Purchased this dashcam after returning apex cam dashcam.I didnot like the video quality of apex cam so took the decision to purchase vantrue. A lot of people recommended me Ventrue so purchased one. I am very happy with the video quality of the dashcam. It comes with a very good quality mout. The camera is really small and of good quality. Anyone who is considering to guy a dashcam within 50$-100$ range should purchase this dashcam.
Arrived just as expected. It came packaged neatly and instructions were easy to read and follow. I bought the hardware kit also to get parking mode enabled.
This is a good value for money dashcam. Picture quality is certainly better than other cameras using the same Sony sensor. I guess it's because of the built-in processor that enhances the quality. But the picture quality falls below par when sun is falling on the front of the car and during night. Yes, it's not as bad as some of the cameras out here as number plates are visible head-on during low-light but over sharpening of nighttime videos makes them grainy. The other minus point is the suction mount which certainly does work well. Mine kept falling down everyday until I used some double sided tape.That way the mount for the Chortau camera was the best. The final pic you can see the size difference between N1 and Chortau.
Upd:Smooth design, high quality out build, great picture quality (see attachment.)Cons: After 5 months some kind of glue started to appear on a screen (see attached video), warranty policy require to ship it back on your expenses which make it not reasonable.Overall: Not Recommended.
This is a great dash cam! The image quality is really great considering the size of the camera. What I like the most is that you don't need to worry for the camera to start recording and stop recording because it is done automatically when you start the engine of the car and when you turn it off. The thing I don't like is that it makes a lot of clips because the longuest clip you can make is 5 minutes long so it works in a loop and start a new clip every time, but it is really not a deal breaker.
It's my first dash cam and i don't regret it.It's really small, so it's not blocking the viewThe setup is easy to doIt would be nice if you could easily add a polarize filter in front of the camera, because in my car the dash is reflecting on the windshield. I use polarize sunglasses so i don't normally see it, but the camera do see it. I did some tests with a polarize filter and it's working fine, i just need to find a way to fix that filter on the camera.
After I got a camera for my wife I choose this one for my truck. Easy to istall and easy operation. Good night vision too.Love this dash camera works great.I recommend this.
This dash cam is very easy to use. Just put memory card and plug in. Smallest dash cam I've seen. I love the size, not in the way of driving. The quality of video is very good. Definitely recommend. The kids enjoy watching the screen as i drive.
I'm a trucker and I have it on all the time. I bought a 128GB card with it and it seems to be sufficient. The video quality is excellent as is the night video. As per the review I read which convinced me to get this... I wish the time was embedded from the GPS and not user set. (this has legal issues).. I also wish some of the documentation was better explained.. I had to experiment with the G setting to figure out where to set it. Because of the roads I drive I seem to end up with files in the PROTECTED folder a lot and have to clear it out periodically.
The product came well packaged!! It's nice and small and when mounted hardly noticeable!Works as advertised. This is my second one - for the other vehicle.
Over all, I am pleased with the Vantrue N1 Pro Mini 1080P Dash Cam and its advertised functions. I especially like it's tiny size. It took a bit of experimenting to get the various settings that worked best for my satisfaction and requirements. I would imagine that in the near future there will be a blue tooth camera that eliminates the long power cable. On some vehicles one can hide all the wires; however, on my car, a 2019 Hyundai Kona, I can tuck about 60% of the power cord out of site. The rest is rolled up and sits on the console. The clarity is great with one feature that is not as advertised (below). Overall, I am satisfied with the little desk cam.The cons: There are only two items that caused me to give the camera a 4-5 was the supposed being able to read a licence plate number. If the my vehicle is parked and vehicle is driving by, the numbers on the licence plate is blurred. This goes for road signs when traveling more than 30 Mph/50 Kmh as well . The camera's night vision with street lighting is far better than my past Garmin; however. When traveling at night on a highway, the camera losses my five rating. I doubt if even a $500.00 desk cam would be able to give night vision that would be acceptable.
I’m very pleased with the product. Came in fast and as expected. The description is bang on. I didn’t rate night vision cause I have not driven at night yet.
I couldn't use it because the car charger didn't work. Contacted Vantrue, talked to them ones and... that was it. They did nothing so I returned it.Note: I'm not saying the dashcam is not good, or the quality is not good etc.
Have not had to look at the video quality for night time (knock on wood) but the video for daytime is good. My favorite thing about this dashcam is the size. The annoying thing about this dashcam (possibly others as I have not tested many) is the motion detection. Every time you shut the door it records / locks that clip. Although deleting the files is pretty easy.
