8 best car TVs

Hours of travel and long-term “traffic jams” tire, annoy, lead out of themselves. Today, not every car is equipped with a TV, and in fact it is able to calm and improve mood without any pills. In the ranking below, among the best, you can choose your device, which will bring a charge of cheerfulness and joy on the road.

Car TV which company choose

Hyundai

Established in 1976, the South Korean corporation, which is currently the largest international holding company. Engaged, if briefly, mechanical engineering, mining, production of household electronic equipment. Car TV of this manufacturer are very popular - many models occupy leading positions in sales volumes.

Avis

An American marketing company whose history began in 1946. Being engaged in car rental, I achieved success in promoting high-quality goods in the automotive business market.

Prology

Well-known brand, under the name of which operates the Russian company Saturn High-Tech. The manufacturer’s assets include electronic accessories in demand on the market for various types of cars.

Rating best car TVs

Many factors are considered to determine the best. But nothing affects the ranking, as the opinion of the user who wrote an objective review.

• Demand, determined by reviews of owners of car television.
• Appointment and installation location: "torpedo", dashboard, headrest, ceiling.
• User specifications: diagonal size, format, extension.
• Image and sound quality.
• Additional functions and factors: the number of supported formats and embedded gadgets, a variety of interface and type of tuner, the presence of high-quality headphones, remote controls, joysticks.
• Reputation of the manufacturer.
• Price, appearance, interior compatibility, durability, service maintenance.

Legend

Designations	Units	Name
R	cm | cm | cm	Dimensions
F	width height	Format
R	pixels	Resolution
AT	kg	Gadget weight
C	thousand ₽	Price
D	inch (")	Diagonal size

Best stationary car TVs

Embedded in the dashboard

Prology PCM-750T is a motorized car TV with f / c display and touch panel. Equipped with a TV tuner and a telescopic antenna, equipped with 2 audio and 1 VGA video input. It supports 3 formats of color broadcasting, is controlled from the panel or remote control, automatically switches to the rear view camera when parking.
Vertical and horizontal viewing angles are 130 and 100 °. The power supply voltage should not exceed 16 V.

Advantages:

• D / G / F / R: 7/17.8 | 17.8 | 2.5 / 16꞉9 / 800 × 480;
• size 0.5 din, mirror image function, a set of fasteners;
• monitor via USB-connector is connected to the computer;
• picture is acceptable; mechanics are smooth, quiet and accurate; no noise;
• appliances fits well into the interior.

Disadvantages:

• unpleasant button illumination;
• calibration is lost.

According to reviews: the device is worth its money - it justifies the waiting.

Ceiling

Envix D3122T / D3123T is a ceiling version of the TV with an integrated DVD player and an analog tuner. The model is distinguished by its large diagonal dimensions and resolution. Interfaces are represented by 2 composite video inputs for coaxial cable and 1 output. 3 CD and DVD modes are supported, and 5 formats, inclusive of MPEG4 and WMA.Included are 2 standard memory cards, a remote control, alternative lighting shades and headphones using an infrared transmitter. Sound in the FM-band provides the transmitter.

Advantages:

• D / G / F / R: 15 / 39.5 | 39.0 | 7.0 / 4꞉3 / 1024 × 768;
• Russified menu; USB port;
• high-quality assembly; functionality; high performance; wide range of the review; angular adjustment of the screen;
• ease of use; optimal price.

Disadvantage:

• "Weak" receiver.

According to reviews: the cons are not detected (yet) - users of avtovideotekhniku ​​recommend.

As an element of the interior

Headrest

AVIS AVS0944BM - skinned universal design of the LCD monitor, MP3 player and adjustable legs, suitable as a headrest for the interior of any car. The interface includes a Mini Jack connector (3.5 mm) for connecting audio and video, as well as 2 RCA inputs, connected to which is via supports (Ø 10 mm). The system is controlled by the touch panel touch button or remote control.

Advantages:

• D / F / R / C: 9 / 16꞉9 / 800 × 480 / 4.9;
• at the request of the customer, the legs are installed with a diameter of up to 14 mm with a distance between them of up to 18 cm;
• there is an opportunity to “catch” FM waves, play games, use IR headphones;
• clear image and sound, ease of use, presentable appearance.

Disadvantages:

• no built-in DVD player; viewing is available only to passengers of the 2nd row.

According to reviews: this system is convenient and prestigious, but it attracts thieves.

Salon mirror

Starlight CL-700-TV - a system with a tuner tuned to work in NTSC and PAL modes. Equipped with 2 composite outputs, it has the ability to turn the image, is controlled by a remote gadget.

Advantages:

• D / F / R: 7 / 16꞉9 / 480 × 296;
• original TV installation solution; convenience and comfort in moments of traffic jams;
• the ability to adjust the viewing angle; optimal performance;
• spectacular decoration salon mirror.

