8 best DVRs with two cameras

Video recorders with two cameras are functional devices that allow you to monitor the situation not only in front of the car, but also in the cabin, or from any other side, required for the driver to review. As a rule, frames from cameras arrive on the main display in dual channel mode, dividing the main screen into two parts, while ensuring synchronous recording of files on a flash drive.

As well as in other segments of the automotive component market, there is a huge competition between companies in the DVRs and, therefore, between the goods produced. Moreover, the number of really good, worthy of attention copies is reduced against the background of the release of low-performance models, the quality parameters of which leave much to be desired. In this regard, the team of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ magazine conducted its own market analysis and selected eight of the best DVRs with two cameras. For the selection criteria were adopted the technical characteristics of the nominees, consumer reviews, price indicators and the conclusions of full-time expert team.

Rating best video recorders with two cameras

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating best video recorders with two cameras	1	BlackVue DR900S-2CH	44 890 ₽
	2	Iroad x9	22 990 ₽
	3	Street Storm CVR-N9220-G	11 890 ₽
	4	Artway MD-165 Combo (5 in 1)	9 078 ₽
	5	AXPER Universal	7 790 ₽
	6	Dunobil Spiegel Duo	3 150 ₽
	7	Artway AV-630 Android	6 580 ₽
	8	Artway AV-394	3 326 ₽

BlackVue DR900S-2CH

Rating: 4.9

Historically, the first representative of DVRs with the ability to record video in 4K format, visited Russia and became a bestseller among the affluent consumer segment. The main camera of the BlackVue DR900S-2CH received a matrix of 8 megapixels, which made it possible to significantly improve the picture resolution up to 3840x2160 pixels. The frame rate remained at 30, and the viewing angle was 162 degrees. The additional camera, in turn, for reasons of elementary economy of space on the media, remained at the level of video recording in Full HD, being equipped with a 2.1-megapixel matrix and the ability to view at 139 degrees.

A pleasant fact regarding the BlackVue DR900S-2CH is that the DVR contains all the necessary sensors to respond to various driving situations (G-sensor, motion capture sensor), and also has quite good packaging (16 GB microSD, card reader mounting kit). And if to the technical aspects of the device does not arise absolutely no complaints, then the expediency of the release of such a product, in principle, raises great doubts. Not all people have the opportunity to simply view the received frames on TVs, PCs and laptops, not to mention why they need this quality improvement. However, the start of sales is given, and it is only a matter of time when 4K registrars will become a massive phenomenon.

Iroad x9

Rating: 4.8

One step away from the leader of the ranking, the IROAD X9 DVR stopped, ideal both in terms of design and technical equipment. Even if it is quite expensive, this device provides excellent video recording quality on both cameras, one of which can be oriented to the interior or rear window. Shooting takes place in the resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, with a viewing angle of 150 degrees (diagonally) and the presence of night mode, which includes a comprehensive backlight and a set of special system filters. Power to the DVR unit is supplied exclusively from the on-board network, which, on the one hand, adds extra wire to the front panel, and on the other hand, eliminates various “misunderstandings” with small-capacity batteries.

The main function of IROAD X9 itself, according to most, was the ability to connect several external cameras that can be used as an additional tracking system. Of the other features most often stand out 128 GB of supported memory expansion, as well as the lower threshold of the working temperature, equal to -30 degrees Celsius - this is the best indicator among competitors. In the end, we have before us - the ideal representative of the premium segment, the price of which is completely leveled by the characteristics and reliability of the branded assembly.

Street Storm CVR-N9220-G

Rating: 4.7

Quite a practical video recorder with two cameras, who took third place for the balance of the main characteristics and high quality of work. If all previous contenders for leadership were based on the use of a 2 megapixel matrix, then Street Storm CVR-N9220-G uses 3-megapixel CMOS matrix - this is more than enough to ensure excellent quality when recording video in 1920x1080 resolution. In turn, the equipment of each camera with infrared illumination also has a positive effect on the quality parameters of shooting, improving the frame obtained in the dark. There is an image stabilizer, as well as a set of two sensors that turn on the camera upon impact or when a moving object enters the zone of visibility.

A small advantage of the Street Storm CVR-N9220-G dvr is that with an actual operating temperature ranging from -10 to +50 degrees Celsius, it can be used in winter: since all its parts are in the cabin before the stove, warming up the car will allow starting device A bit disappointing is 32 GB of memory available for expanding the main volume (512 MB), as well as a battery with a capacity of 250 mAh, which is hardly enough for even one full cycle of the flash card.

Artway MD-165 Combo (5 in 1)

Rating: 4.7

The latest DVR from the Artway group of devices is a real find for consumers from regions with a rather harsh climate, since it not only combines as many as 5 functions, but also allows them to be used at temperatures down to -25 degrees Celsius. The main camera Artway MD-165 is designed to record video at a resolution of 1920x1080 frame rate up to 30 per second. With the same fundamental performance indicators, manufacturers managed to expand the scope of its review to 170 degrees, at once overtaking competitors by several steps.The additional camera, in comparison with the previous models, also moved to a qualitatively different level: here its shooting frequency reached 25 frames per second, the viewing angle increased to 140 degrees, and the resolution grew to Full HD.

