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An auto tablet is a device that will save the car owner from having to buy several different gadgets. It combines several different functions: DVR, radar, navigator, parking sensor, head multimedia. Combines several functions, for example, control of music, alarm and others). In some models of the best autotablets, you can download games from the Play Market and watch videos.
At the same time, the price of these devices is quite affordable for most motorists. Therefore, you do not have to choose between what exactly you want to buy and what you can afford.
According to an expert, an engineer for robotic anti-theft systems and additional car equipment at Protector Rostov Alexey Popov, these devices are gaining more and more popularity among those motorists who are no longer enough to have a combo device in the form of a registrar with a built-in radar detector. After all, the tablet opens up fantastic prospects, turning the car into a full-fledged multimedia center.
Which of the autotablets offered by manufacturers can be considered the best on the market in 2022? By what parameters should you choose it and what to look for?
Editor’s Choice
Eplatus GR-71
The device is equipped with an anti-radar function, informing the driver about the cameras on the way. Also, the tablet can also be used to watch a movie or as a game console. The mount is traditional, on a suction cup, the driver can easily remove and reinstall the gadget. However, some users report slow speed. It has a wide viewing angle, thanks to which the driver will be able to assess what is happening not only on the road, but also on the side of the road.
Main characteristics
| Screen | 7″ |
| Screen resolution | 800 × 480 |
| RAM Size | 512 MB |
| Banners | photo viewing, video playback |
| Video resolution | 1920 × 1080 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Features | the ability to install applications Google Play Market, 8 MP camera, viewing angle 170 degrees |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 183h108h35 mm |
| The weight | 400 g |
Advantages and disadvantages
Top 10 best auto tablets in 2022 according to KP
1. NAVITEL T737 PRO
The tablet is equipped with two cameras: front and rear. You can install 2 SIM cards. Pre-installed detailed maps of 43 European countries. The gadget holds a battery charge for a long time, and the control will be clear even to an inexperienced person. Many drivers note the incorrect operation of the navigator. The female voice is too quiet and the male voice is too loud. In addition, the proposed routes often do not correspond to reality.
Main characteristics
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Built-in Memory | 6 GB |
| Resolution | 1024 × 600 |
| Diagonal | 7″ |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| the ability to download a map of the area, route calculation, voice messages, download traffic jams, MP3 player |
Advantages and disadvantages
2. Onlooker M84 Pro 15 in 1
The design of the tablet is classic, on the back cover there is a swivel and wide-angle lens. The device is mounted on a bracket with a suction cup, it can be detached without removing the suction cup. The large screen is clearly visible from the driver’s seat, and the video quality is good. The kit comes with a rear camera equipped with a backlight and protected from moisture. On the tablet, you can install classic applications for Android, full navigation is available. Also, the device using a special program can detect cameras and radars.
The main functions are a video recorder, navigator, built-in microphone and speaker, Wi-Fi, the ability to connect to the Internet. It is also equipped with a widescreen display and records video in good quality.
Main characteristics
| Diagonal | 7″ |
| Number of cameras | 2 |
| Number of video recording channels | 2 |
| Screen resolution | 1280 × 600 |
| functions | shock sensor (G-sensor), GPS, GLONASS, motion detector in the frame |
| Built-in Memory | 16 GB |
| Record | time and date speed |
| Sound | built-in microphone, built-in speaker |
| Viewing angle | 170° (diagonal), 170° (width), 140° (height) |
| Wireless connection | WiFi, 3G, 4G |
| Video resolution | 1920 × 1080 @ 30 fps |
| Features | suction cup mount, voice prompts, radar detector, speed-cam function, swivel, 180-degree turn |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| The weight | 320 g |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 183x105x20 mm |
Advantages and disadvantages
3. Vizant 957NK
The gadget is installed as an overlay on the rear-view mirror. Comes with two cameras: front and rear view. They allow the driver to view the situation both behind and in front of the car. The recording is in good quality, so the owner can see even the smallest details. Videos can be watched online and saved to a memory card. The autotablet is equipped with a large screen; during the trip, it does not interfere with the driver, as it does not block the view. The owner can distribute the Internet, thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi module.
Main characteristics
| Number of cameras | 2 |
| Video recording | front camera 1920×1080, rear camera 1280×72 at 30 fps |
| functions | shock sensor (G-sensor), GPS, motion detector in the frame |
| Sound | built-in microphone |
| Diagonal | 7″ |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Built-in Memory | 16 GB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 310x80x14 mm |
Advantages and disadvantages
4. XPX ZX878L
The gadget is installed on the front panel of the car and has a two-part body on a hinge. This allows you to fold the tablet when needed. The quality of the footage is pretty good. The viewing angle allows you to cover not only the road, but also the roadside. There is an anti-radar function with an update, thanks to which the user will always be aware of possible speed limits on the way.
