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[UPGRADED] Vantrue R2

3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 64 ratings
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Brand VANTRUE
Orientation Drivers Side
Color black
Item Weight 2.85 Ounces
Screen Size 2.7 Inches
Are Batteries Included No
Real Angle of View 170 Degrees
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3.1 out of 5 stars
3.1 out of 5
64 global ratings

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Customers like the ease of use, performance, and customer service of the onboard camera. They mention that it's simple to use, works great, and has responsive customer service. Opinions are mixed on quality.

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7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the onboard camera easy to use and set up. They say the menus are easy to navigate and the camera records good quality pictures. Customers also mention that the customer service is friendly.

"...No damage to package. Item was exactly as described. Easy to install, instructions were simple to understand...." Read more

"...Which was easy to download and run. The prompt customer service is always nice. Its good to know they stand behind their products...." Read more

"Easy to program. Responsive customer service!" Read more

"...It worked great, no issues. Was very easy to set up and get working...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the onboard camera. They mention that it works great, has no issues, and is easy to set up and get working. Some customers even say that they will be ordering a second unit.

"...It worked great, no issues. Was very easy to set up and get working...." Read more

"...They sent me a new one and it works great! first one must have been a fluke. they were easy to deal with and no questions asked." Read more

"Works well and it's worth the price,the mounting to the camara to me is sketchy it sometimes loses power for a second but back on and over all a..." Read more

"works great and gives a clear recording. i recommend putting it in your car in case you get into an accident so you can show whose fault it was." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the customer service provided by the onboard camera. They mention that it is easy to program and that they are pleased with the service and product.

"Easy to program. Responsive customer service!" Read more

"Camera is simple to use and customer service is very friendly. Use 32GB card." Read more

"Pleased with service and product." Read more

18 customers mention8 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the onboard camera. Some mention that the menus are easy to use and it records good quality video, while others say that it stops recording randomly and causes gaps in their files.

"...Resolution and wide field-of-view provide a really clear recording of my surroundings when I am driving...." Read more

"After a year (and of course out of warranty) the dashcam stopped recording automatically (when power was applied), which kind of defeats the whole..." Read more

"...I pressed Reset button but it doesn't help. Return.BTW, video quality is very good, mount is good as well, that's why I gave it 2 stars." Read more

"...and the ONLY reason I'm giving it 3 stars is because it randomly shuts off when recording...." Read more

Easy to reach buttons and excellent video quality
5 Stars
Easy to reach buttons and excellent video quality
Dash cameras are the kind of thing that you never really know how much you need it until you need it, and then it’s too late. Whether it’s an accident, road rage, encounter with a criminal or even a non very courteous police officer, having video proof of what happened can be invaluable.Because it’s a camera, the video is definitely the most important part of the review, but here is the skinny.Pros:Excellent HD resolution, it’s actually higher than 1080p (2304 × 1296)The power cord has a USB port embedded, so having the dash camera plugged into your 12v car port doesn’t preclude the use of the port for charging other devices (smartphones, etc)The buttons are on the back of the camera facing you. They are very easy to access and recognize.There is an IR light that you can activate if you want to have the camera recording you or the interior of the car at nightThe screen is pretty goodCons:It might not be the best bang for your buck. It doesn’t include a memory card or any other extra.Verdict:I like this camera and I believe that when it comes to product like this, where if you need it it’s because something bad happened, it’s not worth going cheap, if you can afford it.
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Top reviews from the United States

billh
5.0 out of 5 stars Great dash cam!
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017
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Arrived on time. Excellent (new) condition. No damage to package. Item was exactly as described. Easy to install, instructions were simple to understand. The picture quality is perfect and easy to see on my laptop. Resolution and wide field-of-view provide a really clear recording of my surroundings when I am driving. I spent a lot of time reviewing articles and doing research on various dash cams before I purchased the VanTrue, and I am extremely pleased with my choice. I also got the GPS suction mount. Traffic in our area is pretty bad ... drivers are careless and oblivious. I try to be alert and drive defensively, so I feel better knowing that I have another "witness" in case of an accident! This seems to be a great dashcam, and I am hoping I never need to use it!
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Pugsly
1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't last
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2017
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After a year (and of course out of warranty) the dashcam stopped recording automatically (when power was applied), which kind of defeats the whole purpose of having a dashcam. I replaced with an Aukey.
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Ben
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use, great customer service!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2016
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Edit:
Edit: Update 3 years later:
Edit: UPDATE
Three years later. The camera/recording function still works but the internal speaker is trashed so I had to turn the sound off. The black finish has faded from the sun and is now a gold color. I need to constantly update the EV settings as the image will be too dark to see. Dropping one star for long term quality/function.
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UPDATE
Vantrue contacted me and gave me several options to resolve this and the fixed seemed to be the Samsung EVO card and the newest firmware update. Which was easy to download and run. The prompt customer service is always nice. Its good to know they stand behind their products. Definitely recommend this camera. Bumping up to 5 stars.

