Vantrue N4 3-Channel Dash Cam Review - It Doesn't Get Better Than This!

[@51Drones]

Vantrue is offering my viewers a $20 discount code! You can find it on my Patreon page: www.patreon.com/51drones.

[@AndrewAliferis]

Great review Russ. I bought this dashcam and I’m loving it. A couple of things that I found out in the short time that I’ve had mine is that if you set the rear and cabin to 720 P you get 2160 P for the front. Also I had to look up that WDR stands for a wide dynamic range which might help in those bright lighting situations. Also the main camera module allows you to plug it into your computer in USB mode which means that you don’t have to keep on removing the card every time you want to review your footage. Thanks for the comprehensive and high-quality content that you provide on your channel!

[@wethepeople4669]

So true about the hit and run. Just happened to me last Sunday and they took off, so I'm stuck for the repairs. Not anymore. I just purchased this dash cam and I can't wait to use it. Thank you for the review confirming that my choice was the right one.

[@SpotandLes]

I have a dash cam, paid $200.00 for it. Got out of a $400 ticket. The cop was totally wrong and a judge agreed. Leave your ignition switch on even if motor off, it’ll record what the cop says.

[@dibbyo456]

What’s the story?

[@abovebeyondandforever6571]

And this is EXACTLY!! why I'm buying one of these, I don't trust cops at all!!

[@fisherus]

I love my Vantrue 2, and wish I had a rear camera like this model and it was about $50 less. I have, however, filmed several fender benders in my traveling. Nice job with your presentation Russ!

[@nickpatterson9330]

After watching you video I bought one. GREAT product! Video quality is amazing on all three cameras and audio in cabin is great. Thanks for the review.

[@beetlebailey]

Also move the front camera down a little so the IR isn’t flashing back from the rear view mirror

[@leonreed4341]

Thank you for the timely review. I've been looking at this system for our family car now that we have a teen driver. Seems like a pretty nice set-up. Unfortunately, I too lack the patience for the installation, fortunately we have a car stereo dealer/installer that will put one in for about $25. Well worth the money in my opinion.

[@hectorrodrig]

The patience bit was a nice touch... I think that message appeals to many companies of great many variety of products... Thank you for this review well done. ❤️ Also this seems sooo much better than VanTrue N2 Pro that I'm currently using.

[@jammac020]

Russ great review. This is definitely one of the better and higher end Dash cams out there

[@Brian-xd2oi]

Great review Russ. It looks like the best dashcam I’ve ever seen, great quality and everything well thought out (one cable connection to rear cam, usb plug in the top of the cigar plug charger.and It’s available on Amazon in the U.K. Hope your family are all ok during these very strange times of covid19, keep safe, keep well. Regard. Brian

[@TRIPLEDIGITS]

I only use VANTRUE and i think VANTRUE is the best!

[@disabledvet5127]

It's easy to format the card too. You can do it right in your car . That way you can record in high quality EVERYDAY.

[@BillMetter]

I have had a dash-cam for over 5 years. The biggest plus for a dash-cam is license plate recognition. Both front and rear look great but the true test is from on coming vehicles that are moving and stopped. Could you please comment on reading license plates from on coming vehicles. Thank you. Great video.

[@51Drones]

It really depends on speed, but from what I have paid attention to, it's pretty easy to make them out in normal street traffic.

[@andrewmack4830]

"What's in the box" section could be easier to watch if your hands kept still instead of "bouncing" whilst you are talking!!! Great editing, having the 2 pictures in picture, and the "break outs" to show more detail explaining your commentary. I also like the text in the bottom left corner, from time to time, giving details of the footage. WiFi connection to the cameras would be better than having to run cables.

[@51Drones]

I'm a hand talker. My therapist says I still have a few years to go to fix it. 😉

[@fisherus]

What does "whilst" mean? Couldn't find it in Webster's.

