Ranking of the best car TVs and monitors in 2020

The era when there was no room for a laptop in the car dealership has ended well, but the issue of "underfitting" still worries owners of old cars.

The way out of this situation was the opportunity to purchase portable TVs and monitors that successfully combine the option of a TV tuner, a DVD player and, according to standards, support USB components.

The subsidiary advantage and simplicity of gadgets is that they are not interconnected with automotive electronics. They are equipped with their own controls (most often), and even operate from a cigarette lighter. This article provides a ranking of the best car TVs and monitors.

Which company is better?

To figure out which one is better to buy from the popular models, it would be wise to get acquainted with the best manufacturers of such devices.

Hyundai

Formed in 1976, the South Korean company is now the largest international holding. The company's activities are related to mechanical engineering, mining and the manufacture of electronic household appliances. The popularity of TV models for cars of this manufacturer is very high, and most of the devices occupy leading positions in terms of sales.

AVIS

The company from the USA started operating in 1946. She offers transport for rent and, by the way, was able to achieve success in this industry. The company now supplies reliable, high quality automotive products.

Prology

A popular trade mark, under whose wing the domestic company Saturn High-Tech operates. The manufacturer's catalog contains functional gadgets in demand on the market for various cars.

Rating of high-quality car TVs

Below is a ranking of the best car monitors and TVs, according to experts and drivers.

"10th place: Alpine PKG-2100P"

Overhead monitor for a car, the resolution of which is 800x480 px. The 10-inch display has 3 slots: 1 in and 2 out. To control the screen, one remote control unit is enough. A DVD-player is integrated into the monitor; it is possible to connect a TV tuner, game console and other external devices. The monitor rarely interferes because it is connected to a break in the antenna cable.

• Good sound;
• Natural color reproduction;
• Backlight LED type;
• Headphones included.

• Poor vision for the driver;
• No tuner.

The average price is 38,000 rubles.

"9th place: EPLUTUS EP-9511"

The next line of the top is taken by a somewhat lurid, but very high-quality gadget. The key design drawbacks are the partial angularity and overly protruding keys on the front, which look simple and straightforward. There are also questions about the characteristics: the state provides a slot for a flash card, but there is not a single hint of equipping the most popular (and generally, standard) USB shell - in pursuit of innovations, it is inadmissible to lose sight of such elements.

Minor cons are covered by a number of pluses.A display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 px, a diagonal of which is 9.5 inches, allows you to watch videos in HD format.

At medium settings, the sound is good, albeit partly of low quality: very weak bass range. The signal reception quality is not high, but normal, according to the words of the buyers: the antenna picks up interference from time to time, but nothing more.

The low price of the compact gadget also attracts: in combination with excellent functionality and image quality, this model, in fact, will be a good buy.

• Good screen resolution;
• There is a TV tuner;
• External antenna connection is allowed;
• You can put a flash drive and connect a USB stick;
• The set includes a network and auto adapters;
• Autonomy;
• There is a headset jack;
• Price.

• Analog TV tuner;
• "Heavy" files do not open.

The average price is 4,000 rubles.

"8th place: AVIS AVS0944BM"

The leather-covered device, consisting of an LCD display, an MP3 player and adjustable legs, acts as a headrest for the interior of each car. The shell includes a Mini Jack (3.5 mm) for connecting a video and audio headset, and 2 more RCA slots, the connection to which is carried out by means of supports (10 mm). The system is controlled by a touch display, touch button panel or remote control.

• 4.9-inch screen;
• Resolution 800x480 px;
• Format - 16 by 9;
• FM transmitter;
• You can play games;
• Sound and picture;
• Comfortable to use;
• Design.

• No integrated DVD player
• Only passengers sitting in the back can watch.

The average price is 10,000 rubles.

"7th place: AVEL AVS0410BM"

The salon mirror in most cars plays one role. But the drivers have already got used to the fact that now a lot of optional devices appear on the car market, so some of the drivers change an ordinary mirror for this gadget. This is a car monitor that shows an image with a resolution of 480 x 272 px. There is no TV tuner here, but 12V is required for power supply.

The gadget belongs to the segment of inexpensive, and its design is almost indistinguishable from an ordinary mirror in the cabin. While using this monitor, it is allowed to control the sharpness. This is only a plus, since at small values ​​the picture is difficult to read if the bright sun is shining from the rear.

Among the shortcomings, it is worth highlighting the fact that the gadget does not have a connector for a flash drive or at least a USB shell. Only AV inputs are available to the owner. Therefore, the model, firstly, will be an excellent choice for connecting a rear view camera.

• Very similar to an ordinary mirror;
• It is possible to connect a rear view camera;
• There is a backlight sharpness adjustment;
• Relatively low cost;
• Excellent picture quality.

