Vantrue sells two front-and-rear dash cams under the name S1 Pro Max. One records 4K through the windshield and 2.5K out the back window, and the other records 4K at both ends.
The 4K + 2.5K S1 Pro Max is the entry to a four-model range. The N4S and N4 Pro S each add a cabin camera, and the N5S adds a second one aimed at the rear seats.
On October 6, 2026, Amazon listed the four from $199.99 to $309.99, and each needs a $24.99 hardwire kit before it will record while parked.
I have not tested these cameras. Specifications come from Vantrue’s listings. As an Amazon Associate, The Weekly Driver earns from qualifying purchases made through the product links on this page.
Key Takeaways
- Two cameras are sold as the S1 Pro Max. One records 4K front and 2.5K rear, and the other records 4K at both ends.
- The N4S and N4 Pro S add one cabin camera, and the N5S adds two. The N4 Pro S and S1 Pro Max record 4K in front; the N4S and N5S record 2.7K.
- All four record 2.5K at the rear. Vantrue labels that resolution 2.5K on some pages and 1440p on others.
- Parking mode uses a hardwire kit that no model includes. Vantrue’s kit was $24.99.
- All four accept a 1TB microSD card and ship without one. Vantrue says 1TB holds more than 37 hours of three-camera recording on the N4 Pro S.
- Vantrue’s Amazon listings rate the N4S and N5S to 140°F, and vantrue.com graphics give the N5S and N4 Pro S 158°F.
- The Pilot 2 starts at $449.99 on vantrue.com, and its Thermal System configuration is $549.99.
Vantrue Dash Cams Side by Side
| Specification | S1 Pro Max | N4S | N4 Pro S | N5S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameras | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Front | 4K, 155° | 2.7K, 158° | 4K, 155° | 2.7K |
| Cabin | None | 2.5K (1440p) | 1080p | 1080p front cabin, 1080p rear cabin |
| Rear | 2.5K (1440p), 160° | 2.5K (1440p), 160° | 2.5K (1440p), 160° | 2.5K (1440p) |
| Rotating rear camera | Not listed | Yes, 360° | Yes, 360° | Not listed |
| Driver alerts | Forward collision, blind spot | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pre-event buffer | 15 seconds | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Rated temperature | None found | -4°F to 140°F (Amazon) | -4°F to 158°F (vantrue.com) | 140°F on Amazon, 158°F on vantrue.com |
| Maximum card | 1TB | 1TB | 1TB | 1TB |
| Vantrue’s 1TB recording claim | Not listed | Not listed | More than 37 hours, three cameras | Up to 40 hours, four cameras |
| Memory card in the box | No | No | No | No |
| Hardwire kit in the box | No | No | No | No |
| Warranty | 18 months with registration | 18 months with registration | 18 months with registration | 18 months with registration |
| Amazon, October 6, 2026 | $199.99 | $224.99 | $299.99 | $309.99 |
| With the $24.99 hardwire kit | $224.98 | $249.98 | $324.98 | $334.98 |
Every camera in the table uses Sony STARVIS 2 sensors, 5GHz Wi-Fi, GPS and a supercapacitor in place of a battery, according to the listings.
The Amazon figures are the Prime-member prices shown on October 6, 2026. The N4 Pro S was $299.99 as a timed deal that day and $399.99 without it.
The N4S and the N4 Pro S both add a cabin camera to a front and rear pair. The N4 Pro S has the 4K front sensor, and the N4S cabin camera records 1440p to the Pro’s 1080p.
On both three-camera models the rear unit rotates 360 degrees, according to the 2026 Amazon listings.
The N4 Pro S can also run as a two-camera system, 4K front and 2.5K rear. Vantrue says that mode produces 30 percent less heat than recording all three.
The N5S is the four-camera model: front at 2.7K, two cabin cameras at 1080p and a 2.5K rear camera on a Sony IMX675 sensor. The second cabin camera faces the back seats and side windows, and both cabin cameras have infrared lights.
