Vantrue E1 Pro (unboxing & first impressions) (Sony Starvis 2 IMX678, Novatek NT98528BG, Wi-Fi 5/GPS, 4K30, HDR)

Is there a down side to having both HDR and platepix on, i had for a short drive last night, and i had to drive pretty slow to capture plates on stationary cars ( no CPL )
I can not test again today as i have to go to bed very early in the hope to maybe get 1 hour of sleep before the alarm clock ring at 7 tomorrow morning.
 
kamkar said:
Is there a down side to having both HDR and platepix on, i had for a short drive last night, and i had to drive pretty slow to capture plates on stationary cars ( no CPL )
I can not test again today as i have to go to bed very early in the hope to maybe get 1 hour of sleep before the alarm clock ring at 7 tomorrow morning.
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The image will get darker, but at night it improves the plate capture.
My testing showed that PlatePix should always be enabled, while HDR should be enabled with the timer from sunset to sunrise
Here is a comparison, HDR + PP got the best results.
Julian23

Post in thread 'Vantrue E1 Pro Starvis 2 IMX678 PlatePix & HDR / The best 4k single channel camera in 2025?'

Here are some more E1 Pro screenshots that show the effect of PlatPix on vs off.
The first picture will always be the one WITHOUT PlatePix. 2nd image of the same car will have PlatePix enabled. CPL is on for both units.

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3_PP1.webp



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5_no_PP.webp
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6_no_PP.webp
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Biggest difference. With PlatePix disabled it can barely be read.

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These results continue to show that PlatePix is an excellent implementation to improve plate capture. The PlatePix image will be slightly darker.
Vantrue did a great job with...
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Julian23

Post in thread 'Vantrue E1 Pro Starvis 2 IMX678 PlatePix & HDR / The best 4k single channel camera in 2025?'

I was finally able to get some good night shots with the E1 Pro.

Since the E1 Pro uses the latest IMX678, I used other dashcams that have the same image sensor to compare them.
For the comparison I used:
  • E1 Pro HDR on, PlatePix on
  • E1 Pro HDR on, PlatePix off
  • Viofo A329 HDR on
  • Viofo A229 Pro HDR on
I selected 2 random cars on one camera and searched for the best frame for every camera.

A329 with HDR enabled on the left, E1 Pro with HDR on and PlatePix enabled on the right. Both times the plates can be directly identified.
1_329.webp
1_E1Pro_PP.webp


A229 Pro with HDR...
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I have set both HDR and PP to come on at 20:00 and off again at 06:00.

Today i have tried just PP but only driven in the daytime, go to bed soon so i might sleep a hour or two before i get up at 7 tomorrow morning, a time where usually i fall asleep even if i have been in bed for 7 hours already.

I assume PP force a even higher minimum exposure time, hence why the are darker in general, which i am totally Ok with in a dashcam.
 
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

 
The OTA update for @Jeff_Vantrue Vantrue dashcams is seamless as always.

Upon entering the app, I was prompted that there was a firmware update available for the E1 Pro, proceeded to follow the prompts and within a few minutes the dashcam was updated and ready to go.

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i can not see any different with new firmware
 
There has been some more updates to the Vantrue APP in the Google Play Store:

play.google.com

Vantrue - Apps on Google Play

Vantrue DashCam App
play.google.com 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.

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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.

 
Thanks for the heads up on new firmware, have to install this one next. 👍
 
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.
 
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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