DVRs in the form of a rear-view mirror are much more convenient than conventional options for such devices. Firstly, they take up much less space, because such models do not require the allocation of a separate space near the windshield.
Secondly, models of this class are less noticeable, which makes it possible to record any emergencies on the road without attracting attention. Our new rating of the best DVR-mirrors will help you find the perfect device for your car. For the review, we have selected 4 of the most reliable brands on the market today.
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Artway AV-600
Reliability, ease of installation, excellent design and affordability. All these qualities are combined in a budget model of a DVR in the form of a wide mirror from Artway. For just $ 100, you can get a great device that can record HD video at 30 fps. However, taking into account the 1.3-megapixel 1/4 ″ matrix installed in the AV-600, you shouldn't count on the impressive quality of the finished material. Plus, this cheap dash cam has a small 120 degree diagonal viewing angle. In general, for its cost, the device shows quite acceptable results in operation.
Advantages:
- high-quality and reliable assembly
- attractive appearance
- high-quality 4-inch screen
- small size
- very low price
- the presence of two cameras
Disadvantages:
- poor quality cameras
Dunobil Spiegel Eva
In fifth place is the stylish model manufactured by Dunobil. In terms of price-performance ratio, the Spiegel Eva is an excellent choice for drivers on a budget. The average price of this model is 4500 rubles, and among its capabilities are loop-free recording of clips without breaks, a good built-in microphone, a wide viewing angle of 170 degrees (diagonal), the presence of the WDR function and a high-quality 5-inch screen. This DVR looks like a regular rear-view mirror and can be used as such. Also, the device is additionally equipped with a rear-view camera with a resolution of 1.3 MP and a viewing angle of 120 degrees.
Advantages:
- wide viewing angle
- availability of WDR function
- Full HD video recording
- excellent display
- camera quality
- good build
- attractive design
- affordable cost
Disadvantages:
- camera visibility at night
- there is no way to adjust the sensitivity of the shock sensor
TrendVision TV-103 GPS
The fourth line is taken by one of the best DVR-mirrors in the review according to customer reviews. The TV-103 GPS is manufactured by TrendVision, a well established company in the market. The device is equipped with 512 MB of internal memory and supports microSD cards up to 32 GB. From the reviews of car owners about the TV-103 GPS DVR, it can be noted that this model shoots Full HD video quite well even at night, which is possible thanks to a high-quality 2.1-inch CMOS matrix 1/3 ″.
Advantages:
- good viewing angles
- acceptable build of the device
- video quality
- built-in GPS module
- navigation function
- Ease of Management
- route monitoring
Disadvantages:
- inconvenient location of the SD-card slot
Artway MD-165
The next line is taken by a mirror dvr with radar detector (2 in 1) from the already familiar Artway brand.The MD-165 model belongs to the more expensive line of the popular manufacturer, and its average cost is 10 thousand rubles. For this amount, the user receives a mirror-recorder capable of recording video in Full HD resolution and operating at temperatures from minus 30 to plus 70 degrees. The MD-165 has a 170-degree viewing angle (diagonal), which makes the reviewed model one of the top three in this parameter in our rating. Also, this popular DVR boasts a 500 mAh battery, which is significantly more than most competitors. Among the significant disadvantages of the MD-165, only the operation of the anti-radar stands out: the system does not always notify in voice about the approach to the radar, although information about it is displayed on the screen.
Advantages:
- combination of functionality and cost
- high quality recording
- convenient parking mode with shock sensor
- high-quality assembly and attractive design
- thoughtful interface
- ease of installation
Disadvantages:
- radar detector operation
- too sensitive parking sensor
ParkCity DVR HD 900
Compared to all other devices in our ranking, this good and inexpensive car DVR stands out for its display. Most companies equip devices of this class with screens 4-5 inches or even smaller. But in the case of the DVR HD 900, the user gets a 6.8-inch touchscreen display, which is convenient to use any mode, including parking. Also, this video recorder has Internet access and is equipped with a Wi-Fi module. In addition to the large display, the device boasts an impressive amount of internal memory - 16 GB. In this case, the storage can be expanded via microSD up to 32 gigabytes. From the hardware and software platforms of the inexpensive ParkCity DVR, we can additionally note the energy-efficient MT8382 processor and the preinstalled Yandex.Navigator, which makes the device a universal assistant for the driver.
Advantages:
- installed "Yandex.Navigator"
- large touch display
- high-quality assembly
- Android OS
- built-in storage
- Wi-Fi, 3G and GPS modules
- high quality shooting
Disadvantages:
- not found
TrendVision aMirror
The first place is occupied by the most expensive device in the rating manufactured by TrendVision. The aMirror boasts a wide 170-degree diagonal viewing angle. The DVR is equipped with a rear view camera and boasts a high-quality 5-inch display. Of the wireless modules, 3G and Wi-Fi are present here, and TrendVision aMirror can also be connected to a PC via USB. This reliable Android-based video recorder works, which also makes it stand out from its counterparts. If necessary, the driver can even call from the device, just like from a regular cell phone. As for the main function of this device, there are no problems with it: looping video recording without breaks in Full HD resolution at 25 fps or HD at 30 fps (maximum duration 10 minutes). For storing footage in aMirror, built-in 8 GB storage and external storage up to 32 GB are used. Of course, you can use the considered DVR instead of a conventional mirror, and no problems with visibility arise in this case.
Advantages:
- Android operating system
- upgradeable via Wi-Fi
- full-fledged telephone module
- multimedia capabilities
- stylish appearance
- functionality
- work in navigator mode
Disadvantages:
- high price
- no auto-off setting
- the quality of shooting is poor
Which DVR mirror to buy
The presented rating of the best DVRs in the form of a rearview mirror contains a huge number of interesting products. If you only need to record the traffic situation on video, then budget models are perfect for this. If you are thinking about which recorder is better to choose for navigation or warning about police radars, then in our TOP-6 you will find such devices for any need.
