Best Korean DVRs in 2022

When choosing Korean DVRs, first of all, you need to decide on the budget, and then consider models in the affordable price segment. Korean models of DVRs today are presented both in a higher and in a fairly budget price category. Therefore, there is always something to choose from without sacrificing quality. 

There are many models on the market that combine the functions of several gadgets at once, such as a DVR and a radar. Such options can replace several devices at once and save space in the car. 

The KP editors have selected for you the best Korean DVRs in 2022, which, in our opinion, deserve attention.  

Editor’s Choice

SilverStone F1 A50-FHD

Compact DVR with one camera and screen. The model has a built-in microphone that allows you to record sound during shooting. The maximum resolution for video recording is 2304 × 1296, there is a shock sensor and a motion sensor in the frame. Such a registrar will take pictures not only while driving, but also in the parking lot. 

There is a night mode, you can shoot not only video, but also photos. A good viewing angle is 140 degrees, so the camera captures everything that happens in front, capturing part of the left and right side (traffic lanes). The clips are recorded in MOV format, the duration of the clips is: 1, 3, 5 minutes, which saves space on the memory card. 

The DVR can be powered by a battery or from the car’s on-board network, so it can always be recharged in a car without removing it. The screen diagonal is 2″, with a resolution of 320×240, this is quite enough for comfortable viewing of photos, videos and working with settings. The 5 megapixel matrix is ​​responsible for good detailing of photos and videos, makes frames smoother, smoothes out glare and sharp color transitions. . 

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Top 10 Best Korean DVRs in 2022 according to KP

1. Neoline Wide S35

The DVR has a screen and one camera for shooting. Cyclic recording (shooting short videos, 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes long) is carried out in high resolution 1920 × 1080, thanks to a 5 megapixel matrix. There is a shock sensor and a motion detector in the frame, which turn on during sudden braking, impact, when a moving object appears in the camera’s field of view. The video also displays the time and date of recording, and has a built-in microphone and built-in speaker, thanks to which the videos have sound. 

There is a photography mode, the viewing angle is 140 degrees diagonally, so the camera captures several lanes at once from the right and left sides. There is protection against deletion, the file is recorded even if the device is turned off from the power supply, until the registrar’s battery has exhausted its resource. Video recording is carried out in MOV H.264 format, powered by a battery or from the car’s on-board network. Screen size 2″ (resolution 320×240) allows you to comfortably view the captured photos and videos without connecting to a computer. 

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2. BlackVue DR590-2CH GPS

The DVR model shoots in Full HD at 30 fps, which ensures smooth footage. The viewing angle is 139 degrees diagonally, thanks to which the registrar captures not only what is happening in front, but also several lanes to the left and right. There is a GPS sensor that allows you to get to the desired point on the map, tracking the coordinates and movement of the car. The registrar does not have a screen, but at the same time it is equipped with two cameras at once, allowing you to shoot both from the side of the street and in the cabin.

There is a shock sensor and a motion detector in the frame that react to movement, sharp turns, braking, impacts. As well as a built-in microphone and speaker, allowing you to record video with sound. The recording is in MP4 format, powered by the car’s on-board network or from a capacitor, which makes it possible to recharge the DVR without removing the battery. 

The gadget has a Sony IMX291 2.10 megapixel sensor, which provides clear shooting in the daytime and at night, smooth frame transitions, smoothing colors and glare. 

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3. IROAD X1

The DVR is equipped with a new generation ARM Cortex-A7 processor with a clock frequency of 1.6 GHz, which provides the device with good performance. The presence of Wi-Fi allows you to view and download videos on your smartphone. Recording is carried out not only during the trip, but also when the car is in the parking lot and motion is recorded in the frame. There is a built-in microphone, the time and date are displayed on the photo and video. You can select the recording mode: cyclic (short videos are recorded, 1, 2, 3, 5 minutes or more long) or continuous (video is recorded in one file). 

Supports microSD cards (microSDXC), has a SpeedCam function (warns about speed cameras, traffic police posts). Very useful is the function of automatic reboot in case of overheating and failures, as well as downloading updates in automatic mode. The Sony STARVIS image sensor takes 60 frames per second, so the picture is not only clear, but also smooth.

The LDWS feature provides audible and visual alerts if the driver veers out of their lane. There is a GPS module that tracks the speed of movement, records information about movement. The 2 MP matrix makes photos and videos clear, allowing you to see everything that happens in detail, including at night and in low light conditions.

