The best video recorders

October 22, 2020

The functionality of car video recorders is increasing every year. New functions appear, resolution and recording quality increase. Some new functions are truly useful, while others are the result of clever marketing calculations designed to divert buyers' attention to more important features.

To avoid mistakes during the buying process, we share with you some brief recommendations below:

Features:

Let's start our review of video recorders by describing the main parameters. The first is the price - which determines the quality and capabilities of the product. Also consider:
Installation type - refers to the ability to install the product on different surfaces;
Number of cameras - which are included with the recorder (most models have one or two car cameras, in very rare cases - 3 or 4);
The presence of a GPS module - a device that determines the location of the car with an accuracy of about 10 m, and all information is recorded as video;
Maximum video recording resolution - is a parameter that determines the quality of the recorded video (the most popular is FullHD, 1920 x 1080 pixels);
The presence of a GPS informer - a more functional GPS module that can inform the driver. It is especially useful in situations when the car is approaching a barrier;
Presence of a motion sensor;
Display characteristics - may differ from each other in size, resolution, brightness and contrast, as well as the presence of a touch panel;
Lens viewing angle - the most important characteristic that determines the presence of information in the camera's field of view;
The presence of a G-sensor - a function that prevents recorded videos from being deleted in the event of an accident or sudden braking;
Wi-Fi support - the ability to control the device using a special application and via a smartphone;
Speed recorder - a function that works based on the GPS receiver and G-sensor. Simplifies communication with the police in the event of an accident;
Built-in GPS-navigator - a function with which you can monitor the location of the car.

Navitel DR200 Night Vision

This is a small device with one camera (viewing angle - 140 °), which is mounted on the windshield. The standard resolution is FullHD, has a G-sensor. Other advantages include:

Memory card support - microSD, up to 64 GB;
The presence of a motion sensor that records all kinds of information even when the driver is not in the car.

The disadvantages of the video recorder include a small battery capacity. Also, some users believe that the recording format is not compatible with all smartphones. Otherwise, this is a reliable device that is a perfect combination of price and quality.

Lexand LR57

The brand belongs to a Russian company specializing in the production of automotive electronic devices and other goods. The recorder of this model has a very wide viewing angle - 170 °. Resolution - FullHD. Like the previous model, this video recorder also has a parking mode. Other advantages include: