Vantrue N4 PRO Dash Cam Review - VS Viofo A139 PRO..and the BEST IS....

[@darrennew8211]

Nice. I'm glad to see people are starting to make dashcams that are actually useful.

[@LifeHackster]

They are getting better..

[@robmitchell1289]

Have you actually tried using this dash cam? It's not the dash cam that you are making it out to be.

[@beekiddo4468]

Great video, it just sealed the deal for me Amazon is delivering mine today.

[@Rockaland2]

look cool.. i like to see parking mode.. I remember back a few years ago i was walking out of the mall and saw some old lady looking into my car for something to steal.. as i walked closer to her she then said " oh how ya doing" and walk fast away from my car.. so ever since then im looking for a dash cam with 24/7 parking mode.. This looks good for 4k and price is 80 bucks off of $380 which is good for a 3 cam set up.. lets make that park mode video now

[@LifeHackster]

I really haven’t played with it.. we will see.

[@AlenMajetic]

There needs to be a way to secure $300 camera. Thieves have no problem smashing glass and grabbing cameras off the cars windshield. Removing it constantly is annoying. These companies need to focus on having a small NVR that can be hidden inside the car and multiple cameras can be attached. I would be happy to buy one. That's five channels. Record inside, front, back, and the sides.

[@ITpanda]

When I bought my first dash cam I purchased a SD card extension cable/ribbon and snapped it into the headliner circling the mounts so if someone does a smash and grab the photos stays behind. After years of using the dash cams I've never had one stolen but I have bought non-descript and more cover models. Have left car in some crappy places overnight (Atlanta, New Orleans, Random trailheads, etc). Could be my car simply doesn't draw attention or this strategy works.

[@AlenMajetic]

@@imTechnikz why not buy a military vehicle that's bulletproof while your at it?

[@johnlong5633]

do you know where i can buy a military vehicle by chance?

[@ChooChoo_4u]

​@@johnlong5633I would like to know as well for a friend 😂

[@krdelli989]

Buy one with G-sensor. The senor records these movements, and the video footage is immediately secured, preventing it from being overwritten or deleted. The same occurs when the car is parked and sudden movement is detected, such as a break-in or collision. This is an excellent feature to safeguard your parked car against vandalism and theft. Since most dashcams today can directly transmit data to a phone or laptop, you have real-time access to the footage, even if the car thief takes off with your dashcam

[@ReNeu60]

I have watched a few comparisons and found the N4 pro will be my choice. I liked you actually showed the options as I would only use the forward camera. So really only need a one channel but seems you need to get the pro to get the best video quality. I would like someone to say how much time will be recorded before over writing occurs. Also how long will it record on a charged battery. My application will be a semi truck mostly so I would like to know if I need to charge during a 14 hour day.

[@jameshigginbotham3639]

I just saw a clip of you in a Spyfocus Camera ad.

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you for giving me a heads up. Using my video without permission.

[@edwardanugent]

LOL, "I'll take the good one and put the POS one in my wife's car" LOL

[@mchevownr]

Amazing reviews sir! Love all of your reviews. Keep up the great work.

[@MrPontiac005]

Thanks for the video. I witnessed an accident today and wish I had bought another dashcam after my other one broke. I may get this.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@chailattee]

This video is so helpful unlike others I have viewed! Thank you! I’ll get mine tmr and can’t wait to install it! 😊

[@mattm8140]

Thanks for the review as always and reminding me that i need to wash my truck.

[@LifeHackster]

Lol..thanks for watching!

[@reggie2803]

Great review. Now I’m considering replacing my Rove dashcam.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@halfglassfull]

Very helpful, detailed review. I have run two Vantrue single channel models for several years. Still running, although I do no leave them when parked outside due to our extreme heat. I have a mirror mount but I'm curious if this model is not easy to remove for storage? Vantrue is one of those brands that offers solid build quality although seem to be not as well known due to less hype compared to some. Thanks!

[@LifeHackster]

This can be easily removed because of its magnetic mounting.