Amazing dashcam. Very discreet hidden right behind the rear view mirror. Video quality is truly one of the best. Easy to setup and use. Video looks vividly clear on a big screen tv. I haven’t use the motion detection yet though but everything else works great. Would definitely recommend buying this dashcam. Great item and great customer service.
Only had this for a couple of weeks, but so far the video capture is good quality in both day and night.Easy to setup both the camera setting and in the car.
Functional dashcam for the price. The picture quality is not the absolute greatest. You will be able to see license numbers when the car is very close to you and stationary, but if moving and ~5 to 10 meters away you'd have to do some guessing. Overall I did not expect this to be an HD camera and just needed it to record events rather than read plates, it fills my needs well for a good price.
I have purchased a dozen cameras and hard-wire kits for my fleet. The video quality is excellent. No issues with the mounting system as reviewed by others. Installation was easy and took about 20 minutes are less. Setup was easy as well. The only setup recommendation is the sensitivity level should be set to low. I had one truck set to high accident detection while on the highway driving it would "sense" an incident and store the video in the locked folder filling the memory card quickly.
Recently, the dashcam of my parents car broke and Ive been searching for another one. I contemplated whether to get this one or not because it had a screen. When it arrived, I was pleased. Its quite small and the screen automatically shuts off. It came with an adapter that can be connected to my computer as well. Very easy to use and set up.
Exellent dash cam for the price point ( I got $20 Vantrue discount as well). Both day and night video 1080p quality is good. Some of the other things I like about it:-256gb card compatible-comes with suction mount (not sticky tapes)-small size-decent audio recordingSome nice to haves would be:- Android or iOS app- WiFi / hotspot for easy video downloadOverall, very happy with my purchase!
Vantrue is a fantastic product line. I have this one in my rear window and the N2pro dual cam in front. They are both incredible cams that do exactly what they should. I almost never touch them, but whenever I see anything on the road It gets captured without fail. I suggest also ordering the install kit so that they stay on all the time with the motion sensor active. It's an awesome piece of mind when leaving your ride in a parking lot or in public places, knowing that if anyone was to ever damage your car is sure to provide valuable evidence. Also doesn't hurt to have that extra line of video monitoring parked in the driveway. I actually like to park in such a way that I capture anyone approaching on the dash cam. These days you just never know who's going to show up. I've actually seen more wildlife than anything, lol. Mostly deer and raccoons.Thanks again Vantrue!
Really happy with this dash cam. This is my second one (for my wife's car). Has a battery so continues to film a bit after turning off. Good quality video. For the price I don't think you can find a better one.
Compact design. Easy installation. The extra cable to connect to computer is very handy.No need to remove the sd card and put it to computer. No sound recording though!!!Night vision and day recording is satisfying. Comes with long flexible cable to install . The car in the video is Nissan Pathfinder.
I can not believe the picture quality of this dash cam for the price. I would highly recommend it compared to the garbage ones I’ve bought before for the fraction of the price
The video recording quality pretty good. The manual instructions should be reviewed as the guide line on some set up are considered misleading and confusing for a new customer.
Instructions are somewhat hard to interpret (that's why 4 stars) and I wasn't sure if I should leave the 1-, 3-, or 5-minute overwrite function alone. Ended up turning that off to fill the card. Now about to turn it back on to compare. What I want is for the camera to store possible problems (bumps and thumps that may be an accident) but constantly overwrite the non-important stuff so I don't have to format weekly. Controls though are very easy to use and menu very easy to navigate. Videos are nice and clear. Parking sensitivity seems to be very touchy. Will try other settings. All in all a very good dashcam for the price.
It is a small, easy to install and uninstall on the windshield, intuitive settings, and quality image. I've been using it for a few weeks now and got no problems.
This camera looks great and the video quality is excellent. It has some great features and is easy to install and operate. My only real complaint is that the mount does not allow the camera to swivel 360 degrees. I was hoping it would swivel far enough to view the driver and passenger windows when needed. But unfortunately it does not swivel any further than my side view mirrors.
Vantrue N1 dashcam is a great camera. The day and night pictures are very clear and bright. I bought the camera because its small and fits perfectly behind the rear view mirror, hidden from thieves. Took out sim card and watched the recordings on pc. Good unit for the price.
