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Vantrue T2 24 7 Recording Dash Cam Super Capacitor Microwave Parking Mode Car Camera 1920x1080P 2 Inch LCD 160 Degree Dashboard Camera Sony Night Vision OBD Cable Heat Resistant Support 256GB Max

Last Updated: April 9, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
247
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
14
Spam Test
PASS
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
VIDEO
Yes
GPS
Yes
USB

Review Analysis - 233 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Fit
 76
mount, windshield, suction cup mount, dash cams, suction cup
+95%
-5%
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" ...   My first impression is that the Vanture T2 dash cam is very good. ... - Dash Cam with Suction Cup Mount, ... I mounted the Vantrue T2 Dash Cam to the adjustable Suction Cup Mount to my windshield behind my rear view mirrior.  ...  "
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" ...  So, I did my research and bought this Dash Cam. ... I was able to "hide" the cable, running it under my back seat and mount the camera below the rear seat center head rest. ... The moment you take it out of the box you'll know it's a well made quality dash Cam.  ...  "
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" ...  A week has gone by and I’ve taken the dash cam out of the car and used the USB to the computer to easily record the file onto youtube .  ...  "
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" ...  The unit sits easily behind a rear view mirror out of the way.  ...  "
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" ...  The suction cup holds good on your glass, We walked in front.  ...  "
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" ...  I particularly like the windshield attachment through the GPS upgrade mount, because it allows you to find the best place for recording images, for convenient access, and best location in my field of view.  ...  "
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" ...  - Dash Cam with Suction Cup Mount  ...  "
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" ...  The dash cam looks aesthetically pleasing. ... Overall, I would recommend this product for anybody who is looking for an effective dash cam.  ...  "
Camera
 50
video, pictures, dash, quality, vantrue
+90%
-10%
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" ...  This is my second Vantrue camera only because I wanted to upgrade from my first one which still works well. ... I had my first camera for 2 years now and never had any issues with it.  ...  "
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" ...  You'll be very happy with this camera !  ...  "
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" ...  CAM IS EVERYTHING I COULD WANT!  ...  "
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" ...  This camera is AMAZING!!  ...  "
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" ...  This cam is Awesome!  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased the camera for my husband and he loves it!  ...  "
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" ...  For the price this is a great camera with good video and audio.  ...  "
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" ...  This dash camera is freaking awesome. ... Overall i love this camera. ... You can see a picture of the camera and what comes with it attached.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 48
easy to install, setup, install, easy to use, easy to set
+100%
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" ...  - Lots of setup options to customize recording functionalities  ...  "
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" ...  As far as the Vantrue T2 it was pretty simple to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Hooked up in my vehicle was easy to due. ... Directions were easy to read  ...  "
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" ...  Seriously easy to install.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install in my work truck.  ...  "
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" ...  Interface is very intuitive.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup is self explanatory on the device, as there's only so many buttons that you can press. ... The video quality is great, the audio is crisp and clear, and once you understand how the device stores the media, it's fairly easy to find what you're looking for.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup of the camera is really easy.  ...  "
Setup
 45
setup, install, easy to install, installation, super easy
+100%
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" ...  I like user friendly easy to navigate, easy to setup menu, different languages are supported too.  ...  "
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" ...  I have done a preliminary installation into my Tesla Model S, and am very pleased with its performance.  ...  "
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" ...  It's super easy to download the videos from it, and easy to install it, my only wish is that it was easy to remove if you decide to place it somewhere else or need to take the camera on/off on a daily basis like I do.  ...  "
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" ...  Setup is a breeze straight out the box!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install in my work truck.  ...  "
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" ...  The setup and install were very easy.  ...  "
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" ...  It was easy to set up and install on the windshield of my sedan.  ...  "
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" ...  I downloaded the app per instructions, mounted my dashcam and went thought a very easy setup.  ...  "
Picture Quality
 41
picture, video, day and night, sound, clear
+98%
-2%
comment
" ...  The quality of the pictures and video are awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  Haven’t been able to use, but quality seems good, picture seems good (at least around house).  ...  "
