Vantrue E1 Pro Dash Camera review, the powerhouse king of budget dashcams!

[TonyM]

@Augustus how would you rate the E1 Pro against the A329 front camera in the same conditions at dusk? I'm thinking about times when it's not dark enough for HDR to be effective.

 

[Augustus]

@Augustus how would you rate the E1 Pro against the A329 front camera in the same conditions at dusk? I'm thinking about times when it's not dark enough for HDR to be effective.

Good question, would have to take down the E1 Pro from the rear and compare the pair

 

[Augustus]

Vantrue E1 Pro Firmware Update

• Release time: 2025-05-08 11:23:37
• Version: E1Pro_VT-EED161
• File size: 47.5M

Changelog:


Important Updates:

• Optimised image quality (IQ) in PlatePix mode
• Improved sensitivity in parking mode. Note: the sensitivity of parking mode is determined by the Collision Detection settings. Adjusting this setting will affect the overall behaviour of Parking Monitoring

Other Updates:

• Optimised system handling for large-capacity SD cards in USB mode to fix occasional recognition failures and freezing issues that caused automatic restarts
• Fixed an issue where upon inserting a faulty SD card, the recording interface briefly displayed in Chinese at startup
• Updated the Wi-Fi icon to include frequency units (Hz)
• Resolved a problem where HDR would remain enabled if the device was shut down during a scheduled HDR timer period and restarted after the timer had expired
• Fixed an occasional frame duplication issue

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[Augustus]

There has been some more updates to the Vantrue APP in the Google Play Store:

Vantrue - Apps on Google Play

Vantrue DashCam App

play.google.com

The latest version is now 2.1.01 and brings the following improvements:

- Modify known bugs
- Optimise the process of activating devices
- Add new APP functions


As you can see in the screenshots below, there is a new Community tab which doesn't have much at the moment but there is a direct Service tab. Also apparent in the app is the new activation process for Vantrue Intelligence, which will be making its debut in the older S1 Pro and the upcoming S1 Pro Max.

 

[Augustus]

Vantrue E1 Pro Firmware Update

• Release time: 2025-08-14 11:26:04
• Version: E1Pro_VT-EEH111
• File size: 47.5M

Changelog:


Important Updates:

• Added a Entry/Exit Mode in Parking settings with three settings: Auto, ACC, and G-Sensor. (Note: If the ACC wire was previously connected incorrectly, please select the G-Sensor option; otherwise, Parking Mode will not function properly.)
• Added Turkish and Czech language options to the main unit.
• The screen-off protection temperature has been adjusted from 65°C to 55°C, and the detection time has been reduced from 10 minutes to 5 minutes, providing earlier protection for the display screen.

Other Updates:

• Fixed the translation for 'Privacy Mode' in Russian.
• All 3840×2160P resolutions have been updated to display as 4K.
• In Parking Mode, all collision event videos are now moved to the Event folder.
• Blocked certain 5G Wi-Fi frequency bands to comply with regulations in specific regions.
• Optimized the logic linking the PlatePix and HDR timers, and added related prompt messages.
• Added a prompt message when enabling Privacy Mode.

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[Augustus]

Six-Month Follow-up of the Vantrue E1 Pro Dash Camera

Just sharing my thoughts here after spending six months with the Vantrue E1 Pro. Despite a number of models also available to me by the same and other brands, the E1 Pro has remained my main daily driver in the rear of my vehicle (although I've had to use a female USB-C to USB-C coupler to get it to the back of my car!).

The fact that this has the powerhouse Starvis 2 IMX678 in a tiny cube form factor, makes it the perfect choice for the unassuming dashcam surveillance device. I thought I would miss the presence of a touchscreen, but since I'm not interacting it with 95% of the time, this hasn't been a concern, and WiFi is on board to connect when I need to. I do wish it had WiFi 6 though to enable faster extraction of video footage when I require it to.

Vantrue has also supported this model with a couple of firmware updates since it's launch, adding PlatePix timer improvements, and also revised shut-off logic in hotter climates. The Vantrue E1 Pro has suited my needs perfectly in this time without fuss, and performed exceptionally well.