Two Cameras Are Sold as the S1 Pro Max
The S1 Pro Max listing at the bottom of Vantrue’s range records 4K in front and 2.5K at the rear. A second S1 Pro Max records 4K at both ends, and Vantrue’s own store also sells a front-only one.
On October 6, 2026, vantrue.com listed the front-only camera at $139.99, the 4K + 2.5K at $199.99 and the 4K + 4K at $249.99. Amazon had the 4K + 2.5K at $199.99 and the 4K + 4K at $284.99.
The two rear-camera versions share a product name, so the listing title is the place to confirm “4K+2.5K” or “4K+4K” before ordering.
Only the S1 Pro Max listing names driver alerts: a forward-collision warning and a blind-spot alert.
Parking Mode Needs a $24.99 Hardwire Kit on Every Model
Vantrue’s listings give all four cameras a parking mode with motion detection and collision detection. The N4S, N4 Pro S and N5S save the 10 seconds before a trigger and the S1 Pro Max saves 15.
The N4 Pro S and N5S listings say parking mode requires a hardwire kit sold separately, the S1 Pro Max listing says to add one, and vantrue.com says the N4S must be hardwired. No listing includes a kit in the box. Vantrue’s USB-C hardwire kit was $24.99 on Amazon and on vantrue.com.
Amazon’s S1 Pro Max and N4S listings also offered camera-and-kit bundles, at $219.98 and $245.68 on October 6, 2026.
A polarizing filter is another $19.99 on vantrue.com. VUEROID includes both a hardwire cable and a filter with its S1 cameras, which The Weekly Driver covered in a separate comparison of the VUEROID S1 4K and S1 QHD.
Vantrue Claims More Than 37 Hours on a 1TB Card for the N4 Pro S
All four cameras accept microSD cards up to 1TB, and none includes one. Vantrue’s listings recommend its own U3 cards and warn that low-quality cards cause freezes and corrupted files.
Vantrue says a 1TB card holds more than 37 hours on the N4 Pro S with all three cameras running and up to 40 hours on the N5S with all four. Its listings give no recording time for the S1 Pro Max or the N4S.
By my arithmetic from Vantrue’s 1TB claim, the N4 Pro S would record about 4.7 hours on 128GB, 9.5 hours on 256GB and 18.9 hours on 512GB. Loop recording then overwrites the oldest files in segments of one, two or three minutes.
| Card | Capacity | Price, October 6, 2026 | Listed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SanDisk High Endurance | 128GB | $36.99 | Amazon |
| Vantrue microSD | 128GB | $69.99 | vantrue.com |
| SanDisk High Endurance | 256GB | $69.99 | Amazon |
| Vantrue microSD | 256GB | $109.99 | vantrue.com |
| SanDisk High Endurance | 512GB | $123.99 | Amazon |
| Vantrue microSD | 512GB | $169.99 | Amazon and vantrue.com |
A 256GB SanDisk High Endurance card cost the same $69.99 as Vantrue’s 128GB card. The Vantrue listings name no other brand as tested with these cameras.
Vantrue’s Amazon Listings Say 140°F and vantrue.com Says 158°F
Vantrue’s Amazon listings give the N4S and the N5S an operating range of -4°F to 140°F. On vantrue.com, supercapacitor graphics for the N5S and the N4 Pro S read -4°F to 158°F. VUEROID’s S1, VIOFO’s A229 Pro and BlackVue’s Elite 9 are each rated to 149°F.
I found no temperature figure for the S1 Pro Max on either store.
The Pilot 2 Starts at $449.99, and Its Thermal System Is $549.99
Vantrue showed the Pilot 2 at CES in January 2026 and now sells it on vantrue.com. It pairs optical cameras with a thermal-imaging lens that Vantrue says detects pedestrians and animals in darkness, fog and heavy rain, and it has a 6.25-inch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The store lists the Dashcam System at $449.99, the Thermal System at $549.99 and the Full System at $769.99.
