The best Chinese DVR from AliExpress 2021: rating of models

1. Vantrue N2 Pro

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Vantrue N2 Pro takes first place in the ranking of the best Chinese DVRs from AliExpress in 2021. When looking for a DVR on AliExpress, you most likely want to save money and not buy in official stores. Here the question arises of how much you want to save and how high-quality a product you require. If quality is a priority, then the N2 Pro recorder from Vantrue is perfect for you. For 16 thousand rubles you will receive a device with two cameras for recording in the front and back. The viewing angle of the front camera is 170 degrees, the rear one is 140. The front lens is from OmniVision, the rear one is from Sony. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about the image quality. There are two operating modes: in the first, two cameras will record at once in quality 1920 by 1080 pixels with a frequency of 60 frames per second, in the second, only one of them records, in this case the quality rises to 2560 by 1440 pixels, and the frequency drops to 30 frames per second. It is also worth noting the presence of an expansion slot - you can insert a memory card up to 256 GB. A small number of recorders can boast of supporting such capacity. The average battery capacity is 250 milliamp hours. The screen size is also small, its diagonal is 1.5 inches, and the ratio is 4 to 3.

Pros:

• High quality lenses;
• Convenient design;
• High quality materials and workmanship;
• Viewing angle;
• 2 video recording modes;
• Supports memory cards up to 256 GB;
• Convenient control;
• Shoots well at night.

Minuses:

• Small screen.

Price – 16,000 rubles.

2. Podofo Ambarella

The recorder from Podofo takes second place and is a device with a good camera, powerful hardware, GPS and at an affordable price. The device also has a built-in radar detector. The diagonal of the built-in screen is 2.7 inches. The viewing angle of the lens is 170 degrees. It records video at 1920 by 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second. Additionally, there is a radar detection function and a motion detector. To save battery, the manufacturer has provided three operating modes. The modes differ in their sensitivity to motion and radar detection. Two are adjusted to the urban environment, one to the highway. Voice notifications provide convenient use of the DVR. There is a built-in shock sensor. If a collision occurs, this sensor detects it. The signal is transmitted to the main unit, after which video recording begins immediately. The recorder is equipped with an expansion slot into which you can insert a memory card with a capacity of up to 64 GB.

Pros:

• Detects radars;
• There is a shock sensor;
• Great review;
• Supports memory cards up to 64 GB;
• Build quality;
• Sufficient screen size;
• The quality of the recorded video.

Minuses:

• It may be buggy.

Price – 10,000 rubles.

3. Junsun L2

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Third place in the top Chinese DVRs of 2021 goes to Junsun L2. The model is a copy of the previously reviewed Podofo Ambarella. This is obvious from the technical characteristics, software and even appearance. This is also noted by users in their reviews.There they also mention that, unlike Ambarella, this recorder has more stable operation and does not glitch. Therefore, its price is higher than the previous device. The device comes in good packaging. And the quality of the material and elements is at a high level - there is no unpleasant plastic smell from them, nothing falls off or falls out. The model does not come with a memory card. The 12 megapixel camera records video in Full HD quality. The viewing angle of the lens is standard 170 degrees. There is a built-in GPS tracker and radar detector. The latter notifies you of approaching radars with a sound signal.

Essentially, this is Podofo Ambarella, but better quality and more expensive. Therefore, choose which one suits you best.

Pros:

• Quality of material and elements;
• There is a possibility of delivery from Russia;
• Build quality;
• High video quality;
• Camera viewing angle 170 degrees;
• There is a built-in GPS tracker and radar detector;
• There is a sound accompaniment.

Minuses:

• High price for a craft.

Price – 11,000 rubles.

4. Marubox M600R

Covers the M600R top from Marubox. This recorder from AliExpress also resembles the previously reviewed Podofo Ambarella, but is not a copy of it. Powered by Ambarella processor. This chipset is popular among premium DVRs from China. Equipped with a 2.7-inch diagonal screen. The camera records video in a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels at a frequency of 30 frames per second. The device is attached to the windshield, and quite securely - you can’t just tear it off. The build quality and components are at a high level. Additionally, there is a GPS tracker and a sensor for detecting radars. The device finds many types of modern radars. As well as devices in the X, K and L range. When approaching the radar, a sound signal is triggered.In their reviews, users mention the high accuracy of the tracker and the fact that the recorder is very stable in operation, does not lag or glitch. The recorder puts all the information about the movement on the recorded video.

Pros:

• Fastening to the windshield;
• Screen diagonal 2.7 inches;
• Quality of elements and assembly;
• There is a GPS tracker;
• There is a radar detector;
• Sound accompaniment;
• Stable work.

Minuses:

• Overcharge;
• The display is not bright enough.

Price – 10,500 rubles.