[@lupegonzales5120]

Regarding movement of your hands, I agree with precious comments. Show various angles if you prefer but, keep your hands more still. Otherwise, I enjoyed your review. I'm a subscriber 👍🏽

[@tracysanderssr5037]

Great commentary I did get one I am looking forward to installing it I did get a extra wire where I can hook it to the fuse box I was watching a video where they said if you want 24 hour surveillance it would be easier to do that

[@derrickd2015]

Great video. Can't wait to see more videos on your channel!

[@TomasJuricek]

New drinking game: one shot for every SO :) nice video 🤗

[@51Drones]

Belly up buddy. I kept them light in this video! 😆

[@tommmy1313]

PADYYYYYY😆

[@paca_bill4863]

Nice review, Russ! I've installed and used several dashcams over the years with up to 1080p. I like the fact the N4 has 1440 resolution for the front camera. Ideally, it would have 60 fps recording, but even with 256 Gb, it would fill that up fairly fast before over-writing the data. It doesn't look like dash reflections are too bad into the sun for the N4. Mine have had serious issues in my pickup; I've seen recommendations to install an after-market circular polarized filter if I could find one. And yes, running the wire back to a rear camera through the headliner is always a real PITA. For that, I would pay someone to do the installation and cable run, and save on the frustration!! Dash cams won't prevent an accident, but they certainly can help in case you are involved in one, or are a witness to one. And yes, you can even upload your in-vehicle singing performance to your favorite song to social media channel :)

[@marcostudd]

I was hoping to see the rear camera wire installation under the side moulding.

[@belovedLion80]

I love Vantrue! Have them in all my cars. Best bang for the buck

[@casey2562]

How do they handle the heat? Do they shut off when they get hot?

[@dioncampbell3384]

Thanks you’ve helped seal my decision to purchase one of these.

[@awalker161]

Absolutely love the presentation - thank you for that. Question - if you get pulled over for speeding - does the N4 record your speed? If not - can you suggest options

[@nihongobenkyoshimasu3190]

I have a Blackvue DR900S and one feature I really like is to have the camera connected to the Cloud. So I can receive alerts on my phone and I can look remotely at recorded videos or watch a life stream when my car is parked. The Cloud service is free with some daily usage limitation but this is sufficient for my need, or you can get unlimited usage with subscription. I'm just surprised that during your review "Vantrue N4 It Doesn't Get Better Than This!" you didn't mention if this dashcam might provide it. Also the small display controlled by buttons is so old design compared using a smartphone or your PC from your home is nicer and more practical.

[@beetlebailey]

I’m using two (2) Garmin Mini DashCam one in the front one in the back window. The App allows you to view 2 at a time.

[@russingle1340]

I've had an X3 for a few years.I tried a Garman with a hex magnet for a mount(which was a nitemare,and complete waste of money).But I bought a GPS and and a wire that goes to the test receptacle under the dash that stays hooked up all the time.I learned for myself that leaving it plugged into your vehicle will kill your battery.But I still have my X3,sometimes the GPS doesn't work but other than those 2 problems,and with firmware updates I performed the X3 has a great resolution,I use the phone app I got from the playstore for resets and downloading videos and pictures,it is a great dashcam and I know of no others that come close to it.

[@savagei6130]

What camera are you using to shoot this video? That shit is top quality. Great video man!

[@51Drones]

Sony a6600

[@savagei6130]

@@51Drones That explains it! $1400 camera without any lenses. 167,000 subscribers, so it's worth it to have a top of the line camera. I only have a Sony ZV-1, but then again I only have 2k subscribers. haha

[@detectorguy4565]

Great review Russ. Did you have any issues with the rear camera other than installing it ?

[@dunnoyolo2238]

All suction cup mounts eventually fall off windshield. USB-C make me very interested..Lol

[@lynsmith1096]

Good review Russ. The system does not look to bad.

[@tysacura1323]

Good Job on the Video

[@newatlantisrepublic6844]

When hardwiring, how do you decide which fuse to use in the fuse box?