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" ...  Picture quality is great, doesn't glitch, turns on/off like its supposed to.  ...  "
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" ...  Picture and sound quality great.  ...  "
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" ...  The picture quality overall is great.  ...  "
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" ...  Picture quality is good and it’s easy to setup.  ...  "
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" ...  Picture quality is decent at 30fps  ...  "
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" ...  How was the day and night picture quality? ... Day and night picture quality is superb for such a small unit.  ...  "
Storage
 33
card, memory, microsd card, 256gb, micro sd card
+79%
-21%
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" ...  Likes: good price, lots of features, good storage capability with microSD card (gotta buy that separately), small size so unobtrusive.  ...  "
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" ...  Have 32Gb card but think of purchasing 128/256Gb.  ...  "
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" ...  This camera comes ready to go with the exception of a memory card for which you must purchase separately.  ...  "
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" ...  However, after a few weeks, we reviewed the micro SD card on the computer and it looks great but somehow we were not able to see any videos of us driving, only when it's parked. ... Looks like the manual needs to be updated because so far we were able to use the 128 GB micro SD card.  ...  "
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" ...  PS - If you update the firmware to the newest version (link below) you can install up to a 256gb micro SD card on the unit! ... Basically just download this file, format your SD card on the camera unit itself through settings, connect the SD with the camera to the computer and copy the update file to the main directory.  ...  "
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" ...  The interface is ridiculously straight forward (literally just plug & play) and as long as you have the correct SD card, you'll be good to go.  ...  "
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" ...  The video quality is good and after about 3 days of driving, i've only used less than 8% of my 128gb microSD card.  ...  "
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" ...  It is very clear at day time and I like the fact that it is compatible with 256GB memory card.  ...  "
Cables
 30
cigarette lighter, cable, parking, obd power cable, port
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Ive been using it with the obd connector in my car so far no issues  ...  "
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" ...  - Car Charger with 10ft car charger cable that plugs into your cigarette lighter,  ...  "
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" ...  Car Charger with 10ft car charger cable that plugs into your cigarette lighter, ... The one thing that I love is that it comes with the OBD cable which you give you constant power to the dashcam which allows the dash cam to go into the Parking Monitor feature.  ...  "
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" ...  Used OBD cable to connect to power.  ...  "
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" ...  The included cables are plenty long enough to snake under the headliner and A piller to the ODB port.  ...  "
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" ...  I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN that the camera comes with an OBD cable.  ...  "
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" ...  It has many features if used together with the OBD-II power cable that came in the box. ... Two options to power the camera: use either the OBD-II power cable or the 12V power cable.  ...  "
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" ...  I found this VanTrue model, and the fact that it included an OBD power cable piqued my interest. ... I was able to install the OBD power cable and mount within 10 minutes. ... This cable is a time saver and make it so easy to use. ... Extra thanks to VanTrue for including the OBD power cable.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 29
working, stopped, months, stopped working, days
+34%
-66%
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" ...  Just got into an accident and the file that I need is corrupted.  ...  "
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" ...  The camera, with out warning, stopped powering on. ... I will not suggest this device for those that depend on a continuous working solution as advertised by the manufacturer.  ...  "
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" ...  I've also had issues with the software not working, which took Vantrue a month or two to resolve.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought one right before X-mas and within a week the screen didn't turn on and it stopped working. ... I few days later the replacement did the same thing and stopped working.  ...  "
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" ...  I have two problems however.  ...  "
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" ...  Stopped working after a couple of months, not reliable.  ...  "
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" ...  It worked for about three weeks, and then it stopped sticking to the dashboard.  ...  "
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" ...  Was good while it lasted. ... I have been trying to contact the manufacturer for over 2 weeks.  ...  "
Ports
 25
usb, car, obd, power, obd2
+96%
-4%
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" ...  The cam comes with a usb data cable, car power adaptor that also includes a usb port so you can charge your phone and power the cam at the same time.  ...  "
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" ...  I was also impressed that they include a data/short USB cable plus a power adapter cable and ODBII cable.  ...  "
