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 popular models of voice recorders for 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 from Aliexpress in 2019, I focused on 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 memory card up to 32 GB and activate the device by switching the lever on the case to the On position. The optimum distance to the recording 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 - 462 rubles.
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, given the lack of a MicroSD card in the kit, is somewhat overpriced. For example, KBT000953 costs a couple of hundred more, but it is equipped with 8 GB of standard memory and can be used as an mp3 player.
KBT000953
3 in 1 device - voice recorder, flash drive and mp3 player for listening to music. Equipped with an on / off lever, two function keys for increasing / decreasing volume and switching tracks. Has a headphone jack. Autonomy - up to 8 hours of work. USB charging. The built-in memory is 8 GB, which is enough for almost 100 hours of recording. The radius of action is up to 10 meters. Price - 669 rubles.
Pros:
- compactness (45 × 17 × 5 mm);
- functional;
- autonomy;
- good recording quality;
- fast charging (just over 30 min.).
Minuses:
- cannot be formatted, there are drivers in the device memory;
- no dates in the names of the 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, which are not included in the kit. 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. Analogue of TSR015, but made in a better case, with built-in 8/16 GB memory "on board". The recording quality also differs - it is higher, exclusively in WAV format. Autonomy - up to 18 hours. Price - 927 rubles. The version with 8 GB of memory is 200 rubles cheaper.
Pros:
- form factor;
- can be used as a USB flash drive;
- simple control;
- charging from a computer or laptop;
- good recording quality;
- autonomy.
Minuses:
- the time and date of recording are incorrect;
- 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 is worth an overpayment of 450 rubles.
GS-R01S
Analog KBT000953. External similarity - 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 (1052 rubles) is justified.
Pros:
- materials and build quality;
- compactness (45 × 17 × 5 mm);
- functional;
- autonomy;
- good recording quality;
- headphones included;
- voice activated recording in the on state.
Minuses:
- low quality headphones included;
- non-alternative recording format WAV;
- incorrectly displays the date and time of recording (setting required);
- long loading before starting (about 10 seconds).
Taking into account the capabilities of the device, good recording quality within a radius of up to 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 performance quality and autonomy, it has headphones in the kit.
QZT voice recorder pen
Dictaphone pen 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 - 1170 rubles.
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;
- over 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 brand JOXINSH, made in steel color. In terms of functionality, it is identical to the competitor, but 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 - 1348 rubles.
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 purchase of the GS-R01S the best option: it is cheaper, works better, and has voice activated recording.
GS-R01
Similar in design to KBT000953, but slightly larger. A difference of a few millimeters is practically invisible in practice. Convenient clip can be attached to a pocket or belt. Unlike JLX005 it has voice activation, it can work without recharging up to 20 hours. Price - 1470 rubles.
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, I think this is 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, 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 latter option costs 1985 rubles and can store up to 100 hours of high quality recording, about 150 on average.
Pros:
- complete set (headphones, external microphone, USB charging cable, adapter for recording calls 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. Nice bonus - you can use it like an mp3 player. Many experts call this model the best in terms of price-quality ratio on Aliexpress.
Hyundai-E300
Dictaphone hidden in a toy keychain. Supports voice activation and pause in complete silence. The control buttons are the cat's eyes and nose. 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 - 2633 rubles.
Pros:
- original look;
- quality of materials and workmanship;
- 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 - this is what you can call this voice recorder. 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 its autonomy is poor. The price is clearly overpriced.
STTWUNAKE STK2
Compact microphone that resembles a lighter. It looks very prestigious. Control buttons are located on the side edge. On the front side there is a convenient screen and speaker. Features - high quality recording, active noise cancellation, 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 - 2800 rubles.
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 case, magnetic mount for secret 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 - 3125 rubles.
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 informative color display and built-in speaker. Equipped with two microphones at once, 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 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 - 3300 rubles.
Pros:
- complete set (headphones, USB-cable for charging, adapter for recording conversations from a home phone, bag-case);
- recording quality;
- noise suppression;
- autonomy;
- the quality of the headphones 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. An excellent thing for its price. If you are looking for something cheaper, I recommend the Bleterlaxy t60.