[@roysol1101]

Great video has always n review....im def going 2 try this cam now. I personally had bad experiences with my Viofo a139. Both interior and rear cameras went out after 9mnths then now 1.5yrs lator I have a completely dead A139 main unit. For the price they didnt last anywhere what I thought. Hope this unit is alot better.....Viofo a139 😞👎

[@mx2004mx]

Why do the license plates look so crispy on your N4 Pro?? I just got one and the license plates dont look nearly as good as yours

[@Krasinski1]

Is the screen always on? Is there a setting to always have it off? do I need to touch anything when I enter my car or will it always record?

[@j.p.8276]

The Vantrue advertises 'low battery voltage shutdown" but mine and my grandsons do not shut down and we wound up with dead batteries.

[@Zendukai]

Thanks @LifeHackster I'll certainly be watching more videos of your dash cams, I hope you get more to test. Yes I still watch your security cams too. I currently use 10 arlo pro and arlo pro 2 cams at 2 different locations. I record how many videos a day/week/month and if I change a battery I record what number battery (I have spares ready charged) how many records per battery and how many days and change the battery not plug in a charger, distance from the base station to the cam makes a difference how long batteries last I have found, bit like mobile phones how they chew the battery when you are a long way away from a mobile tower. I always give a battery a fresh charge before replacing the battery. I also have 7 on solar panels, the arlo pro would not let me use any other solar panel than arlo brand, but the pro 2 let me use different cheaper solar panels, which come with built in batteries. Keep the vids coming LH.

[@LifeHackster]

It looks like too much work to maintain those Arlos :) … thanks for watching!

[@ial6658]

I sent a link on your last vid of the product I would like to see a review on when we last spoke

[@KeokiDude]

Great review, thanks.

[@4riftwalker]

Does it need to use a cigarette charger? My car only has usb c charger and no cigarette charger holes..

[@Draconis8888]

That’s great! Seriously considering upgrading my dash am. Would the Vantrue with -1/3 EV or so compensation be similar to the Viofo default video?

[@LifeHackster]

Most likely, you can adjust it to match.

[@iamthestormthatisapproaching69]

I saw a car chase scene using the vantrue cam, and I am amazed by how crisp the footage is! Even the police officers were impressed by the quality. I think law enforcement should somehow have this hardware implemented into their equipment!

[@19mati67]

Now I have a display and I hate it, it is so small, I can't see anything on it. I would prefer to use the app instead. If at night the Viofo can see the street name, and better the license plate, why the Vantrue is better?

[@heatice77]

Lol lol lol, my wife was near by and I was telling her it’s time for the old “upgrade swap and give” (my son will have his first car soon so I give her mine, she gives my son hers, and I upgrade) and then she heard you say that you were giving your wife the lesser cam and she gave us both the side I. Glad it’s not just me using that system lol

[@qiwang4420]

I just got a vantrue N4 pro this week. One big issue for me is overheat. It will quickly become super hot and is nothing to do with the weather.

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, they do get hot and same thing with the Viofo A139 PRO and most 4K multi-channel dashcams. As long as they work and record in the peak of summer..which both of these dashcams do, it is fine. Also, make sure you have high endurance cards, because this is the heat that they have to endure...

[@XDRDX]

Is the Samsung Pro Plus enough you think or would you use the SanDisk Max or High endurance? I wanted one that was 512GB but I couldn’t find any high endurance ones that were.

[@jamiev7165]

Does your dash cam still function properly when it gets hot? I'm thinking about buying this, but I'm concerned now.

[@RSI24]

​@@jamiev7165 Buy the N5..it doesn't do 4k which I think is unnecessary for a dash cam...1080P is more than good enough to get evidence and read license plates

[@drgta6]

I have this, it's really good!

[@Illusion42]

I had an N2 pro, I liked it but then the internal battery died and there's no way to change it. The camera still works but you can't change the settings or the time and date which makes it pretty useless.

[@LifeHackster]

Capacitors last longer than battery powered ones..this one uses supercapacitors..

[@mustafa_akay]

@LifeHackster Merhaba. Vantrue N5~N4 Pro ile Viofo A139 Pro arasında kararsız kaldım. N5 özellik ve şık açısından güzel bir kamera. Fakat bir kaza veya darbe anında manyetik tutucu etkisiz kalır mı? Kamera, GPS tutucudan çıkıp düşür mi? Bunların dışın da görüntü ve özellik bakımından N5 kamerayı önerir misiniz?

