If you drive for Uber or Lyft, you need to have a dashboard camera.
At least, you need to have one if you want to keep yourself safe from lawsuits, passenger misconduct, and attempts to damage or steal from your vehicle.
We won’t spend a lot of time trying to convince you that you need a dash camera, as we already have an entire post on the topic.
We’ve also touched on a few different dash cam options to suit a variety of budgets.
In this post, we want to go into more detail about the offerings from a particular dash cam maker whose products have impressed us.
The company is called Vantrue, and they make six different dash cams.
Each camera is designed to serve different security and recording needs (as well as different budgets).
We’re going to look at every model Vantrue offers, including each model’s features and best uses, and tell you our pick for rideshare drivers.
Table Of Contents
- The Best Vantrue Dash Cams (Overview)
- 1. Vantrue N1 Pro Full HD 1920X1080P Mini Dash Cam
- 2. Vantrue N2 Pro Uber Dual Dash Cam
- 3. Vantrue X1 Pro QHD 2.5K Security Dash Cam
- 4. Vantrue X3 WiFi Dash Cam
- 5. Vantrue T1 WiFi Super Capacitor Built-in GPS Dash Cam
- 6. Vantrue T2 24/7 Surveillance Super Capacitor Dash Cam
- Vantrue Dash Cams: Which One Wins?
The Best Vantrue Dash Cams (Overview)
We’ve included an overview of our top picks below. For detailed information on each pick, scroll down.
1. Vantrue N1 Pro Full HD 1920X1080P Mini Dash Cam
- 【FHD 1080P Mini Dash Camera with Super Night Vision】With mini and compact design (Size: 2.5x1.95x1.5in), the dashcam takes up tiny space in your car, which won't obstruct your vision while driving. Recording HD 1920X1080P/30 fps video with advanced Sensor, 160° wide-angle F1.8 six layers glass lens clearly capture the license plates as well as road signs during the day and night. Perfect mini dash camera for cars, truck, SUV, provides the most important evidence for car accidents.
- 【24H Parking Monitor & Collision Detection】With built in battery, this dash cam can be triggered by collision detection without hardwiring, it will auto power on and end recording after 20s once it detects collision or impact on parking. The dash camera can also be triggered by motion detection with dash cam hardwired, it will run in standby mode and awaken to record once detects movement, the low battery protection of Vantrue hardwire kit (Asin: B083XB8T7T) avoids the car battery over draining.
- 【Seamless Loop Recording & G-sensor】When the storage limit is reached on the memory card, new recordings will automatically overwrite oldest recordings. Triggered by G-sensor, it can automatically detect a sudden shake/collision and lock the footage to prevent the video from being overwrote even in loop recording. Supports up to 256GB microSD cards. The Vantrue microSD card (ASIN: B07WWCLHGM, not included) is recommended.
- 【Heat- Resistant & Optional GPS Function】Made of the PC and ABS materials, the working temperature is from -4℉ to 158℉ (-20℃ to 70℃). With high heat resistance chipset, the cam has longer lifetime and stable performance. Optional GPS for you to track the driving route, location and speed with KM/H or MP/H. To use GPS function, please buy an extra N1 Pro GPS mount, ASIN: B083XBS88L.
- 【Time lapse & 18-Month Warranty】The car camera will keep taking photos at the set time interval and then auto edit them together to a video clip once time lapse enabled, thus reducing the size of the video file. Built-in Mic provide excellent audio recording even in noisy environment. We offer 18 Months Warranty and Satisfied Service. To cover any issues and professional team support, all emails will be replied within 24 hours.
At only 2.5×1.95 inches, it’s easy to write off this first camera on the list.
But don’t let the small size fool you — this camera is powerful.
What’s more, its small size makes it discrete (which the best dash cams are).
Unfortunately, it only records what happens outside the vehicle, which isn’t ideal for rideshare drivers.
Here are some of the features this camera offers:
- 1920x1080P Full HD resolution
- 160° Wide Angle Lens to capture more of what happens around you
- Built-in microphone can record audio (though you can turn it off if you prefer)
- Super Night Vision makes it easy to read important details (like license plate numbers) even in low light
- 24 Hour Parking Mode uses a built-in motion detector to automatically start recording when something comes near your car
- Collision Detection functionality causes the camera to automatically turn on and record for 20 seconds when it detects a crash
- Loop Recording and G-Sensor ensure that your camera will automatically overwrite the oldest files when the memory card is full and locks footage when the camera detects sudden shaking (such as in a crash)
- Time Lapse Mode helps save space by taking photos at a specified interval and editing them into a video clip
- Optional GPS Function lets you track location, direction, speed, date, and time in your video clips
Price: $79.99
For more information, consult the full product page on Amazon.
