Best Full HD DVRs in 2022

Full HD (Full High Definition) is video quality with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels (pixels) and a frame rate of at least 24 per second. This marketing name was first introduced by Sony in 2007 for a number of products. It is used in high-definition television (HDTV) broadcasts, in movies recorded on Blu-ray and HD-DVD discs, in TVs, computer displays, in smartphone cameras (especially front ones), in video projectors and DVRs. 

The 1080p quality standard appeared in 2013, and the name Full HD was introduced in order to distinguish the resolution of 1920×1080 pixels from the resolution of 1280×720 pixels, which was called HD Ready. Thus, videos and photos taken by the DVR with Full HD are clear, you can see a lot of nuances on them, such as a car brand, license plates. 

DVRs consist of a body, power supply, screen (not all models have), mounts, connectors. The memory card in most cases is purchased separately.

Full HD 1080p DVR can be:

• Full time. Installed next to the rearview mirror, at the point of the rain sensor (a device mounted on the windshield of a car that reacts to its moisture). Installation is possible both by the manufacturer and by the customer service of the car dealership. If the rain sensor is already installed, then there will be no place for a regular DVR. 
• On the bracket. DVR on the bracket is mounted on the windshield. May consist of one or two chambers (front and back). 
• For rearview mirror. Compact, clips directly onto a rearview mirror or in a mirror form factor that can function as both a mirror and a recorder.
• Combined. The device includes several cameras. With it, you can shoot not only from the side of the street, but also in the cabin. 

The editors of the KP have compiled for you a rating of the best Full HD video recorders so that you can immediately select the device you need. It presents models of different types, so you can choose not only by functionality, but also by appearance and convenience specifically for you.

Top 10 Best Full HD DVRs in 2022 according to KP

1. Slimtec Alpha XS

The DVR has one camera and a screen with a resolution of 3″. Videos are recorded in 1920×1080 resolution at 30 frames per second, which makes the video smooth. Recording can be both cyclic and continuous, there is a shock sensor, built-in microphone and speaker. The viewing angle is 170 degrees diagonally. You can take photos and record video in AVI format. Power is supplied both from the battery and from the car’s on-board network.

The DVR supports microSD (microSDHC) memory cards up to 32 GB, the operating temperature of the device is -20 – +60. There is a stabilizer that allows the camera to focus on small things, such as a car number. The 2 megapixel matrix allows you to produce a picture in 1080p quality, a six-component lens is installed, which makes photos and videos clear. 

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2. Roadgid Mini 2 Wi-Fi

The registrar is equipped with one camera that allows you to record video in a resolution of 1920×1080 at 30 fps and a screen with a diagonal of 2″. Video recording is cyclic, so clips are recorded with a duration of 1, 2 and 3 minutes. There is a photography mode and a WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) function that allows you to improve image quality, for example at night. 

The photo and video displays the current time and date, there is a built-in microphone and speaker, a shock sensor and a motion detector in the frame. The viewing angle of 170 degrees diagonally allows you to capture everything that happens. Videos are recorded in H.265 format, there is Wi-fi and support for microSD (microSDXC) memory cards up to 64 GB. 

The video recorder works at temperatures -5 — +50. The 2 megapixel matrix allows the recorder to produce photos and videos in high resolution 1080p, and the Novatek NT 96672 processor does not allow the gadget to freeze during recording. 

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3. 70mai Dash Cam A400

DVR with two cameras, allowing you to capture everything that happens from three lanes of the road. The viewing angle of the model is 145 degrees diagonally, there is a screen with a diagonal of 2″. Supports Wi-Fi, which allows you to watch and download videos directly to your smartphone, wirelessly. Power is supplied from the battery and the car’s on-board network.

Supports microSD (microSDHC) memory cards up to 128 GB, there is protection against deletion and event recording in a separate file (at the time of an accident, it will be recorded in a separate file). The lens is made of glass, there is a night mode and a photo mode. The photo and video also record the date and time the photo was taken. The recording mode is cyclic, there is a shock sensor, a built-in microphone and a speaker that allows you to record video with sound. High image quality in 1080p is provided by a 3.60 MP matrix.

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4. Daocam Uno Wi-Fi

Video recorder with one camera and a 2” screen with a resolution of 960×240. The video is played in 1920×1080 resolution at 30 fps, so the picture is smooth, the video does not freeze. There is a deletion protection that allows you to save specific videos on the device and loop recording, 1, 3 and 5 minutes long, saving space on the memory card. Video recording is carried out in MOV H.264 format, powered by a battery or on-board network of a car. 

