The best dash cams with high-speed recording in Full HD

The 70mai range includes video recorders of any level. Let's take, for example, the mid-range model Dash Cam A200 - it can shoot videos in Full HD with an increased frame rate of up to 60 fps.

Video recording is performed by a combination of the GalaxyCore GC2093 matrix and the Sigmastar image processor. The recorder produces a clear image in a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, ensures good readability of license plates of passing and oncoming cars, and copes perfectly with complex changes in illumination in the frame thanks to the HDR function.

The recorder has a lens with a field of view of about 130° — the model’s frame fits 3–4 traffic lanes. In terms of viewing angle, the standard optics of the 70mai Dash Cam A200 are slightly inferior to its direct competitors, but the difference is small and not critical. You can view the footage both on the 2-inch IPS screen and on a paired smartphone (via Wi-Fi).

The model is equipped with a G-sensor, and machine DVR can also record time-lapse video. The device is powered from the cigarette lighter socket via a microUSB connector. And for backup power, the DVR uses a 500 mAh battery. Optionally, 70mai Dash Cam A200 supports the communication of a remote rear view camera, which is purchased separately.

Clear video recording in Full HD resolution is the prerogative of the Mio MiVue C595W recorder. In addition, the model has GPS and Wi-Fi. But let's talk about everything in order.

The device shoots video in single-channel mode — its lens looks at the road in front of machine hood. The image is captured by a lens with a field of view of about 140° and is recorded by a Sony STARVIS IMX307 matrix. It is important to note that the recording is carried out at an increased frame rate of 60 fps — detailed and smooth video is guaranteed even at a fairly high speed.

When driving in the dark, the proprietary Mio Night Vision Pro technology provides excellent video detail. And the HDR function helps cope with changes in lighting in the frame. The DVR is equipped with a 2-inch screen and a Wi-Fi wireless module - when actively paired with a smartphone, remote access to recorded videos, settings and firmware updates is opened.

The GPS module is used in the recorder to record coordinates and speed of movement, and its data is also used to issue warnings about police cameras and radars. In some countries (France, Germany, Switzerland and Turkey), the latter function is blocked, because it is prohibited by law. The dash cam's own power source is a durable supercapacitor, which confidently withstands strong temperature changes.

The Transcend DrivePro DP110 suction cup recorder belongs to the robust middle class of devices for video recording of traffic conditions.

The device is supposed to be placed directly on the windshield of machine. Power is supplied to it both from the cigarette lighter socket and from the fuse box, for which an additional USB cable is included in the standard package. The model also has a built-in battery, which provides short-term autonomous operation of the dash cam (for correct finalization of the recording, viewing of the footage without being connected to the vehicle's on-board network, etc.).

The device is equipped with a Sony STARVIS IMX307 matrix, which has proven itself to be the best in a variety of ambient lighting conditions. The recorder records video in Full HD resolution with an increased frame rate (60 fps), copes well with complex changes in illumination thanks to the WDR function, and “sees” perfectly in the dark.

On the side of the body facing the vehicle interior, there is a 2.4-inch screen. The image on the display is automatically darkened by a light sensor. The screen can display reminders about the need to turn on the headlights and warnings about driver fatigue(during long trips behind the wheel). To store the recorded videos, the recorder will need to be equipped with a microSD memory card with a capacity of up to 128 GB inclusive.

The VIOFO A129 Duo GPS car recorder provides a complete picture of what is happening around the vehicle, which is achieved thanks to the two-channel video recording mode.

The main character in the design of the model is the head unit, installed on the windshield behind the rearview mirror. For frontal video shooting, it is responsible for a bundle of the Sony IMX307 image sensor and a powerful Novatek NTK96660 processor (it is approximately on the same level as the Ambarella A12). The main camera of the device is capable of recording videos in a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels at 60 fps. The correct exposure of the video sequence is provided by the WDR function, which compensates for strong differences in illumination in the frame.

Out of the box, the VIOFO A129 Duo GPS comes with a remote camera for viewing the rear hemisphere. It is attached to the inner surface of the rear window of machine, and the additional camera also records in Full HD format. Note that in dual-channel recording mode, the frame rate of the main camera drops to 30 fps - you can squeeze the notorious 60 fps out of it only if you turn off the remote module to cover the rear stern.

In the version under consideration , the recorder is supplied together with a GPS module. According to the data from it, the coordinates and speed of machine are linked to the videos. Well, the Wi-Fi module allows you to pair machine recorder with mobile gadgets via the VIOFO application. The smartphone program opens access to remote control of the device and conveniently arranges the library of filmed materials on the shelves.

Screenless car recorders from BlackVue have settled at the top of the Olympus of means of video recording of the road situation. The top model DR590X-1CH is designed to strengthen their position.

The device in a recognizable cylindrical "body" was released to replace the popular BlackVue DR590W-1CH model. The key innovation in the "X" version of the recorder is a software mechanism for protecting machine battery from deep discharge when the voltage in the on-board network drops below 11.8 V. It will come in handy in parking mode, when machine is turned off and the dash cam receives power directly from machine battery.

As for the quality of video recording, it remains consistently high for the BlackVue DR590X-1CH throughout the day. The recorded video materials are saved to a memory card in a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels at 60 fps or transferred directly to the cloud. To send video to cloud services, you will need to purchase a special Over the Cloud kit. And in general, many accessories for machine DVR are offered for an additional fee (a power supply cable with battery protection, an external GPS receiver, etc.).

The menu with the settings of the dash cam can be accessed from a smartphone connected via Wi-Fi network - there is no own display on board the BlackVue DR590X-1CH. It is also necessary to emphasize the support of the head unit for two-way voice communication and its equipment with a supercapacitor for backup or emergency power supply. On the shelves of auto stores, the model is presented in a single-camera configuration and in an extended configuration with a second camera for viewing the rear hemisphere, which is called BlackVue DR590X-2CH.