Which to Buy
Buy the S1 Pro Max if you want front and rear coverage only. At $199.99 it has the same 4K front and 2.5K rear resolution as the N4 Pro S, and its listing names collision and blind-spot alerts.
Buy the 4K + 4K S1 Pro Max if you want 4K behind you. It was $249.99 on vantrue.com and $284.99 on Amazon on October 6, 2026.
Buy the N4S if you drive for a rideshare service and want the lowest price with a cabin camera. It was $224.99 and its cabin camera records 1440p.
Buy the N4 Pro S if you want a cabin camera and a 4K front. Its Amazon listing showed $299.99 as a timed deal and $399.99 without it on October 6, 2026.
Buy the N5S if you carry passengers in the back. It has a camera aimed at the rear seats and a 2.7K front camera where the N4 Pro S has 4K.
Verdict
The 4K + 2.5K S1 Pro Max at $199.99 is the least expensive of the four cameras and the pick for a driver who needs only the road ahead and behind. The 4K + 4K camera with the same name was $249.99 on vantrue.com.
Among the three-camera models, the N4S at $224.99 is $75.00 below the N4 Pro S and has a 2.7K front camera in place of 4K, with the same rear resolution. The N5S at $309.99 has four cameras, with a 2.7K front.
Budget $24.99 for the hardwire kit and $69.99 for a 256GB SanDisk High Endurance card on any of them. I have not recorded with any of the four.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the two Vantrue S1 Pro Max versions?
One S1 Pro Max records 2.5K at the rear and the other records 4K; both record 4K in front. The 4K + 2.5K camera was $199.99 on Amazon on October 6, 2026, and the 4K + 4K camera was $284.99 on Amazon and $249.99 on vantrue.com. Both use the S1 Pro Max name, so check the listing for “4K+2.5K” or “4K+4K.”
Which Vantrue dash cam has a cabin camera?
The N4S, the N4 Pro S and the N5S have cabin cameras. The N4S cabin camera records 1440p and the N4 Pro S records 1080p. The N5S has two 1080p cabin cameras, one facing the front seats and one facing the rear. The S1 Pro Max records front and rear only.
Do Vantrue dash cams come with a hardwire kit?
No. None of the four listings includes a hardwire kit in the box, and parking mode uses one. Vantrue’s USB-C hardwire kit was $24.99 on Amazon and on vantrue.com on October 6, 2026.
Do Vantrue dash cams come with a memory card?
No. The listings say a microSD card is not included. All four cameras accept cards up to 1TB. Vantrue’s own cards were $69.99 for 128GB, $109.99 for 256GB and $169.99 for 512GB, and a 256GB SanDisk High Endurance was $69.99 on Amazon.
How many hours does a Vantrue N4 Pro S record?
Vantrue says a 1TB card holds more than 37 hours with all three cameras recording. By The Weekly Driver’s arithmetic from that claim, it is about 18.9 hours on 512GB, 9.5 hours on 256GB and 4.7 hours on 128GB. Loop recording overwrites the oldest footage once the card is full.
Is the Vantrue N4S or the N4 Pro S better?
The N4 Pro S records 4K in front, compared with the N4S’s 2.7K, and both record 2.5K at the rear. The N4S cabin camera records 1440p compared with 1080p, and the N4S was $75.00 less on Amazon on October 6, 2026, at $224.99.
What is the Vantrue Pilot 2?
The Pilot 2 is a dash cam with a thermal-imaging lens alongside its optical cameras, which Vantrue says detects people and animals in darkness and bad weather. It has a 6.25-inch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. On October 6, 2026, vantrue.com listed it from $449.99 to $769.99 depending on configuration.
Sources and Disclosure
Specifications come from Vantrue’s Amazon listings and vantrue.com. Prices were retrieved from both on October 6, 2026, and change often; the Amazon prices shown require a Prime membership. Recording hours for cards smaller than 1TB are The Weekly Driver’s arithmetic. The manufacturer provided The Weekly Driver with a dash cam sample in 2025; it was not tested for this comparison. As an Amazon Associate, The Weekly Driver earns from qualifying purchases.
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