Main characteristics
| Image sensor | 25 MP |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Built-in Memory | 16 GB |
| Camera | front camera viewing angle 170°, rear camera viewing angle 120° |
| Front camera video resolution | Full HD (1920*1080), HD (1280*720) |
| Write speed | 30 fps |
| Rear camera video recording resolution | 1280 * 720 |
| Diagonal | 8″ |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Shock sensor | G-Sensor |
| Antiradar | with a database of stationary cameras throughout Our Country with the possibility of updating |
| Sound | built-in microphone and speaker |
| Photo mode | 5 MP |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 220x95x27 mm |
Advantages and disadvantages
5. Parrot Asteroid Tablet 2Gb
The tablet is easy to install and configure. The dual microphone for voice control is attached to the suction cup, thanks to which the sound quality is significantly improved. After the car is started, the device turns on within 20 seconds. While driving, all applications that may interfere with driving are disabled.
Main characteristics
| Diagonal | 5″ |
| Screen resolution | 800 × 480 |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Built-in Memory | 2 GB |
| rear cameras | no |
| Front-camera | no |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Equipment | external microphone, documentation, USB cable, memory card, car holder, Lightning cable, wireless remote control, ISO cable |
| Features | the ability to connect a 3G modem, support for the A2DP profile, an audio amplifier 4 × 47W |
| Sound | built-in microphone and speaker |
| The weight | 218 g |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 890x133x, 16,5 mm |
Advantages and disadvantages
6. Junsun E28
The tablet is equipped with a large screen, and its case is protected from moisture. The device supports most wireless standards, there should be no problems with the Internet. There is no battery, so only wired power is possible, with the car running. To use the navigator, you need to download the application. For the convenience of parking, a special assistant is activated. Comes with a second camera.
Main characteristics
| Diagonal | 7″ |
| Screen resolution | 1280 × 480 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Built-in Memory | 16 GB, SD card support up to 32 GB |
| Front camera | Full HD 1080P |
| Rear camera | OV9726 720P |
| Viewing angle | 140 degrees |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Video resolution | 1920 * 1080 |
| Features | the ability to connect a 3G modem, support for the A2DP profile, an audio amplifier 4 × 47W |
| Other | FM transmission, G-sensor, built-in noise canceling microphone |
| The weight | 600 g |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 200x103x, 90 mm |
Advantages and disadvantages
7. XPX ZX878D
The auto tablet video recorder runs on the Android system and has good functionality. Through the Play Market, you can download various navigation applications. To connect to the Internet, you will need to distribute Wi-Fi or purchase a SIM card with 3G support. The cameras have a good overview, so the car owner will be able to view the entire road lane at once. The quality of shooting is good, but despite the night recording function, it worsens in the dark.
Main characteristics
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Built-in Memory | 16 GB |
| Resolution | 1280 × 720 |
| Diagonal | 8″ |
| Viewing angle | anterior chamber 170°, rear chamber 120° |
| WxDxH | 220h95h27 |
| The weight | 950 g |
| cyclic recording: no pauses between files, “Autostart” function, date and time setting, built-in microphone, built-in speaker, automatic start of recording when the engine is started, automatic shutdown of the recorder when the engine is turned off, night shooting, FM transmitter |
Advantages and disadvantages
8. ARTWAY MD-170 ANDROID 11 В
The tablet is installed in place of the rear-view mirror. The camera shoots in good quality, and the viewing angle allows you to assess the situation not only on the road, but also on the side of the road. The device allows you to monitor the car online if you need to leave the car. However, many owners complain about the shock sensor being too sensitive, which even reacts to tapping the mirror with their fingers.
Main characteristics
| Memory | microSD up to 128 GB, not lower than class 10 |
| Recording resolution | 1920х1080 30 FPS |
| Shock sensor | G-Sensor |
| Sound | built-in microphone, built-in speaker |
| Resolution | 1280 × 4800 |
| Diagonal | 7″ |
| Viewing angle | anterior chamber 170°, rear chamber 120° |
| WxDxH | 220h95h27 |
| The weight | 950 g |
| cyclic recording: no pauses between files, “Autostart” function, date and time setting, built-in microphone, built-in speaker, automatic start of recording when the engine is started, automatic shutdown of the recorder when the engine is turned off, night shooting, FM transmitter |
Advantages and disadvantages
9. Huawei T3
Car tablet, the shooting quality of which, unlike many devices of this type, is at its best even at night. A wide viewing angle allows the driver to fully control the situation on the road and the roadside. The user can use the device to navigate, play games or watch movies, thanks to the Internet connected through the distribution of Wi-Fi or 3G.