Disadvantage:

• not always a clear image.

According to reviews: motorists like this extravagant interior design in combination with a pleasant pastime.

Sunshield

DL 786C / TV - widescreen monitor with a tuner and a disk player that supports many formats. In the presence of FM-transmitter, USB connector, as well as composite and linear ports on the image and sound. Operated by onboard buttons or wireless remote control. For games there are 2 joysticks.

Advantages:

• D / F / R: 7 / 16꞉9 / 1440 × 234;
• Since the vertical pixel row is insignificant, the image distortion at an angle is almost imperceptible; compatibility with memory cards format MMC / SD;
• thoughtful design, high-quality assembly, good technical data;
• dual purpose, nice appearance.

Disadvantage:

• after driving off-road settings get off.

According to reviews: a good device, which is in its place - works in accordance with the stated indicators.

Best Mobile Car TVs

Installed on the "torpedo"

Hyundai H-LCD701 - portable / to the panel with the tuner, the plastic rubberized case and the telescopic antenna. It supports the MPEG4 system and 3 broadcast standards, reproduces 4 formats, including MP3, is controlled on the touch panel or remote control. Equipped with USB port, AV input, headphone jack, slot for SD / MMC (memory card), power adapters. Mirror and inverted displays are possible, as well as a review of 2 vectors at an angle of 120 °. 128 channels that are received are configured automatically.

Advantages:

• D / G / F / R / B: 7 / 18.5 | 12.0 | 1.9 / 16꞉9 / 480 × 234 / 0.4;
• stand, headphones, remote control, off timer;
• inscriptions in Russian, the possibility of power as from the "cigarette lighter", that and from the network to 220 V, compatibility with rear view camera;
• versatility, solid equipment, excellent picture quality, sound without distortion;
• convenient fastening, reasonable price, stylish design.

Disadvantages:

• with a vertical angle, the image is distorted; "Weak" antenna.

According to reviews: users, noting the high quality and many features, are recommended.

Headrest mounted

Ergo ER 9L is a monitor controlled by buttons or a remote control, which is trimmed with artificial leather, equipped with a TV tuner and DVD player, and also equipped with HDMI, SD and USB ports. The sound signal is transmitted by the built-in speakers, wireless headphones, or using the FM transmitter. The system is powered by 12 V from the usual “cigarette lighter”. The device is mounted mainly to the head restraint, with the fastening included in the kit.

Advantages:

• Д / Г / Ф / Р / В / Ц: 9 / 19.5 | 25.0 | 5.5 / 16꞉9 / 800 × 480 / 1.8 / 10.5 ... 10.9;
• MMC and Secure Digital memory cards; FAT 32 connectivity;
• video and audio inputs and outputs, respectively, composite and linear;
• discs are played in the maximum number of formats - from WMA and MP4 to DVCD and JPEG;
• supports PAL and NTSC standards, children's games, good sound quality, rich color;
• stylish design, made under the gray, brown, black in color leather.

Disadvantage:

• The mount is not always well fixed.

According to reviews: car owners have no significant complaints.

Panel

The Envix L0241 is a touch panel equipped and equipped with a telescopic antenna, an analog TV tuner, DVD and MP3 players, stereo speakers, and self-contained power sources. The interface is provided with a USB port, as well as inputs and outputs, respectively, for video - composite, for audio - linear. Among the functions and features: FM-transmitter, SD / MMS memory card, 6 optical media, including CD-RW and DVD-RW, as well as 4 formats, including JPEG. Often fixed on the back of the headrest.

Advantages:

• D / F / R / C: 9 / 16꞉9 / 800 × 480 / 9.3 ... 10.0;
• DP control, IR headphones, gaming joystick;
• high-quality assembly; good resolution, beautiful image;
• simple installation; lightweight body; convenient management;
• unobtrusive appearance.

Disadvantage:

• Execution only in black color.

According to reviews: this car is a worthwhile and irreplaceable thing, especially when traveling with a child.

What car TV to buy

Depending on the purpose, which dictates the place of installation in the cabin, the options are as follows:

• center of the dashboard: PCM-750T from Prology;
• near the driver on the "torpedo": H-LCD701 from Hyundai;
• behind the head restraints of the first row driver and passenger: ER 9L from Ergo or L0241 from Envix;
• on the ceiling: D3122T / D3123T from Envix;
• in the sun visor: DL 786C / TV;
• in the salon mirror: CL-700-TV from Starlight;
• instead of a head restraint: AVS0944BM from AVIS.

In addition, thanks to technical capabilities, mobile equipment can be operated in rooms with a 220 V electric network or at a picnic near the lake.