2. Vantrue N2 Pro Uber Dual Dash Cam
- 【Dual Lens 1080P Car Camera】Best dual dash cam for uber, rideshare, lyft drivers, picked by Wirecutter, CNET, Businessinsider, BGR etc. The front and inside camera simultaneously capture the road front (170°) and inside passenger cabin (140°) in crystal details at dual 1920x1080P 30fps, which is a great option for rideshare drivers that will need photographic evidence in the event some rowdy passengers do damage to their car.
- 【Single Front 2.5K 1440P Dash Cam】When recording in front-only mode, footage is captured at at 2.5K [email protected], which enables clear license plates, road signs. Or you can switch to 19[email protected] mode with smoother videos for high speed traffic.
- 【Infrared Night Vision】The interior facing camera utilizes 4 IR LED lights and f/2.0 aperture, which can handle low light conditions and ensures flawless video footage even when the passenger cabin is dark. F/1.8 6-glass lens front facing cam and unique HDR video system automatically balance the light and dark areas of the video.
- 【24 Hours Parking Mode & Auto LCD OFF】24 Hours Motion activated parking mode makes the dual car camera to automatically record when it detects motion. Auto start and record when the ignition sparks up. Auto LCD OFF timer ensure you won't be disturbed by another glowing rectangle on your windshield. Ideal for most climates: -4° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C). Excellent audio recording with built in microphone. Time lapse function automatically takes photos at specified intervals.
- 【Looping Recording & G-Sensor & Optional GPS】Seamless Loop Recording overwrites the oldest footage with the newest upon filling a card to capacity. Variable sensitivity G-sensor auto detects sudden shake/collision and emergency locks the footage to "Event File" to prevent that video from an overwrite. Supports up to 256GB microSD cards, recommend Vantrue microSD card. Optional GPS to track the driving route, location and speed(To use GPS function, please buy an extra gps mount).
- 【Total Peace of Mind w/18m Warranty】Full 18m Warranty, email replies within 24H, and 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Pay less auto insurance, your witness for accidents and insurance claims. Perfect dual lens dash cam for uber, taxis, rideshare, lyft drivers, commuters, and families. Works with 12V and 24V vehicles.
The next entry on our list offers a bit more than the previous one.
The crucial difference is that it’s a dual lens dash cam, meaning it records both what happens inside the vehicle and what happens outside.
This is a must-have feature for rideshare drivers, as what happens inside the car is usually more important than what happens outside.
Let’s look at some of the camera’s features:
- Dual 1080P Front and Rear Dash Cam with Snapshot
- 170° Wide Angle Lens
- Single Front 2.5K 2560x1440P/30fps or 1920x1080P/60fps recording
- Parking Mode that automatically starts recording when the camera detects motion near the vehicle
- Sony Sensor Infrared Night Vision, which is especially useful for recording inside the car at night
- Built-in microphone and speaker
- 24 Hour Motion Detection Parking Mode Hardwire Dash Camera
- Optional GPS to track location, direction, speed, date, and time in your video clips
- Loop Recording with G-Sensor locks the footage into memory when the camera detects a collision
- Time Lapse Functionality to save memory
- Date and time stamp
Price: $199.99
Learn more about this dash cam on Amazon.
3. Vantrue X1 Pro QHD 2.5K Security Dash Cam
- 【2.5K 1440P 30fps or 1080P 60fps】A premium dash camera due to the NOVATEK NT96660 processor and OV4689 CMOS sensor. It records at a high 2.5K [email protected] resolution to capture street signs, license plate in excellent video. While the 1920x1080P @60fps produces fast moving traffic and smoother video even at high speed!
- 【Super Night Vision & 170° Wide Angle】This dash cam features large f/1.8 170° wide angle lens and the high dynamic range processing for super night vision, it will kick in automatically in low light conditions and night time recording, revealed even the smallest details that we missed with our own eyes while actually sitting in the car.
- 【24 Hours Parking Monitor & Optional GPS】It will auto swich to 24 hours parking monitor when it is parked as long as hard-wiring (Asin: B07G9WTWB9) to the car’s power supply. The dash cam will come to life and begin recording an event triggered by any impact or motion in front. Optional GPS records the driving route, location and speed in either KM/H or MP/H alongside the audio and video recordings. An extra GPS mount (ASIN: B07CPSBXWL) is needed to use the gps function.
