- VANDRUE UPDATES HIS MINI E1 WITH 4K VIDEO AND A 158-degree lens
- ‘Platpix’ tech improves clarity in crucial details such as license plates
- It is also equipped with GPS and Voice Control Functions Plus Vantrue’s app
VANDRUE has revealed the latest version of its compact E1 series of Dash -Cams, the E1 Pro, and it is equipped with a feature that makes perfect sense for a dash cam -improved recognition of the license plate.
The latest model, which already contains more detailed 4K video than the original model, uses Vantrue’s ‘Platpix’ software to improve the clarity of the details that matter most to Dash Cam recordings, namely number plates in the cars around you.
Combined with a light F/1.8-aperture lens, circular polarizer filter (included), 158-degree wide-angle perspective and vanTrue’s night vision, E1 Pro’s Platpix Tech should provide some of the clearest video recordings of crucial details both day and night.
The cherry on the cake is the competitive price for the GPS-equipped E1 Pro; $ 149.99 / £ 129.99 at Amazon with $ 20 / £ 20 discounts available at the time of writing.
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VANDRUE has been in the Dash Cam game for 10 years now and consistently delivered solid products that score well in our in-depth reviews, including the original E1. Its latest model could cement the company’s reputation in this space.
E1 Pro looks like a solid update of E1 that delivers higher resolution video and a variety of improvements, all in a compact and affordable package.
There are 4K video up to 30 FPS that can be improved using VANDRUE’s Platpix Tech to make crucial details clearer. VANDRUE describes output as “4K HDR video that is 50% clearer than standard 4K HDR.”
We also get the latest Sony Starvis 2 sensor used by most of the best Dash Cams, a light F/1.8-aperture, wider than most 158 degrees perspective and seemingly decent image quality in low light through night vision. All videos can also be labeled with GPS data.
VANDRUE includes a circular polarizer filter with E1 Pro – it is the most effective tool for carving reflections that can otherwise hide crucial details, including from your own windshield.
5G Wi-Fi must enable uploader with quick image photos and reliable voting command support, while a ‘buffered parking mode’ can detect 15 seconds before and 30 seconds after movement is detected even if you need a hardwire kit for this feature.
All of this sounds very impressive to a DASH CAM that is currently available for $ 129.99 at Amazon US (use of a $ 20 -Voucher at Check Out) or £ 109.99 at Amazon UK (use of a voucher of £ 20). E1 Pro with Hardwire Kit is available via the same link for only a little extra.
We are currently reviewing the E1 Pro and will soon share our judgment, but based on its specifications alone, you will struggle to find a better Dash Cam for the money. Our in -depth test will reveal whether E1 Pro provides for the use of the real world.
