Vantrue N4 3-Channel Dash Cam: features, specs and who it suits

The Vantrue N4 is a three-channel dash cam. One unit records the road ahead, the inside of the cabin and the rear of the vehicle, and you can choose between three recording combinations depending on what you need.

Three cameras, three modes

Vantrue lists the lenses as a 155° front camera, a 165° inside camera and a 160° rear camera. The recording options are:

• Three channels: 1440P front, 1440P inside and 1080P rear, with audio.
• Front and rear: 4K (2160P) front and 1080P rear.
• Front and inside: 1440P and 1440P.

The front camera can also record on its own at up to 4K. Vantrue says the rear camera adjusts through a full 360° angle and comes with a 20 ft cable, with a 30 ft extension sold separately for larger SUVs. A free GPS player with a zoom function helps you look for details such as licence plates in the footage.

Night vision

According to Vantrue, a STARVIS CMOS sensor with an F1.4 six-glass front lens and an F1.8 rear lens lifts exposure automatically in the dark. Four infrared LEDs face the cabin to capture the driver and passengers when it is completely dark, which is the feature that matters to rideshare and taxi drivers.

Parking mode

Vantrue offers a 24-hour parking mode with three styles: low-bitrate continuous recording, and motion or collision detection that starts recording when triggered. The listing says the camera must be wired to a hardwire kit (sold separately) or an external battery at all times to use it. Without constant power, parking mode won't run.

Heat tolerance and super capacitor

A super capacitor replaces a lithium-ion battery, and Vantrue rates the camera for 14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C). In general, capacitors cope with heat in a parked car better than batteries, and the brand says they last longer.

Event recording and storage

A variable-sensitivity G-sensor detects a sudden shake or collision and locks the footage into an event folder. Loop recording overwrites the oldest files when the card is full. The listing says it supports memory cards up to 256 GB in the title and 512 GB in the features, so check the manual for the exact limit. A card is not in the box. An optional GPS module, sold separately, records route, location and speed, and the LCD can switch off automatically. The listing also notes it does not support WiFi or Bluetooth.

Warranty and size

It has an extendable 18-month warranty, email support within 24 hours and firmware updates. The unit measures about 4.1 x 1.6 x 5.0 inches and weighs 1.8 lb.

Who it suits

It suits drivers who want the cabin recorded as well as the road, such as rideshare and taxi drivers, and anyone who wants rear coverage.

What to check before you buy

• Local rules: check the law on recording video and audio inside a vehicle, and tell passengers where required.
• Power: parking mode needs a hardwire kit or battery.
• Memory card: buy a suitable high-endurance card in a supported size.
• Cable length: check the 20 ft rear cable reaches on a large vehicle.
• Connectivity: with no WiFi or Bluetooth, footage is viewed through the screen or the card.

The short version

• A three-channel dash cam: front, inside and rear.
• Up to 4K on the front camera, with 1440P and 1080P combinations.
• Infrared cabin lights and a STARVIS sensor for dark conditions.
• 24-hour parking mode needs a hardwire kit or battery.
• Super capacitor, G-sensor and loop recording; no WiFi or Bluetooth.

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