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" ...  By using this port to power the dash cam, it will have power 24/7!  ...  "
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" ...  It also comes with a cigarette/accessory power cable as well as a Mini USB B cable if you don’t want to use the OBD capability, but I don’t advise that.  ...  "
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" ...  With mini USB that come with the box I easily connect with my laptop and access files on my SD card which BTW is samsung EVO 32 GB working perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the included OBD port cable.  ...  "
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" ...  However, you can still use the OBD power port to set your camera up.  ...  "
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" ...  7: OBDII port: You don't need to worry about plugging the wire into the cigarette lighter, you can just use the OBDII port under the steering wheel and the camera will always be on unless the voltage drops when the car is off and that is when it will turn itself off. ... 8: USB: it also comes with a cigarette lighter connection and a separate USB cable.  ...  "
Night Photography
 23
quality, video, recording, daytime, situations
+100%
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" ...  It is a quite well designed camera, capable of recording at 1080P in HDR, day or night. ... The camera itself does provide a super clear recording in 1080P mode, for both day and night. ... There is an HDR mode that can be turned off for better night time recording. ... The camera also has a Sony sensor, and works extremely well in Low-light situations. ... HDR mode for clear videos at night  ...  "
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" ...  It has good lowlight sensitivity and captures great daytime shots.  ...  "
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" ...   High quality image day and night time.  ...  "
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" ...  Night vision is also decent for its price.  ...  "
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" ...  I will admit that this camera records very high quality video both day and night.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price it's well worth it, the image quality is excellent even at night time.  ...  "
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" ...  It also comes with superior night vision so you can even record video at night with HD quality,  ...  "
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" ...  Video quality is good at night.  ...  "
Video Playback
 22
videos, quality, clear, video quality, good
+95%
-5%
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" ...  In full sun, shade and nighttime all the videos were very clear !  ...  "
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" ...  Video and audio quality are superb. ... Recorded videos are very clear may it be day time or night time.  ...  "
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" ...  If for some reason someone backs into your car it locks the video so you can watch it later.  ...  "
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" ...  It keeps on recording and overwriting the old video.  ...  "
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" ...  Video clips are really clear.  ...  "
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" ...  You just get videos.  ...  "
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" ...  Which will give you close to two days of 24/7 captured video.  ...  "
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" ...  Clear image and videos  ...  "
Display Clarity
 21
display, lcd, larger, recording, n2
+95%
-5%
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" ...  It isn't bulky and the screen is the perfect size.  ...  "
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" ...  Great little 2" full HD display.  ...  "
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" ...  The only cons I can say, the same as my other dashcams is that I hoped that the screen is already touch screen for better navigation.  ...  "
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" ...  The larger 2" screen just makes viewing things that much easier.  ...  "
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" ...  doesn't feel cheap and I like the lcd screen, its nice and bright and seems like its always focused.  ...  "
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" ...  The unit is a bit smaller than the Falcon and the screen looks very good.  ...  "
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" ...  Another thing I like is the 2 inch LCD screen. ... It actually looks humongous compared to my other dash cam’s 1.5 inch screen.  ...  "
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" ...  This helps for driving at night so the bright screen is not distracting.  ...  "
Suction
 20
suction cup mount, suction, windshield, mount, dash cam
+95%
-5%
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" ...  This is a very easy to install and use dash cam, it came with a suction cup mount that is well designed for it's intended purpose and it stays put.  ...  "
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" ...  The GPS function works well with the optional GPS suction cup. ... The suction cup makes it easy to adjust the position of the unit, and also makes it easy to rotate the unit to the side, or around 180 degrees, something you can't do with units that are mounted via adhesive tape.  ...  "
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" ...  The suction cup mount is very strong and will not come loose.  ...  "
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" ...  - Dash Cam with Suction Cup Mount,  ...  "
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" ...  - Dash Cam with Suction Cup Mount  ...  "
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" ...  Dash Cam with Suction Cup Mount,  ...  "
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" ...  GPS suction cup ... Currently, I'm just using the suction cup that came with it.  ...  "
