Vantrue - E1

I have been running an E1 for a few years and love it. Small footprint, sentry mode and footage is wifi accessible from your phone. [Vantrue E1 hardwired](https://imgur.com/gallery/rEvQsSI)

I went with a [Vantrue E1](https://VantrueE12.7KWiFiMiniDash...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2W81VG6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share). It’s nice the app tracks speed and also shows an overlay of the route taken during the recording. To run power I used a Dongar Kit. I think [this was the one](https://dongar.tech/products/10pin-type-d).

I have the Vantrue E1 with the Dongar power adapter.

Vantrue E1 - I really like that it's so small so you don't see it as a driver when mounting it behind the mirror on the passanger side and and with an polaroid filter added you get a pretty good video on all wheather situations.

I use the Vantrue E1 in my car and you can can get it for 120 atm on Amazon https://a.co/d/34sUa4O I have it hardwired in my 2020 and and parking mode does work if you are willing to run a cable into your engine bay

Vantrue e1 has a base that sticks to the windshield and is powered by a wire connected to the base. All you would have to do is slide it out of the base and transfer it to another base.

Size, cost and performance wise couldn't be happier with Vantrue E1 hardwired into mirror with kit.

I'm using a Vantrue E1. Works great

Depends on what you want, if you just want a basic front cam, 2 camera front and rear, 3 camera Front, rear and interior. Also parking modes etc. Viofo A229 pro or plus if you want good parking mode. Vantrue E1 for basic front cam w/parking mode (I have this one in my 06 Prius) Safedrivesolutions on YouTube has some good reviews on dash cams. Check em out. Black use and Thinkware are top notch but $$$$. He reviews those as well.

I have the Vantrue E1, I like it because it's small about the size of an ice cube, video quality is great and the app works well too, also has voice commands.

Definitely recommend the mirror adapter to make for a seamless install. Mine is by Dongar. But for cams, I have used Blueskysea and a Vantrue E1. The Blueskysea was well regarded a few years ago and also had no screen, no battery, so it was easily hidden. They don't exist anymore so when my wife needed one I went with the Vantrue E1. It has a screen, but still relatively small. Video quality is good and comes at good price point.

I recommend getting this little [doodad](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RRSC9XF) that lets you pull power out of the mirror / homelink. (Assuming you have a mirror with power.) Saves you running wires everywhere. At that point, any dashcam will do. I went with the [Vantrue E1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2W81VG6). It's worked well for me, but there are newer things on the market. Apparently [Car & Driver](https://www.caranddriver.com/car-accessories/g46063800/best-dash-cams-tested/) likes the Vantrue N4 best.

I've used Vantrue E1, Garmin Mini 2 and Vantrue N5. The Garmin mini and the Vantrue E1 are 1-channel but they are nice. The screen in the E1 makes a difference for me in terms of reviewing clips, config, etc. which you need to do via WiFi connection for the Garmin mini 2; and the E1 can be paired with a small remote control to save/lock clips and enable/disable the mic recording. From your post, I'd check these ones out and decide. The CPL filter makes a difference but not a must. The N5 is another level with 3 channels, and big bunch of features but also a looot more expensive. At this point, I would have gone for a cheaper model from Vantrue with LTE module. I did take a look at the Viofo dashcams before buying and they also give very good value for their money. The A119 Duo is a good 2-channel that will not break your bank. Do keep in mind that the dashcams don't come with microSD cards and those endurance cards tend to be from 30€ upwards (don't go for anything else, imho, or you may face issues saving videos).

I have an older Vantrue with the GPS base, records forwards, in cabin and rear, and can select which configuration you'd like. Zero complaints over 4 years.