Overview of the Lexand LR-4500: description, specifications and reviews

Judging by the numerous responses of ordinary motorists at different specialized forums, the ideal DVR should have only two critical characteristics: to carry out high-quality shooting at any time of the day and not to interfere with the survey, that is, to be compact, and practically no one has mentioned the cost of the gadget itself.

Today's test subject - Lexand LR-4500, at its not the most democratic price is simply obliged to please not only the average motorist, but also picky to trifles and other entourage of drivers. The device is made in China, but this does not prevent it from claiming a quality assembly and good stuffing.

So, before you review the Lexand LR-4500: model specifications, design, features, as well as other advantages of the gadget along with flaws. In the calculation will be taken the opinions of experts in this field and reviews of ordinary owners of the device.

Contents of delivery

The device is packed in a quite nice box in a brand-specific coloring. All inscriptions are made in Russian, so you will easily get acquainted with the main characteristics of the gadget and its awards. Sometimes there is a variety of packaging, where you can see a couple of dithyrambs device Lexand LR-4500. The owners' comments will be presented in the article.

In the box you will see:

• The device itself;
• bracket;
• Charger, designed for a standard cigarette lighter;
• Three cables type mini-USB, mini HDMI and AV-cable;
• Detailed manual in Russian;
• Warranty card;
• Other advertising waste paper.

The kit can be called average, but due to all kinds of inserts and covers the box has very impressive dimensions (just right for a gift), despite the modest dimensions of the gadget itself.

Design

The model Lexand LR-4500 looks very much like a normal camera, and there are good reasons for that. Firstly - it's a five-megapixel lens, which is a good two centimeters from the monoblock and is in the upper right corner. Secondly - the buttons on the end, very similar to the familiar "Descent" and "Change focus." Thirdly - it's a display, exactly the same as ordinary "soap-boxes". Despite the slightly clumsy and specific design, this does not prevent the gadget from being somewhat attractive and even somewhere solid.

The left end of the device is devoid of any elements, and on the right are conveniently located two connectors - HDMI and mini-USB, along with the "clover" of the additional speaker. The lower edge is reserved for the interface for micro SD cards, and the skids are deeply buried. At the top of the gadget, we'll see three oval-slant buttons - Mode, Menu and Mute, and a thread for the bracket on the Lexand LR-4500. User reviews note the not very convenient location of the keys, because some motorists are accustomed to installing the recorder on the "torpedo" or "upside down", which greatly complicates access to the buttons in our case.

At the back of the device is a display, just above the operating status indicator, and on the right there is a function key block together with a microphone and a data reset hole ("cold start").

The entire design of the Lexand LR-4500 is assembled from pretty high-quality plastic with a matte and dumb metallized surface. The gadget is divided into two parts by a black strip, which runs along the entire perimeter. Its purpose is not entirely clear, therefore we will consider this moment as a design chip.

As for the build quality, then, as users say, it is quite good: there are no backlashes, creaks or crunches. But for some reason, the feeling of solidity does not arise if you hold the Lexand LR-4500 DVR in your hands. The owners' reviews repeatedly noted some kind of visual flabbiness of the construction; Among other competing vehicles this is clearly not the Mercedes.

Software

The ordinary software that comes with the recorder is clearly not ergonomic and intuitive. Understand the settings, menus and basic functionality not everyone can, and this is even with a completely translated into Russian interface.

In total, the gadget has three working screens: video recording, taking photos and working with existing material (not counting settings). By the way, users note that the menu is quite extensive and confusing for Lexand LR-4500 (firmware 2013.4500LR.1806.2709). It is better to understand it right away, everything needs to be adjusted and then there is no need to climb without need, especially in traffic.

The main working field is set aside for the viewfinder. The lower and upper segments of the screen show the current parameters: operating mode, video quality, battery indicator, time, etc. The whole record in motion is shown on a small screen, which for some reason can not be turned off, and this can distract some drivers.

By itself Lexand LR-4500 does not turn on, this function was left to a rather sensitive motion sensor: at the slightest shake the gadget immediately starts recording. I'm glad that the sensitivity indicator can be adjusted in the menu, and with a wide spread. In addition, there is an adjustment of the duration of the video being shot, that is, the cyclicity - for 1, 3 and so on minutes.

Screen

The diagonal device (2 inches) is determined by the dimensions of the recorder itself, and a large screen in it simply would not fit. Attractive characteristics, it does not shine: noticeable pixelation, controversial gamut and coloring of elements, but the theme is no less with its main tasks the screen is quite manageable. Any problems with setting the modes, selecting menu items, photo / video is not observed in the Lexand LR-4500.

Overview of the corners of the gadget at an acceptable level, but you can not count on the numbers of passing cars or other small items. To do this, you will have to ask for help or for identifiers, or for more advanced models of this manufacturer.

Photo and video

Judging by the feedback from users, a good camera for five megapixels can cover an area of about 140 degrees, which can not but rejoice. For the most part, this was facilitated by a lens that was visibly advanced from the body. Nevertheless, some "fishey" pictures still have the camera Lexand LR-4500. Overview of the corners, although at the proper level, but all the time there is some kind of zamylennost sites on the sides.

The very quality of shooting, according to the owners, looks very good: almost all the events that occur in front of your hood get into the frame and even slightly touch the roadside. There are no white spots on the cyclic joints (1, 3, 5 and 10 minutes) in the records. The infrared capabilities of the Lexand LR-4500 camera are not, but work in the dark is quite acceptable due to a good photosensitivity of the main elements.

Battery life

The car owners note that a non-removable 350 mAh battery is a weak point of the recorder. Such a ridiculous capacity is enough for no more than half an hour of shooting. Of course, it's good that the device does not take up much space on the windshield due to its dimensions, but keeping it "tethered" with the cigarette lighter is not the most convenient option. Although, on the other hand, not so often you meet a motorist who uses only an autonomous mode, regularly charging and disconnecting the power from the recorder between trips.

Competitors of the model

Strangely enough, but if we do not take into account unnamed gadgets with blurred characteristics from the Middle Kingdom, then our respondents will not get any obvious competitors, and specifically - only two. We will discuss them below.

MiVue 358 from Mio

Having almost the same price tags, dimensions and basic technical characteristics, the "Mio 358" is inferior in viewing degrees - only 120 against 140 ° LR-4500. But unlike our experimental gadget "Mio" is equipped with a special night mode, which is much better than the capabilities of the LR line.

In addition, the 358th model has a noticeably large screen diagonal (2.4 inches) and features a higher battery life due to a 470 mAh battery.

Cubex V31 from Neolain

Another competitor LR-4500 can safely be called a nice device from Neolain V31 series. Just like in the first case, Kubex has smaller viewing angles, but a more attractive screen and battery life. The original and really beautiful design of the model, a good 2.4-inch screen, a 470 mAh battery and a democratic price tag make the gadget a little more attractive than our respondent.

Summarizing

At users the recorder LR-4500 from "Lexand" leaves after itself any mixed feelings. On the one hand, this is a hypertrophied kind of optics, but on the other hand it seems to be like it does not interfere, and the viewing angles are noticeably larger than competitors.

Did not disappoint the quality of the gadget. Although the night mode is not stated in the specification of the device, as well as the backlight, the video can nevertheless be written in the dark, and quite legible. The menu and all its branches, of course, except as "damn leg break" you will not name, but having figured out once and having set up, you can forget about it.

In general, if you are looking for a recorder for high-quality recording, but do not have a large budget and are willing to accept the small "Chinese" flaws, then the Lexand LR-4500 is quite suitable for you.