- 【Looping Recording & G-Sensor】Takes up to a 256GB(FAT32) microSD card which is a great upgrade for more file storage. Loop recording auto overwrite oldest video when it reaches the end of the memory card. Built in G-sensor lock videos to “event folder” when there is an impact detected.
- 【Time Lapse & Auto LCD Off】Time lapse function automatically takes photos at specified intervals and edit them together to a video clip so they can play much faster than real time. You can record movements, changes, or events that take place over a long period of time, or just captures frames for a time lapse video of a multi-week road trip, greatly saved space on your memory card. Auto LCD OFF timer ensure you won't be disturbed by another glowing rectangle on your windshield.
This is another solid dash cam, though it does have the weakness of only recording what happens outside the vehicle.
It could still be useful in the case of a traffic collision, however.
Here are the key features of this dash cam:
- 2.5K 2560x1440P at 30fps Crystal Clear Video
- 1080P 60fps HD Video and Audio Recording
- Super Night Vision with F1.8 6-Layer Optical Glass Lens
- 170° Wide Viewing Angle
- Auto LCD OFF
- Continuous Loop Recording and G-sensor
- 24 Hour Motion Detection Parking Monitor
- Optional GPS to track speed, route, location
Price: $99.99
You can learn more about this dash cam on Amazon.
4. Vantrue X3 WiFi Dash Cam
- 【[email protected] or [email protected] dash cam】Support 7 resolution mode, the resolution highest up to 2560 X 1440p @ 30fps（HDR）and 1920 X 1080p @ 60fps, clearly captures vivid images with accurate color, while 170°wide angle lens will reduce blind spots and obtain full 4 lane coverage, captures the license plates cars as well as road signs during the day and night.
- 【Car dash camera with night vision】Unique High Dynamic Range (HDR) video system for superior low light compensation - reacts to extreme light conditions just like your eye, balancing exposure and light/dark spots; While F1.8 plus 6 glass lenses reduce glare and delivers stunning image quality day and night, clear video evidence potentially critical in an insurance claim, making your life easier and safer.
- 【Wifi dash cam 】With built-in WIFI and WIFI-CarDV App(on Google or APP store) allow you to view real-time footage，playback, download recording as well as change the settings and take photos with the APP on your mobile phone. The app is compatible with both Android and iOS devices and supports up to 5 mobile phones connection at the same time. Perfect Wifi car camera for cars, SUV, Bmw, honda, jeep, toyota, truck, trailer, toyota, tesla.
- 【Parking mode and time lapse】Auto switch the dashcam to Parking Mode. Triggered by the motion sensor, the car recorder will automatically record when people or things come closer to your car. Please hard wire it (B07CYW6JXW）or connect it with an external battery on Parking mode. Triggered by Time Lapse, the car driving recorder will keep taking photos at the set time interval and then auto edit them together to a video clip, which greatly saves space of memory card.
- 【Loop recording & G-sensor】Seamless Loop recording will record the video on 1 /3 /5 minutes clips and automatically overwrites the oldest clips with the newest upon filling a card to capacity; Variable sensitivity G-sensor auto detects a sudden shake/collision or accidents locks the footage to "Event File" to prevent overwriting. Optional GPS (asin:B07W4FG42M) to track the speed,driving route and location. Full 18 months Warranty, email replies within 24H and 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Our next dash cam distinguishes itself mainly through its WiFi capability.
Through its WiFi connection, you can control the camera and view playback of footage using your iPhone or Android smartphone.
Other than that, it offers the same excellent features as all Vantrue dash cams:
- 2.5K 2560x1440P at 30fps Crystal Clear Video
- 1080P at 60fps HD Video and Audio Recording
- Super Night Vision with F1.8 6-Layer Optical Glass Lens
- 170° Wide Viewing Angle
- Auto LCD OFF
- Continuous Loop Recording and G-sensor
- 24 Hour Motion Detection Parking Monitor
- Optional GPS to track speed, route, location
- Live stream and remote control using WiFi capability
While the WiFi capability and phone control features are helpful, this camera also only records what happens outside the car, making it less than ideal for rideshare drivers.
Price: $139.99
You can learn more about this dash cam on Amazon.
5. Vantrue T1 WiFi Super Capacitor Built-in GPS Dash Cam
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This camera is almost identical to the previous one in terms of the features it offers.