Main characteristics
| Diagonal | 8″ |
| Screen resolution | 1200 × 800 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Built-in Memory | 16 GB |
| Main camera | 5 MP |
| Front-camera | 2 MP |
| Camera resolution | 140 degrees |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Video resolution | 1920 × 1080 |
| Built-in speaker, microphone | Yes |
| The weight | 350 g |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 211h125h8 mm |
Advantages and disadvantages
10. Lexand SC7 PRO HD
The device acts as a DVR and navigator. Equipped with front and main cameras. The video quality is average. The current video is automatically saved from overwriting and deletion during sudden braking or impact. The functionality of the tablet is limited, but it contains the best features that will come in handy on the road in the first place. In particular, this is the ability to record video and navigate with support for maps of 60 countries. Also, the tablet can work in phone mode.
Main characteristics
| Diagonal | 7″ |
| Screen resolution | 1024 × 600 |
| RAM | 1 MB |
| Built-in Memory | 8 GB |
| Rear camera | 1,3 MP |
| Front-camera | 3 MP |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Built-in speaker, microphone | Yes |
| The weight | 270 g |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 186h108h10,5 mm |
Advantages and disadvantages
How to choose an auto tablet
For help in choosing an autotablet, Healthy Food Near Me turned to Alexey Popov, engineer for robotic anti-theft systems and additional vehicle equipment at Protector Rostov.
Popular questions and answers
How is an auto tablet different from a DVR?
The form factor is also different. If the DVR has compact dimensions and is located, as a rule, in the upper part of the windshield, then the autoplates can be installed on top of the dashboard or on a special mount at the bottom of the windshield. Or replace the regular head unit of the car.
In the latter case, auto tablet manufacturers even adapt their software to a specific car brand, and then, after starting the engine, a welcome splash screen of a specific automaker will appear on the tablet screen.
Another advantage of built-in autotablets is their integration into the car’s standard electronics, when you can control the car’s climate control system, multimedia center and other standard functions from the touchscreen display of the autotablet. When buying an auto tablet for a specific brand of car, other comfortable features are also opened, for example, support for regular buttons on the steering wheel, when the driver can adjust the music volume or switch tracks without being distracted from the road.
What parameters should you pay attention to first of all?
If you have decided on the budget, then you should proceed to the analysis technical characteristics, paying attention to which, you get pleasure from using the autotablet.
Next, pay attention to the version Operating System. Basically, tablets run on the Android OS, and the higher the version of the system, the “faster” the switching between various functions will be and the less image jerking will be.
Number of gigabytes random access memory also affects the comfort of use and the quality of simultaneously performed tasks, so the principle “the more the better” also works here.
For video recording of the event recorder, the built-in or remote camcorder. We are interested in two of its parameters. The first one is viewing angle, which is responsible for how wide the image is captured in front of the car. In budget tablets, it is 120-140 degrees, in more expensive 160-170 degrees. The second parameter is разрешение of the captured image, it is desirable that it be 1920 × 1080, which will allow you to see fine details on the recording of the DVR when the need arises.
Important parameters of the autotablet is the quality matrix screen, its size and resolution, but it can be difficult for an ordinary car enthusiast to draw the right conclusions, because some manufacturers skillfully juggle the numbers on the packaging and the most correct thing would be to look at the reviews of the model of interest, and ideally, look at the screen of the selected device with your own eyes, turn it against light and change the screen brightness settings, thereby simulating real-life operating conditions.
What communication standards should the autotablet support?
GSM – the ability to use the tablet as a phone.
3G / 4G / LTE stands for XNUMXrd or XNUMXth generation mobile data support. This is necessary to provide the tablet with a channel of communication with the outside world. It is on it that you load Internet pages, know about traffic jams on your route and update navigation maps.
WI-FI helps to create an access point right in the car, similar to a home router, and share mobile Internet with passengers.
Bluetooth allows you to pair your phone with a tablet and organize a hands-free system with an incoming call to the owner’s number. Also, a bluetooth connection is used for wireless connection of various additional peripherals – additional devices, cameras and sensors.
GPS provides determination of the location of the car with an accuracy of two meters. This is necessary to display the route when the navigator is running.
What additional features should an autotablet have?
DVR depending on the configuration, it can be with one front-view camera, with two cameras for recording images in front and behind the car, and finally with four surround-view cameras.
Radar detector, which allows you not to violate the speed limit and warns about traffic cameras.
Navigator, an indispensable assistant with which you can get to your destination just in time.
Audio player will allow you to get an unlimited amount of music on the road. This is especially important for those whose regular head unit does not support modern digital formats.
Video player entertain on the road watching movies, videos or online services in the parking lot and rest.
ADAS assistance system ⓘ save lives and reduce the risk of a traffic accident while operating a vehicle.
Parking assistance system, based on the readings of video cameras and ultrasonic sensors, will save you money on painting body parts.
Speakerphone will always connect with the right subscriber, leaving both hands free to drive.
Possibility connecting an external drive, an additional memory card or a USB flash drive will diversify your leisure time, allowing you to show the saved photos and videos to your friends.
Game console now always with you on the road, and games and applications are downloaded online.
In addition, the built-in battery in most models will extend the operating time of the device when the engine is turned off.