[@ciparaycctv]

Wow.. interesting... hmm.. what if this tool is used as a home CCTV... especially the Dashcam as an Outdoor CCTV so it can capture clear images of license plates at night

[@ronm6585]

Thanks L.H.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@kalvinluv]

Does the wifi feature send notifications to phone ..

[@1mw4tch1ng]

Viofo dashcam's average life is approx 2-3 years for an expensive dashcam ten you start having various issues. I also have an A139 ch3 dashcam, when the wifi no longer works it means you will no longer be able to view the videos, settings, and or change settings. to view the video you either plug the dashcam into your pc or take the micro sd card to view.

[@Aftabkiayani]

These cameras are made for left hand drive cars.. we need the options for right hand drive cars also because the way the fit with inside camera

[@VIOFO-CS]

If you use our A139Pro, you can install it upside down and then set the Front Image Rotate on in the app.

[@pinoyuc]

You planning to do other dashcams as well? I was thinking blackvue DR970x 2CH Lte. I'm wondering if I do live view and review events on sd card like Wyze without subscription..

[@LifeHackster]

I have to check it out..thanks.

[@abc123fhdi]

Can it see plates at night for cars approaching in the opposite direction or next to you coming from behind? Might be a risk someone might tray to steal it, might be good if it can record while parked running on its own super capacitor rather than draining the car battery. Maybe I'll just get a Tesla with built in cameras.

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, as to the plates.. it has to be hardwired for parking mode. Supercapacitors usually drain out juice very quick than battery powered ones.

[@BWRaep]

Bro, thanks for letting me know the dongar adapter works. Couldn't find it anywhere on the web, and just by luck your video mentioned it.

[@tubeyou60601]

Same here! Thank you so much for adding that comment in the last seconds of the video. I’m so glad I watched to the very end. You’re the best.

[@JohnScheppler]

What is an inexpensive dash cam? I do a lot of car cruises, car shows and parades that I'd like to record and take some screenshots from.

[@SummerSausage1]

search YI Smart Dash Camera or just buy a used gopro since you dont need a dashcam for your purposes, a gopro is better suited.

[@LifeHackster]

I think you be better off with action cams like go pro or go pro clones.

[@sunshadow9704]

Good review. Does camera allow to disable speed of the vehicle from the recording? Same question for GPS location? Thank you

[@951rcguy]

Yes, you can disable that info being stamped on the recording.

[@user-er4hz7tk7p]

From saudi 👍

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChrisHVACguy]

Can you elaborate on why you don't hard wire standard dash cams?

[@LifeHackster]

Whenever dashcam companies implement 4G cellular connectivity and give me real time notifications when my car gets hit while parking, that is the only time I will consider hard wiring it. I currently using the Ring car cam and it does this..it is just not a good dashcam.

[@ChrisHVACguy]

@@LifeHackster but why WONT you hardwire a dashcam with our cellular?

[@joshrawks21]

Not worth the price especially since I got the n4 non nexus pro for only 189 for prime day. And only difference is quality when running all three cameras? I just run the back and front one and the quality is the same 😢 rip off for the nexus pro

[@CDK191]

What MicroSD card were you running with this dashcam? Thanks!

[@BrokenStatues7]

The only problem with Vantrue is the parking mode sucks. It doesn’t record until 12 seconds after the car has been hit which makes it useless.

[@JoeCool102986]

Do they have one comparable that just does the front and cabin? My car has a built in rear cam.

[@LifeHackster]

At this time, they only have this packaged as 3 channels. Hoping they will sell 1 or 2 channels of this model soon.

[@quattro4s]

I am in the process of buying a dash cam and would like to know your word about N5 and N4. I am talking about using it inside a regular passenger car with hardware kit. Thanks

[@kevinfitzgerald5989]

Actually my biggest concern is the mount staying mounted (due to excessive heat). Have you had any problems with this?

