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Every year more and more car owners recognize that buying a DVR is a necessary measure. Increased demand creates supply, so new brands are constantly appearing, forced to compete with each other. They are looking for a way to reduce the price of the next model, develop its parameters or come up with a feature that will justify the high cost of the product.
It’s hard not to get confused – and every day it’s getting harder, because there are too many selection criteria. To help car owners, the editors of Healthy Food Near Me have identified several of the best dashcam manufacturers in 2021. We also gave examples of devices that have appeared on the market recently or have remained relevant over the past years.
70mai
In 2016, the growing Chinese company Xiaomi decided to develop its ecosystem and enter the production of auto electronics. This is how the 70mai sub-brand appeared, which manufactures video recorders, start-up chargers and chargers, tire pressure sensors, compressors, car vacuum cleaners and video recorders.
The company imports equipment to more than 90 countries, including Our Country. In our country, 70mai products have established themselves as a reliable alternative to more expensive devices – many models collect hundreds of positive reviews in online stores.
The company aims to create functional and convenient devices. You can connect your smartphone to 70mai DVRs via Wi-Fi to view the recordings. Unfortunately, they do not have built-in radar detectors and camera detection functions.
Which models are worth paying attention to:
70mai Dash Cam 1S Midrive D06
Very popular and inexpensive model. There is a shock sensor that reacts to a collision and saves the video file with the incident separately from others. Recording starts when the car starts moving.
70mai Dash Cam Pro Plus A500
A DVR that shoots in QHD resolution – you can not worry that the details of the incident on the record will be fuzzy. The ADAS driver assistance system recognizes obstacles on the road, lanes and measures the distance to the car in front. If you approach it at a dangerous distance, the registrar will warn the driver about this with a sound signal.
70mai Dash Cam Pro Plus + Rear Cam Set A500S-1
The model is similar to the previous one, but it comes with a rear view camera. It is installed separately and records video synchronously with the main one.
ArtWay
The ArtWay company started producing its devices in the 2000s, but the consumer got acquainted with them about five years ago. In addition to DVRs and radar detectors, the company produces electric scooters and car accessories.
On the official website of the company, you can see reviews on equipment and see how each registrar records day and night. You can repair devices not only in Moscow or St. Petersburg – service centers are located in 49 major cities of Our Country.
Which models are worth paying attention to:
ARTWAY AV-405
A small compact DVR without a screen, but with Wi-Fi. A lens with 6 glass lenses forms an accurate image and transmits it to the matrix. Glass lenses, unlike plastic ones, do not age over time and are much more difficult to scratch. The DVR has a motion sensor: it will start recording video if a moving object enters a still frame.
Artway AV-395 GPS SpeedCam 3 in 1
A GPS device that warns the driver about police cameras and radars. The database must be updated manually from the official ArtWay website. The 170° lens will not miss an important detail or event, even if it is on the side of the car.
CARCAM
The domestic manufacturer has been creating automotive electronics, household appliances and security systems for the CIS and EU countries for more than 10 years. CARCAM products cannot be attributed to a certain price category: there are both inexpensive simple DVRs and complex multi-channel devices.
CARCAM DVRs are weather resistant. They work at temperatures from -40°C to +60°C and humidity of 95%, so they can be freely used even in polar or equatorial latitudes.
Which models are worth paying attention to:
CARCAM Z8
It is both a DVR and a rear view mirror. The second camera is installed separately from the main one and allows you to see what is happening behind the car. The touch screen has a diagonal of 9,66 inches, which corresponds to the size of a conventional rear-view mirror.
CARCAM COMBO 5S
Combo device with a radar detector, two cameras and a wide-angle shooting – 160 °. Holds firmly on the magnet, but it can be easily removed or rotated in any direction horizontally. The GPS tracker provides information about the trip: the location of the car, the distance traveled and the speed.
Inspector
This company has been producing electronic car devices for more than 20 years. DVRs, triggers, breathalyzers and car accessories under the Inspector brand are manufactured in South Korea.
Since 2014, the company has focused on combo devices – these are DVRs with a radar detector function. Some Inspector gadgets turned out to be really innovative in their niche. So in 2015, the Inspector Scat was released – a video recorder with shooting in Quad HD, a 3,5-inch touch screen, a viewing angle of 170 degrees and the ability to track radars.
Which models are worth paying attention to:
Inspector Cyclone
First of all, it is worth noting the high build quality and compactness of this model. She has a remote second camera, with which you can shoot the interior or the area behind the car. The screen has a diagonal of 2,7 inches and a resolution of 960×240, so the numbers, letters and small details of the interface are clearly visible on it.
Inspector MapS
DVR with high quality video and audio recording. The device has a Sony photosensitive matrix, so the camera shoots well at night. The mount type is magnetic, so the DVR can be easily removed or rotated 360°.
Roadgid
The company Roadgid creates video recorders, combo devices, memory cards and car accessories. The products are very popular, which is confirmed by dozens and hundreds of positive reviews on well-known trading platforms.
