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Scotsman
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Vantrue E1 Pro review: Small 4K dash cam now just £103.99 on Amazon
The Vantrue E1 Pro Dash Cam is one of the smallest on the market | Vantrue This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield tests the latest dash cam from Vantrue - and it's a mini marvel Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One of my favourite things about dash cam technology is the fact that ongoing technical advancements are allowing devices to get smaller and smaller. I've reviewed a few "stealth" dash cams over the years, and the smaller the better as far as I'm concerned. They're the only ones I use in my own vehicles. While I do like a small dash cam, I'm also keen to see a few important features built in. Firstly, they really should have 4K these days. A Sony Starvis 2 sensor would be ideal, please. Obviously a good parking guard system is becoming something of an industry standard, as is decent night vision, and maybe an LCD screen. Imagine my delight, then, to find all these features packed into the extremely small Vantrue E1 Pro. Vantrue is a brand I've tested before, but not for a while, and I'm very impressed to see how far things have come. The camera's size makes setting it up on-screen a bit fiddly, but the app helps | Vantrue Firstly, it's priced very competitively. I've just checked and there's a discount on Amazon, so it's £103.99. That's impressive for a 4K dash cam, let alone an absurdly small one with a trick Sony sensor. That small size does make it a tad tricky to set up. There is a screen, and its as big as it can possibly be, but it doesn't offer any room for touch screen controls, and navigating the settings with the buttons takes some doing. The Vantrue app is a happier place to take on some of these duties in, though, and the WiFi connection worked well and stayed stable. Once set up, you have the option to hard wire it into your car, and this is ideal for the parking monitoring system. This works as well as you might expect, and syncs up to the app easily. Once you've downloaded footage from the dash cam, it's very easy to view them, and the quality is just as good as you'd expect from a 4K Sony sensor. There's an HDR mode that seems to get a bit confused by some lighting conditions, but the night mode works well, and the clarity is top notch. The PlatePix system is a neat touch, and works very well | Vantrue It would have been icing on a cake to have had 60FPS, but it's not a deal-breaker, especially at this price. You'll find the 30FPS adequate, thanks largely to the sensor, and there's a clever "PlatePix" setting to help you pick out details. Although at the slight compromise of some brightness. While it is possible to buy the unit for £103.99 at the moment, it's worth budgeting for a few accessories. A memory card is a great idea, for example, and a hardwire kit costs another £20, but it's worth having to unlock the best bits of the parking system. Altogether this package would cost £173.97, but I think that's actually terrific value for money for such a small, competent dash cam from a quality brand that offers decent customer support and wide availability. Most people will buy a dash cam and stick with it for years, but it honestly is worth checking out the latest technology, if only to downsize to a compact device. The Vantrue E1 Pro has the latest technology, and it's incredibly small. It feels super-modern and works exactly as well as it should, even punching above its weight a bit considering the price. It's definitely one of the best all-round packages I've tested in a while. Selling your car? Here's the fastest way to get cash – and how it compares to rivals Thinking of selling your car this summer? It all starts with a valuation – and you can get one in under a minute with WeBuyAnyCar. With over 500 branches across the UK and same-day payment available, it's one of the quickest ways to find out what your vehicle is worth and get the cash if you're ready to sell. Used car prices have stayed surprisingly strong, especially for economical hatchbacks and SUVs. Whether you're upgrading for road trips or switching to a hybrid, a fast online quote can give you a solid starting point – even if you're still weighing up your options. To see how WeBuyAnyCar stacks up against other top car-selling platforms like Motorway, Carwow and Auto Trader, read our full article comparing the UK's most popular car sales sites here.
Scotsman
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Vantrue E1 Pro review: Small 4K dash cam now just £103.99 on Amazon
The Vantrue E1 Pro Dash Cam is one of the smallest on the market | Vantrue This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield tests the latest dash cam from Vantrue - and it's a mini marvel Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One of my favourite things about dash cam technology is the fact that ongoing technical advancements are allowing devices to get smaller and smaller. I've reviewed a few "stealth" dash cams over the years, and the smaller the better as far as I'm concerned. They're the only ones I use in my own vehicles. While I do like a small dash cam, I'm also keen to see a few important features built in. Firstly, they really should have 4K these days. A Sony Starvis 2 sensor would be ideal, please. Obviously a good parking guard system is becoming something of an industry standard, as is decent night vision, and maybe an LCD screen. Imagine my delight, then, to find all these features packed into the extremely small Vantrue E1 Pro. Vantrue is a brand I've tested before, but not for a while, and I'm very impressed to see how far things have come. The camera's size makes setting it up on-screen a bit fiddly, but the app helps | Vantrue Firstly, it's priced very competitively. I've just checked and there's a discount on Amazon, so it's £103.99. That's impressive for a 4K dash cam, let alone an absurdly small one with a trick Sony sensor. That small size does make it a tad tricky to set up. There is a screen, and its as big as it can possibly be, but it doesn't offer any room for touch screen controls, and navigating the settings with the buttons takes some doing. The Vantrue app is a happier place to take on some of these duties in, though, and the WiFi connection worked well and stayed stable. Once set up, you have the option to hard wire it into your car, and this is ideal for the parking monitoring system. This works as well as you might expect, and syncs up to the app easily. Once you've downloaded footage from the