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" ...  - Suction mechanism is very sturdy  ...  "
Sound Quality
 18
sound, video, audio, picture, clear
+94%
-6%
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" ...  Nice quality sound and yes, you can see the license plate.  ...  "
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" ...  Audio: The audio quality is crisp and clear even though it did pick up some road noise and engine noise.  ...  "
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" ...  It works beautifully and has wonderful video and sound quality even at night.  ...  "
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" ...  Beautiful picture and audio.  ...  "
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" ...  - No start-up chime/sound.  ...  "
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" ...  Picture and sound quality are excellent.  ...  "
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" ...  I know that might sound trivial, but there is a lot of thought put into how this product is packaged and the quality of the packaging.  ...  "
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" ...  Camera records in good video and sound quality.  ...  "
GPS
 18
mount, buy, speed, module, unit
+89%
-11%
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" ...  I also got the gps mount and it worked very well.  ...  "
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" ...  This camera does it all and with the addition of the GPS receiver, its even better.  ...  "
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" ...  I also like the small size and GPS addon capability if i so desired it.  ...  "
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" ...  I chose the GPS mount, works perfect and logs speed and GPS position on picture or video.  ...  "
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" ...  I used the GPS mount for this one because it is my primary business use car and if i forget to log the trip I can just check the GPS video data for notes.  ...  "
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" ...  I did not (yet) purchase the GPS based mount, however, you can run your power source directly to the mount included. ... The GPS mount works the same way but includes a GPS module in the mount itself.  ...  "
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" ...  I would also say that you should have the GPS model with this as the tracking info it provides makes it that much more effective.  ...  "
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" ...  We also bought the GPS add-on, which allows you to see a map of where your car was during recording.  ...  "
Build Quality
 17
build, quality, feel, texture, seems
+88%
-12%
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" ...  Build quality is good too with soft touch plastic.  ...  "
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" ...  Once attached it adjusts any direction needed easily and qucikly locks its position in place with a turn of the tension nut.  ...  "
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" ...  After unbox it, t2 itself seems solid, all attachments are well packaged.  ...  "
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" ...  Time will tell how durable this product is as I only got this for weeks.  ...  "
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" ...  The build quality is excellent in every way, it is solid and designed to utilize every cm of its build.  ...  "
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" ...  The construction is extremely solid with non-slip rubber texture on the outside.  ...  "
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" ...  The reason I gave a 3 star rating on durability is because it’s brand new and hasn’t proven the durability.  ...  "
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" ...  Had many cars love tap and bent my license plate.  ...  "
Price
 15
worth, money, well, waste, dashcam
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Installment on the car is crazy, but over all its good for the price  ...  "
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" ...  The price is reasonable as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Although this dashcam is on the pricier side, I think it is well worth every penny spent.  ...  "
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" ...  But, I gave in, and because I finally had to agree that this was worth the price, I decided to share my findings -  ...  "
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" ...   My first dashcam was a fairly inexpensive brand at around 50 bucks and it didn't last very long so I looked around at what others were using and eventually bought a Vantrue N2 as a replacement .  ...  "
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" ...  I recommend this camera to anyone in the market for one in this price range.  ...  "
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" ...  Compared with other cams with similar price range, t2 no doubt worth its price considering quality and functionality.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price on sale I'd say it's worth it for what it does.  ...  "
Resolution
 15
quality, hd, video, picture, screen
+100%
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" ...  The resolution is very good, too, with 1080p HD a which provides amazing playback videos (see attached sample video). ... - Very good video resolution  ...  "
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" ...  It records with top-notch 1080P HD video quality and survives the 105 degree fahrenheit California sun. ... 1080P HD video quality – when I review the video it is crystal clear, I can easily make out street names, signs, stores, license plates, etc. ... It also comes with superior night vision so you can even record video at night with HD quality,  ...  "
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" ...  Also am very happy about the 1080P HD Sony sensor and the 2" LCD screen.  ...  "
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" ...  The New VanTrue T2 with larger screen than the N2 plus 1080p.  ...  "
