To get rid of the need to memorize or write down a lot of information, or if you are starting a journalistic activity, it is useful to find yourself a good budget voice recorder. In this rating, I picked up the popular models of voice recorders on Aliexpress with an affordable price. Among them there are several models that professional journalists will not refuse. When compiling a rating of the best voice recorders with Aliexpress For a year, I was guided by the basic requirements for these devices, the opinions of bloggers and experts.
TSR015
An unusual dictaphone in the form of a flash drive. It is enough to insert a microSD card up to 32 GB and activate the device by switching the lever on the case to the On position. The optimal distance to the recorded object is less than 5 meters, but even at a distance of 10 meters, you can make a good recording in mp3 or WAV formats. The dictaphone can be used to store information like a regular USB flash drive. Charges when connected to a USB port of any gadget. Price - .
Pros:
- form factor;
- the ability to use as a USB flash drive;
- simple control;
- charging from a computer or laptop;
- writes sound well;
- you can continue recording while charging.
Minuses:
- additionally you need to purchase a microSD card;
- light indication during recording;
- weak battery - only enough for a few hours of recording;
- small radius of action;
- works poorly in noisy rooms;
- sometimes Windows is not recognized.
Suitable for lazy students. You no longer need to take notes on the teacher and anger him by the presence of obviously posing as recording devices. The price, taking into account the lack of a MicroSD card in the kit, is somewhat overpriced. For example, KBT000953 costs a couple of hundred more, but is equipped with a standard memory of 8 GB and can be used as an mp3 player.
KBT000953
3 in 1 device - voice recorder, flash drive and mp3 player for listening to music. It is equipped with an on / off lever, two function keys for increasing / decreasing the volume and switching tracks. Has a headphone jack. Autonomy - up to 8 hours of work. USB charging. The amount of internal memory is 8 GB, this is enough for almost 100 hours of recording. The range is up to 10 meters. Price - .
Pros:
- compactness (45 × 17 × 5 mm);
- functional;
- autonomy;
- good recording quality;
- fast charge (a little more than 30 minutes).
Minuses:
- cannot be formatted; drivers are located in the device’s memory;
- no dates in the names of recorded files;
- no headphones included.
A good voice recorder with additional functionality. The recorded file can be listened to without connecting to third-party devices. True, for this you need headphones that are not included.I don’t think this is a significant drawback for this price: most mp3 players do not have headphones in the package.
Spy USB
The name of this model speaks for itself. An analogue of TSR015, but made in a better case, with built-in memory 8/16 GB "on board". The recording quality also differs - it is higher, exclusively in WAV format. Autonomy - up to 18 hours. Price - . Version with 8 GB of memory is cheaper on .
Pros:
- form factor;
- can be used as a USB flash drive;
- simple control;
- charging from a computer or laptop;
- good recording quality;
- autonomy.
Minuses:
- wrong time and date of recording are indicated;
- non-alternative recording format WAV;
- you cannot record while charging.
An excellent voice recorder, which, unlike the TSR015, is equipped with built-in memory and will not give out "treacherous" blinking of the LED during recording. In my opinion, it’s worth overpayment in .
GS-R01S
Analog KBT000953. External similarity is 100%, but made of zinc alloy, has a built-in memory of 16 GB and autonomy up to 12 hours. There is voice activation, it automatically pauses the recording in complete silence, and the delivery set includes headphones. Therefore, the price () is justified.
Pros:
- materials and build quality;
- compactness (45 × 17 × 5 mm);
- functional;
- autonomy;
- good recording quality;
- headphones included;
- voice activated recording when switched on.
Minuses:
- low quality headphones included;
- non-alternative recording format WAV;
- incorrectly shows the date and time of recording (setting required);
- long loading before starting (about 10 seconds).
Given the capabilities of the device, good recording quality in a radius of 10 meters, these shortcomings can be forgiven. Suitable for students, business people at meetings. When choosing between KBT000953 and this model, I definitely recommend the latter - it is better in quality of performance and autonomy, it comes with headphones.
QZT voice recorder pen
Pen-recorder with built-in MP-3 player. Records, plays sound through headphones, in parallel allows the owner to make notes on paper. Available in black and silver. The amount of memory is 16 GB. Price - .
Pros:
- form factor;
- complete set (headphones, adapters, 5 spare rods);
- good recording quality;
- functional;
- low battery detection and automatic file saving;
- timestamp, file name by date automatically.
Minuses:
- the power button can be pressed in a pocket / bag;
- loading time before recording starts - up to 30 seconds;
- at a distance of more than 5 meters, the recording quality deteriorates significantly.
A great option for students and business people, you can make important notes. The dictaphone will save you from the need to record all secondary data on paper - you can listen to them later.
JLX005
Analogue KBT000953 of the JOXINSH brand, made in steel color. In terms of functionality, it is identical to the competitor, but it comes with headphones, it works up to 13 hours from 1 charge. Memory capacity - 16 GB: this is enough for almost 200 hours of recording. Price - .
Pros:
- materials and build quality;
- compactness (45 × 17 × 5 mm);
- functional;
- autonomy;
- Headphones included.