dash cam, it's very easy to view them, and the quality is just as good as you'd expect from a 4K Sony sensor. There's an HDR mode that seems to get a bit confused by some lighting conditions, but the night mode works well, and the clarity is top notch. The PlatePix system is a neat touch, and works very well | Vantrue It would have been icing on a cake to have had 60FPS, but it's not a deal-breaker, especially at this price. You'll find the 30FPS adequate, thanks largely to the sensor, and there's a clever "PlatePix" setting to help you pick out details. Although at the slight compromise of some brightness. While it is possible to buy the unit for £103.99 at the moment, it's worth budgeting for a few accessories. A memory card is a great idea, for example, and a hardwire kit costs another £20, but it's worth having to unlock the best bits of the parking system. Altogether this package would cost £173.97, but I think that's actually terrific value for money for such a small, competent dash cam from a quality brand that offers decent customer support and wide availability. Most people will buy a dash cam and stick with it for years, but it honestly is worth checking out the latest technology, if only to downsize to a compact device. The Vantrue E1 Pro has the latest technology, and it's incredibly small. It feels super-modern and works exactly as well as it should, even punching above its weight a bit considering the price. It's definitely one of the best all-round packages I've tested in a while. Selling your car? Here's the fastest way to get cash – and how it compares to rivals Thinking of selling your car this summer? It all starts with a valuation – and you can get one in under a minute with WeBuyAnyCar. With over 500 branches across the UK and same-day payment available, it's one of the quickest ways to find out what your vehicle is worth and get the cash if you're ready to sell. Used car prices have stayed surprisingly strong, especially for economical hatchbacks and SUVs. Whether you're upgrading for road trips or switching to a hybrid, a fast online quote can give you a solid starting point – even if you're still weighing up your options.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Now is the Best Time to Buy a Dash Cam
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This article was updated in February 2025. Our dash cam is marked down to a lower price than we've ever seen. Today only, you can pick up the Vantrue N4 dash, cabin, and rearview camera bundle for more than $100 off its regular price. Normally $289.99, right now it's marked down to an astonishing $199.99. If you've been thinking about buying a dash cam, now is the ideal time to pull that proverbial trigger.$199.99 at That viral dashcam video from last October that captured the nation's attention by catching a potential car-insurance scammer red-handed has made dash cams one of the hottest commodities in retail, not just among auto enthusiasts but regular, everyday commuters. If you or someone you know saw that video and said "I need to get a dash cam," Cyber Monday is the perfect time to pick up that ideal holiday gift. To help our readers make the right choice when purchasing a dash cam, earlier this year our Gear Team pitted a bunch of dashboard cameras against each other in a hands-on, behind-the-wheel test to find out which one was the best. After days of driving and recording, we chose the Vantrue N4 as our Best Overall dash cam, citing its "exceptional value" and calling it a "strong competitor at a great price." While other pricier dash cams may have offered sharper resolution or more features, we found the N4 to be a perfectly workable option that's ideal for most people. It's not too techy, it's easy to install and use, and it's supremely affordable. Especially today! In our test, the Ann Arbor-based Gear Team installed and used a selection of popular dash cams at various price points. They compared specs and video recordings side by side. They also took notes on the user experience of each device, along with their companion apps. Here are some other factors that impacted their picks: Resolution Field of view Clarity in various conditions (sunshine/overcast/night) License-plate clarity at various distances (5, 10, 25, and 50 feet) Installation Usability (including app, if applicable) Quality-of-life notes After driving with the Vantrue (see the full video here), here's what we found: "The Vantrue N4 is an exceptional value, offering a dash cam, cabin-facing camera, and rearview camera. It attaches to the windshield with a suction mount, and its cameras can be adjusted for optimal coverage. The front dash cam records at 2560 by 2160 pixels but drops to 2560 by 1440 when all three cameras are used. The cabin and rear cameras have 1920 by 1080 resolution. The cameras have wide fields of view with minimal distortion, and the cabin camera includes infrared lighting for low-light conditions. "The N4's integrated screen features a picture-in-picture mode that displays all three cameras' feeds simultaneously, along with settings and recording modes. It offers low-frame-rate and low-bit-rate recording modes, but we found these can drain the car battery. The device also includes collision and motion detection, automatically saving relevant footage. A 128-gb micro SD card holds about 6.7 hours of footage. "We picked the Vantrue N4 as our Best Overall Dash Cam mainly because of its value. It's a strong competitor at a great price, with three cameras and lots of features, and it came in only slightly behind our top pick in image quality. Video quality was impressive across various light conditions, with good dynamic range and minimal noise reduction." This bundle includes a 155-degree front camera, 165-degree inside camera, and 160-degree rear camera. This way you can keep a full view of your vehicle to protect you from potential liability issues. The rear camera can be adjusted up to a full 360-degree angle with its 20-foot extension cable, so it's perfect even for large SUVs, Jeeps, and trucks. The 2160P resolution front camera can seamlessly record up to 4K when used alone, ensuring crystal-clear visibility of license plates and road signs. The adjustable inside camera is ideal for ride-share drivers who may need to present proof of activities within their vehicles. It also boasts a Parking mode that turns on when it senses an impact while parked and g-sensors to record automatically when it senses an impact on the road (in case you forget to turn it on). Vantrue provides an extendable 18-month warranty. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