[@StanCook]

Russ, do you know about this? Changes everything. "If you’re opted in to get emails about new uploads, live streams, and premieres from channels you’re subscribed to, these emails are going away, though you’ll still get notified on mobile via the KZbin app, or on desktop via your Chrome browser if you’ve turned these notifications on." This is * NUTS.* I live on getting email notifications.

[@stevemcgavren7645]

Great review. I wonder why they say to NOT use Sandisk. "Recommend Vantrue Micro SD Card, please DON'T use Sandisk Card and Transend Card."

[@51Drones]

Marketing. I haven't had any issues with the SanDisk so far. They claim non-Vantrue cards may fail, but the fact is, the internals on the cards are identical. It's branding. that being said the price of the Vantrue cards are the same as the SanDisk, so it really makes no difference for the consumer.

[@zakbronson9637]

There’s a new firmware update that makes this dashcam work with 2k+720p+720p but it downgrades it to 25fps from 30fps. Could you please make a test video of this new resolution?

[@southerngent716]

Ordered mine the other day.

[@jacknapier7036]

Hey Currently I'm looking a 3 way dash cam and I was thinking about Toguard.

[@bluegrassdroneguy3495]

Ole Ken da bird man carries his audio recorder in his shirt pocket 😎 thanks for the review Russ 👍👍👍💪

[@dzz8384]

Nice work my friend. May i ask you what you use in 10:30 to rotate vedio 360? I saw like that but i don't know how they do. After watching your video i request one and still in shipping 😊

[@tikoy1955]

Good review and nice dashcam.

[@bugatti314159]

I'm assuming the IR night vision is for inside the cabin only, since it wouldn't work through glass?

[@dougest6578]

Can you get extra wire sets so you can transfer the camera to a second car?

[@kztvman]

The pain would go away if they made it wireless and I hear you about the winter

[@deysimedina1175]

Hey can you put this on the rear view mirror mount

[@51Drones]

Nope

[@Dying_Breed.300]

Do you need the anti-glair lenz

[@alexandrarybakov8354]

If I want to use my phone to keep an eye on my car when I am hiking, should I get a drone or a dash cam with a parking mode??

[@disabledvet5127]

Does this camera setup have a low voltage shut off ?

[@chatty9856]

but where do watch the video? App? Cloud? I hated my Garmin. I could never open the app to view the video. Also, do you have to tell the camera to START recording? I never knew when my Garmin was Recording. Does the N4 start recording automatically? thanks

[@bg4406]

video quality is ok during daytime, but in the nighttime in low light you could not read a plate number of a hit and run either from the rear or the front camera if you go to video footage 14:55 - 15:01 of this video it proves our point even if you try to zoom in using there computer program... also there is no Wi-Fi, no cloud storage, no phone apps to view video, if you hard wire it, it will drain your car battery on parking mode. I could go on with all the negatives, We wish we could return this but the 30 day return period ran out >:( go with a 4k dash cam that has Wi-Fi, cloud storage, and phone app (IMO)

[@sierra9494]

I just bought this N4 and had it installed to the ignition power, so that it is on only when the ignition is on, because I was worried that it may drain the battery of the car if left in the garage for a few days. I'm still wondering about the date and time. Will it change if the power is off for a couple of days? Also, I need to read up on all the operation capabilities. Everyone says that this is a great camera and they are going to get one as well.

[@51Drones]

It has an internal battery that keeps date/time

[@AnIreland]

Can you recognize 3rd row passengers at night ? Thanks in advance!

[@wmdouglas3]

Another big negative is no WiFi capability. So how hard is it to get the video files off the camera and onto another device? What software do I need to edit the videos etc?

[@funkyboogiee]

I've been looking into this Vantrue model Vs. the Garmin models, Tandem, or other models used together.

[@Jose-ge5kx]

Is there any way to install the back camera without the sticker? Thanks!

[@blakesmith9039]

Is there a way to fix the rear camera from being reversed?

[@alexandrarybakov8354]

What should I get while I am away hiking to view on my phone the parking where I left my car?

[@brandonayyye3487]

Does this have a beeper for collision detection?

