Vantrue E1 Pro 4K Mini Dash Cam Front, STARVIS 2 PlatePix HDR Night Vision

This is the third one of these that I have purchased. There are two real parts of the install. One is mounting the camera to the windshield, and the second is running the wiring for power to the camera. The camera is really in two parts. The main camera which is a small cube, and an adapter that sticks to the windshield and holds the camera in place. In the box you get a clear sheet that looks like a screen protector that you are supposed to stick to the windshield and you stick the camera to that. After trying this once, either I didn't do it right or it didn't work right. The camera fell off. So I now leave that stuff in the box and stick the mount directly to the glass. (Be sure to clean the glass first). This works well. You do need as Micro-SD card to capture the images. The app needs to be downloaded to see the clips captured but you can also remove the Micro-SD and look at them on a computer or whatever. Unless you just plug in the cable to the camera and drape the wire down to the power port in your car, wiring is more of a problem than sticking the camera to the windshield. The cable with the camera is a usb-c on the camera end and what was called the cigarette lighter plug in the other end. If your car only has USB A or C connectors, you will need to purchase a separate cable. A small tool is provided to lift up trim parts on the car to slide the cable underneath to make it look nice. On some cars (Like my Jeep Wrangler) this is very easy to do. The others were installed on Kia and Hyundai cars which seem to be be build much tighter fits, and were a real pain. The level of difficulty will depend on your car and how hidden you want the cable to be. The camera works well and has an excellent picture quality. If you don't want it recording your conversations in the car, you can mute the microphone. It records in a loop, so older clips get erased when the memory card is full. You should also format the card on a regular basis. How much video you can keep depends on the size of the card you purchase. The only other comment I have is that it does get hot.

I have used it for about 2.5 months so far. Then all of sudden, the back dash cam cover feel apart. I found it on the floor of my car and tried to put back, but it didn't work. It should cover the back screen and other internal part of the dash cam. It is gone now and dash cam barely works, but not sure how long it can stay like that. I tried to contact the manufacturer, but no response so far. very disappointed. Updates: As soon as I contacted Vantrue, they replied and are in progress to figure things out for me. So I revised my review. Once I hear from Vantrue for the resolution, I will update again. By the way, I like the size and functions of this dash cam and customer service is there to help, I ordered another one for my other car. I will see how this new unit works for me soon. Updates 2: Well... the second unit came in and installed another car. A few days later, I found the back screen was broken again. I found this unit made a lot of heat when it was in use. It was almost untouchable, due to the enormous heat. I think the back screen was broken by the heat. Anyway, second unit will be returned to Amazon. The first one is still in progress of replacing by the manufacturer, but the whole process has been very slow. I don't think I can recommend it anymore, even though I liked the size and video quality.

I purchased this with my own money. I’m not getting paid nor have I been asked to write this review by anyone. I love this dash cam, I had searched too far and wide for a dash cam that was tiny, but had full features and this one did not disappoint. First thing opening the box you noticed that this is a quality product, it does not disappoint. Product comes well, wrapped and well protected in a beautiful box and everything was in place where it should’ve been. Good straightforward directions, easy to understand and follow. The images on this were crystal clear and just as good if not better than the other five or six 4K dash cams I have ordered, I have not gotten to test it at night yet, but when I do, I will update the review. Connection to my vehicle when as expected, unit power powered up without problems, and was easy to navigate, even though the screen was small. Everything works precisely as it should, the buttons are high-quality, they give good tactile feedback when you press them, the hinge joint moves smoothly, the power button is easily identifiable. It is a bright orange, and the memory card insert and ejects with ease. The first thing you notice, this is a beautiful, but prominent lens, this lens also comes with a filter, which in my experience is unheard of, but not only does it filter the images for more clarity I believe in sunlight, but it should also serve to protect the inner lens. The display is absolutely beautiful, it’s very small, but very clear, the touchscreen works perfectly, very impressive. The voice command/controls worked without problems, you should read the directions for this and make sure that it is enabled in the set up. The app works outstanding! I have owned four or five dash cams, and the apps were always the weak point. However, this app works extremely well in all the functions. I would 100% recommend this, especially if you can get it on sale but even still, it is an absolute bargain even at the regular price. A lot of these desk cams have so so quality, or even when the dash cam itself works great, the software is really horrible, that’s not the case here both the software and the hardware are working in unison and it’s actually a pleasure to use this. I want to again just say that the build and the quality of this are absolutely excellent. The unit has a little bit of heft to it, but that’s your assurance that it’s high quality… actually, it’s beautiful! Somebody really put a lot of thought and execution into, it’s very rare that I gush over something this much but it really is a beautiful piece of equipment! I will review an update this once I’ve gotten to know the unit a little better but for now, it’s awesome!

Working well in my tahoe. I installed two of these one in the front and one in the rear. I did not want to run wire front to rear so I anso installed a wireless remote 12v power switch for the back camera allowing me to turn it off and on from the drivers seat without opening the rear glass. Only issue has been Mixor SD cards. I finally got the one in the front to work well, but the back keeps getting slow card errors. I have cards that spec correct but run for 15 to 30 minutes then give a slow card error. I have tried multiple brands and just ordered a high endurance card on suggestions from searches. Image quality is great in bright sun, clouds and night.