The main difference is that it’s more minimal.
It doesn’t include a built-in LCD display, but its WiFi capability still lets you view the footage on your phone.
The absence of the built-in display also makes it a bit cheaper than the X3.
It also differentiates itself through using a supercapacitor for power instead of a lithium battery.
This means that it will last longer between charges and better withstand extreme temperatures (which could be useful if you live in an extremely hot or cold climate).
Here are the key features of this camera:
- 2.5K 2560x1440P at 30fps Crystal Clear Video
- 1080P at 60fps HD Video and Audio Recording
- Super Night Vision with F1.8 6-Layer Optical Glass Lens
- 170° Wide Viewing Angle
- Continuous Loop Recording and G-sensor
- 24 Hour Motion Detection Parking Monitor
- Optional GPS to track speed, route, location
- Live stream and remote control using WiFi capability
Price: $119.99
Learn more about this dash cam on Amazon.
6. Vantrue T2 24/7 Surveillance Super Capacitor Dash Cam
- 【Real 24/7 recording dash camera】The built-in Super Capacitor allows the T2 to resist extreme temperatures from -4°to 158°F and provides a safe working environment. And the wave detection sensor sends out microwave signal, and once the signal interfered by a moving object, it will prompt the camera to turn it on and start recording. Plus the OBD power cable with low voltage protection (only for 12V Vehicles) keeps the car camera charged all time and avoids the car battery draining.
- 【24 Hours Wave Guard Parking Mode】A built-in wave sensor detects when an object is near the camera in front, prompting the camera to turn on and begin recording. And the microwave motion detection range can be tuned to far, medium or near, and is much more accurate than traditional motion detection. And the wave guard parking mode works in lower power consumption can prevent draining your vehicle’s battery in two nights.
- 【Enhanced Night Vision】Based on advanced Starvis CMOS sensor, this car dash cam captures the road front (160°) to get good image quality and video footage without distortion at [email protected] or [email protected], capturing the license plates and road signs clearly. With HDR technology and F/1.8 aperture lens ensure the car video cam balance the exposures to pick up balanced images and videos in dark providing good night vision in low light.
- 【Optional GPS& Looping Recording & G-Sensor】Loop recording automatically overwrites the oldest recordings. While the G sensor feature locks event footage to the special “Event” folder and prevents it from overwritten. Time lapse function automatically takes photos at specified intervals. The optional GPS function allows you to track the location, speed( KMH/ MPH), and driving route on Google Maps with our GPS viewer. To use the GPS function, please buy an extra GPS mount (ASIN: B07CYW6JXW).
- 【Worry-free 18 Months Warranty】The T2 Dash cam comes with Worry-free 18 Months Warranty and professional after-sale service within 24 hours. The Car Camera works for 12V and 24V vehicles such as cars, SUVs, and trucks. What you get: 1x Vantrue T2 super capacitor dash cam, 1x 10ft car charger cable, 1x 10fts OBD Cable, 1x suction mount, 1x 3ft USB data cable, user manual, and quick guide. And it supports a max 256GB microSD card (VANTRUE SD Card is recommended, check ASIN: B07WXH12TC).
Our final camera is similar to the T1, except that it substitutes the WiFi capability for a built-in display.
This raises the price significantly, though it doesn’t appear to add many features.
If anything, it’s a less capable camera (lower resolution and a smaller viewing angle).
It’s still a quality dash cam for recording what happens outside the vehicle, however.
Here are the features this camera offers:
- 1920x1080P at 30fps or 1280X720P at 30fps
- Super Night Vision with F1.8 6-Layer Optical Glass Lens
- 160° Wide Angle Lens
- Auto LCD OFF
- Continuous Loop Recording and G-sensor
- 24 Hour Motion Detection Parking Monitor
- Optional GPS to track speed, route, location
Price: $169.99
Learn more about this camera on Amazon.
Vantrue Dash Cams: Which One Wins?
Without question, the Vantrue N2 Pro Uber Dual Dash Cam is the best choice for drivers.
It’s the best choice because it’s the only Vantrue camera that records the inside of the vehicle.
All the other cameras are quality, but they don’t include the most important feature for someone who’s transporting passengers.
If you’re just getting a dash cam for exterior security or to protect yourself in the case of traffic accidents, then one of the other cameras in this guide will do just fine.
However, we urge you to consider the importance of recording what happens inside your vehicle and choose a camera that can provide that capability.
