Vantrue
Vantrue E1 Pro (Element 1 Pro)
7.8Dashlore Score
Ranked #23 of 43 dash cams we track.
A mini single-channel 4K dash cam with a STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor, HDR and a 1.54-inch screen. It suits drivers who want a small, discreet 4K front camera.
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Strengths
- 3840x2160 at 30fps on a Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor with HDR
- 158° field of view
- 15-second pre-recording buffered motion detection, low-bitrate and low-frame-rate parking
- Supports microSD cards up to 1TB
Watch out for
- Front camera only
- 24/7 parking mode must be hardwired; the kit is sold separately
- Vantrue lists a maximum operating temperature of 60°C
Score breakdown
How the Vantrue E1 Pro (Element 1 Pro) scores: 7.8/10Methodology
- Front resolution19% weight2,160 px
- STARVIS 2 sensor13% weightYes
- HDR6% weightYes
- Coverage (channels)13% weight1
- Rear resolution6% weightNot published
- Buffered parking mode13% weightYes
- Heat tolerance (power cell)13% weightsupercapacitor
- GPS6% weightbuilt-in
- Wi-Fi transfer6% weight5GHz
- Max storage3% weight1,024 GB
- LTE / cloud3% weightNo
Full specifications
| Brand | Vantrue |
|---|---|
| Model | E1 Pro |
| Channels | 1 |
| Front resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Front resolution (vertical px) | 2,160 |
| Front frame rate (fps) | 30 |
| Front sensor | Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 |
| STARVIS 2 sensor | Yes |
| Front field of view (°) | 158 |
| HDR | Yes |
| GPS | built-in |
| Wifi | 5GHz |
| LTE | No |
| Parking: buffered motion | Yes |
| Parking: time lapse | Yes |
| Parking: low bitrate | Yes |
| Parking: needs hardwire | Yes |
| Power | supercapacitor |
| Max microSD card (GB) | 1,024 |
| Screen size (in) | 1.54 |
| Voice control | Yes |
| Max operating temp (°C) | 60 |
Specs last checked 2026-10-21.
How it compares
| Spec | Vantrue E1 Pro (Element 1 Pro) | Thinkware U3000 2CH | VIOFO A119M Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Front resolution | 2,160 px | 2,160 px | 2,160 px |
| STARVIS 2 sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | No | Yes |
| Coverage (channels) | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rear resolution | — | 1,440 px | — |
| Buffered parking mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heat tolerance (power cell) | supercapacitor | supercapacitor | supercapacitor |
| GPS | built-in | built-in | mount |
| Wi-Fi transfer | 5GHz | 5GHz | 5GHz |
| Max storage | 1,024 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| LTE / cloud | No | No | No |