After my brother got into an accident that was not his fault I decided to get a dashcam and settled on this one for the price. I don't use the motion detection since at work I face a major roadway and at home I park in a garage. Picture quality is great, at night there is some blooming from lights which was expected. I am very happy with this dashcam.
this camera was actually of a great quality really loved it this this time even tho i was really hesitant in buying this because the first one i bought just one week before came with defects and was really horrible, but then other people were able to convince it was just a faulty one i got so i got another and this is amazing now really would recommend this now to anyone
This is the only decent, cheap Dashcam I've come across. Ive been burned a couple times on ones that just didnt work right that this Vantrue is a blessing.
Stopped working after very little use. Absolutely do not buy this product. Unfortunately I’m unlikely to get any support because I bought it awhile ago and only somewhat recently hooked it up. It worked fine at first and just stopped working for no reason (doesn’t seem to hold power).
The Vantrue N1 Pro is the perfect budget dash cam. It's compact in size, setup/install is easy, has all the required features and takes good quality 1080p video. Would recommend.
Definitely one of the cheaper priced dash cams on the market but performs excellent. Got this after my friend let me borrow his and was amazed at the quality for such an inexpensive and small dash cam! Customer service was also great, friendly and fast. Also comes with warranty! Great buy.
The camera is compact very clear picture motion detection works good tried two other types they don’t come close to this product (N1 Pro) power cord length is good in a full size truck highly recommended
The item was delivered on time, thanks to Vantrue Prime This dashcam was pretty small, yet it possess the qualities that you will be looking for in a dashcam. The daytime capture in FHD looks very sharp and clear. But you will appreciate it more when night time comes. The details on the road can be seen perfectly. It certainly do what it promises on paper. This is the best budget friendly dashcam that I have ever tried in my whole driving career (no joke). So if you are looking for a high quality dashcam without 'breaking the bank', this one is for you.
My previous cam did not come close to the quality of this one. When it was time to upgrade I went on line to see reviews of the best dash cams. This cam came very highly rated. So far it has exceeded expectations. The ease of installation and operation makes it ideal and the size is very compact to say the least.
I have seen many car dash camera videos on YouTube of accidents being caught on tape and decided to get one for myself after getting into a car wreck that was disputed. It’s a very important addition! No one can argue camera footage of an accident.This little device works wonders! I was extremely impressed by the Full HD 1080P providing clear image. Super easy to instal but you must note that the memory card is not included. Overall, highly recommended.
Short and sweet.Spend more money and get something with a little better quality.1 star overall because its main purpose to record your drive is failed.MAJOR ISSUE.During normal operation, the camera will stop recording and not continue for a varied amount of time but at least a minute and a half, sometimes longer.I have contacted support and was told to format my SD card and update firmware but it did not resolve the issue.Objectively.Camera quality is okay at most.In good lighting conditions, the license plate of the car in front of you WILL NOT be visible but the cars will not be too grainy.In dark or low light conditions the camera quality performs better than expected.Motion detection is a 5 stars.Car park mode is great. The camera will turn on and start recording within seconds.
This is a nice little dash cam that does not get your way. It has fantastic picture quality and very sensitive to record someone banging into your vechicle.
Pro: 1. Small size 2. Easy to install 3. Power windshield mount.Cons: 1. No phone app 2. No wifi or Bluetooth 3. Menus are confusing, selection of mode is quite confusing
I wasn't expecting id get something this great at this price point. Is already paid for itself and the options are all there to customize it to record exactly how you want to record.Vantrue has made me a believer in dashcams with how great this unit is
what an absolute piece of fine art this dash-cam is! I have been looking for a dash-cam for quite some time now and I finally found one. Very unique design, it easily hides behind me car’s entertainment screen so it doesn’t distract me at all. The best feature I love about this dash-cam is the option of screen rotation so that you can mount it on the dashboard instead of windshield. This way you don’t have a wire hanging out from the top and you don’t have to take your panels off to stick the wire in. You do have to buy the adhesive disc separate though which I wish they provided with the cam, I would happily pay extra for that. In nutshell, this is a great buy, has everything that you may want in a dash-cam.
After having used the camera for soon half a year, these are my thoughts and experience.The video quality is good, absolutely no complaints there. Of course, because of the wide angle lens the video has fisheye distortion. The camera interface is reasonably good. The menus are easy to navigate but the function of the buttons, and mostly how they are labeled, is somewhat confusing - read the manual!The original camera did develop a problem of the battery not holding a charge and settings being lost. After some back-and-forth with the VanTrue technical support, they shipped me a replacement camera which I appreciate.All in all, a good camera which I can happily recommend assuming my issue with the original camera was a one-off.
