8 best DVRs up to 5000 rubles

Cheap DVRs for cars are the most extensive category of components, the demand for which is steadily increasing. If 5-7 years ago such models severely limited the quality of shooting, the angle of capture and resolution, then today the boundaries between the budget and premium device in the parameters of work are almost imperceptible.

Due to the high popularity of cars and the increase in the number of traffic accidents, car owners have an urgent need to equip vehicles with surveillance cameras capable of tracking and capturing traffic on the roads in real time. In turn, this pushed the market to the formation of new manufacturing companies, and, subsequently, to fill it with new models of devices. Because of the tough competitive environment, the consumer is faced with a big problem of choice, which can be dealt with only by studying the segment of interest. Either trust the experts, and get acquainted with a selection of the best DVRs worth up to 5,000 rubles from the online magazine expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/. In the course of a careful selection of nominees, the opinion of the expert commission was taken into account, as well as reliable consumer reviews, left as a particular DVR was used.

Rating the best DVRs up to 5000 rubles

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating the best DVRs up to 5000 rubles	1	Dunobil chrom duo	4 790 ₽
	2	Artway AV-390 Super Night Vision	2 985 ₽
	3	Xiaomi YI Smart Dash Camera	3 340 ₽
	4	Playme midi	4 140 ₽
	5	CARCAM T3	3 490 ₽
	6	Artway AV-520	2 000 ₽
	7	Xiaomi MiJia Car Driving Recorder Camera	3 960 ₽
	8	LEXAND LR40	1 490 ₽

Dunobil chrom duo

Rating: 4.9

The leading line of the rating goes to the excellent in all respects Chrom Duo video recorder from the German company Dunobil. Made in an elegant case, this device includes two cameras at once, which is why it can also be used for parking: it’s good that the device’s processor has a built-in function for projecting parking tags.

If we talk about the quality of the shooting, the main unit Chrom Duo provides a recording at a resolution of 1920x1080 at a frequency of 30 frames per second. At the same time, visibility reaches 170 degrees - an almost developed angle, which often rescues drivers in controversial situations in traffic accidents. The auxiliary camera, in turn, shoots on the same 30 frames per second, only at a resolution of 640x480 pixels - not enough, but for parking a car is enough. The advantage of the assembly is that it can work at temperatures down to -30 degrees Celsius, making it possible to use it in the regions of Siberia. In the end, Dunobil Chrom Duo is a great device, the external design and technical characteristics of which more than beat off the price tag.

Artway AV-390 Super Night Vision

Rating: 4.8

One step away from the leader of the rating, the Artway AV-390 video recorder stopped - the best, in our opinion, in the quality of night photography from all devices worth up to 5,000 rubles. Manufacturers allowed themselves to experiment with the CMOS-matrix and the camera as a whole, playing on a significant improvement in the parameters of video capture in the dark ... and, as it turned out, did not fail. The hybrid system of the 3-megapixel matrix and the built-in LED backlight gave a stunning result in terms of video quality, complementing the already “powerful” FullHD shooting at 30 frames per second. In parallel, the new lens with a viewing angle of 170 degrees was integrated into the AV-390. In fact, the video reflected the full development of the situation on the road - more than the driver sees when driving.

Despite the fact that everything looks great (even the system received (in addition to motion and impact sensors) an additional set of functions - SOS and WDR), Artway made one small miscalculation, which is in the parameter of a narrow operating temperature range. The threshold of -10 degrees is overcome in almost all regions of Russia, and therefore the use of AV-390 gets a strict limit.

Xiaomi YI Smart Dash Camera

Rating: 4.7

Another representative of the company Xiaomi, issuing amazing results in terms of shooting, despite the very low price. Xiaomi YI Smart Dash Camera is the flagship model of the budget segment, capable of writing video in SuperHD quality (2304х1296 pixels), delivering a stable 30 frames per second. However, to increase the result in frames, it is enough to lower the resolution to 1080p, and enjoy the ultrasharp picture with smoothness of the level of 60 frames.

In addition to a sharp increase in quality relative to younger models, YI Smart Dash Camera can boast a viewing angle of 165 degrees, inaccessible even to some premium models. In the case of this DVR, the “beautiful gizmos” effect is also important with a well-thought-out design of the box and lens, as well as perforations to ensure flow-through ventilation (above and below the case, diagonally). And finally, you should say a few words about the capabilities of the camera connection via Wi-Fi. If at Xiaomi MiJia, there were problems with localization, then YI was initially focused on the Russian market, in connection with which the Chinese worked through the issue of translating the interface and control program. The end result exceeded all expectations, and the DVR became a valuable asset to Xiaomi (along with smartphones).