• For some car models, other clips will be needed;
• No slots for USB and flash drive;
• Small picture format.

The average price is 5,000 rubles.

"6th place: Blackview MM-500"

Probably - this is one of the budget monitors for cars, which is made in the form of an ordinary mirror. The gadget is also no different from the salon that comes with the car. The picture is displayed here on the left side of the mirror. It has a diagonal of 5 inches, which is already good.

The resolution is 480x272 px, which, at first glance, seems like a small value. But do not forget that, in general, a monitor will be needed to view what the rear-view camera "sees". If you don't need to watch the videos, then the large dimensions are too.

The camera is connected to such a device via composite slots. The image is displayed with an aspect ratio of 16: 9. This makes it possible to see everything that is to the left or right of the car.

• Availability;
• Normal image quality;
• Practically no different from an ordinary mirror.

• No TV tuner;
• No USB slots and no flash drive slots;
• Low picture resolution.

The average price is 3,500 rubles.

"5th place: ERGO ER 9L"

This compact TV for a car managed to occupy the "golden mean" of the rating, the "fate" of which was unfair vegetation in the list of gadgets of ordinary fame. It will not work to name the completeness of this device somehow other than complete - there is everything that every driver will need.

Yes, the performance of some options, to say the least, does not impress with the quality, but the fact of their presence makes its own contribution to the overall positioning. For example, from the doubtful moments it is worth highlighting the sound. When approaching the average loudness parameters, there are no questions about the purity of the sound, but after overcoming the maximum parameter (which is clearly indicated by ear), a sudden cut of the high-frequency range begins.

Of the obvious advantages, it is worth highlighting the "omnivorous": in addition to the fact that the gadget is equipped with an FM unit, DVD player, TV antenna and slots for USB, HDMI and Micro SD, it can open files of all popular formats.

If we discard the partial clumsiness of the design, do not take into account the fastening method (the monitor is hinged and needs to be fixed to the ceiling) and minor flaws on the part of the functionality, then the device is definitely recommended for purchase.

• Flash drives MMC and Secure Digital;
• It is allowed to connect FAT 32;
• Audio and video In / Out, of course, linear and composite;
• Discs can be opened in the maximum number of formats - WMA, MP4, DVCD and JPEG;
• Supports NTSC and PAL, as well as games for children;
• Acceptable sound quality;
• Deep color;
• Trendy design.

• The latch is not always securely attached.

The average price is 10,000 rubles.

"4th place: Prology PCM-750T"

Motorized monitor for a car, which is equipped with an LCD screen and multi-touch panel. There is a TV tuner and antenna, equipped with 1 VGA video input and 2 audio jacks. There is support for 3 formats of color television broadcasting, controlled using a panel or a remote control. It is worth noting that the monitor automatically switches to the rear view camera while parking. Viewing angles in horizontal and vertical ratio - 130 and 100 degrees. The power of the battery should not be more than 16 V.

According to customer reviews, the gadget lives up to the price and expectations.

• The size is 0.5 din;
• There is a mirror image option;
• Comes with a set of clips;
• The display is connected to a PC using a USB slot;
• The image is normal, soft mechanics;
• Virtually no noise;
• Will be a great addition to the interior of the salon.

• Unpleasant key illumination;
• Calibration "flies".

The average price is 18,500 rubles.

"3rd place: HYUNDAI H-LCD900"

The non-stationary TV for a car from the HYUNDAI brand did not succeed in taking the first line in this rating, but it should be noted that the model is in high demand among domestic buyers.

Its advantages are undeniable: in the absence of a little by little "dying out" DVD player, the device has a slot for USB, so there is no need to fiddle with adapters and flash drives. The reality of having an excellent viewing angle is also nice, since 120 degrees is absolutely enough to watch videos from anywhere in the car.

Unfortunately, the model is not deprived of disadvantages, the most important of which is the small display resolution. At 640x234 px, there is no question of any convenience of watching videos. The fact of absolute disability of the antenna "out of the box" is also upsetting. Some buyers changed it to a powerful receiver with amplification, but even this did not give the expected effect.

Consequently, the omission of (actually, the most important) TV viewing option on the road (but only in some situations) makes the price less justified. But in terms of quality and durability, everything is up to par

• Well-designed menu in Russian;
• Automatic channel configuration system;
• "Sees" ID3 tags;
• Own acoustics of excellent quality and integrated tuner allow using the monitor without communication with auxiliary devices;
• The maximum screen brightness reaches 500 cd / m2 with the lowest power consumption and guarantees a comfortable viewing angle;
• Excellent package, which includes a universal remote control, a practical TV antenna, an AC power supply and an AV cord;
• Convenient management;
• Powerful 1200 mAh battery.

