Vantrue X2 Dash Cam -2.5K Super HD 1440P Dash Cam - Unboxed & Tested

[meade916]

To start off, most of you know i have a VERY large youtube channel and therefore i get all sorts of companies trying to send me stuff all the time, in exchange for a review video.   99% of them get ignored or turned down.  Unless it is car audio related, i try not to do that too much.  In other words i like to KINDA stay on topic when i can.  It is a car audio related channel after all.  But when Vantrue contacted me and asked me to try out one of their dash cams, i couldn't say no to that! I actually was in the market for one but had not had a chance to even look at them anywhere yet. 

So  they sent me the camera and here are the specs/pics.  Video is rendering and almost ready for upload.  I show the camera as well as driving during different parts of the day and different types of weather.  

Vantrue X2 Dash Cam -2.5K Super HD 1440P Dash Cam 2.7" LCD 170° Wide Angle Car Camera Video Recorder with G-Sensor, Parking Monitor, HDR & Super Night Vision

2.5K 1440P DASH CAM: Utilizes the newest Ambarella A12 CPU, super HD 2560*1440 at 30 fps+HDR provides great sharp video quality and super night vision, helps in capturing smaller details and all your footages appear sharp and crystal clear. 170˚ wide viewing angle for maximum visibility, capturing a wider view of the roads, effectively reducing blind spots.
SUPER NIGHT VERSION: Build on 6-layer glass lenses + F1.8 large aperture and HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology can balance the light and dark areas of the video and generate high-quality images, makes your driving more safer on night.
EMERGENCY LOCK: Automatically turn on and record when the car starts. With the built-in G-Sensor, the X2 detects impact to your car and automatically/manually locks the 10 seconds prior to and after the impact securing your needed evidence of the event, so you will never miss an important moment.
PARKING MODE: Two kinds of Parking modes.Triggered by the Motion Detection, the camera will auto record when people or things come closer to your car from 10M / 33FT away in front. Triggered by Time Lapse, the camera will keep taking photos at the set time interval and then auto edit them together to a video clip.
LOOP RECORDING: Loop recording allows old file to be replaced automatically with new files. Optional GPS module(sold separately, asin: B00UA224DY) allow you track the driving route and speed. Support up to 64GB micro SD cards(micro SD Card is not included,Samsung Evo card is recommended). 18 Months Warranty.

Specification: 
Processor: Ambarella A12A55
Image Sensor: OV4689 CMOS sensor
Video: H.264 compression format;2540x1440P/30fps; 2304x1296P/30fps; 1920x1080P/60fps; 1920x1080P/30fps,
Image: JPEG; 16M Pixels
Audio: Microphone and Speaker (PCM) Equipped
Internal memory:4M
External memory: Support 64GB max, micro sd card of Class 10
USB Port: USB 2.0, Mini
Battery: 130mAh  3.7V Polymer Li-ion battery
Operating Temperature: 32 to 158 deg. F.
Video Playback: Support view on PC/HDTV/Dash Cam
PC Operation System: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10/Mac

 

 

[meade916]

 

[Quiet]

I have I think the predecessor to that cam, bracket and all looks the same. Very good cam.

Edited February 22, 2017 by Quiet

[audiofanaticz]

Looks pleasing, Ive been wanting a dashcam for the longest time as well.

There are just so many on the market, some will even show your location on the screen, some have additional cameras that you can wire up for the rear.

No idea where to start when looking to buy.

[moh.vze.com]

Wow. I was actually looking for a Dash cam lately. Been thinking about the Thinkware 770 but I read how if you have sub woofers it would keep triggering the shock censor thing and keep saving recordings in a folder. I'm looking forward to seeing more video reviews from the one you got. I've been waiting for Thinkware 800 to come out in June for price drops to hit on the 770. 

Dash cams seem confusing when you want to hardwire it and have to buy additional " Cellink B battery" for them (probably doesn't even need these specific made batteries if you can just have it wired off an XS Power batter or two).

I think XS Power should make some batteries geared towards "secondary/third battery for dash cams"

Can you show us what it looks like when your system is on Full Tilt while driving? Does it shake the hell out of the video footage?

Edited February 22, 2017 by moh.vze.com

[Quiet]

If Steve's new dash cam is any better than the one I have (and I think it is) I'd really recommend it. Dash cam will save your ass one day, I promise.

[bsneon98]

Im about to pickup the Vantrue R3 in the next week or so. Im tired of my crappy ebay one.