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AJK
5.0
Vantrue N4 is exactly what I wantedReviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020
Overall, the Vantrue N4 three-camera dashcam is a significant upgrade to the N2 Pro that I have used for two years. Bottomline, I would recommend the N4 on all counts if you want the addition of a rear camera. The added security is well worth the additional cost. It also gives you more options as you can pick which cameras you want to record. Installation and setup were easy with just minor issues that I was able to resolve myself. Running the wire to the rear camera under the headliner and avoiding side airbags is the trickiest part. During two week-long heat waves reaching 98 degrees, the N4 operated without any issues. Here are some highlights and details:CAMERAS: The N4 three cameras can record simultaneously as 1440P + 1080P + 1080P. Dual mode can record at a higher resolution of 2560x1440P front + 1920x1080P inside @ 30fps like the N2 Pro, but also with the option to record the rear instead of interior. This is the obvious benefit for non-rideshare use. I will use dual mode recording most of the time, but am uploading samples for the three-camera simultaneous mode since that is the breakthrough feature. The clarity of all cameras is great. I can say the 2560P front camera is clearer than the N2 Pro, but the difference won't show here in pics uploaded to an Amazon review. Initially, exposure on the front and rear cameras was slightly darker than I prefer, but I was pleasantly surprised to find the default settings at the midpoint with a wide range for adjustment. The front camera is sharp enough at 1440P to see a wide field of view with minimal distortion. License plate numbers are easily readable at 25 feet, and much farther when set to 2560P. The rear camera is tiny with an ultra-wide lens and significant pin-cushioning that captures 160 degrees. One significant improvement over the N2 Pro is that the inside camera covers a wider field and its infrared imaging at night is much crisper. The microphone also picks up clear conversations at almost any volume, if that is important for you.Formatting & Memory: The N4 accepts up to a 256GB micro SD card. I am using a 128GB Samsung EVO SDXC due to its robustness in heat. One issue when installing into the N4 was it was not readable after formatting in the dashcam. However, I took it out and formatted it twice with a Mac Pro and card reader before it was readable by the N4. It has worked fine ever since. Note that files will automatically be saved to the card from each camera you designate in 3-minute increments and appear chronologically with suffix A, B or C. When the card is full, it will start writing over the oldest files, so be sure to download any events you wish to save, especially if using a smaller capacity memory card.Installation: The N4 body is about 15% larger than the N2 Pro. The larger body accommodates a bigger LED screen that makes settings and viewing much easier than the N2 Pro. Due to a big console for my rear view mirror and sensors on the windshield, I had to mount the N4 on the passenger side instead of the driver’s side like my N2 Pro. The reason was partly the larger size of the camera, but mostly because the suction cup mount caused the N4 to hang lower than I would like. The wire connector also points up rather than to the side like the N2 Pro, so that lowered the mount another 1/2”. Ideally, I would like a smaller fixed adhesive mount with side wire connector instead of the suction cup mount. If you don’t have a big electronic console at the top of your windshield, you will be fine as is.Parking Mode: I do not use the parking mode because my Volvo XC60 has a tendency to drain the battery when any electronics are left on. But I did test the G-Shock function and found it highly responsive. A great feature if you park in a shared garage or parking lots, and can manage your car's battery power properly.