Roadgid recorders have a branded intuitive interface, convenient button layout and good night shooting quality. The latter is achieved using high-quality Sony and Galaxy Core sensors, as well as WDR technology, which removes overexposure and fading and prevents blurring of frames.
Which models are worth paying attention to:
Roadgid X8 Hybrid GT
Recorder with wide viewing angle – 170°. The device recognizes radar signals thanks to the radar module, so the driver will be insured against false positives of the detector and will always be warned about new posts and cameras.
Roadgid Blick GPS WIFI
Mirror recorder with a viewing angle of 170° and an additional rear view camera. Sony Starvis technology provides the best shooting at night: the light through the lens hits the matrix photodiodes directly, without being reflected from oncoming elements.
Roadgid MINI 2 WIFI
This compact model is several times cheaper than the previous two, but at the same time it is similar in many respects to them: it is well assembled, has a lens with a capture angle of 170 °, high quality shooting at any time of the day and a motion sensor in the frame. The DVR is connected to a smartphone via Wi-Fi.
SilverStone F1
For the first time, motorists learned about the SilverStone F1 in 2010. All automotive devices of this company are made in South Korea, but all new models are carefully tested on domestic roads to adapt to proper operation.
Only the best video recorders reach the production stage, which have passed all tests and comply with the standards of the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology.
Which models are worth paying attention to:
SilverStone F1 NTK-60F Taxi II.
DVR with two built-in cameras – one can be directed inside the cabin. The small case has the shape of a cylinder, it has a small display. To take advantage of tracking, you need to purchase a separate GPS module.
SilverStone F1 HYBRID S-BOT
Combo device with a good radar detector and built-in GPS. It can work both at -20°C and at +70°C, almost does not heat up.
SilverStone F1 HYBRID X-DRIVER
A high-quality combo device with expensive optics, 6 glass lenses and a photosensitive matrix. It shoots well at dusk and at night. The registrar is equipped with a bright IPS display without glare – it is convenient to follow all the information from the driver’s seat.
Sho Me
One of the most popular brands of DVRs in Our Country. In the Sho-Me assortment you can also find radar detectors, combo devices, car lamps and parking radars. Some devices are made in South Korea, but DVRs and hybrid devices are made in China.
In Chinese online stores, there are a large number of fakes for Sho-Me products, which are assembled incorrectly and break quickly, but branded products are sold only by trading companies from the CIS.
Which models are worth paying attention to:
SHO-ME Combo Drive Signature GPS/GLONASS
DVR with good daytime shooting, high-quality glass lenses and a GPS tracker. Checks radars and cameras against an updated database, but does not pick up their signal like a full-fledged radar detector. Runs up to 30 minutes on its own battery.
SHO-ME FHD 725 WIFi
Budget DVR, which is distinguished by the shape of the case – the screen is located above the camera at an angle. The model boasts a motion detector in the frame and a connection to the phone via Wi-Fi. Suitable for residents of cold regions, as it can work at -30 ° C.
TrendVision
Trendvision became a full-fledged and independent brand in 2012, although its specialists have been developing video recorders since 2008. Qualified domestic engineers create devices and software themselves, and do not transfer these tasks to Asian factories. The brand produces both flagship models and budget devices with good hardware and functionality.
Many TrendVision DVRs have a high-capacity supercapacitor instead of a battery. Unlike an acid battery, it is not afraid of frost and direct sunlight, lasts longer and is not considered toxic or explosive. But the device cannot be used as a portable camera – the capacitor discharges very quickly without recharge.
Which models are worth paying attention to:
Hybrid Signature EVO Wi.
Sony Starvis IMX335 matrix video recorder perfectly shoots at night. The recording format is QHD and the capture angle is 170°. Thanks to the magnetic mount, the camera can be easily removed and rotated 360 degrees.
TrendVision Mini 4K WiFi
Thanks to the Sony Starvis IMX415 matrix, the DVR creates a true detailed 4K recording, and does not “stretch” the picture to this resolution. The record will show the numbers of cars passing at a distance of 15-20 meters.
TrendVision Winner 2CH
Budget DVR with two cameras, high quality shooting and a large IPS screen – 3 inches. The device is held on by a magnet.
Popular questions and answers
Vadim Volkov, Project Manager for additional equipment, AVILON Mercedes-Benz agreed to answer frequently asked questions from readers of Healthy Food Near Me.
“I note that top models with full functionality are more expensive, but the market for these gadgets is quite large, which allows the buyer to choose a model for any need and budget,” he added. Vadim Volkov.
With any purchase, it is important to check the performance of the equipment. For example, the screen of the recorder should fit snugly against the body of the DVR. If the screen does not fit snugly and there is a wide gap between it and the body, then most likely the DVR is fake.
Another example – it is worth remembering that the tripod hole is attached to the recorder body with a screw. On counterfeit devices, the screw connecting the recorder body and the tripod socket is missing. Also, when checking, you should pay attention to adjusting the tilt of the lens, shared Vadim Volkov.
The location of production is a matter of the economic component of the product. They are produced where it is more profitable, mainly at the facilities of countries with developing economies, one of which is China. According to Vadim Volkov, The main criteria are quality components and quality control.