Vantrue N4 Pro S Review: What It Adds Over the N4 Pro
The Vantrue N4 Pro S is a three-channel dash cam for Australian drivers. It records 4K at the front, 1080p in the cabin and 1440p behind, all at the same time. What it adds over the Vantrue N4 Pro is the sensor set and the rear channel. Vantrue states Sony STARVIS 2 sensors on all three lenses of the N4 Pro S. The N4 Pro claims STARVIS 2 on the front lens only.
Both are good three-channel cameras, and both are in our range. This page is about which one suits your driving, because the answer genuinely goes either way.
| Quick answer | Which camera |
|---|---|
| You want the sharper rear detail of the two | Vantrue N4 Pro S, 1440p rear |
| You drive into low sun or out of dark car parks a lot | Vantrue N4 Pro, HDR on all three channels |
| You want the option of adding LTE later | Vantrue N4 Pro S |
| You already own an RC07 waterproof rear camera | Vantrue N4 Pro |
On this page
- What does the Vantrue N4 Pro S record?
- What is the difference between the Vantrue N4 Pro and the Vantrue N4 Pro S?
- Which rear camera comes with the Vantrue N4 Pro S?
- What should you set up on day one?
- Will the Vantrue N4 Pro S cope with an Australian summer?
- What accessories should you add?
- Which one should you buy?
- Vantrue N4 Pro S questions we get asked
- The verdict
What does the Vantrue N4 Pro S record?
The Vantrue N4 Pro S records three channels at the same time: the road ahead, the cabin, and the road behind. The default mode is 4K front, 1080p cabin and 1440p rear, all at 30 frames per second.
The cabin camera uses infrared LEDs. Infrared light is invisible to the eye, so the camera can see inside a dark car without shining anything at your passengers. That is the reason rideshare and taxi drivers in Australia buy this shape of camera.
What is the difference between the Vantrue N4 Pro and the Vantrue N4 Pro S?
The names sit close together, so here is what the two official manuals say.
| Feature | Vantrue N4 Pro | Vantrue N4 Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| STARVIS 2 sensors | One, front only | Vantrue states all three |
| Rear resolution | 1080p | 1440p |
| HDR channels | Front, cabin and rear | Front and cabin |
| Front field of view | 158 degrees | 155 degrees |
| Maximum card | 512GB | 1TB |
| Power draw | 6W | 7W |
| LTE module | Not supported | Optional |
| Rear camera | Included, not waterproof | Depends on variant, see below |
Figures from the official Vantrue user manuals, N4 Pro version 5.1 and N4 Pro S version 1.5, checked 13 August 2026.
What the Vantrue N4 Pro S adds
The rear channel is the headline, and the manual is clear on it. The Vantrue N4 Pro S records 1440p behind where the Vantrue N4 Pro records 1080p. More pixels across the same number plate means a better chance of reading it back.
Getting rear-ended at the lights is one of the most common things Australian customers ring us about. If that is the footage you are buying the camera for, the extra rear resolution is the thing to weigh.
The N4 Pro S also takes a card up to 1TB rather than 512GB. It is the only one of the two that accepts the optional LTE module for remote viewing.
Where the Vantrue N4 Pro has the edge
Three things, and the first one is worth real thought.
The Vantrue N4 Pro runs HDR on the rear channel as well. HDR is high dynamic range. The camera blends a brighter and a darker exposure of the same scene, so headlights and dark shadows are both readable. The N4 Pro manual lists HDR as adjustable for front, interior and rear separately. The N4 Pro S manual lists front and cabin.
So the two cameras solve the rear channel differently. The N4 Pro S puts more resolution behind you. The N4 Pro puts better exposure handling behind you. Following a car into low afternoon sun, or driving out of a dark car park into glare, is where the N4 Pro's approach shows.
The Vantrue N4 Pro sees slightly wider at the front, 158 degrees against 155. Three degrees is a small margin, and it is a margin in the N4 Pro's favour.