The remaining four functions of the Artway MD-165 video recorder were a fairly powerful radar detector with an extended frequency tolerance field (for detecting various complexes and standard signal sources), a GPS system, parking sensors and the SOS signaling system (GLONASS). In general, he copes well with his main task, which is confirmed by hundreds of users, and the rest he realizes at a rather high level. Unfortunately, manufacturers have miscalculated with the possibilities of expanding memory, giving the opportunity to put microfishki on just 32 GB, which, with all the quality of recorded materials, is barely enough for 2 hours of full-fledged shooting.

AXPER Universal

Rating: 4.7

From a technical point of view, the AXPER Universal DVR is comparable to the Dunobil Spiegel Duo, but it has a couple of important differences: both positive and negative. In the context of the description for the rating should begin the review with the strengths of the DVR, but we will act differently. The most important disappointment of this model: the lack of continuous recording. Manufacturers either failed or did not want to implement this function, in connection with which both cameras can record only pieces of video in the mov format. lasting 2 minutes. There is no full-fledged GPS-navigator, and the expansion of memory through a flash drive is available only on 32 GB.

Now about the positive points. The main camera AXPER Universal acquired a shooting mode and a viewing angle of 140 degrees, which, together with Full HD-resolution, gives a good final result. The second, back, camera works at recording at a resolution of 1280x720 pixels with a frequency of 25 frames per minute, and has a viewing angle of 120 degrees. It implements the function of the projection of parking lines, moreover, quite tolerable and accurate. The minimum operating temperature of the device is -20 degrees Celsius, which is on the verge of applicability for cold regions of Russia. As a result, AXPER Universal is a good mid-range DVR, which represents a good starting point for upgrades in future versions.

Dunobil Spiegel Duo

Rating: 4.6

A reliable representative of the German segment of video recorders from the company Dunobil, who took the sixth place in the rating due to the presence of high-speed Wi-Fi module for receiving and broadcasting video files from an additional camera. In fact, it is a close copy of the Artway AV-630 Android, offering users a full Android version 4.2.2, a 5-inch display in the center of the mirror, as well as 120 degrees of view on the main camera. But there are plenty of significant differences.

Firstly, in addition to the navigation system and the GPS module, the Dunobil Spiegel Duo integrates a radar detector capable of responding to approaches to the Strelka type of complexes and, referring to the current map, notify users of the approach to regulated roads. The rear camera has acquired LED backlighting and, while shooting at a resolution of 1280x720, supports projecting parking marks on the image.The main camera of the device, in turn, is equipped with infrared illumination, giving the CMOS matrix to shoot without noise, even in the dark. The disadvantage of the model is entirely similar to the main disadvantage of Artway AV-630 Android - -10 degrees Celsius permissible operating temperature in no way pleases consumers from regions with cold winters.

Artway AV-630 Android

Rating: 4.5

The seventh line of the rating goes to another DVR from the Artway line - this time using the Android system. The AV-630 is a fake rear-view mirror with a built-in camera, the video information from which is fed to a 5-inch display located right in the center of the “dummy”. The main deo device here uses the same technologies as in the AV-394 model, providing users with the same Full HD format (1920x1080), the same 120 degrees of view, but 25 frames per second.

In turn, the additional camera of the AV-630 DVR has become much better: despite the 90 degrees of view and the frequency of 15 frames per second, it produces a picture in HD format (1280x720), allowing you to easily explore the situation behind the car. As an addition to the device, there is a G-sensor (responsive to a jolt or impact), as well as a motion sensor, which includes recording when it gets into the frame of an object of a certain size. The lack of a DVR, in fact, is one: it does not tolerate too low temperatures. It so happened that the manufacturers did not take into account the possibility of using a false mirror in the conditions of Siberia, because of which the lower limit on the operating temperature was -10 degrees Celsius. This greatly limits the region of distribution of the gadget, as well as the favor of the consumer segment.

Artway AV-394

Rating: 4.5

At the eighth place in the ranking is one of the three representatives of the company Artway, offering users a standard type of recorder with a wired connection of the second camera. Easy setup and the lack of additional built-in functions make the AV-394 a reliable and practical device for simultaneous recording of two video streams - from the windshield of the car and directly in the cabin.

The DVR's leading camera has a 2 megapixel CMOS matrix, shoots in Full HD resolution (1920x1080) and gives an overview of 120 degrees. The additional camera is based on the use of the same matrix, but has only 90 degrees of view and a resolution of 640x480. The frequency of recording on both video sources is 30 frames per second. There is a continuous and cyclic shooting function that allows you to create 3, 5 or 10 minute fragments. Among the obvious advantages of Artway AV-394, consumers attribute the absence of video distortion, satisfactory shooting quality, low cost and obviously high reliability due to the lack of additional modules. Of the shortcomings, hangs and lags are most often mentioned - the characteristic features of unstable work, which, however, can be overcome by simply rebooting the device.

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