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" ...  There is no exception for Ventrue T2, the 1080p video is very crystal clean and clear.  ...  "
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" ...  Great little 2" full HD display.  ...  "
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" ...  It records at 1080p or 720p resolution with 160° angle to capture almost everything that is happening.  ...  "
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" ...  Another features that is very key for me is the 1080P HD Sony sensor and the 2" LCD screen.  ...  "
Features
 15
feature, features, packed, mode, easy to use
+87%
-13%
comment
" ...  The cam has lots of features, that are easily accessible from the cam itself.  ...  "
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" ...  If you learn all the features available in the product you would be amazed.  ...  "
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" ...  This compact yet amazingly put together little device is packed with features.  ...  "
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" ...  Not the worst thing in the world but a nice feature.  ...  "
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" ...  Feature packed and compact.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought after almost getting hit by someone running a red light.  ...  "
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" ...  The wave guard parking mode is a great feature.  ...  "
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" ...  I never have seen such a product with so many cool features.  ...  "
Charging
 15
charger, obd, power, charge, car charger cable
+100%
comment
" ...  Inside the box, you have T2 dash cam, mount, regular charger, OBD charger, instruction. ... The OBD charging cable is good quality as well, but not way too stiff. ... If you use OBD charger, I highly recommend use some high-quality tape to secure the charging cable around OBD port, just in case the cable falls off on to your feet while you are driving.  ...  "
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" ...  This allows you to plug the camera directly into your OBD2 port, allowing the camera to receive power even when the car isn’t turned on.  ...  "
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" ...  The cam comes with a usb data cable, car power adaptor that also includes a usb port so you can charge your phone and power the cam at the same time. ... I would recommend you use the OBD adapter if possible, especially if you just want to leave the camera in the car at all times.  ...  "
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" ...  - Car Charger with 10ft car charger cable that plugs into your cigarette lighter ... **The car charger plug also comes with an additional USB port so you can also plug in your smart phones**  ...  "
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" ...  Be sure to use a USB wall plug or portable phone charger to get it set up - speaking of - setting up is a breeeeeze!  ...  "
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" ...  The USB connector has a USB plub so you can charge your phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Car Charger with 10ft car charger cable that plugs into your cigarette lighter, ... The car charger cable or the OBD connects to either the mount or the camera itself.  ...  "
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" ...  I plugged it with OBD cable (comes with camera), it allows camera to record 24/7, my usb charger remains unoccupied, and no extra annoying cables on console.  ...  "
Memory
 14
64gb, memory cards, memory, drive, 256gb
+86%
-14%
comment
" ...  The way people drive today, this makes perfect sense to have.  ...  "
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" ...  You run out of memory very fast.  ...  "
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" ...  Have 32Gb card but think of purchasing 128/256Gb.  ...  "
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" ...  Inserted a 64 GB Sandisk U3 card and formatted it.  ...  "
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" ...  it doesn’t save anything unless you want it saved which is great because it’s saving memory.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought the recommended 128 GB card and I had all the videos from today and yesterday.  ...  "
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" ...  One of the features that attracted me was the ability to use larger than 32 GB memory cards. ... I didn't have any 256 GB memory cards for testing but I do have 128 GB cards. ... So I tested this with 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB's cards and they all performed flawlessly!!  ...  "
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" ...  I drive a mini van folks. ... All wins from this "just drive and go" Mom!  ...  "
Software Platform
 14
error, card, interface, video, user
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  I've also had issues with the software not working, which took Vantrue a month or two to resolve.  ...  "
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" ...  Just got into an accident and the file that I need is corrupted.  ...  "
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" ...  I tried to reset it with the button and with software to factory setting, no luck.  ...  "
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" ...  My only complaint (and this may be use error) is that it tends to lock videos for no reason and fill up the memory card.  ...  "
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" ...  as soon as it is turned off, it resets settings to default vales, making the settings practically useless.  ...  "
Video Recording
 13
recording, camera, quality, lcd, 1080p
+100%
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" ...  The loop recording mode lets you set it to record in 1/3/5 minute video chunks.  ...  "
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" ...  This gives you a 160° motion video surveillance in front of your vehicle.  ...  "
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" ...  I’m very impressed by the quality of the video recording.  ...  "
