Vantrue - N5

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 bought a thinkware arc (2024 model) and it overheat when the sun rose and shut off. Got a vantrue nexus 5 and it’s recorded the past 72 hours perfectly. If you don’t live anywhere where it’s over 85F I think you will be good with the thinkware.

Very pleased with the Vantrue N5. It's a 4 camera system. I've got some sample videos here: https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-gM2dx9. It was a relatively easy install for my vehicle.

Vantrue Nexus 5. Fantastic video quality, a little pricey though. Has inward and outward facing cameras.

Vantrue Nexus 5. A little pricey but very good quality and it is inward and outward facing.

I have the vantrue nexus 5. Pretty great. I am about it get it hard wired not just shoved into the panels. The good thing about hardwiring is it monitors battery and shuts off so it doesn’t steal too much power and has a parking mode. So if you were in the city and someone sidewiped your car it records it. It’s four actual cameras so front, back outside and front back inside It DOES have a screen and the front camera is a bit big, but imo it’s sorta worth it. Ive had many cams in the past that were cheap and small but they all failed me at the wrong time somehow.

I just got a Vantrue N5. Love it. Great quality. But if that's too expensive. The Vantrue S1 pro is also pretty good

Vantrue n5 and have make sure you hard wire it

I use the Vantrue N5, and really like it. 4 channel, good night vision, WiFi for video transfer, cheap install kit, and a remote trigger for capturing videos. Highly recommend. Edit to add: if you decide to get the N5, pay for the Vantrue branded SD card. It’s certified to handle the speeds necessary to record 4 video streams at once. When I first got this dashcam, I tried several other high speed name brand cards (Samsung, SanDisk, etc), and they all had issues.

No thanks needed, this is the least I could do! I was especially interested when I saw you were getting it for Uber because I also drive for Uber. Personally, I chose the N5 because some time ago, someone hit my car in a parking lot and took off. When I came back, I found it like that and had no idea what happened. Now, with the N5's parking mode, all angles are covered. Also, when driving for Uber, the camera records all angles inside the car, which is really useful. For Uber, they don’t require full-angle recording, but I love that it captures everything at night clearly inside the car. You can see every movement, and the exterior recording is also great. But at the end of the day, choose what works best for you. Congrats in advance!

The Vantrue N5 Hardwire Kit has a Low Voltage Protection System, ensuring that your car's battery is not drained by the dash cam when the car is parked. If you don’t want to use the Hardwire Kit, consider using an external battery pack, 12V power bank, or cigarette lighter adapter as alternatives for powering the camera.

Sorry to hear about the hit-and-run. If you’re looking for a solid front and rear dashcam, there are a few I’d recommend depending on your budget. The [Vantrue S1 Pro](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL4FQBQV?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.3UCUZXBWNKI81&linkCode=tr1&tag=mounirab960e-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.3UCUZXBWNKI81_1732288237677) is a great option. It records in 2.7K with 60FPS, so the footage is super smooth, and it has excellent night vision with STARVIS 2. Plus, it’s compact, so you can keep the setup neat without wires everywhere. If you’re looking for something with more coverage, the [Vantrue N5](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C58H2CSP?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1O2OERVMKZ8RI&linkCode=tr1&tag=mounirab960e-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.1O2OERVMKZ8RI_1732288213098) is a beast. It’s got 360° recording, so it covers the front, rear, inside, and the sides. perfect if you’re worried about incidents from all angles. It also has buffered parking mode, which is clutch for catching hit-and-runs. For something simpler and budget-friendly, the [Nexar Beam](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K4FDK81?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.ZS6K0GD8WBCY&linkCode=tr1&tag=mounirab960e-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.ZS6K0GD8WBCY_1732288185444) is a solid pick. It’s easy to use with an app, has unlimited cloud storage, and still gets the job done for front and rear footage. Hope that helps! Let me know if you want more details on any of these.

Hardwired dashcams can drain your car battery, not every dashcam and car are the same so not sure for your situation. I've owned many dashcams that run off of the 12v outlet and they've been reliable and excellent. It saved me an insurance headache when I crashed my car, insurance didn't fight me when I showed the footage. I have a Vantrue N5 and its been great, Viofo's are generally considered the best bang for your buck.

I use vantrue N5

I’m running a Vantrue and have had 0 issues with it. Take great video to the sides in front and the back of the truck. Got mine off amazon. Mine is the Vantrue N5 4 channel. $400 and love it.

The N4 pro has great image quality. I bought both the N4 and N5 to compare, but went with the N4 Pro because of the 4k resolution. Can't go wrong with that. Especially if your wanting the camera to capture license plates better, go with a 4k dash cam and hardwire. And their app is rather easy to navigate and use to look at recorded footage. Idk why people seem to dislike it. I have a Garmin dash cam as well and they make an app for them and i gotta say the vantrue app is better than the Garmin. If anything to make it easier, you can do what I do. I carry a mini usb c sd card reader that i can connect to my phone. I just remove the sd card from the dash cam and into the reader and that is a fast method of reviewing footage.

I use the vantru N5, which honestly is a bit overkill. Just get something that has a front and back facing camera.

I bought the vantrue n5, it's dope.

I personally use the “Vantrue N5” I went with the 4 channel as well as the hardwire kit

I like the offerings from Van True. Have the N4 Pro and N5 - no complaints and they work great.

I have the Vantrue N4 pro which has the cabin facing. They now have the N5 pro which has a cabin front and rear facing camera. So records from the front and the back of their heads. LOL

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.