Julian23
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Like some other members here, I was also given the opportunity to test the new Vantrue N4 Pro and give an honest opinion.
This will be my first impression of the N4 Pro.
Everything needed for operating the dashcam, except for an SD card, comes neatly and securely packed in the box.
For routing the cable there is a small plastic tool included.
Here are some pictures:
The provided power supply has one free USB A port for charging other devices with 5V/2.4A. A nice little detail since the 12V plug is taken up by the dashcam.
For me, it appears as if the power supply from the Vantrue N4 Pro is identical to the one from the E3. The E3 power supply has been flawlessly charging my phone even with outside temps above 35°C the charger wasn't getting too hot.
The cable for the rear camera is still on the thicker side and not a thin coax cable that would be better to hide.
A remote is not included but voice commands are.
On the bottom of the main camera is a small IR sensor. This senses the brightness in the car and enables the IR LEDs to illuminate the cabin if needed.
And some pictures compared with the Viofo T130:
The main unit feels very solid and the build quality seems good. The area around the lens could be a bit smaller to make the dashcam less noticeable in the car. But this is a design choice by the manufacturer.
The rear camera sadly doesn't give me the same feeling, the main unit does. The plastic feels less solid, the T130 rear camera has a better finish in my opinion. But the finish doesn't matter if the video quality is good.
On the rear camera of the N4 Pro, there is a small green LED that is constantly lit when the camera is turned on. You can't disable it in the settings. But the brightness is even at night low enough, that it shouldn't bother anyone.
The excluded CPL isn't simply pushed on but screwed onto the lens. This has a very nice haptic feeling. After being attached to the lens, the CPL can be rotated. There are two protective films on the CPL, don't forget to remove them.
Setting up the dashcam is very easy. It can be done with the display or the App. Each method is very easy to use and user-friendly.
The WiFi can be switched between 2,4Ghz and 5Ghz to make downloading videos to your phone faster.
There is no option to adjust the bitrate.
The front camera has the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 8M COMS sensor that can record with a resolution up to 3840x2160.
Interior and rear camera record in 1920x1080.
The interior camera has an active IR filter
Similar to the E3, the N4 Pro has the Mileage statistics function that can be enabled in the App.
I will add driving videos in the following days, testing different weather conditions.
This will be my first impression of the N4 Pro.
Everything needed for operating the dashcam, except for an SD card, comes neatly and securely packed in the box.
For routing the cable there is a small plastic tool included.
Here are some pictures:
The provided power supply has one free USB A port for charging other devices with 5V/2.4A. A nice little detail since the 12V plug is taken up by the dashcam.
For me, it appears as if the power supply from the Vantrue N4 Pro is identical to the one from the E3. The E3 power supply has been flawlessly charging my phone even with outside temps above 35°C the charger wasn't getting too hot.
The cable for the rear camera is still on the thicker side and not a thin coax cable that would be better to hide.
A remote is not included but voice commands are.
On the bottom of the main camera is a small IR sensor. This senses the brightness in the car and enables the IR LEDs to illuminate the cabin if needed.
And some pictures compared with the Viofo T130:
The main unit feels very solid and the build quality seems good. The area around the lens could be a bit smaller to make the dashcam less noticeable in the car. But this is a design choice by the manufacturer.
The rear camera sadly doesn't give me the same feeling, the main unit does. The plastic feels less solid, the T130 rear camera has a better finish in my opinion. But the finish doesn't matter if the video quality is good.
On the rear camera of the N4 Pro, there is a small green LED that is constantly lit when the camera is turned on. You can't disable it in the settings. But the brightness is even at night low enough, that it shouldn't bother anyone.
The excluded CPL isn't simply pushed on but screwed onto the lens. This has a very nice haptic feeling. After being attached to the lens, the CPL can be rotated. There are two protective films on the CPL, don't forget to remove them.
Setting up the dashcam is very easy. It can be done with the display or the App. Each method is very easy to use and user-friendly.
The WiFi can be switched between 2,4Ghz and 5Ghz to make downloading videos to your phone faster.
There is no option to adjust the bitrate.
The front camera has the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 8M COMS sensor that can record with a resolution up to 3840x2160.
Interior and rear camera record in 1920x1080.
The interior camera has an active IR filter
Similar to the E3, the N4 Pro has the Mileage statistics function that can be enabled in the App.
I will add driving videos in the following days, testing different weather conditions.
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