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" ...  The recording quality on the T2 is excellent and just like my N2 and my N2 pro in dual camera mode.  ...  "
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" ...  The video loop recording makes easily to review by date time.  ...  "
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" ...  - It is 1080p 30fps camera.  ...  "
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" ...  Takes video in 1080p and has totally replaced my phone for my when-driving recording.  ...  "
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" ...  The video quality: The quality is pretty high compared to my other so called 1080p cameras that turned out choppy and this one is not.  ...  "
Battery Life
 13
rechargeable, capacitor, day, charge, car battery
+85%
-15%
comment
" ...  As mentioned above, this camera is full of features including being a Capacitor camera vs built in rechargeable battery. ... But we do live in a cold environment today where low temperatures can still effect rechargeable batteries.  ...  "
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" ...  Much better for reliability and longevity than a lithium ion battery, which will degrade and have a higher potential for failure over time.  ...  "
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" ...  Since it is OBD it will not drain your car battery.  ...  "
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" ...  Since it is OBD it will not drain your car battery.  ...  "
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" ...  Whether this be provided by your car or a battery pack, it’s something to know in advance. ... Since it uses a capacitor vs a battery it should last even longer than my previous camera, which was 5 years.  ...  "
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" ...  The battery expanded due to the crazy heat builds up during a hot summer day.  ...  "
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" ...  Since it is OBD it will not drain your car battery.  ...  "
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" ...  The super capacitor holds a charge that keeps the clock ticking for days.  ...  "
Other
 11
motion, wave, g, sony, sensors
+91%
-9%
comment
" ...  The great aspect of this is that the G sensor detects collision, so if someone hits your car while it is parked, it can detect the exact time aside from recording it.  ...  "
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" ...  I really like the parking and sensor activated modes.  ...  "
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" ...  The wave and impact sensors are great, although the potholes in Ohio require me to set the sensitivity to low.  ...  "
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" ...  Its simple to plug in and supplies your camera with continuous power as well as comes with a motion sensor.  ...  "
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" ...  collision detection parking monitor even micro wave motion detection .  ...  "
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" ...  The motion sensor is accurate and recorded every movement it triggers.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s simple to plug in and supplies the camera with continuous power as well as a motion sensor.  ...  "
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" ...  A built-in wave sensor detects when an object is near the camera, prompting the camera to turn on and begin recording.  ...  "
Controls
 10
buttons, menu, dash cam, screen, ok button
+70%
-30%
comment
" ...  Setup is self explanatory on the device, as there's only so many buttons that you can press.  ...  "
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" ...  button that allows you to save the last 60 seconds of video to a separate folder.  ...  "
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" ...  On the dash cam, without going into the menu, you can turn the sound option on or off. ... Critical dash cam operating buttons can be found on the product without having to access the menu, which is pretty convenient.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been able to capture photos with it by using the button on the unit and to lock certain videos for later review.  ...  "
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" ...  Navigating the dash cam via the buttons is easy.  ...  "
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" ...  This gets recorded in the video once you have put in the settings menu.  ...  "
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" ...  The buttons are responsive and feel very solidly built, which is something I was at first skeptical about before getting the unit but suffice it to say that this is built to last with quality in mind.  ...  "
Marketplace
 8
like, attached, advertised, return, days
+63%
-38%
comment
" ...  I used it and review afterwards and saw my photo and video were both preserve.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I got on their website and it did help.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I’ve included pictures of what I received in the box with this review.  ...  "
Drivers
 7
drivers, truck, accident, really, professional
+57%
-43%
comment
" ...  I feel much safer and much better protected from uninsured and neglectful drivers since I installed this camera in my truck.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Also it had two types of powerplugs which was really nice and i pluged under driver’s seat.  ...  "
comment
" ...   I really thought that dash cams were for either law enforcement or professional over the road drivers.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Well, I honestly forgot it existed for the week that I have had it installed in my daily driver.  ...  "
Device Stand
 7
windshield, like, also, time, get
+86%
-14%
comment
" ...  There is also an option to rotate the screen so that you can mount and stand the dashcam vertically. ... Mount is easy to uses, attaches to window  ...  "
comment
