Chuck McCoy
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- Dash Cam
- 2025 Minimum Requirements: STARVIS 2 & HDR (death to 1080p)
Test unit provided by Vantrue, (thank you very much).
The Vanture E1 Pro was released January 2025, so why am I testing it 9 months late?
After testing the original Vantrue E1 (IMX335) August 2022 I saw some of the same things with the E1 Pro that caused me to discontinue testing, and send the original E1 back to Vantrue.
Well what a difference a day makes.
October 20, 2025 Viofo released the A119M Pro.
I find it extremely difficult to near impossible to evaluate image quality unless I compare it to another camera.
E1 Pro is the "closest” single channel competitor to A119M Pro.
Both are budget models.
Both 4K STARVIS 2 (IMX678).
Both “mini” but the E1 is definitely cuter. lol
This should be an interesting comparison because E1 Pro has been out for 9 months, and should have fully finished “polished” firmware, and A119M Pro is “brand new”.
What an exiting time to be alive.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Processor: Novatek 98528
STARVIS 2 (IMX678) 4K30fps
HDR Support: Yes
Exclusive PlatePix™ Technology
Compatible with LTE Module
Lens Aperture: F1.8
FOV: 158°
Firmware Delivered: VT-EEH111 (10/21/25)
Current Firmware: VT-EEJ151 (10/21/25)
I tried OTA Firmware update, did not work, had to use “old” SD Card method.
Maximum Bitrate: 32 Mbps
1 Minute File Size: 232MB
CPL Filter: 40mm CPL Filter Included
LCD Display: 1.5” inch
Electronic Fence Support: Yes (not sure what this is maybe GeoFence for parking mode?)
Voice Commands: Yes
Video Codec: H.264
Format: MP4
Super Capacitor (no lithium battery)
Operating Temperature: -4℉ to 140℉ (-20℃ to 60℃)
LED Status Light: Blinking Green Record LED
Wireless Remote: Yes (optional accessory)
Optional Suction Cup Mount: Yes
Dual-System GPS: Yes
Audio Noise Reduction: Yes
Loop Record: Off, 1/2/3 Minutes
Max SD Card: 1TB Vantrue Brand
Wi-Fi 5: Dual Band 2.4GHz & 5GHz
Wi-Fi Transfer Speed: TBA
Parking Modes: Buffered Motion Detection, Collision Detection, Low Bitrates Recording, Low Frame Rate Recording
Mileage Statistics Support: Yes
OTA Firmware Updates: Yes
Official Release: January 2025
Warranty: 12 Month standard, 18 Month with product registration
FCC ID: 2A7EH-E1PRO (January 1, 2025); https://fcc.report/FCC-ID/2A7EH-E1PRO/
Q&A:
Q: What is the heat signature difference measured with Thermal Imaging Camera between A119M Pro, and Vanture E1 Pro in normal / driving recording mode?
A: TBA
Up next is Horizontal FOV measurements.
The Vanture E1 Pro was released January 2025, so why am I testing it 9 months late?
After testing the original Vantrue E1 (IMX335) August 2022 I saw some of the same things with the E1 Pro that caused me to discontinue testing, and send the original E1 back to Vantrue.
Well what a difference a day makes.
October 20, 2025 Viofo released the A119M Pro.
I find it extremely difficult to near impossible to evaluate image quality unless I compare it to another camera.
E1 Pro is the "closest” single channel competitor to A119M Pro.
Both are budget models.
Both 4K STARVIS 2 (IMX678).
Both “mini” but the E1 is definitely cuter. lol
This should be an interesting comparison because E1 Pro has been out for 9 months, and should have fully finished “polished” firmware, and A119M Pro is “brand new”.
What an exiting time to be alive.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Processor: Novatek 98528
STARVIS 2 (IMX678) 4K30fps
HDR Support: Yes
Exclusive PlatePix™ Technology
Compatible with LTE Module
Lens Aperture: F1.8
FOV: 158°
Firmware Delivered: VT-EEH111 (10/21/25)
Current Firmware: VT-EEJ151 (10/21/25)
I tried OTA Firmware update, did not work, had to use “old” SD Card method.
Maximum Bitrate: 32 Mbps
1 Minute File Size: 232MB
CPL Filter: 40mm CPL Filter Included
LCD Display: 1.5” inch
Electronic Fence Support: Yes (not sure what this is maybe GeoFence for parking mode?)
Voice Commands: Yes
Video Codec: H.264
Format: MP4
Super Capacitor (no lithium battery)
Operating Temperature: -4℉ to 140℉ (-20℃ to 60℃)
LED Status Light: Blinking Green Record LED
Wireless Remote: Yes (optional accessory)
Optional Suction Cup Mount: Yes
Dual-System GPS: Yes
Audio Noise Reduction: Yes
Loop Record: Off, 1/2/3 Minutes
Max SD Card: 1TB Vantrue Brand
Wi-Fi 5: Dual Band 2.4GHz & 5GHz
Wi-Fi Transfer Speed: TBA
Parking Modes: Buffered Motion Detection, Collision Detection, Low Bitrates Recording, Low Frame Rate Recording
Mileage Statistics Support: Yes
OTA Firmware Updates: Yes
Official Release: January 2025
Warranty: 12 Month standard, 18 Month with product registration
FCC ID: 2A7EH-E1PRO (January 1, 2025); https://fcc.report/FCC-ID/2A7EH-E1PRO/
Q&A:
Q: What is the heat signature difference measured with Thermal Imaging Camera between A119M Pro, and Vanture E1 Pro in normal / driving recording mode?
A: TBA
Up next is Horizontal FOV measurements.
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