[@MrChili1496]

While its a nice unit, it's a shame about the thickness of the bloody cables

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

looks like a winner.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheMISTERAMD]

I have installed this Vantrue N4 PRO dashcam in my car, setted the resolution at 2160p but when I watch the footage in VLC (mp4) it's kinda blurry, sometimes grey parts in the footage, slowly playback. When I play it in Wondershare Filmora 9, I dont have this blurry or grey sections in the footage but it kinda have trouble playing it. I guess my Windows 10 64bit laptop cant handle 4k videos? Second issue I found, when setting the resolution of my Vantrue N4 PRO dashcam to 1080p, it's all kinda looks like blocks when watching the footage, yet my previous dashcam, MiVue 752 at 1080p shows clear image / footage from the surroundings but with higher bitrate. What do I do wrong? Or do I really need a new computer that can handle 4k videos?

[@LifeHackster]

It is most likely your computer..or your video players codec needs updating.

[@caseyhartman7094]

I bought a Thinkware dashcam several years ago, but I never got around to installing it. I wouldn't mind getting a new one with better features because some of the crazy drivers in Hampton Roads. Does placing them in the upper center of the windshield effect safety sensors in newer cars? After I bought my Subaru, the salesman told me not to put my EZ Pass under the Eyesight system.

[@Bacnow]

Since they are easy to remove and reposition, i would give it a shot. Then, reposition if it doesn’t work out! Through my research, these are currently the 2 best cameras on the market! Your older Thinkware (and even the newest Thinkware U3000 @ $549) cant compete with either the VIOFO A139 pro or the Vantrue N4 Pro! Ya gotta have extra peace-of-mind for these lunatic drivers and these seem like an excellent solution!

[@formetoknow540]

😂 never installed is then why buy it lol

[@acdclife94]

@@formetoknow540lol exactly dude gonna guy another to not install

[@mrgonzalez9686]

I want to know if this camera records speed/mph? just in case.

[@anonymoussource7999]

Do you recommend any rear view mirrors that double as dash cam?

[@LifeHackster]

I haven’t tested any yet.

[@iTechOPS]

Any of these dashcams have a remote live view? So I can check my car without leaving my bed in the middle of the night.

[@YukonHawk1]

Big bucks

[@LifeHackster]

True but this is cheaper than the viofo and especially thinkware U3000…which are 4K starvis 2 dash cams.

[@kingstergaming7242]

I'd rather have the Viofo. You get a screen on the other but not able to see the street name clearly (per the video). I want to have as much visibility on the recording and is more discreet not having a screen.

[@Bacnow]

I was about to pull the trigger on the VIOFO but i watched a comparison video yesterday (The Hook Up) and the Vantrue blew the GoPro Hero 11, Blackvue DR970X, VIOFO A139 Pro, 70MAI A810, Thinkware U3000, and even the Vantrue N5 Pro away…especially at night and specifically when came to license plate capturing! It seems that the VIOFO (as an early adapter) doesn’t have all the features of the newest chipset activated (i.e. Clear HDR). Don’t get me wrong, i still love the VIOFO 139 Pro but I’m a sucker for resolution. Keep in mind, that during portions of the comparison, the VIOFO was operating in 1 channel mode to optimize processing power while the Vantrue ran in 3 channel mode and the VIOFO still couldn’t keep up. Check out that video when you get the chance “Ultimate Dashcam Comparison 2023: License Plate Reading is HERE!”

[@GreatMindsSeekTruth]

@@Bacnow Just saw it, his video is why I went with the N4 PRO!

[@mustafa_akay]

​@@Bacnow Merhaba. Vantrue Nexus N5 4ch önerir misiniz? Vantrue N5 ve Viofo A229-139 Pro arasında kaldım. Vantrue de ekran olması ve başka bir cihaza ihtiyaç duymaması güzel. Hangi kamerayı önerirsiniz?

[@stevebradley7721]

Can this camera show the speed you were going? In case a cop tries to ticket you for speeding or they’re using the excuse of speeding for an unlawful stop.

[@strayedcat1966]

License plate zoom HELP? I can't seem to figure out how to zoom in on license plates on videos on my PC. I can zoom a still photo. Please advise.