" ...  - Well-designed mount.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Also impressive is the mounting system.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I also like the windshield mount.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It comes with the new mount that doesn't get loose over time like the previous version which is a real plus.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The amazing mount: This mount is truly amazing, not only is it like a GPS mount with a ball but it is flexible enough that i was able to get just the right angle on my windshield to get the tip of my hood and not be pointing completely at the sky the entire time.  ...  "
Microphone
 7
recording, video, sound, record, quality
+57%
-43%
comment
" ...  Clear and crisp audio recording(can also be turned off).  ...  "
comment
" ...  This T2 audio and video recorder is great and very high quality.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I haven't had any issues with missing recordings.  ...  "
comment
" ...  - Records audio along with video, obviously  ...  "
Design
 7
+100%
comment
" ...  The design is sleek and boxing was high quality.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It looks a lot better in person!  ...  "
comment
" ...  Also, it's got a streamlined look, and doesn't distract too much, once installed.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I like this design most among all the functions.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The dash cam looks aesthetically pleasing.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Pretty neat implementation.  ...  "
comment
" ...  kinda soft and rubbery feeling.  ...  "
User Manual
 6
parking, mode, happy, user, really
+100%
comment
" ...  I read the whole manual which was very easy to understand.  ...  "
comment
" ...  But, the manual is fairly well written, and I was able to find whatever I needed on there, if I couldn't wing it on my own - because let's face it - who likes to read instructions?  ...  "
comment
" ...  At the beginning I was very happy it really worked in parking mode as described in manual.  ...  "
comment
" ...  But I’m very happy to report that it works as one would expect in parking mode as stated in the manual.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I suggested to them to update the Manual to mention this function.  ...  "
comment
" ...  For once, the user manual is written in pretty decent English so it is easy to comprehend.  ...  "
Color
 6
night, colors, picture, clear
+83%
-17%
comment
" ...  Picture is clear and nice color.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The videos from the camera have saturated colors but washed out whites.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Aside from that the colors and video quality are awesome both day and night.  ...  "
comment
" ...  You can color me happy just on that alone!  ...  "
Cable Length
 6
power, port, obd, long, lighter
+100%
comment
" ...  I was surprised that it came with a OBD cord and a 12v cigarette type power cord.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The cord is long enough to attach in between the seems of the interior with enough length to reach the cigarette lighter outlet.  ...  "
comment
" ...  With the additional lighter socket wire included i can put this in other vehicles as needed.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The cables are more than long enough so you can stash them behind your headliner and A pillar to reach your cigarette lighter or OBD2 port.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Used OBD cable to connect to power.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The included cables are plenty long enough to snake under the headliner and A piller to the ODB port.  ...  "
Size
 6
screen, feature
+100%
comment
" ...  I like it and have been using it for semi truck.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Feature packed and compact.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It isn't bulky and the screen is the perfect size.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The new design is better for one handed access and is more compact.  ...  "
comment
" ...  All in a nice compact unit that easily mounts.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This is a huge plus in my book.  ...  "
Comfort
 6
hands, feel, texture, solid, key
+83%
-17%
comment
" ...  Got this one for my daughter who is getting a little bit longer commute and I just feel you just need to be able to "watch your six" so to speak.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Better made, it feels a lot stronger in your hands, doesn't feel cheap.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The construction is extremely solid with non-slip rubber texture on the outside.  ...  "
comment
" ...  kinda soft and rubbery feeling.  ...  "
comment
" ...  My recent mini 0805P was due for retirement, this new one is hands down the best one I have used.  ...  "
For Travel
 5
videos, trips, times, road, random
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  I used the GPS mount for this one because it is my primary business use car and if i forget to log the trip I can just check the GPS video data for notes.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Hope to record our travels.  ...  "
comment
" ...  That is fine with me because all I want is to record the road.  ...  "
comment
" ...  And your road trips will be recorded for prosperity or preparation for insurance claims.  ...  "
Apps
 5
app, wifi, video, process, make
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  Why would Vantrue make such a quality product and not make an app with it?  ...  "
comment
" ...  The accompanying software is (which you have to download) is very good.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The files are easy to view and don't require any special software.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Great company to work with and very active on social media.  ...  "
Returns
 5
date, tried
+20%
-80%
comment
" ...  When I tried to retrieve the  ...  "
comment