 

[TonyM]

Just sharing my thoughts here after spending six months with the Vantrue E1 Pro. Despite a number of models also available to me by the same and other brands, the E1 Pro has remained my main daily driver in the rear of my vehicle

The E1 Pro is an excellent 4K camera in a small form factor. Although not currently installed in my car due to other test requirements, I am considering a long-term position for this as a side-facing dashcam.

 

[Augustus]

The E1 Pro is an excellent 4K camera in a small form factor. Although not currently installed in my car due to other test requirements, I am considering a long-term position for this as a side-facing dashcam.

I think it would suit it perfectly, it would be a shame for it to sit there doing nothing in its box. While 4k rear in something like the T800 was tempting for me, I still value the motion tracking that the 4K Omni does, hence why I haven't kept the T800 as my daily. Perhaps the next Omni will have a 4K rear etc.

 

[kamkar]

I have repurposed or have plans for this, to use the E1 pro as a target camera at the range, but need to devise a bullet proof mount for it and a power bank, CUZ i sure as hell do not want to shoot this fine little camera.

 

[Augustus]

Vantrue E1 Pro Firmware Update

• Release time: 2025-09-29 11:26:04
• Version: E1Pro_VT-EEI231
• File size: 97.5M

Changelog:


Important Updates:

• Improved the LTE module activation process and enhanced connection stability.
• Removed the creation date setting to fix mismatches between time zones and video timestamps.

Other Updates:

• Corrected the Japanese translation for Parking Mode enter/exit options.
• Added support for exFAT format memory cards.
• Adjusted certain 5G Wi-Fi frequency bands to resolve regional conflicts.
• Optimized Parking Mode functionality.
• Improved LTE file upload performance.

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[EricSan]

Removed the creation date setting to fix mismatches between time zones and video timestamps.

I was pleased to see this update in firmware updates for other models as well! No more trying to figure out which file is the one that I want after I move them to my hard drive! 👍

 

[Augustus]

I was pleased to see this update in firmware updates for other models as well! No more trying to figure out which file is the one that I want after I move them to my hard drive! 👍

Very nice, am glad to see exFAT support too finally. Every little bit helps!

 

[Augustus]

Vantrue E1 Pro Firmware Update

• Release time: 2025-10-21 11:26:04
• Version: E1Pro_VT-EEJ151
• File size: 47.5M

Changelog:

• Optimised the vehicle tracking feature to improve GPS location and time updates.
• Fixed an issue where GPS time was incorrect upon startup.
• Improved playback smoothness on the device.
• Optimised GPS data archiving on the memory card to fix incorrect date entries (next-day data appearing under the previous date).
• Fixed mosaic or screen distortion issues during playback of some 1920x1080 videos.

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[Augustus]

Vantrue E1 Pro Firmware Update

• Release time: 2025-12-01 11:26:04
• Version: E1Pro_VT-EEK211
• File size: 47.8M

Changelog:

• Fixed the issue where Parking Mode Quick Start showed as enabled in settings but no icon appeared on the device
• Corrected some Spanish translations
• Improved formatting speed for 1TB SD cards
• Optimised real-time preview loading in the app
• Fixed incorrect video names in the message centre uploads
• Fixed an error that occurred when formatting a 256GB SD card on a computer in NTFS format and then attempting to format it again on the device

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[Augustus]

Vantrue E1 Pro Firmware Update

• Release time: 2026-04-02 11:26:04
• Version: E1Pro_VT-EFB271
• File size: 47.8M

Changelog:

• Resolved a problem where the G-sensor sensitivity decreased after exiting the collision quick-start mode
• Added file pagination feature in the app
• Updated the memory card file system to optimise startup time when using high-capacity storage cards
• Added system time recovery after abnormal RTC battery power interruptions
• Added menu settings saving function (effective after upgrading to this version and will take effect from the next update)
• Optimised parking monitoring and added automatic exit from parking mode based on vehicle speed
• Locked files in parking mode are now saved in the 'Parking' folder
• In collision detection mode the screen will now remain off during recording
• Updated the default system time to January 1, 2026

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