• Small display resolution;
• The complete incapacity of the supplied TV antenna.

The average price is 6,000 rubles.

"2nd place: AVEL AVS0943T"

This TV must be installed in place of the driver's favorite headrest. It should be noted that the device is produced exclusively in black, so if the seats are beige, etc. - there is no point in buying this model.

In fact, this model should be attributed to ordinary monitors equipped with a display with a diagonal of 9 inches. The device does not have any TV tuner, so it is impossible to watch the channels. But then there is a DVD player, and if you do not want to purchase discs, then there is an opportunity to download files to an MMC, SD or USB flash drive.

This model has garnered a lot of accolades on the internet, but some drivers consider the device "old". The screen of this monitor has a very small size, which is 800x480 px. And the software, most likely, will not like it, since it cannot open heavy files.

• Lots of video inputs;
• Comfortable to use;
• There is a USB slot and a connector for a flash drive;
• Integrated DVD player;
• The remote control has a wide reach.

• The driver will not be able to watch TV;
• No TV tuner;
• Small display resolution;
• Doesn't support MKV format files.

The average price is 12,000 rubles.

"1st Place: Envix D3122T / D3123T"

If a driver is looking for a portable TV for his own car, which can actually be installed in the ceiling, then it makes sense to take a closer look at this model as an option. This device is equipped with an integrated analogue type DVD player and tuner. The shell is made with 2 composite video inputs on a coaxial cable, as well as 1 output.

In the package, in addition to the gadget itself, there is a remote control, a Russian-language menu and lighting shades. This device differs from the others in its excellent diagonal and high resolution.

• Works with IR headset;
• There is a radio transmitter;
• USB slot;
• Reliable build;
• Solid functionality.

• High price.

The average price is 23,000 rubles.

How to choose a TV for your car?

There are hundreds of monitors and TVs in store catalogs, which differ in width, height, diagonal parameters, as well as the ability to work from a car cigarette lighter.

If the main selection criterion for the driver is comfortable navigation, then it would be reasonable to buy a gadget with GPS. Some devices have TV programs "from the factory" and support for a couple of navigation applications. You need to choose an acceptable device based on:

• Display type and diagonal;
• Tuner;
• Antenna.

It is necessary to designate the display type before purchasing:

1. The center-mounted tilting roof screen is comfortable for passengers.
2. The retractable screen is suitable for cars with a large interior.
3. Ceiling solutions are available in 15-17 inches diagonal, which makes them comfortable to view. It should be borne in mind that during rotation such a monitor is able to block the rear-view mirror.
4. For those sitting in the front, devices that fit into the sun visor are a great buy, but only if the driver does not use it.
5. For practical motorists, headrest displays are an acceptable solution. They guarantee an excellent viewing angle, but are limited in size - up to 11 inches.

The diagonal is chosen as follows.For installation in a passenger car, it will be advisable to take a television device, the diagonal of which ranges from 7-17 inches. It should be borne in mind that the display is ordinary and widescreen. If the driver often watches various shows on the car TV, then it would be wise to choose an ordinary one. The widescreen solution is acceptable only if the driver is going to watch movies from discs.

You need to look closely at the tuner. It will allow you to receive broadcast TV directly in the car. Thus, the driver will be able to watch his favorite programs while driving. To improve the quality of the transmitted signal, instead of an analog tuner, it is better to install a digital one, for example, which can process a DVB-T2 signal.

As for the antenna, there are 2 types of receiver, the most affordable of which is used in the design of the tuner. To put it simply - integrated. Such a solution is considered the simplest one for receiving a television signal, because an outdoor antenna can receive the weakest signals.

Omni-directional TV solutions are only required if the driver drives far from the broadcast antennas. A satellite receiver would be a good buy. The fact is that such a structure is practically located on the roof of the car, where signals are more easily received.

Where is it profitable to buy?

Car news is available on the Internet. Often, excellent quality devices are provided by specialized stores, and in order to find inexpensive solutions from China, you need to go to aliexpress. Due attention should be paid to consumer reviews and the top of the store. Despite the fact that Aliexpress replaces defective goods, it always takes the side of the seller.

A couple of tips

• The cost of inexpensive gadgets starts from 1-2 thousand rubles. Devices of the middle segment of the cost and category "Premium" reach several tens of thousands;
• It will be advisable to track the stock. Network sites, for example, "M-Video" and "Eldorado" often hold promotions where there is a chance to buy an excellent monitor.

Output

In conclusion, it should be noted that the new cars are far from ideal. It is likely that device improvements for them will skyrocket in the coming years. In any case, this ranking only considers the best car TVs and monitors according to expert opinions and driver reviews.