[@rodolfomanuel8359]

That looks great video! I would like to have one!

[@NYCjohnDoe]

I am buying this Cameria though your link. How many times in a Week do I get a hostal driver , driving up my ass as I am doing the speed limit. When It is safe for me to make a lane change they then go ahead of me and gives me a brake check. If this thing works. I will take that video with the speed I was traveling to the nearest Highway patrol.

[@SooksVI]

My Viofo a139 Pro has not been a reliable camera. I use a 3 channel setup and sometimes it just doesn't record. Too many bugs. My unit is from the pre-order batch... maybe I was sold a lemon.

[@MurdaDubz26]

How well does it do with tints at night? I have 35% on the windshield and 5% in the back

[@LifeHackster]

I'm not sure...but as long as the inside of your car is not lighted, video should be ok...might be a little bit darker than without tinting.

[@raymondamoroso2049]

I have the regular N4 and 5% on the WS, 3% everywhere else and it records fine

[@weixu7557]

How about 360 dash cam? Best sells in china

[@LifeHackster]

Resolution usually suffers with 360 cams…most likely you will not be able to read plates.

[@JohnA000]

For almost $400 it should have a little hand that comes out and scratches your butt.

[@GreatMindsSeekTruth]

I ugly laughed so hard at this 🤣

[@jsparks86]

If I only want the front camera on the vantrue n4, will it work if i don't hook up the rear one?

[@wendym3015]

sure, it can work without a rear camera

[@sana-cm7oc]

So no GPS on the Vantrue N4 Pro?

[@LifeHackster]

It has GPS.

[@ChooChoo_4u]

Do you need to use the cabin camera or can i turn off/disable it?

[@LifeHackster]

You can turn off the cabin camera.

[@ChooChoo_4u]

@LifeHackster Great! How easy are they to take down? I'm hesitant to leave them up while I'm parked. I would hate to come back to my vehicle and be missing cams. I know it's a little counter-intuitive but I only really plan on using them while I'm driving.

[@Breakhoven]

How many hours can be recorded driving and parking mode on 256/512Gb card? N4 pro.

[@AnneewakeeChampions]

You should have covered the voice commands.

[@ducsieuma8884]

i have been looking for something with external mic but never found one ....

[@counselingmom]

is there a button to remove camera from windshield?

[@rajbirsingh3677]

And also parking mode with vantrue is really bad. It starts recording after 10 seconds.

[@visionary84]

Astig

[@pritishbarbara7962]

Hello Bhai please let me know a single model car dashcam with 4G SIM slot so that I can monitor remotely in apps

[@elliotpi9150]

Could you do a review on Vantrue N5?

[@watergun0103]

I bought a vantrun N4 two years ago. Now it's out of order. Such an expensive price only has a two-year lifespan.Highly recommend not to buy this brand

[@michaelguy00777]

Me too. Buy insurance on it.

[@Manihsi]

What brand should we try it to void something like this

[@kingdavid8733]

That same thing happened to me on my VIOFO 3ch, twice! Louisiana heat I figured. Next time I’m adding extra ceramic tint in that spot

[@Sir_Mack]

Can this record without showing your speed?

[@OrdinaryDude67]

Does this dash cam record the vehicles speed as well?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, it does. Turn GPS on in the settings.

[@951rcguy]

I've hardwired this camera in two of my cars now. It's definitely the way to go. Clean install, parking modes, etc.

[@psfgtech]

$209 right now, but Amazon reviews are harsh. I don't know what to believe because ive bought 3 and returned each already.

[@Bacnow]

Which models did you buy and return?

[@MegaOwlster]

9% one-star is a sobering reminder that regardless of price range these Chinese companies generally have bad customer service and uneven quality control.

[@talpolano4549]

Please review the nexus 5

[@PassionPainNDemonsStreetwear]

Does the Vantrue have MPH info? I see the time and date

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, it does, I just turned off GPS in my demo for privacy purposes.

[@PassionPainNDemonsStreetwear]

@@LifeHackster awesome thanks for response!

