is quite understandable what happens in front of the lens.

7 Artway MD-100

The most affordable DVR with radar detector function is a device from the Celestial Artway MD-100. Thanks to the device, a trip in the car will be not only comfortable, but also safe. The maximum resolution of the camera lens is 1280x720, while the viewing angle is 140 degrees. The anti-radar detector is able to signal speed control at a distance of up to 1 km. The device works in the most common ranges of X, K and Ka. High sensitivity is manifested to the radar "Arrow-ST." To avoid false signals, you must configure the device for movement in the city or on the highway.

The advantage of the Artway MD-100 model is its ease of use. Motorists also compliment the recording quality and sensitivity of the radar detector. Among the shortcomings indicates a poor quality of plastic and components.

6 F1 CARRIAGE

A good inexpensive DVR developed in the Russian company "KARKAM Electronics". Model F1 is equipped with a lens with a viewing angle of 140 degrees. The high resolution matrix of 1920x1080 is able to capture all the details of the road situation. It is convenient and simple to control the device due to the color LCD display with a diagonal of 3 ". There are a number of additional options in the device, for example, video recording autostart, G-sensor, 5x zoom, built-in flashlight.

Users in the reviews indicate the advantages of the device, such as good build quality, affordable price, compactness. Low temperatures do not affect its performance - it fully retains its functionality at -30 ° C. In addition, an inexpensive DVR attracts build quality - the details fit perfectly. The presence of a video output with HDMI interface is also positively evaluated in reviews. With it, you can quickly display the image (without loss of quality) on the TV screen to view important details of the shooting.

5 Subini DVR-Mini900

In our top inexpensive DVRs with GPS entered the Chinese model Subini DVR-Mini900. Built-in GPS receiver allows you to specify the coordinates of the car in the process of shooting and accurately determine the speed of movement. The device boasts a high resolution of 1920x1080, a viewing angle of 120 degrees. The folding screen with a diagonal of 2 "can be rotated 270 degrees. The G-sensor is responsible for maintaining the video in the event of a car colliding with an obstacle. Thanks to the cyclic recording, the device removes old materials, keeping new ones.

In the reviews of domestic motorists are often mentioned stylish design, a good picture in the daytime, a convenient menu, ease of use. The display is somewhat small, but it gives an excellent picture.

4 Rekam F120

Sufficiently small size of the DVR does not prevent the view of the road. Despite its budgetary cost, Rekam F120 records a picture of satisfactory quality, which is enough to confirm the words of the owner of the car (in case of an accident). The wide angle of image capture, the presence of a shock sensor and protection against overwriting of important frames - everything that is needed in the recorder’s work.

In addition, based on the reviews of the owners, Rekam F120 provides a full shooting at night.The supported video format (1920X1080 25 frames per second) for an inexpensive model is high. The presence of the date and time imprint function, as well as a special shooting mode when the motion sensor is activated, is positively noted. For normal operation of the device, you must use an SD (SDHC) card with a recording speed of at least 10. Another advantage of the car DVR owners consider its elegant appearance.

3 Artway AV-711

Another model of the Chinese manufacturer Artway hit the top of the best budget DVRs. The AV-711 device has the highest video quality. The resolution is 2560x1296 at a speed of 30 fps. The lens has a viewing angle of 150 degrees. To save the captured video with a clear image in the event of an accident will help G-sensor. The model has a stylish design, compact dimensions. The device is powered by both the onboard network and the built-in battery. Therefore, if necessary, shooting can be continued outside the cabin.

Domestic car owners were appreciated in their reviews by good video quality. The function to turn off the backlight of the display allows you to comfortably move in the dark. The weak link of the DVR is the suction cup, which in severe frost is not able to keep the device on the glass.

2 Dunobil Spiegel Solo

Chinese manufacturers have come up with an original technical solution, introducing the DVR in the rearview mirror of the cabin. Model Dunobil Spiegel Solo heads the top of the most inexpensive devices. Installation is carried out with a simple and secure fit. The panel has mechanical buttons for controlling the recorder. The diagonal of the screen is 4.3 ", the compact dimensions of the device are very convenient for the driver, the DVR is completely invisible from the outside. The viewing angle of the lens is 120 degrees, the video settings are 1080x720, there is a G-sensor.

In the reviews, consumers indicate such advantages of the model as an inexpensive price, good shooting, ease of management. Some motorists do not quite like the look and quality of night shooting.

1 SilverStone F1 CROD A85-FHD

This model of car DVR is quite popular, and in the domestic market is in demand. It is quite natural that SilverStone F1 takes a worthy place in this rating. The metal case with plastic inserts is made on a very high level. The perfect fit of parts from quality material ensures the external attractiveness of the model. The filling will also delight the owner - in an inexpensive DVR there are shock and movement sensors that determine the excellent functionality.

HDMI and USB interfaces allow you to connect the device to a PC or TV (for processing or more comfortable viewing of the recorded events). SD Memory Cards (SDHC) up to 32 GB with 10 speed class are supported. In their reviews, the owners of the budget device note the perfect clarity of the image, which shows the smallest details. Shooting with such a high resolution was possible thanks to an advanced processor and a matrix of the SONY IMX323, and the widescreen picture - due to the large viewing angle of high-quality optics (170 °).

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