Minuses:
- low quality headphones included;
- non-alternative recording format WAV;
- recording quality in a radius of more than 5 meters and in noisy places is low;
- no voice activation.
Considering the quality of the recording, I consider the acquisition GS-R01S the best option: cheaper, works better, has voice-activated recording.
GS-R01
It is similar in design to KBT000953, but a little more. The difference of several millimeters is practically imperceptible in practice. Convenient clip can be attached to a pocket or belt. Unlike JLX005, it has voice activation and can work without recharging for up to 20 hours. Price -.
Pros:
- compactness (45 × 23 × 10 mm);
- functional;
- autonomy;
- headphones included;
- voice activation;
- good recording quality;
- Convenient clip for attaching to clothing.
Minus:
- non-alternative recording format WAV.
Of the 4 devices already reviewed, this is considered the best.The overpayment is worth a good recording quality, decent headphones included, a comfortable clip.
Bleterlaxy t60
A dictaphone that even professionals use. It has a recording quality control, a built-in speaker for listening to the recordings made, an external microphone. Equipped with a display that shows the charge level, recording time, its quality, and other relevant information. There is a lock function to protect against accidental button presses during recording. Autonomy - 15 hours. Memory - 8/16/32 GB. The last option is worth and can store up to 100 hours of high quality recording, about 150 on average.
Pros:
- equipment (headphones, external microphone, USB cable for charging, adapter for recording conversations from a home phone);
- recording quality;
- large screen;
- autonomy.
Minuses:
- small viewing angle of the screen;
- background noise when recording to an external microphone.
A universal thing. Suitable for lectures, presentations and even interviews. A nice bonus - you can use it as an mp3 player. Many experts call this model the best in terms of "price - quality" on Aliexpress.
Hyundai-E300
A dictaphone hidden in a toy keychain. Supports voice activation and suspension in complete silence. The control buttons are the eyes and nose of the cat. A ring is provided - the keychain can be attached to a bunch of keys, hung in a car or on a child's backpack. Autonomy - up to 4 hours. Built-in memory - 8/16/32 GB. Price - .
Pros:
- original look;
- quality of materials and assembly;
- mounting ring;
- the ability to use secretly;
- recording quality.
Minuses:
- price;
- dimensions (70 × 45 × 35 mm) - too big for a key fob;
- autonomy - 4 hours;
- No charging cord included.
Spy cat - that’s what this recorder can be called. Listen to what is being said in your car, or find out what your child is talking about in secret. Suitable for seminars, conferences, etc., but its appearance may be inappropriate, and autonomy leaves much to be desired. The price is clearly overpriced.
STTWUNAKE STK2
Compact microphone that resembles a lighter. It looks very prestigious. The control buttons are located on the side face. On the front side there is a convenient screen and speaker. Features - high recording quality, active noise reduction, voice activation. To protect data, the manufacturer has provided the ability to lock with a password. A timed trigger function is provided. Just program the device and it will automatically start working at the appointed time. Can be used as an MP3 player. Price - .
Pros:
- design - beautiful mirror surface, comfortable screen;
- headphones included;
- excellent recording quality;
- noise suppression;
- voice activation;
- the ability to work on a timer;
- blocking.
Minuses:
- price;
- autonomy;
- complex control (no instructions in Russian).
An excellent idea for business people, it will be appropriate for meetings, presentations and conferences - it looks very prestigious. The price should not become an obstacle for those who value the image of a respectable business person. For private meetings, I can recommend the QZT voice recorder pen. And the savings and a pen for annotating important information to boot, although the loss in recording quality will be significant.
STKQ70
A compact microphone, somewhat reminiscent of a female clutch. Has a waterproof housing, magnetic mount for covert installation. The difference from all models in the rating is autonomy up to 600 hours. In this case, charging takes only 2 hours, but even at this time, the device is able to continue working. There is a voice activation. The volume of built-in memory is up to 32 GB. If it ends, the data for the previous period will be automatically deleted and recording will continue. Price - .
Pros:
- compactness;
- design;
- headphones included;
- autonomy;
- high quality recording.
Minuses:
- price;
- there are compatibility issues with Windows.
An excellent device for secret listening due to its compactness, magnetic mount, good microphone sensitivity.
GS-R06
Professional digital voice recorder with a color informative display and built-in speaker.Equipped with two microphones and a noise reduction chip, providing excellent recording quality. Built-in memory - up to 32 GB + microSD support up to 128 GB - you can store about 11.5 thousand hours of recorded information. For their convenient search, it is possible to create folders and move files between them. There is a password protection, voice activation. Autonomy - up to 580 hours. Price - .
Pros:
- complete set (headphones, USB-cable for charging, an adapter for recording conversations from a home phone, a bag-case);
- recording quality;
- noise suppression;
- autonomy;
- headphone quality included;
- microSD support;
- large color display;
- the ability to create folders and move files in the device.
Minus:
- it is not easy to understand the management.
A budget professional voice recorder that can be used for everything from lectures, conferences to interviews. Large amounts of data can be stored. For its price, a great thing. If you are looking for something cheaper, I recommend Bleterlaxy t60.