The device supports microSD (microSDHC) memory cards up to 64 GB, there is a shock sensor and a motion detector in the frame, GPS. The viewing angle of this model is 140 degrees diagonally, which allows you to cover a wide area. There is a WDR function, thanks to which the video quality is improved at night. The 2 MP sensor allows you to capture clear photos and videos in both day and night mode. 

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5. Onlooker M84 PRO

The DVR allows you to record at night. The on-board computer on the Android system makes it possible to download various applications from the Play Market to the registrar. There is Wi-Fi, 4G / 3G network (SIM card slot), GPS module, so you can always watch video from your smartphone or get to the desired point on the map. 

The rear camera is equipped with an ADAS system that helps the driver to park. The rear camera is also waterproof. Video recording is made in the following resolutions 1920×1080 at 30 fps, 1920×1080 at 30 fps, you can choose both cyclic recording and recording without interruption. There is a shock sensor and a motion detector in the frame, as well as a GLONASS system ( satellite navigation system). Large viewing angle of 170° (diagonally), 170° (width), 140° (height), allows you to capture everything that happens in front, rear and side of the car.

Recording is in MPEG-TS H.264 format, touch screen, its diagonal is 7”, there is support for microSD (microSDHC) memory cards up to 128 GB. Matrix GalaxyCore GC2395 2 megapixel allows you to shoot video in 1080p resolution. Therefore, even the smallest details, such as car numbers, can be seen in the photo and video. The DVR detects the following radars on the roads: “Cordon”, “Arrow”, “Chris”, “Avtodoria”, “Oscon”, “Robot”, “Avtohuragan”, “Multiradar”.

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6. SilverStone F1 HYBRID mini PRO

DVR with one camera and a 2” screen with a resolution of 320×240, which allows all information to be clearly displayed on the screen. The model is powered by its own battery, as well as from the car’s on-board network, so if necessary, you can always recharge the device without turning it off. The loop recording mode allows you to record videos of 1, 3 and 5 minutes. 

Photography is carried out with a resolution of 1280×720, and video is recorded at a resolution of 2304×1296 at 30 fps. There is also a tear-free video recording function, MP4 H.264 recording format. The viewing angle is 170 degrees diagonally. There is a record of time, date and speed, a built-in microphone and speaker, so all videos are recorded with sound. 

There is Wi-Fi, so the recorder can be controlled directly from your smartphone. The format of supported cards is microSD (microSDHC) up to 32 GB. The operating temperature of the device is -20 – +70, the kit comes with a suction cup mount. The 2-megapixel matrix is ​​responsible for the quality of photos and videos.

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7. Mio MiVue i90

A video recorder with a radar detector that allows you to pre-fix cameras and traffic police posts on the roads. The device consists of one camera and a screen with a resolution of 2.7″, which is more than enough for comfortable viewing of photos, videos and working with gadget settings. Supports microSD (microSDHC) memory cards up to 128 GB, operates at temperatures of -10 – +60. The recorder is powered by the car’s on-board network, video is recorded in MP4 H.264 format.

Video is recorded even after the power is turned off. There is a deletion protection that allows you to save the videos you need, even if later the space on the memory card runs out. There is a night mode and photography, in which photos and videos are clear, with a high degree of detail. The viewing angle is quite high, it is 140 degrees diagonally, so the camera captures what is happening in front, and also captures the space to the right and left. 

The actual date and time of shooting is fixed on the photo and video, there is a built-in microphone, so all videos are recorded with sound. The DVR is equipped with a motion sensor and GPS. Video recording is cyclic (short videos that save space on the memory card). Sony Starvis has a 2 megapixel sensor that allows you to shoot in high quality 1080p (1920 × 1080 at 60 fps).

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8. Fujida Zoom Okko Wi-Fi

A DVR with a magnetic mount and Wi-Fi support, so you can control the gadget directly from your smartphone. The registrar has one camera and a 2-inch screen, which is enough to view photos, videos, and work with settings. There is protection against deletion and event recording in one file, so you can leave specific videos that will not be deleted if the memory card is full. The video is recorded with sound, as there is a built-in microphone and speaker. A large viewing angle of 170 degrees diagonally allows you to capture what is happening from several sides. There is a shock sensor and a motion sensor in the frame, the power is supplied from the capacitor and from the car’s on-board network.