Installation was easy, most difficult part is running the wire from the camera to the outlet. This device uses a cigarette lighter style connector with only about 8' of cord (There is no USB cord and there may not be enough power from your vehicle's USB outlet anyway). Running the power cord is the most challenging install regardless of the camera you purchase. Here is something to keep in mind with the Vantrue, there are adapters that allow you to power this camera by using the rear view mirror (and the adapters are relatively cheap). Amazon lists the available adapters that will work with certain vehicles. Anyway, I did my install before realizing these are available, and they will only work with mirrors that have power (auto dimming). The screen is very small, by design but the VanTrue app allows you to see what the camera sees on your phone, plus you can fully program the device using the app and its built-in wifi. You have several options for video quality but 4K provides a really good quality picture. Just remember, the better the resolution, the more space it requires on your SD card.. The previous dash cam we had included a rear camera which was nice but required additional wiring the full length of the vehicle. If we miss the rear camera, I'm just going to purchase another E1 Pro and power it from the cigarette lighter outlet in the rear of our vehicle. These dash cams have gone up in price but they are still one of the best featured dash cams you can buy.

First off, the for factor/size is second to none. Mounted right along the left side of the rear view mirror it’s unnoticeable. Installation is so easy and love its magnetic quick disconnect base for taking the camera inside for cleaning and updating as well as removing before going to the dealer (many dealers won’t work on a vehicle with a camera) Video quality is excellent day and night. It included circular polarizing filter makes the dash reflection disappear from the video. Something most cameras don’t offer. Control via cell phone is very simple as well as system software upgrades and video review. It’s nice having the 1” display for menu option changes in the car. Great deal on this on Prime day. It’s coming up soon and I’ll be buying another for another vehicle or for a rear camera. Can’t go wrong for $100. *Note- Just as everyone reports, it runs really hot and did burn up the first mem card I bought in about 4 months. Replaced it with an extra high temp/rough duty card. Good so far past 4 months.

worked for about a month and then it stopped recording for some reason. It seems to record events like when I hit a bump but it doesn't continuously record and loop. Controls are easy to understand. To be fair I am not using a Vantrue SD card and maybe that is the problem but I have ordered a Vantrue SD card to see if it improves performance of the camera. If it fixes the recording issue I will update this review accordingly but as it is I can't recommend this product currently. The device gets very hot which I don't have a problem with because I am not touching it. The picture quality is fine. Easy to connect to phone via wi-fi. Update: The Vantrue SD card did not solve the problem of not recording. What did resolve this not recording issue is restoring the system to default settings. Not sure how often I'm gonna be doing this.

I really wanted to like this dash cam, but honestly this thing is terrible. The biggest issue is overheating. It gets EXTREMELY hot all the time, day or night, even when there’s no direct sunlight hitting it. After a while it stops recording, freezes, or gives random SD card errors. A dash cam that can’t reliably record is basically useless. I tried different SD cards, checked settings, updated firmware, and mounted it correctly. Nothing fixed the issue. The camera just runs way too hot for normal daily use. Sometimes I touch it and it literally feels burning hot. I’ve owned cheaper dash cams that worked better than this. The video quality is decent when it actually works, but reliability matters way more than fancy marketing specs. You buy a dash cam for protection and peace of mind, not to babysit it every day wondering if it’s recording or overheating again. Don’t waste your money on this thing. At this point the only place this camera might work properly is inside a freezer. Humanity built rockets and AI but apparently making a dash cam that survives normal temperatures is still too difficult.

Klein goed beeld met wifi

I’ve been using this Vantrue E1 Pro for my daily driving and I’m very happy with it. The video quality is excellent, especially during both daytime and nighttime. The compact size fits perfectly behind my rearview mirror and doesn’t block my view at all. Installation was simple, and the WiFi connection makes it easy to download and review footage on my phone. The HDR feature helps capture clear details, including license plates. Overall, this dash cam offers great performance, reliability, and value for the price. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality dash cam.

Super

Well-made and surprisingly small. Easy to fit and unobtrusive. Unusually, it comes complete with a polarising filter to remove any screen reflections (just twist the filter once fitted until they disappear). Very reasonably priced for a 4k camera with the latest Sony Starvis 2 sensor which produces good, clear video day and night. A one-star review here claims that you can’t power it from a USB C socket but that hasn’t been my experience - it works perfectly for me. The screen is small but usable although it’s easier to set it up initially through the phone app. The only minor issue that I had with it was that if you use the GPS time signal for the internal clock, the daylight saving setting uses the US dates to automatically change in the spring and autumn which are different from the dates we use in the UK. That said, it’s easy enough to set the time manually so not so much a problem as an inconvenience. It does run very warm but no more than my previous dash-cam which lasted several years with any problems.

Très satisfait de cette VANTRUE E1 Pro 4K. L'installation est simple et rapide, et la caméra est suffisamment compacte pour rester discrète derrière le rétroviseur. La qualité d'image est vraiment impressionnante, de jour comme de nuit, avec une excellente netteté qui permet de distinguer facilement les plaques d'immatriculation. L'application est intuitive, la connexion Wi-Fi est rapide pour récupérer les vidéos, et le GPS intégré est un vrai plus. Les matériaux donnent une impression de qualité et l'ensemble inspire confiance. Pour le prix, je trouve que le rapport qualité/prix est excellent. C'est un achat que je referais sans hésiter pour protéger mon véhicule.