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4. Thinkware Dash Cam F200 2CH

DVR without a screen, but with two cameras, allowing you to shoot both in front and behind the car. Videos in 1920×1080 resolution and a 2.13 megapixel matrix are clear, both in the daytime and at night. There is a shock sensor and a motion detector in the frame, thanks to which the camera starts working when there is movement in the field of view, as well as during sharp turns, braking and impacts.

The model has a built-in microphone and speaker, which allows you to record video with sound. The viewing angle is 140 degrees diagonally, so the camera even captures what is happening in adjacent lanes. Files are recorded even if the recorder is disconnected from the power supply, until the battery is discharged. Power is supplied from the car’s on-board network, so the recorder can always be recharged without removing it.

Thanks to Wi-Fi, you can watch and download videos directly to your smartphone. There is a protection against overheating, when turned on, the recorder reboots and cools down. Parking mode assists in reversing parking. 

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5. Playme VITA, GPS

A video recorder with a screen and one camera, allows you to record video in resolutions of 2304 × 1296 and 1280 × 720, thanks to a 4 megapixel matrix. There is a shock sensor (the sensor monitors all gravitational changes in the car: sudden braking, turns, acceleration, bumps) and GPS (a navigation system that measures distance and time, determines coordinates, and helps you get to your destination). 

There is a built-in speaker and a built-in microphone that allows you to record video with sound. The viewing angle diagonally is 140 degrees, captures several lanes to the right and left of the car. Video recording is in MP4 H.264 format. Power is possible both from the battery and from the car’s on-board network, providing fast and trouble-free recharging. 

The diagonal of the screen is 2″, it is enough to watch videos, photos and work with the settings. The recorder is fixed with a suction cup, there are voice prompts, the battery life is about two hours. 

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6. Onlooker M84 Pro 15 in 1, 2 cameras, GPS

DVR with two cameras and a large LCD display, 7″ in size, which replaces a full-fledged tablet, allowing you to view the captured photos and videos. There is a shock sensor, motion detector in the frame, GLONASS ( satellite navigation system). You can choose cyclic or continuous recording, there is a function to record the date, time and speed of the car. 

The built-in microphone and speaker allow you to record videos with sound. Photography is carried out with a resolution of 1920 × 1080, a 2-megapixel matrix provides a fairly clear picture, smoothes out bright spots and glare. There is deletion protection, which allows you to leave specific videos on the device, even if the memory card is full. 

Recording is done in MPEG-TS H.264 format. Power is supplied from the battery or from the car’s on-board network, so the recorder does not need to be removed and carried home to recharge. There is Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, providing high-quality communications and the ability to interact with the DVR through your smartphone. 

Integrated ADAS (Parking Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Front Departure Warning, Front Collision Warning). The viewing angle of 170 degrees allows you to capture everything that happens from five lanes. The device is equipped with smart prompts that signal that the driver has left the lane. The system notifies in case of a collision in front, there is an assistance in parking.

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7. Daocam UNO Wi-Fi, GPS

DVR with one camera and a 2″ screen with a resolution of 320×240, which is enough to view the captured photos and videos directly on the device. There is Wi-Fi, with which you can transfer video to your smartphone. Power is supplied from the on-board network of the car, providing the gadget with timely recharging. The kit comes with a magnetic mount that allows you to fix the registrar on the windshield. 

You can record 3, 5, and 10 minute loop clips to save space on your memory card. There is a built-in backlight that illuminates the screen and buttons in the dark and file deletion protection that allows you to leave specific videos even if the memory card is full.

The viewing angle is 150° (diagonally) and captures not only what is happening in front, but also from two sides. It also records the time and date, which is displayed on the video and photo. There is a shock sensor, GPS, motion detector in the frame and GLONASS. 

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8. TOMAHAWK Cherokee S, GPS, GLONASS

The registrar has a “speedcam” function, which allows you to pre-fix speed cameras and traffic police posts on the roads. Video recording is carried out at a resolution of 1920 × 1080, thanks to a 307-megapixel Sony IMX1 3/2″ matrix.

The LCD screen has a resolution of 3 inches, which is more than enough to view recorded videos and manage settings. Large viewing angle of 155 degrees captures up to 4 lanes. Recording is cyclic, allows you to save space on the memory card. 