The Vantrue N4 Pro draws a watt less, 6W against 7W. Less draw means a little less heat on your windscreen in summer and a bit more headroom in parking mode.
The Vantrue N4 Pro has been available longer, so it has more published review coverage behind it. The Vantrue N4 Pro S launched more recently and there is less written about it so far. That is a matter of timing rather than a comment on the footage.
Which rear camera comes with the Vantrue N4 Pro S?
Check this one before you order, because the Vantrue N4 Pro S ships in two variants depending on where you buy. The non-standard RC09 rear camera is IP67 rated and records 2.5K, meant to be installed externally. The one we stock, the standard RC18 is the non-weather-sealed version, which like a standard camera plan to mount it inside the glass.
The manual lists the rear camera under optional accessories rather than fixed box contents, so the model you receive follows the variant that was ordered.
One compatibility note worth knowing. Vantrue lists the RC07 waterproof rear camera for the E3, the N4 Pro and the S1 Pro. It is not listed for the Vantrue N4 Pro S. If you already run an RC07 outside the cabin, the RC09 is the weather-sealed camera to ask for instead.
What should you set up on day one?
Three settings and one wiring decision. None of them take long, and they turn a good camera into one you can forget about.
Hardwire it if you can. The Vantrue N4 Pro S runs on a supercapacitor rather than an internal lithium battery, which is the right design for an Australian summer. The trade is that there is no reserve, so recording stops the moment power stops. Owners and one independent reviewer have reported the supplied cigarette-lighter adapter working loose, and the camera gives no alert when it shuts down. A hardwire kit takes that off the table entirely. If you are running off the socket, make a habit of checking the plug is seated.
Turn the G-sensor down. It ships set sensitive, so speed bumps can create event files. Multiple owners and two published reviews report the same thing. One trip through the menu and it settles.
Connect on the 5GHz band. The app performs better on 5GHz. Reviewers describe the 2.4GHz connection as slower and more prone to freezing, so use 5GHz where your phone supports it and the transfers behave.
On owner feedback, the two sit in pretty well regarded and similar territory. The Vantrue N4 Pro S shows 4.0 out of 5 from 575 ratings on Amazon in the United States. The Vantrue N4 Pro shows 3.8 from 948. Both figures were retrieved 13 August 2026.
Will the Vantrue N4 Pro S cope with an Australian summer?
Vantrue rates both the N4 Pro S and the N4 Pro for operation from minus 20 to 60 degrees Celsius. Both use supercapacitors rather than lithium batteries. That is the right design for our conditions, and a large part of why we stock this family.
Vantrue is unusually direct about the limits, which we think is to its credit. Both manuals recommend collision detection mode in hot weather and advise turning the camera off if the cabin reaches 60 degrees. A car parked outside through an Australian summer can pass that, so read the parking mode section before your first hot spell.
We have not run heat testing on either model, and we found no body of heat-failure reports for either one. We are not going to invent a problem the evidence does not show.
What accessories should you add?
A hardwire kit. All four parking modes need constant power, and your cigarette lighter socket stops supplying it once the car is off. The manual advises against kits from other brands, because accessory detection pins are placed differently. Our VP05 hardwire kit shows live voltage, so you can watch what your battery is doing. The VP04 OBD cable is the no-tools option on vehicles that keep that port live.
A high endurance memory card. The manual supports 32GB up to 1TB, U3 or faster. For three channels we treat 256GB as the floor and 512GB as the comfortable working size. A tired card is the most common reason footage is missing when someone needs it. Our 512GB Vantrue high endurance card is the one we recommend for this camera, and our Vantrue microSD card guide walks through the sizing.