[@imnn5118]

No Parking Mode?

[@Mrspik93]

Will it record while car is off?

[@backofthehouse]

can you view all of the camera angles separately or are they all together on one screen when you review?

[@NitroJunkie98225]

I have the dual camera. U can see both screen in the main screen but if u go to the file settings u can choose what camera footage you want to view inside car or outside car. This camera that was reviewed wish I could answer that question

[@HnyBear]

Great video and thank you for all the hard work but I'd be nice to see a lot more night time footage and various angles for reading license plates at night. Also more info about how to get the video off the device would be nice too, does it have an app? If I caught an accident can I open my smartphone, download the video and send it to someone?

[@wesleypearce1116]

You didn’t mention whether there is an app that accompanies this camera, and if it has Wi-Fi that connects your phone. I wish it came with GPS since this camera is a more expensive option.

[@vickyvanderbilt875]

Does the IR work through the glass ti see the vandals at night?

[@RewindMyScope]

Have you had any issues with the front camera not working? Its just a black screen for me and i cant figure out a fix

[@vickyvanderbilt875]

Hi just installed the vantrue 4 2 days ago and have some questions.. Is there an app for this camera to download? Do i get to view all of the pictures at the same time? How do i view the picture on my lap top? It is saying something when i tried to? I needed help so bad.. There is someone in the condo complex vandalizing cars since we moved into the complex...beautiful place. This person make it their duty to destroy vehicles each night. This is my fifth vehicle. We have tried several dadh cam but to avail. The van true 4 is my 6th dash cam and still have the above questions to ask you. Your help is appreciated.thank you Vicky

[@VarinderMaksudpuri]

Hi, sorry this cam doesn't have any app, this socks. You probably need to eject the card out of can and attach to your laptop to transfer files or take away the cam out of your car and transfer via USB cable provided with it.

[@markkaczmarek7896]

Does that unit have motion parking recording?

[@falconseyeaerialservicesll8176]

Yes it does.

[@ChesneyAdventures]

There is no app or cloud??

[@hghali3211]

Hello, Can you connect the dash cam hardware wire to the front fuse box. Does it matter if the front or back. I have a dodge Challanger and the fuse box in under the hood and the rear one in the trunk. The wire is short. Any idea?

[@marwaneldiab2671]

I would recommend if the system has a mobile app to control the settings.

[@seandaley6835]

Does it

[@masonfoley1276]

@@seandaley6835 No.

[@caribbeanprocessserver6586]

It appears your discount code, for this product, is not valid outside North America!

[@pigmo76]

Good video. tks. Main "con" is this cam does not have support with a mobile app, nor connectivity wifi or bluetooth. So you have to take either the cam or the Micro SD out to watch the videos. I am using the 70mai Pro Plus + A500S. and it is by far a better deal.

[@ravimanoj88]

I took look at the vedio and the product looks interesting. I took look at the links provided, the product link to Amazon is not the same as the one in vedio. Please can you share the link of the product shown in the vedio?

[@lukashajek3132]

Hi, if I want hardwire N4 for Parking Monitor use, it is still possible and some-how working, that camera turn-on full recording when i start engine? Many thanks! :)

[@kirkchase5048]

Nice, Im getting 2

[@gearspider]

Hey there I've been really interested in this Dash Cam for a while, and thinking of getting it for Christmas. Can you please advice if the Lighter power cable goes to the USB, and if so, how does the rear camera then plug in? I'm looking at getting the Hard wire kit for it and it seems to go from Battery to USB-C, so I wonder if that means you can't use the rear camera as well. Thanks!

[@masonfoley1276]

The rear camera plugs into the main camera which is then powered via a usb type connection through the suction cup/mount.