[@mugg1841]

What’s the best dash cam with front facing camera only that can get the clips from an app?

[@LifeHackster]

I reviewed the Rove R2-4K Pro and it is only 1 channel and records in 4K but quality is not as good as Starvis 2 sensor dashcams.

[@Bacnow]

Both dashcams can be purchased without the rear view camera included! You can disable the interior camera for the Vantrue N4 Pro. So, essentially, you can purchase either one as a 1 channel dashcam while maximizing processing power and minimizing price as well as installation complexity.

[@k4was440]

Welke is beste?

[@prophecy315]

Need a n4 pro vs n5 review please

[@iconoclast6994]

Need something more stealth

[@P_Petkov]

add your face to the video tile so people know you are a human and not just a low quality compilation video channel. with the channel name its hard to tell sometimes.

[@baddlord777]

Can you disable the gps ?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes.

[@baddlord777]

@@LifeHackster at times, don’t need my speed recorded 😜

[@hananmustafa7811]

can it be mounted without 3m glue ?

[@ViofoDashcamOfficial]

No, there are no suction cups or other accessories to install it but 3M stickers.

[@sonyaw4018]

Vantrue or Vifo?

[@sonyaw4018]

sorry VIOFO 229

[@ethannguyen5594]

You should blur out the license plate of those infront of you :)) just so you dont post other people private info up ^^ great content

[@31goRo]

u won't get 4k at the front camera when using 3ch option!!

[@LifeHackster]

Mine is in 4K, 3 channels as you see in the video... did you watch it right?

[@PaymentIsDue]

the microphone on the camera is horrendous

[@anhtunguyen368]

I'm in Australia and purchased this Vantrue N4 Pro 4K dashcam for my Mazda 2 (2020) and found on opening the box that it is very heavy and BIG. There is no reason from a design standpoint to make the whole that heavy and the cord (from the cigarette lighter) is not long enough to hide it in the panels so it had to go direct and in front of the dash - very ugly arrangement. The double sided tape that came with the factory couldn't hold the dashcam on the windscreen because it is THAT heavy. I got rid of the factory tape and used a 3M tape and it also couldn't hold it on the windscreen due to the WEIGHT. Moved to using Loctite superglue and it held only for a few days. I'm considering throwing it in the trash bin. This device is too heavy for ANY glue to hold it on the windscreen. Very badly designed. Product not tested at all.If you live in a country that has a normal summer (30+ C), you wont be able to keep it glued to the windscreen. Highly recommend you do NOT buy this dashcam. You have been warned.

[@JRB33169]

Not spending $380 on a dashcam.

[@GreatMindsSeekTruth]

It’s $80 off right now ( Amazon) Unless $300 is a stretch too lol

[@31goRo]

vantrue suck in collusion test, it takes up to 12 seconds for it to start recording after impact 🙄

[@LifeHackster]

It is buffered..it will record 10-15 seconds of footage prior to triggering its G sensor and lock the file or are you talking about when it is in Parking mode?

[@bobinhouston7638]

ZERO STARS THE VANTRUE N4 DASHCAM, A CRAPPY PRODUCT!!! This is the 2nd time the N4 FAILED me!!! I had a 18-wheeler accident on 9/23/23 and the camera did NOT RECORD THE IMPACT AT ALL! Previously my wife got rear ended, and it didn't record the impact theN either! Their product is crap and I'm planning on letting social media know that fact! The camera only recorded the aftermath of the accident when I ended up on the side of the road, NOT the impact! I spent $700 US for two of these cameras and they both are crap!!! Bob in Houston, TX, USA

[@adrenalinemadness3340]

I’m so so sad the vantrue is magnetic. That’s a huge deal breaker for me, the amount of G forces in a collision are significantly high and I don’t feel confident magnets will keep the camera in place. Super sad about that. Other than that it seems the way to go. Maybe a bit of super glue? Such a design flaw 🤦‍♂️

[@penebanz7310]

Corpus Christi TX represent

[@D0TELL]

Hey Lifehackster is there a way I could send you a picture. It's of the side of a home. Wanting to get a camera recommendation. I'm currently using Eufy. Love all your content btw. Thank you!