Dunobil Spiegel Duo

The fourth place in the TOP is occupied by another budget model equipped with front Full HD and rear HD video cameras that record what is happening on the road during the trip, and also respond to movements and shocks in standby mode. The recording interval is adjustable in three positions (1, 3 and 5 minutes). The settings provide for automatic shutdown of the display so that it does not cover the mirror. A distinctive feature is the combination of classic control by mechanical buttons and touch — using icons on the screen. It can work either directly from the cigarette lighter or from its own 300 mAh battery, which, if necessary, allows the driver to also film the scene from the side. For safe driving, the mirror has an anti-reflective coating, with which you are not afraid of the headlights of cars coming from behind. The size of the mirror of this DVR is larger than usual, so the view in it is wider.

Advantages:

• anti-reflective coating;
• high-quality static picture from the front camera;
• good microphone.

Flaws:

• 4000 rubles — almost twice as expensive as the SilverStone F1 NTK-351 Duo;
• 120° front camera viewing angle — 20° less than SilverStone;
• insufficient angle of rotation of the front camera horizontally;
• there is no cyclic recording — you need to manually remove protection from the recorded files;
• mechanical buttons rattle during movement.

The price is 4000 rubles. The design and specifications of this DVR are similar to the SilverStone F1 N. The higher price tag is due to the anti-reflective coating of the mirror (greatly improves visibility at night) and touch control. Of the strengths, one can single out — low price and 2 cameras. The quality of the shooting and the viewing angle are not premium, of course, but they will do for the “debriefing”. I also note the large screen, ease of operation, and the installation itself.

NAVITEL MR250NV

The third place in the rating is closed by the DVR, the main feature of which is the night vision sensor (SC2363) and four glass lenses, which significantly improve the quality of video recording. The front camera records in Full HD resolution with a 160° viewing angle and a recording speed of 30fps. The rear camera is standard — 640 x 480 with a viewing angle of 90 °. The manufacturer equipped the model with a 5-inch IPS display with wide viewing angles and simple mechanical control.

Advantages:

• reliable metal case;
• 5-inch display (versus 4.3 for Dunobil Spiegel Duo);
• supports MicroSD 64 GB;
• annual free subscription to Navitel-Navigator;
• The resolution of the front camera is 1920 x 1080.

Flaws:

• mirror image of the rear camera;
• the mirror gives a strong gamma distortion with a blue shift.

The price is 6000 rubles. The driver will be pleased with the high build quality and stable operation of the software, although the functionality of the device is limited to traditional settings. The image in daylight is characterized by high detail and coverage of peripheral objects. When shooting at night, light appears that degrades detail, but the image is not blurred as much as on budget DVRs. You should not expect much from the rear camera — it is intended for parking mode (parking lines are available). NAVITEL MR250NV can be recommended to most users, except for owners of diesel cars with significant body vibration.

Xiaomi 70mai Mirror Dash Cam

The second place in the ranking is occupied by the Mirror Dash Cam model from the Xiaomi sub-brand of the company 70mai — this is a full-fledged Smart-mirror for 7500 rubles. The recorder can be controlled both with the help of mechanical buttons and through a mobile application for a smartphone, which allows you to adjust the quality of shooting, quickly process and transfer the recorded video. Of the smart features, one can highlight the automatic protection of the video recorded during the extreme push recorded by the G-sensor. The main advantage of the Mirror Dash Cam is a 6-lens lens that supports a resolution of 2560 x 1600. Wide dynamic range (WDR) levels out changes in illumination and eliminates glare when leaving the tunnel, and the De-Fog function improves image quality in foggy weather. During daytime shooting, license plates can be distinguished from 20–25 meters, while at night – from 15–20 meters. When you connect the rear camera, the interface automatically activates the parking mode.

Advantages:

• high image quality 2560 x 1600;
• connection to a smartphone;
• rear camera viewing angle — 140°;
• anti-reflective coating without distortion shape and color;
• only 1.5 thousand more expensive than NAVITEL MR250NV.

Flaws:

• the rear camera needs to be purchased separately;
• the viewing angle of the front camera is smaller than that of the NAVITEL MR250NV (140° versus 160°);
• non-standard aspect ratio in the video file (16:10);
• plastic case;
• the menu of the registrar in English (although the application for the smartphone is Russified).

This DVR can be safely recommended to all drivers who are ready to spend more than 7,000 rubles (the purchase can be divided into two parts — first take a mirror, and then order a rear camera). The numbers are read day and night. The image quality from the rear camera is quite good. When reversing, parking lines appear. When moving, writes from both cameras. Unlike the closest competitor NAVITEL MR250NV, Xiaomi costs 1500 rubles more, but at the same time offers a high-quality 2K image with high detail at night, an impeccable anti-glare mirror and convenient control.

Artway MD-165 Combo 5 in 1

The best multifunctional DVR closes the rating. It is positioned by the manufacturer as a 5 in 1 device: a DVR, a radar detector (with a customizable operating frequency), a rear view camera, a parking assistant and a GPS informer (reports an increase in speed on a given section of the road). The OSL function allows you to set the allowable excess of the speed limit for an audible alert. Artway MD-165 writes an image from the front and front cameras simultaneously (to different files). When the reverse gear is engaged, the parking mode is automatically activated with the display of position lines. Through the menu, you can select the mirror or normal image mode from the rear camera. The main camera of the Artway MD-165 DVR is equipped with a 6-element glass wide-angle lens (170° diagonally) that captures the image of adjacent lanes, curbs and sidewalks. The rear camera covers up to 140°.

Advantages:

• 9900 rub. for a complete set;
• GPS-informer;
• Russian-language voice and text support;
• large mirror without color distortion;
• front camera viewing angle 170° (diagonally).

Flaws:

• the maximum shooting resolution (1920 x 1080) is half that of the Xiaomi 70mai Mirror Dash Cam;
• no “air” connection to a smartphone;
• sensitive G-sensor (in parking mode, it works when the doors are closed);
• poor viewing angles at the rear camera;
• no Wi-Fi connection with smartphone.

The price is 8700 rubles. This is a multifunctional DVR designed not only to record incidents on the road, but also to make the trip more comfortable and safer. In terms of the quality of shooting with the front camera, the model is not inferior to Xiaomi, and in terms of functionality, this recorder is better than any model in its class. The navigator is not stupid, the anti-radar also shows itself well. Artway MD-165 will be an ideal choice for conservative drivers who do not pursue «smart» technologies and do not upload videos from the DVR to the Internet.