A CPL filter. A CPL is a polarising lens that cuts reflections off your dashboard, the same way polarised sunnies cut glare off water. The Vantrue N4 Pro S manual lists one as an optional accessory.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Vantrue N4 Pro S if the rear footage genuinely has to stand up as evidence. That means rideshare and taxi drivers, anyone who sits in stopped traffic a lot, and anyone who may add LTE later.
Buy the Vantrue N4 Pro if you drive into low sun often and want HDR working on all three channels. It is also the pick if you want the widest front view, or you already run an RC07 waterproof rear camera you would rather keep.
Our Vantrue N4 Pro review covers that camera on its own terms, and you can see the full range in the Vantrue collection. If fitting is the part putting you off, our installer finder will point you at an independent installer near you.
Vantrue N4 Pro S questions we get asked
Is the Vantrue N4 Pro S better than the Vantrue N4 Pro?
For rear footage detail, yes. The manual gives the Vantrue N4 Pro S 1440p behind rather than 1080p. Vantrue also states STARVIS 2 on all three channels rather than the front only. Neither manual publishes sensor part numbers, so we have not confirmed the rear and cabin sensors ourselves. The Vantrue N4 Pro keeps rear HDR, a wider front view and a lower power draw. It is a trade, not a straight upgrade.
Does the RC07 waterproof rear camera fit the Vantrue N4 Pro S?
No. Vantrue lists the RC07 for the E3, the N4 Pro and the S1 Pro. The Vantrue N4 Pro S uses either the RC09, which is IP67 rated and records 2.5K, or the RC18, which is not weather-sealed. Check which one your variant includes before you mount anything outside the cabin.
Does the Vantrue N4 Pro S need a hardwire kit?
Only for parking mode, which is why most people buy a three-channel camera in the first place. All four parking modes need constant power. The manual advises against kits from other brands, because accessory detection pins are placed differently between makers.
How big a memory card does the Vantrue N4 Pro S need?
The manual supports 32GB up to 1TB, U3 or faster. For three channels we would treat 256GB as the floor and 512GB as comfortable. Use a high endurance card rather than a standard one, because dash cams write continuously and standard cards are not built for it.
The verdict
The Vantrue N4 Pro S is a strong three-channel camera and a clear step forward on the rear channel. A 1440p rear feed instead of 1080p is a real difference, and Vantrue states current-generation Sony sensors behind all three lenses. It shows up where three-channel buyers need it most, which is the rear channel and the cabin at night.
The Vantrue N4 Pro holds its own comfortably. It keeps rear HDR, a slightly wider front view and a lower power draw, and it has the longer published track record of the two. If your drive is full of harsh light changes, it is the one we would point you at.
Either way, hardwire it, size the card properly and turn the G-sensor down in the first week. Do those three things and both cameras will quietly get on with it.
Not sure which suits your car? Give Michael or Harrison a yell. We will talk it through honestly, including telling you if the Vantrue N4 Pro is the better fit. No worries either way.
Last reviewed: 27 August 2026. The sensor, resolution, HDR and rating figures on this page come from Vantrue's own published material rather than from controlled testing by us. If a specification, a feature or a claim on this page is wrong or has gone out of date, tell us and we will correct it.
Commercial disclosure: The Dash Cam Guys sells both the Vantrue N4 Pro S and the Vantrue N4 Pro, so read this as a comparison of two cameras in our own range rather than an independent test of the three-channel dash cam market. No brand paid for, sponsored or supplied anything for this review. We buy the cameras we review out of our own stock, the same stock we sell. Specifications, including the sensor set, the rear resolution, the HDR channels and the memory card support, are Vantrue's own published figures from the N4 Pro S user manual version 1.5 and the N4 Pro user manual version 5.1, and are manufacturer claims unless we say otherwise. Descriptions of how reviewers rate the footage are published opinion, not measurements. We have not run a controlled side-by-side test of the two cameras, and we have not published our own measurements of plate readability, night cabin identification or heat behaviour. If a specification, a feature or a claim on this page is wrong or has gone out of date, tell us and we will correct it.