There is a shock sensor (triggered in case of sudden braking, sharp turns, impact) and GPS (needed to determine the location of the car). Date and time are displayed on video and photos, sound is recorded by the built-in microphone. Night mode allows you to not only shoot video, but also take photos, recording continues even if the recorder is turned off from the power supply. 

Wi-Fi provides convenient transfer of photos and videos from the recorder to a smartphone. The registrar fixes the following radars on the roads: “Binar”, “Kordon”, “Strelka”, “Kris”, AMATA, “Polyscan”, “Krechet”, “Vokord”, “Oskon”, “Skat”, “Cyclops”, ” Vizir, LISD, Robot, Radis, Multiradar.

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9. SHO-ME FHD 525, 2 cameras, GPS

A DVR with two cameras, one of which allows you to shoot from the front, and the other is installed at the back and also helps the driver when parking. On the LCD screen with a diagonal of 2″, which is convenient to watch the recorded photos, videos, work with the settings. The shock sensor is triggered at the moment of impact, sharp turn or braking. The motion detector captures everything that happens during parking, when movement is noticed in the field of view. GPS tracks the coordinates and movements of the car.

The date and time are displayed on the photo and video, the 3 MP matrix provides a clear image in the daytime and at night. The viewing angle is 145 degrees in width, so five lanes of traffic enter the frame at once. The function of rotation, a 180-degree turn, allows you to change the viewing angle and capture everything that happens from different angles. Power is supplied only from the on-board network of the car, since the registrar does not have its own built-in battery.

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10. Roadgid Optima GT, GPS

DVR with one camera, loop recording mode and 2.4″ screen, which is convenient to view the recorded photos and videos. Six lenses provide high quality day and night shooting. There is a shock sensor, GPS, motion detector in the frame and GLONASS. Recording is done with fixing the date and time, there is a microphone and a speaker, which allows you to record video with sound. 

The viewing angle is 135° (diagonally), with the capture of several adjacent traffic lanes, the recording is carried out even after the recorder is turned off from the power supply, until the battery runs out. Wi-Fi allows you to transfer photos and videos from the recorder to your smartphone without connecting a wire. 

The Sony IMX 307 sensor processes images efficiently in low light conditions. You can also manage the DVR settings, download software and update the camera database via a smartphone by installing a special application. Comes with a bracket that rotates 360 degrees. The recorder is also equipped with a voice prompt function.

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How to choose a Korean DVR

In order for the gadget to fully meet all your expectations, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the criteria by which you can choose the best Korean DVRs:

• Screen. Some models of recorders may not have a screen. If it is, pay attention to its size, the presence or absence of frames that reduce the working area of ​​the screen. The screen can have different resolutions, from 1.5 to 3.5 inches diagonally. The larger the screen, the easier it is to set the necessary parameters and it is more convenient to view the material that has been captured.
• dimensions. Give preference to compact models that do not take up much space in the car and do not block the view when installed in the windshield area. 
• Management. It can be push-button, touch or from a smartphone. Which option to choose depends on the preferences of the buyer. Button models are more responsive, while touch models can freeze a bit in sub-zero temperatures. DVRs that are controlled from a smartphone are among the most convenient. To view and download videos, such models do not need to be connected to a computer. 
• Equipment. Choose gadgets with the maximum configuration so that you do not have to buy anything separately. In most cases, the kit includes: registrar, battery, recharging, mounting, instructions. 
• Additional features. There are models that, in addition to the registrar function, can be used as radar detectors. Such gadgets also fix cameras on the roads, warning and recommending the driver to slow down. 
• Viewing angle and number of cameras. Depending on the available viewing angle, the DVR will shoot and capture a certain area. The larger the viewing angle, the better. It is recommended to choose models whose visibility is at least 140 degrees. Standard DVRs have one camera. But there are models with two cameras that can capture even those actions that occur from the sides of the car and from behind. 
• Shooting quality. It is very important that in both photo and video mode there is good detail day and night. Models with HD 1280×720 pixels are rare, as this quality is not the best. It is recommended to consider the following options: Full HD 1920×1080 pixels, Super HD 2304×1296. The physical resolution of the matrix also affects the quality of the video recording. In order to shoot in high resolution (1080p), the matrix must be at least 2, and ideally 4-5 megapixels.
• Functional. DVRs can have various useful features such as Wi-Fi, GPS, improved night vision and others.

Popular questions and answers

The most frequently asked questions about the choice and use of Korean DVRs were answered by Yury Kalynedelya, T1 Group technical support engineer.