The best inexpensive models of mirror DVRs (up to 3000 rubles)
The main quality of a good inexpensive DVR, made in the form of a rear-view mirror, is its trouble-free operation even without your participation. Therefore, options such as motion and shock sensors, as well as wide camera viewing angles, are welcome. Support for memory cards and display of the current time and date will be additional incentives to buy such a model. The best budget DVRs - top quality and inexpensive models up to 2000-5000 rubles, according to reviews from users and specialists.
Dunobil Spiegel Solo
pros
- Screen 4.3″
- Shock sensor (G sensor)
- Good microphone
- Motion Sensor
- Battery
- Viewing angle 120º
Minuses
- Weak software
From 2474 ₽
A classic-shaped mirror with a large display in the right corner. The shooting resolution is 1920×1080 Full HD, at which the details of the shooting are clearly visible. Sound recording can be turned off at will: this reduces the weight of filming. The video is recorded when the sensors are triggered, and cyclic recording is available.
Artway AV-601
pros
- 2 cameras
- Memory card
- HD 1080 video, photography
- Microphone
- Battery 180 mAh.
- Screen 4.3″
Minuses
- fragile glass
- Loud buttons
From 2360 ₽
Despite the declared HD video quality, the camera optics do not allow it to be realized. Review of the second camera 900, the first - 1200. Videos are written when an event occurs in a separate file, but there is no indication of the absence of a flash drive if you forgot to insert it.
SilverStone F1 NTK-351 Duo
pros
- 2 cameras
- Card up to 64 GB.
- Motion detector, G-sensor
- Microphone, speaker
Minuses
- Video is not HD
- No battery
From 2640 ₽
In this mirror, the 3″ screen is on the left, and the video from 2 cameras is recorded as a picture in picture. When the G-sensor is triggered, the recording is protected from erasure. The video quality can be better: the front camera is 1280x720, the rear camera is 720x480.
The Best Inexpensive Mirror DVRs
Slimtec Dual M9
One of the best two-channel DVRs with support for Full HD recording from both cameras.
Due to this, a high reading range of small details of the road situation is maintained.
The touch display with a good diagonal allows you to carefully monitor the road situation.
The quality of processing is ensured by a high-tech processor . This is one of the few models with high quality of both cameras and a frame rate of 30 fps on both channels.
It has an energy-intensive battery, one of the most advanced on the modern market, which allows you to record the situation in the parking lot for a long time.
A special sensitive, customizable shock and shock sensor that triggers the camera allows you to save energy.
Also, both cameras have good viewing angles. Does not require removal even in the cold season, as it has good protection against overheating and freezing.
The external camera is well protected from moisture, dirt and dust.
Operating the device is very simple due to the intuitive operating system. Ready to use out of the box, but for the best fit, you should make the optimal adjustment to your own preferences.
Specifications:
- Matrix: 2 million pixels;
- Viewing angle: 170;
- Recording: cyclic;
- Power supply: from the vehicle's on-board network, from the battery;
- Built-in memory: 512 MB;
- Memory card: microSD (microSDXC) up to 64 GB.
pros
- large display;
- energy-intensive battery;
- sensitive, customizable shock sensor;
- good range of operating temperatures;
- advanced rear camera protection;
- price.
Minuses
- none.
Blackview X7
Two-channel version with recording in high resolution at 30 fps . In addition to recording the video, it stamps the time and date on it.
Equipped with a standard movable lens that allows you to select the desired angle.
Both cameras are widescreen and have good Full HD and HD recording quality . In the dark, recording improves thanks to the launch of special optimization. Touch control is simple and does not cause any difficulties or problems.
It is possible to connect an additional GPS receiver, which allows you to record not only the date and time, but also the speed of the vehicle - a significant plus in case of controversial issues.
The reflective surface of the DVR has a special anti-reflective coating with a bluish tint, which may be unusual for perception.
The model is sensitive to low temperatures, so in winter, when parking, the device should be removed and brought into a warm place.
Tolerates high temperatures well, so can be used in southern regions with increased solar activity and high temperatures.
The recorded video can be transferred to a PC or laptop using a USB cable. The autonomy of the device is relatively low - up to 20 minutes, but this is enough to record the situation outside the car.
Specifications:
- Matrix: 2 million pixels;
- Viewing angle: 150;
- Recording: cyclic;
- Power supply: from the vehicle's on-board network, from the battery;
- Built-in memory: 128 MB;
- Memory card: microSD (microSDXC) up to 128 GB.
pros
- thoughtful management;
- recording quality from both cameras;
- lens mobility;
- optimization in the dark.
Minuses
- nightly optimization requires manual activation.
Dunobil Spiegel Duo
Compact DVR that fits perfectly into the dimensions of most rear-view mirrors.
A long cable can be laid unnoticed, hidden under an error, so the device will not be noticeable from the outside.
A camera with a viewing angle captures not only the road surface, but also part of the side of the road and the adjacent lane.
Information recorded by the camera is stored on built-in memory and external media up to 32 GB.
The middle diagonal will not interfere with the windshield and the driver’s vision. The quality of shooting is maintained at any time of the day.
Night mode operates in several intervals from 1 to 5 minutes . The built-in microphone allows you to record conversations and sounds, and the quality of the recording is high enough so that in controversial situations on the road there will be no problems deciphering it.
To save battery power, an automatic start function is built in when starting to move..
In addition to video recording, the model has a good camera for photography with a resolution of 12 megapixels.
Specifications:
- Matrix: 1.3 million pixels;
- Viewing angle: 120;
- Recording: cyclic;
- Power supply: from the vehicle’s on-board network;
- Built-in memory: 512 MB;
- Memory card: microSD (microSDXC) up to 32 GB.
pros
- shooting quality;
- no pauses or freezes;
- high quality microphone.
Minuses
- low resolution rear camera;
- low battery capacity.
✔ PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
File information - 1920*1080 pixels.
But the photo itself cannot boast of quality.
The parameters of the video captured from the rear view camera are 640*480.
I don’t want to litter YouTube, so I’m attaching a “freeze frame.” Writes to a separate folder on the memory card - VIDEOB
Information about the video file from the recorder. Writes to a separate folder on the memory card - VIDEOA. The size of 1 video lasting 3 minutes is 757 megabytes, and this does not depend in any way on the actual length of the video.
Example video from the recorder.