" ...  This was purchased in November and now Amazon says the return end date was Jan 31, 2019.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Unfortunately I have to uninstall, return both and move on.  ...  "
Product As Described
 5
like, attached, advertised
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  I used it and review afterwards and saw my photo and video were both preserve.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I’ve included pictures of what I received in the box with this review.  ...  "
Delivery
 5
one, days
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  they shipped one (express) as soon as I showed I had shipped the old one.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The product arrived well on time with all the items listed on the description.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Frankly I was pleasantly surprised how neatly it was packaged up.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Below are the contents inside the box:  ...  "
Display Size
 5
inch, smaller, n2, looks, 5
+100%
comment
" ...  It isn't bulky and the screen is the perfect size.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Another thing I like is the 2 inch LCD screen. ... It actually looks humongous compared to my other dash cam’s 1.5 inch screen.  ...  "
comment
" ...  2 inch display is much better than 1.5” on N2 Pro.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The unit is a bit smaller than the Falcon and the screen looks very good.  ...  "
comment
" ...  My first impressions are that the new larger screen is a nice improvement from the N2's smaller screen.  ...  "
For Kids
 4
kids, christmas
+100%
comment
" ...  Gave it to my son for Christmas.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I had my 10 year old daughter install this camera while I watched.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Anyhow, this would be nice for monitoring kids driving etc.  ...  "
comment
" ...  So now my children are really thinking about how things progressed to the point of fighting.  ...  "
As Gift
 4
christmas, weeks, one, dash
+100%
comment
" ...  I was buying this as a gift, but after checking it out, I may keep it and buy another as a gift.  ...  "
comment
" ...  • Vantrue T2 dash camera looks very beautiful and elegant as a gift  ...  "
comment
" ...  I received this as a Christmas present and have been using it for a few weeks.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Gave it to my son for Christmas.  ...  "
Overall performance
 4
memory
+100%
comment
" ...  You run out of memory very fast.  ...  "
comment
" ...  All of that was wrapped up with a simple interface that got the job done.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Never disappointed with the quality or performance.  ...  "
Lagging
 4
detection, start
-100%
comment
" ...  It will stop recording.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It also randomly records when there's been no motion.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Unlike other dashcams where it only records when a vibration occurs, this cam has a motion detection as well to trigger recording when parked.  ...  "
comment
" ...  and keeps on recording even tho there is no detection.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 4
setup, connected, able, easy, car
+100%
comment
" ...  I have owned other dash cams that are easily installed and do work when connected.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Setup was easy, and it can even monitor your car when you’re away.  ...  "
comment
" ...  - It acts as a mass storage device when connected to PC or MAC.  ...  "
comment
" ...  She was able to do the initial system setup as I read what options I wanted.  ...  "
Lens
 4
wide, sony, sensor, picture, image
+100%
comment
" ...  The Sony lens has a good wide angle coverage providing a good range showing about 50 feet of extra detail.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Vantrue’s solution to this is an older Sony IMX323 image sensor partnered to a 160° lens and a F/1.8 aperture. ... Aperture denotes how large the lens can open, allowing for more light to get to the image sensor, the lower the F stop, the higher the volume of light the aperture can let in.  ...  "
comment
" ...  You can also take pictures and the wide angle lens is cool as well.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The Sony lens has a good wide angle coverage providing a good range showing about 50 feet of extra detail (see my first picture where the SUV is visible).  ...  "
Call quality
 4
car, calls
+100%
comment
" ...  More than anything else though, I think what really convinced me were all the close calls that my wife and I experienced as of late.  ...  "
comment
" ...  and you won't hear me say THAT a lot either :-)  ...  "
comment
" ...  I had several close calls while driving and decided it was time for a video camera in the car. ... By close calls, I mean people running stop signs, red lights or changing lanes suddenly.  ...  "
comment
" ...  First, it is amazing for recalling conversations. ... Have you ever been in the car with your family and enjoying your ride listening to the radio or talking with someone like your spouse.  ...  "
Capacity
 3
+100%
comment
" ...  Long enough for my car!  ...  "
comment
" ...  Got this for out motor home.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Buying another for our other car.  ...  "
Wifi
 3
would, nice, important
+100%
comment
" ...  A WiFi connection might be more important to some than it is to others but it is important to keep in mind.  ...  "
comment
" ...  One missing feature that would be a nice adaptation is wifi support, it would be nice to be able to just remote into it and copy footage without having to remove the SD card or connect a USB lead.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Loved this cam but decided I wanted WiFi.  ...  "

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Specifications

Connectivity
GPS:  Yes 
USB:  Yes 
Camera
Video:  Yes 
Memory
Memory:  262144 GB
SD Card Type:  Micro SD 
Display
Resolution:  Full HD 1080p 
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
Yes
VIDEO
Yes
GPS
Yes
USB