Playme midi

Rating: 4.7

Enough original DVR, which received high marks from consumers for its stylish appearance and "hypertrophied" operating parameters. Unlike all the lower announced nominees, Playme MIDI supports video recording in SuperHD resolution - 2304х1296 pixels. This somewhat non-standard selection is due to the fact that manufacturers wanted to separate the device from the crowd of their own kind. The viewing angle at the same time was 150 degrees, and the frame rate was maintained at 30 per second.

Along with the beauty of the body, the Playme MIDI is also astonished by the “built-in” driver care function. It is expressed in the presence of LDWS-alerts about safe driving, however, after some time it starts to bother and even annoy. The base also contains a G-sensor and a motion sensor - standard things, even by the standards of budget DVRs.One of the main advantages of the model is the possibility of expanding the memory up to 128 GB: neither the ones who are lower in the hierarchy nor those who are in the top three do not represent such an opportunity. Unique DVR, the acquisition of which certainly should be considered.

CARCAM T3

Rating: 4.6

The camera, which received wide publicity due to advertising by many well-known autobloggers, ranks fifth in our ranking. CARCAM T3 is a device focused on ease of use and reliability, which includes a large number of special sensors and easy navigation through the menu. Due to the refusal of push-button control, manufacturers were able to increase the display by equipping it with a sensor with rather large control units (the screen diagonal is 3.5 inches). Recording is done in Full HD format at 30 frames per minute and with a viewing angle of 140 degrees.

Like all models of the average budget level, the CARCAM T3 DVR has the capabilities of cyclic and continuous shooting, and in the first case the user is not given any choice - the video sequence is clearly divided into minute segments. In order to make sure that everything is in the frame, manufacturers have integrated shock sensors (G-sensor) and movements into the design, leading the camera to work when it gets into the field of view of large objects or a sharp impact (acceleration). The final touch in the characteristics of the model can be called the possibility of expanding the memory to 32 GB, which, as in the case of Artway AV-520 is the average result.

Artway AV-520

Rating: 4.5

DVR with good recommendations from users, got into the rating due to a very good configuration and a set of features. The whole essence of Artway AV-520's superiority over previous nominees is the availability of an additional camera and the asking price: by paying 3,000 rubles, the consumer receives a device capable of providing an overview in several spatial positions at once, be it the side plane, the interior of the car, or the area behind. The shooting of the main camera of the model is carried out in the resolution of 1920x1080 pixels with a frequency of 25 frames per second - the minimum necessary for comfortable perception of the picture. The viewing angle in this case is 120 degrees, which, although a bit, fits into the standards again.

In general, Artway AV-520 and is such an average version of the DVR, in which literally everything is reconciled within standards. It supports MicroSD up to 32 GB, the possibility of loop recording (1, 2 and 5 minutes) and night shooting (due to the presence of IR illumination). As a result: the device came out quite good, but, alas, is not capable of surprising anything other than the second camera in the kit.

Xiaomi MiJia Car Driving Recorder Camera

Rating: 4.5

Quite an interesting DVR from a well-known Chinese manufacturer of mobile technology, the cost of which is very close to the "ceiling" of our rating. And, by the way, it pays off very badly, both from the point of view of functionality, and by the criteria of appearance.

Providing a viewing angle of an impressive 160 degrees, Xiaomi MiJia allows you to record video at a resolution of 1920x1080 and 1280x720 pixels, while maintaining the capture of up to 30 and 60 frames per second, respectively.For remote control of the shooting process and the ability to view the video in the device provides a connection via Wi-Fi, however, full access can be obtained only when installing on the smartphone (or tablet) official software. The camera has a built-in backlight system that allows you to get high-quality image even in twilight and darkness. Perhaps the only truly serious drawback of Xiaomi MiJia is the lack of official localization. Of course, the situation is corrected by installing the Russian language package from the “folk craftsmen”, but this looks extremely damp and somewhat spoils the overall impression of using the DVR.

LEXAND LR40

Rating: 4.4

Closes the top eight best action camera LEXAND LR40, successfully converted to use as a DVR in vehicles. Its versatility is due to two factors: firstly, the quality of the received video and a set of functions are excellent for capturing the traffic situation, and secondly, a convenient mounting system and dimensions do not take up much space and do not interfere with the review.

The entire optical system LR40 is based on the use of a 1 megapixel CMOS matrix, which allows you to shoot Full HD video at a standard 30 frames per second. In the shooting mode, the same camera provides the ability to receive a high-definition picture, in 4K resolution. There is a built-in G-sensor that allows you to activate the recording upon impact, as well as the function of cyclic recording with automatic “unloading” of the memory of the media (up to 32 GB). It is also worth mentioning the night shooting mode, which activates the backlight to obtain a sufficiently detailed image - without it, the matrix could not even cope with shooting at dusk, since the resolution imposes a certain number of fairly rigid restrictions.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.