Best value for the money. Gives me a peace of mind on a road and parking lots: skateboarders, bicyclists, and other alternative transportation users. Just because they are not behind the wheel doesn't make them a victims by default. Also, fender benders and any other situations involving my vehicle. Easy to report accident accurately, even when witnesses are not available. I am a practical user and my rates based on my needs.
I really like this cam as it is unobstructively small and operates flawlessly. I find the menu easy to navigate and understand. It is definitely newbie friendly. The recordings are great quality and the detail is nice and sharp. I also found it easy to install in the car and the length of the cable for the cigarette lighter is nice and long. For the price this small cam is great value and would be my first choice if I was going to buy one again. As a side note I would recommend to get the Vantrue micro SD for peace of mind due to unfortunate recording issues with other cards. But having said that I have had no problems with Sandisks for my other Vantrue, but why risk it?
The connector for the cable is on top of the arm... that lower the connector so low, that the camera is now lower then the rearview mirror and obstruct the view. the suction cup is not really solid. The slightest bump on the road and everything fell off... One trip around the block and it was enough to decide to pack it back and return it.
Easy to set, good quality. There are better cameras out there but this didn’t break the bank.Bought one for each vehicle we own. Might provide some evidence in terms of a traffic light or an accident.On hot days parked in sun the suction mount releases. I’ve come to accept this outcome.
Most cam aspects are great for a camera of this small size and modest price. Great imaging and ease of camera use make this a very respectable gear. The two observations I have concern the video format and the GPS attachment. WRT the video format, it is proprietary and therefore unviewable without use of the Vantree imaging software. The other observation I made (which may not be a camera problem in and of itself) concerns the GPS attachment. I purchased this ancillary attachment but have not yet been able to view any recorded video that exhibiting GPS data/info. I am working with Vantree on the GPS display problem but am unsure that we'll be able to resolve it. Overall though, this is a very nice dashcam with a reasonable price tag. I recommend buying the camera but not the GPS attachment pending resolution of the problem I mentioned.
This is a great value for money camera. I got it up and running and all settings set to my preference within about 10 minutes (very easy to setup). The image quality during the day is fantastic. Far superior to my older camera. At night it is also fairly good considering I only paid $89 on Amazon for it. Note screen is small, but still usable to play back directly on it. Alternatively just plug the card into your pc. This camera suits my needs for the second car and does everything stated as per the description on Amazon. If your looking for a good camera at a budget price, I would highly recommend this camera.
I compared the Vantrue N1Pro to the Apeman Dual Cam in a side by side test and the Vantrue won for a number of reasons. The Vantrue is more solid and better made. The control buttons are larger, clearly marked and on the back of the camera, making them easier to access when the cam is mounted. (The Apeman has the buttons on the far side where you can't see them. They all feel the same too.)The Vantrue has a ball mount which makes aiming the cam easier than the Apeman.The images on the Vantru are better overall, especially the lowlight and night videos.CON: The power plugs into the suction mount and both the mount and the camera have exposed contacts which must mesh for the camera to work. Hopefully this won't be an issue but it seems like an unnecessary feature. It would reduce costs and improve reliability if future models just plugged directly into the camera, you know... like every other dash cam does.
This is a great product and very easy to use. The quality of the camera and picture/video quality is excellent, but however, the suction cup is useless. The suction cup does not stick on to the windshield for longer than 5 hrs and after that it will lose it suction and the camera will fall off the windshield. I have applied Commands 3M wall strip sticker to stick this thing on the glass! So far so good.
The installation of the dashcam is quite easy, the key part probably is how to hide the wire into the car.As for the footage quality, I feel like is useful but not enough, cause this is 1080p dashcam and the plate number only visible when the front car is in the 5m range. I attached the captured image for you guys to reference but for me, a 1080p dashcam is worth for this quality.
This is definitely not a 1080p camera. I bought this to replace my old 720p camera and the picture quality on the old one was way better. You can't read license plates unless you are very close but I had no problem on my 720p cam. If they didn't overstate the claims, it would be OK for the moneyPROS+ not very expensive+ easy to use menu and LCD+ wide angle captures a lotCONS- picture quality is terrible and not 1080p- parking mode doesn't work well and sensitivity settings don't help- slow response time from sellerI don't recommend this camera. There are way better units out there at this price point as the video quality on this unit just isn't where it should be.
This dashcam is unobtrusive and it keeps working just fine: turns on, keeps recording, turns off. All I wanted was the basic loop recording functionality and I get everything that I needed and expected. The video quality is very good, indeed. Great performance to price ratio. Haven't tested the extended features since I never needed them as of yet. Also, haven't examined any nighttime recordings yet.
Battery power very questionable, only 1 year in, battery have problem holding charge, only able to run without power for 5 mins.Suction failed during hot days, every time during summer I'd have to reattach it.