Videos are recorded in MP4 format, there is support for microSD (microSDHC) memory cards up to 128 GB. The operating temperature range of the device is -35 ~ 55°C, thanks to which the device works without interruption at any time of the year. Videos are recorded in the following resolutions 1920×1080 at 30 fps, 1920×1080 at 30 fps, the 2 megapixel matrix of the device is responsible for high quality, the recording is made without breaks. The DVR is equipped with an anti-reflective CPL filter, thanks to which the quality of the shooting does not deteriorate, even on very sunny days.

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9. X-TRY D4101

DVR with one camera and a large screen, which has a diagonal of 3 “. Photos are recorded at a resolution of 4000×3000, videos are recorded at a resolution of 3840×2160 at 30 fps, 1920×1080 at 60 fps, such a high resolution and frame rate per second are achieved thanks to a 2 megapixel matrix. Video recording is in H.264 format. Power is supplied from the battery or from the car’s on-board network, so if the registrar’s battery runs out, you can always charge it without taking it home or removing it.

There is a night mode and IR illumination, which provides high-quality photo and video shooting at night and in the dark. The viewing angle is 170 degrees diagonally, so the camera captures not only what is happening in front, but also from two sides (covering 5 lanes). Videos are recorded with sound, as the recorder has its own speaker and built-in microphone. There is a shock sensor and a motion detector in the frame, the time and date are recorded.

The recording is cyclic, there is a WDR function that allows you to improve the video at the necessary moments. The device supports microSD (microSDHC) memory cards up to 32 GB, there is an ADAS parking assistance system. In addition to Full HD, you can choose a format that provides even more detailed 4K UHD shooting. The multi-layer optical system consists of six lenses that provide correct color reproduction, clear images in any light conditions, smooth tonal transitions and minimization of color interference and noise. A 4 megapixel matrix allows the gadget to produce quality at 1080p.

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10. VIPER C3-9000

DVR with one camera and with a fairly large screen diagonal of 3”, which is convenient to view the video and work with the settings. Video recording is cyclic, conducted in a resolution of 1920×1080 at 30 fps, thanks to a 2 megapixel matrix. There is a shock sensor and a motion detector in the frame, the date and time are displayed on the photo and video. The built-in microphone allows you to shoot video with sound. The viewing angle is 140 degrees diagonally, what is happening is being captured not only from the front, but also from two sides. 

There is a night mode that allows you to take clear photos and videos in the dark. Videos are recorded in AVI format. Power is supplied from the battery or the car’s on-board network. The recorder supports microSD (microSDXC) memory cards up to 32 GB, operating temperature range -10 – +70. The kit comes with a suction cup mount, it is possible to connect the recorder to a computer using a USB input. There is a very useful lane departure warning function LDWS (warning that an imminent departure from the vehicle’s lane is possible).

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How to choose a Full HD DVR

In order for a Full HD DVR to actually be useful, it is important to pay attention to the following criteria before buying:

• Recording quality. Choose a DVR with high quality photo and video recording. Since the main purpose of this gadget is to fix controversial points while driving and parking. The best photo and video quality is in Full HD (1920×1080 pixels), Super HD (2304×1296) models.
• Number of frames. The smoothness of the video sequence depends on the number of frames per second. The best option is 30 or more frames per second. 
• Viewing angle. The larger the viewing angle, the more space the camera covers. Consider models with a viewing angle of at least 130 degrees.
• Additional Functionality. The more functions the DVR has, the more opportunities open up for you. DVRs often have: GPS, Wi-Fi, shock sensor (G-sensor), motion detection in the frame, night mode, backlight, protection from deletion. 
• Sound. Some DVRs do not have their own microphone and speaker, recording video without sound. However, the speaker and microphone will not be superfluous in controversial moments on the road. 
• Shooting. Video recording can be carried out in a cyclic (in the format of short videos, lasting from 1-15 minutes) or continuous (without pauses and stops, until the free space on the card runs out) mode. 

Additional features that are also important:

• GPS. Determines the coordinates of the car, allows you to get to the desired point. 
• Wi-Fi. Allows you to download, view videos from your smartphone without connecting the recorder to your computer. 
• Shock Sensor (G-Sensor). The sensor captures sudden braking, turns, acceleration, impacts. If the sensor is triggered, the camera starts recording. 
• Frame motion detector. The camera starts recording when motion is detected in its field of view.
• Night mode. Photos and videos in the dark and at night are clear. 
• backlight. Illuminates the screen and buttons in the dark.
• Deletion Protection. Allows you to protect the current and previous videos from automatic deletion with one keystroke during recording

Popular questions and answers

The most common questions about choosing and using Full HD DVRs were answered by Andrey Matveev, head of marketing department at ibox.