The best dash cams with traffic assistants

The compact Gazer F725 video recorder in a cylindrical case is not as simple as it may seem at first glance. And here's the thing.

The recorder interface shelf has an "OBD" connector - it is used to connect the optional ACG-OBD module with a GPS antenna. This unit significantly increases the functionality of the device. According to the data from it, information about the route of trips, speed, fuel consumption, etc. is recorded. In addition, the OBDII system is used to diagnose the on-board systems of the car and identify codes for possible malfunctions.

Video recording on the device is possible in Full HD resolution, which in translation to the pixel grid is 1920x1080 pixels. The recorder produces a clear image and can set the correct exposure balance thanks to the extended dynamic range function WDR. The lens of the model is moderately wide-angle - its field of view angle is approximately 140 °.

The recorder does not have its own screen — the compact size of the case has an effect. The recorded videos are supposed to be viewed from a paired smartphone(via Wi-Fi). At the same time, the Gazer Dashcam IoV mobile application will serve to interpret the received information through the OBDII diagnostic connector. And the phone can also be used to project an image onto the windshield in the dark — the Head-UP Display function involves mirroring the image from the smartphone onto the glass. Finally, the LDWS (lane control) and FCWS (issues warnings about dangerous approach) road assistants deserve a mention.

The DDPai Mola N3 GPS car recorder provides a clear and distinct picture of what is happening on the road, simultaneously recording the coordinates of the car's location and the current speed of movement.

The video sequence is recorded on the device in high resolution up to 2560x1600 pixels with a viewing angle of about 140°. Information about the above-mentioned references to the car's location and speed is superimposed on the videos. The model has a Super Night Vision shooting mode especially for night recording, and the WDR system helps to increase detail in scenes with strong lighting changes.

The model is deprived of the GPS informer function. But it has the LDWS and FCWS road assistants: the first one monitors the lane keeping, and the second one warns about dangerous approach to the vehicle in front. The built-in G-sensor provides protection of video files from being overwritten during impacts, sharp accelerations and decelerations of the car.

Interaction with the recorder is established through the DDPAI mobile application for a smartphone or tablet. In it, you can access the footage and settings, since there was simply no room for a screen in the tiny body of the model. Separately, it is worth praising the DDPai Mola N3 GPS for its convenient mount on the windshield with a through power supply from the cigarette lighter socket and for the durable supercapacitor as an internal power source, which easily withstands strong temperature changes and generally proves to be very reliable.

The advanced level 70mai Dash Cam Pro Plus A500S video recorder records videos in high frame resolution of 2592x1944 pixels at 30 fps. And this is by no means the only significant advantage of the model.

The head unit of the device is fixed on the windshield with a sticker. Its heart is a 5-megapixel Sony IMX355 matrix, supported by a high-aperture f/1.8 lens with a viewing angle of about 140°. The recorder supports 3D DNR and WDR technologies to reduce noise and equalize exposure when shooting in low ambient light conditions. This ensures high-quality video recording in the dark.

The model supports the connection of an optional RC06 remote camera for viewing the rear hemisphere. The recorder also has a built-in GPS module used to link the speed of movement to the video sequence and track travel routes. Tracks are supposed to be viewed in the associated 70mai mobile application - the device connects to it via Wi-Fi.

The recorder takes up space on the windshield for nothing - the 2-inch screen of the model can display warnings from the LDWS and FCWS road assistants. The device monitors lane compliance and the distance to vehicles driving in front. Additionally, the video recorder is equipped with a 500 mAh battery, the charge of which is enough for 15 - 20 minutes of fully autonomous operation.

The American company Garmin has gained fame thanks to navigation systems and advanced smart watches. And for motorists, the brand's portfolio includes many high-end video recorders. One of these is the Garmin Dash Cam 47.

The model is assembled in a compact case in the image and likeness of a conventional action camera. What is happening in front of the hood of the car is recorded on the recorder in a maximum frame resolution of 1920x1080 pixels at 30 fps. The proprietary Garmin Clarity HDR optics with a field of view of about 140 ° allows you to capture a detailed image at any time of the day. The shot videos are saved on a microSD card with a capacity of up to 512 GB, and you can also broadcast live from the car recorder over a Wi-Fi network or upload materials to the "cloud". This requires an active pairing with the Garmin Drive mobile application.

The recorder is equipped with a GPS module. Based on the data from it , the coordinates of the car's location and current speed are linked to the video sequence. At the same time, the model can boast a GPS informant function with the output of notifications on the placement of stationary police cameras and radars. Passive safety systems on board the video recorder are represented by lane keeping control (LDWS) and distance control (FCWS).

To save video, start and stop recording, take photos and do other things, you don’t have to be distracted from what’s happening on the road — the model recognizes voice control commands. However, they are only given in some languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Swedish. Finally, it’s worth mentioning the included cigarette lighter charger, which includes an additional USB port. Now you won’t have to sacrifice charging your smartphone — you can simultaneously power the DVR and another device from the cigarette lighter socket.

70mai X200 Omni is a car recorder in an unusual capsule design, reminiscent of a large pill. Its upper half contains the electronic "stuffing" and a 1.2-inch screen, and at the bottom there is a rotating motorized lens with a 360° view.

The device is attached to the windshield of the car using double-sided tape. Video is shot in Full HD at 60 fps, while WDR and HDR technologies are used to protect image quality to ensure correct frame exposure. At the same time , the recorder has a night shooting mode Omni Night Vision. The recorded video materials are stored in the internal storage memory with a capacity of 128 GB, but there is no slot for a microSD card in the model.

The GPS module on board the device registers the speed and direction of movement, records the routes covered. You can view them in the 70mai mobile application - the car recorder connects to the smartphone via Wi-Fi. The model understands basic voice control commands in English, is equipped with LDWS and FCWS road assistants(for lane control and distance keeping, respectively).

When the recorder is equipped with a cable with an LTE modem, it becomes possible to view video from a smartphone online. The only complaint about the model is the glossy finish of the lower part of the case with the lens. Any dirt and fingerprints are clearly visible on it. However, this does not affect the overall operation of the device and the 70mai X200 Omni captivates with a truly rich arsenal of functions.