Just installed and reviewed the videos from this my first Dash Cam. Love the size, the simplicity of the installation, and good images. They will look even better now that I have removed the protective film!! Installed on a Subaru with all kinds of tech, and it does not interfere with any of it. Wonderful!
This camera is still holding up awesome, excellent video quality. Small from factor as to not obstruct your view while driving. Customer service is awesome! Had an issue with the mount and they corrected it right away.
I really enjoyed my Vantrue N2 dash cam but I needed to replace it as it was no longer working properly. I saw the N1 Pro was on sale for Cyber Monday and did not hesitate to buy! I really enjoy the Vantrue dash cams and will recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable yet packs great performance!
I was surprised at how small the camera actually was when it came in, despite being aware of the dimensions before buying, but I was blown away by the quality and ease of use, especially because I ended up needing it within the first week of getting it. The resolution, even at night, is excellent, as is its ability to basically capture the full aspect of the road in front of you. Really very impressed with the performance, and have had no issues whatsoever after over two months of continued usage now. Very highly recommended, especially for the unbeatable price.
Mounting clip broke in 6 month.Cannot get in touch with provider about warranty.Quality of the picture far from 4K. In the moving car licence plate not visible.
I used a 16G micro SD card made in China to test and so far it has worked flawlessly.Well packed, with clear instructions, easy to use menu on camera. Sharp clear 1080p video.The product description says:"Please DON'T use Sandisk Card and Transend Card. We recommend to use Vanture Micro SD card." That is BS. My Sandisk micro SD card works just fine.
I bought this back in June and I had no problems with it. It's small and does not obstruct my view. However, after a couple of months, the suction part of the camera stopped functioning properly. I went inside my car once and the camera had fallen. Of course, I put it back on but noticed it happening a lot more often now, the suction cup thing does not hold on anymore. Is there anyone I can contact to get another one?
Been looking for a dashcam for a while and decided on this when it was recommended by some Youtubers. It has a small size and the video quality is very good for a small package.
This is my first dashcam. I read a lot of positive reviews on this unit, and my expectations were met. It looks like a well-built unit and the installation and setup went smoothly. I decided to use the accessory power cable provided, so I can't use or test the park function. If you want that function you will need to buy a cable kit that converts the power and limits the time the cam loads and drains the battery.I tucked the cable out of sight along the headliner and door moldings. Setup was quick and I downloaded the viewing app on my WIN 10 computer to view the videos. I bought the Vantrue GPS mount for this unit so I can see the map and route display with the videos. The only thing in the setup process that made me stop and think was the "frequency" setting. It is 60 Hz for North America.
Good camera over all however the battery lasts only one day if you lucky and the camera constantly turns on when it is extremely windy out. All this being said it’s a great cheap camera to C.Y.A. incase you get hit by someone
the 24hrs parking mode doesnt work at all. I perfer the size of the lens a littlel smaller or leans towards the left so i can put my dashcam on the right side on the windwhield. otherwise things are good. quality is good.
I've been using this dash cam for over a year now. It works great. Set up was easy. After that, it requires no extra attention or care unless if something goes wrong. While the suction cup is quite strong, it has fallen off the windshield when there is lots of movement. When it happened a week ago, then the connector came off of the charging cable. However, I emailed Vantrue to let them know about the issue and they offered to send me a new cable. I'm very happy with their great service. I would definitely recommend this product and company.
The Vantrue N1 Pro was easy to set up, the operation intuitive.Video quality is clear and bright, this little dashcam does all the book says it can do.I can recommend this product.
This camera works great for about half a year and then it goes wonky. Doesn’t record all trips, records wrong date, audio turns off and now the few times it saves a file it’s recording in fast forward.Not recommended.
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 Amazon 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.
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 product is understated for its price. Night video quality is decent. It switches on with the ignition of the vehicle & due to its small footprint sits in disguise behind internal rear view mirror. Cable supplied is long enough and of good quality.There can be 2 scope of improvements; Memory card needs to be FAT32 formatted before use else camera does noy recognize the memory card and keeps giving error. Windows 10 onwards you cannot format a any storage device into FAT32 file format and this is an issue. I had to find an online software, install & format the card. I hope in future upgrades camera is able to recognize newer file formats.Second issue, this still has a battery inside & moreover i don't think so it can be replaced anyhow if required. So basically in extreme temperatures camera might not switch on(product mentions a safe range of negative temperature until which will function as usual). Also towards end of battery life cycle camera might stop working, it could be 1 / 2 / 3 years, i am not sure.
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.
30s video = 900k words? Included a short video to show the unexpectedly good quality from such a small camera during rain and night time. License plates could be read from the video. It was easy to setup. I didn't even have to read the instruction book. 32GB memory card stores around 4 hours of looped video.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.