[@gearspider]

@@masonfoley1276 That's actually pretty brilliant, I think they nailed it with this concept, I have had my eye on this one for months now and I think I'll go for it as a Chrissy prezzie :D

[@ladygoldenslim]

I bought mine few months now haven't used it yet. Wasn't sure if I was supposed to program it or if has that feature to automatically upload to desktop/laptop. Only negative thing I can say so far if u have long nails it will be a harder to detach cam from suction/GPS because I don't have my nails done n I'm literally fighting to take on/off

[@badbob-1923bob]

Nice job 👍🤪

[@abovebeyondandforever6571]

I like this dashcam, hopefully they can improve the audio.

[@JayOrlando32828]

motion detection/park mode is so sensitive it records all day n night (fills up my 256 SD card in 3 days) ... Audio is not as clear .... It would be great if videos would save in a cloud like ring security cameras

[@jscharlie2350]

Actually, it can get a lot better than this. The lack of Wi-Fi/blutooth capability is a deal breaker for me. If the dash cam is damaged in an accident, or if you get carjacked, you are SOL

[@VarinderMaksudpuri]

Hi mate, unfortunately your $20 Discount code doesn't apply to SanDisk 256Gb card. Could you please check and update, I have already purchased vantrue n4 before watching your video. It on its way to New Zealand. Cheers

[@blakesmith9039]

Why doesn't it play back. It freezes.

[@chrisrock340]

It's a shame the rear camera cable doesn't plug into the power adapter or mount instead of the camera itself. It seems like kind of a pain if you want to take the camera down.

[@ofdproduction]

It’s using the same SD card, that’s why. And the files are synchronized - you’ll see file 1 - front, file 1 - cabin, file 1 - rear and so on. It’s a 3 channel device.

[@chrisrock340]

@@ofdproduction I get that, I just wish there was a way to tie the rear camera USB signal in through the docking connector so it was a cleaner setup.

[@powertuber4.068]

Why can't they make these wireless?

[@51Drones]

Agreed!

[@ofdproduction]

Because... battery? The rear camera doesn’t have its own battery. You want your dash cam to be wired so it can start and stop in relationship to the engine being on or off.

[@akrita81]

I am sold, Insta 360 it is.

[@datadogie]

I wonder if you could set up the insta 360 as a dash cam.

[@sneakyray9160]

Is it made in the U.S.A.?

[@51Drones]

Nothing is anymore

[@lukesisson6525]

Needs a mobile app, adhesive mount and hard wiring kit as standard.

[@falconseyeaerialservicesll8176]

Sorry to say, Vantrue no longer accept your $20 discount code. I was looking forwards to it.

[@peterbennett7983]

The amazon link brings me to a 2 channel rexing camera. Weird.

[@51Drones]

Hmm. . . I'll check it out

[@51Drones]

Well, the link seems to be fine for me. 🤔

[@peterbennett7983]

@@51Drones It's because I'm directed to Amazon Canada. But thanks for looking.

[@51Drones]

@@peterbennett7983 Oh I see. Thanks for letting me know!

[@HansiNaval]

I saw many camera reviews no ones shows if they can record speed stamp I been using camera I setup speed stamp Its does not record

[@RVingwithG]

WHAT, NO DISCOUNT? Need to ask them for a DISCOUNT CODE !

[@51Drones]

I did. If they give one, I'll post it here in the comments.

[@cherrylicious2]

oh how i WISH vantrue offered this in lte version... >_

[@edgeofdecember_2880]

Lol nice i just got one of these new and paid next to nothing for it... Hoping to turn a decent profit on ebay.

[@undevacandva624]

Hello mate you're right?

[@Norwedsh]

I'll be getting one, anyone else notice VANTURE Stamp at 11:52? I bet that should be VANTRUE. LOL, I hope they fix that in a firmware update. :-P

[@tommmy1313]

Vantrue sound recording sounds pretty dull..

[@ebhkkc1]

YI dash cams are fantastic as well !!

[@zanderyoung2915]

👌

[@braybray4573]

sandisk brand memory card doesn't work with vantrue. misleading the public? shame on you it's RIGHT IN THE MANUAL

[@Fastgt2003]

BlackVue 900 is the best

[@51Drones]

Yes,. but not many people are going to spend over 4 hundred clams for a dashcam. $220 is a great value.