Before i purchased both the N1 and the S1, i had a DOD dashcam, which worked great. Received as a gift and it was my only dashcam.I decided to get another dashcam for my wife's car, and wanted the added security of having the rear recorded as well.I purchased the S1 for my minivan, and the N1 mini for my wife's vehicle, and used the DOD dashcam for her rear window.The N1 is a great compact little dashcam, that records clean, clear quality footage and is easy to set up and use.The mount is great with a twist on / twist off suction, and keeping the mount in the car, and removing the dashcam from the mount is super easy and convenient.If there was a wishlist, i would only ask for this to have the ability to record in 4k. That being said, the video quality at 1080p that this records at, is great.
This is a nice little dash cam that does not get your way. It has fantastic picture quality and very sensitive to record someone banging into your vechicle.
One word for this cam......Amazing! Great price for this product. The features are great, gives you options that other dash cams don't have. I like the fact that I am able to change the loop recording 1, 3 or 5 minutes or off. I am planning to use this dash cam for recording driving videos on trips (enjoy scenic drives). Also time lapse video can set set at 1,5 or 10 seconds which will be useful for the longer drives. Video is clear and seamless. The other feature I like is the fact that the power cord attaches to the suction cup, you can leave the power cord set up and just detach or attach the cam as needed (do not want to leave the cam in car when site seeing). Downloading to tablet or computer is easy, just press OK for mass storage. The only drawback is no video options, just have MOV mode, but all the features out weigh this. Great warranty of 18 months and 30 day money back. I also purchased Asurion 3 Year Auto Accessories Protection Plan for piece of mind from reading previous comments. I contacted Vantrue through FB messenger and got a prompt reply which was very helpful. Love this product and I am going to enjoy using it.
After having used the camera for soon half a year, these are my thoughts and experience.The video quality is good, absolutely no complaints there. Of course, because of the wide angle lens the video has fisheye distortion. The camera interface is reasonably good. The menus are easy to navigate but the function of the buttons, and mostly how they are labeled, is somewhat confusing - read the manual!The original camera did develop a problem of the battery not holding a charge and settings being lost. After some back-and-forth with the VanTrue technical support, they shipped me a replacement camera which I appreciate.All in all, a good camera which I can happily recommend assuming my issue with the original camera was a one-off.
Before i purchased both the N1 and the S1, i had a DOD dashcam, which worked great. Received as a gift and it was my only dashcam.I decided to get another dashcam for my wife's car, and wanted the added security of having the rear recorded as well.I purchased the S1 for my minivan, and the N1 mini for my wife's vehicle, and used the DOD dashcam for her rear window.The N1 is a great compact little dashcam, that records clean, clear quality footage and is easy to set up and use.The mount is great with a twist on / twist off suction, and keeping the mount in the car, and removing the dashcam from the mount is super easy and convenient.If there was a wishlist, i would only ask for this to have the ability to record in 4k. That being said, the video quality at 1080p that this records at, is great.
I've only been using this for one day so far... but I'm already loving it. Great picture quality, even in low light. Decent sound capture. The mount seems strong. Very happy with my purchase.
Product impression: It does not look cheap. It’s well built and the outside feels like rubberized. I left it in a car through very hot summer and still no issue.
Very good resolution: See the photos. Both interior and exterior resolutions are good. Interior of my car is black leather and the person is wearing dark blue jacket but the camera still shows a good image. I redacted the face but details are pretty good. Vehicle license plate numbers can be read on 1080P (outside)/1080P(inside). The menu also offers a higher resolution but then it does not offer dual camera views.
Easy setup: Good suction cup/holder is very steady and not shaky. Well built, plug and play as the factory setting is already good for most users. Menu and buttons are simple and easy to understand. Good user interface.
Excellent/responsive customer: Customer support by email is very responsive and genuinely interested in resolving a customer’s concerns and issues. It generally takes 1 or 2 days to response but they do get back to you. They also don’t hesitate to offer exchange a defective dash cam under warranty after trouble shootings.
Optional GPS: Quick fix GPS antenna and enables speed of a vehicle stamps on video files.
Suggestion: Use good quality micro SD cards made for frequent write/delete like SanDisk High Endurance Video Monitoring. Check once in a while to make sure the files are not corrupted. Reformat every 1 or 2 weeks. Keep one extra SD card as backup. Throw away and get a new one if SD cards keep corrupted or turns on/off the dash cam. Also, always use OEM cable and charger. Connect USB directly to the dash cam rather than through the holder or GPS antenna if you are having any power issue. Update firmware only if necessary so that you know if the dash cam experiences some issues you can spot the issue.