Previous review.
I've had this cam since the end of August and the ONLY reason I'm giving it 3 stars is because it randomly shuts off when recording. I like the idea of set it and forget it, but this isn't the case when you have to reset it every time it shuts down.
Other than that the features are great, the menus are easy to use and it records good quality video. I love the one push functions like toggling the screen on and off, toggling the microphone on and off (this one is especially nice), and the one touch event recording. If only it didn't shut down on its own... Maybe there is a firmware update?
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Chris Tillery
2.0 out of 5 stars No Happy With Product - Camera Freezes, Not Reading Micro SD Card, Hate That I Have To Buy MORE Products For It
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
Verified Purchase
Having A LOT of trouble with this camera.
I've now had it a few days to mess around with... day 1 went great, until I realized I needed another suction cup to have the GPS and the Speed show up on video... then I needed a new memory card.... Honestly, this camera keeps getting more expensive as time goes on. Now it's not reading the memory card - - - which I can't return. It's a SanDisk Ultra Plus 64GB Mirco SD XC I - which I bought for about $25-$30.

So all together, this product has cost me about $142.98 - NOT HAPPY with the product.

I wanted a new Dash Cam because I had one in the past. I was headed out of town and wanted to take the dash cam with me (It was a GoPro at the time). I ended up not putting it back in the car. A little over a month ago I was caught between cross fire and my car was shot at with a bullet going right through the hood. I was okay... but no camera, no one caught. I guess you could say I was having a lot of regret.

The Vantrue R2 Dash Cam was going to help me put myself at ease.

Well that's not happening,

Looks like I will be returning the camera and the car suction cup.

Just bummed that this didn't work out.
3 people found this helpful
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Atheniakid
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2016
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Easy to program. Responsive customer service!
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Arlene
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use and set up, very good pictures. Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2016
Verified Purchase
We received this product just before leaving on a 7 week trip covering approximately 5,000 miles. It worked great, no issues. Was very easy to set up and get working. The only problem we had was that we didn't get it properly attached to the windshield once it fell off and popped a cover off the mount where the power cable attaches. The unit still worked fine for the rest of the trip. I contacted support when we got back asking if I could get a replacement cover for the mount to glue back on since we had somehow lost the one that popped off. They were very helpful and have ordered us a new mount for the unit.

Very please with this so far. Would highly recommend it.
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Sam
1.0 out of 5 stars Shuts off after 2 months
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2017
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After 2 months....it shuts off after 10-15 mins. Even using the recommended higher quality MSD card with the 20mb Write Speed.
2 people found this helpful
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Jeffrey Hudson
4.0 out of 5 stars Ultra High Speed SC card REQUIRED
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2016
Verified Purchase
Initially I had issues with this camera stopping recording randomly and causing gaps in my files it recorded. I thought the camera was defective, but after some research and consulting with VanTrue Support I determined it to be the speed of my SD card.

You should get an SD card that is Class 10, but also specifically one that is rated for UHS U1 or U3. Samsung EVO or EVO plus is a good choice, but do not use SanDisk Ultra, it is not fast enough. SanDisk extreme series worked ok for me. Again, look for a U symbol with a 1 or 3 in the U.

Hope this saves someone some frustration. Otherwise I like the camera fine, Good quality, pretty easy to use.
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HM
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product. Met all my requirements
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2017
Verified Purchase
I had another brand delivered yesterday, which I found unsatisfactory for three reasons.

Firstly and most important, I couldn't read the registration number of vehicles, signage on vehicles or street names.

Secondly, it was using a proprietary playback application which was outputting on a fixed narrow window.

Thirdly, it could only handle unto 32GB. I make very long journeys, and would like to view some of the events at different points in my journey.

I found the Venture R2 2.7" Dash Cam met all of the above requirements, The 2.5K Super HD clear image, 2304 × 1296P video was, in my opinion, broadcast quality, I was able to view clips of different points of my drive.

I was also able to decide what information is displayed for example speed, time & date and vehicle registration number. I would have included a sample clip, if it was showing my vehicle registration mark.

Being able to watch it on a television or large screen is a bonus.

The mount is just the right size, unobtrusive and easy to attach and adjust.

I haven't tried the 'parking monitor' as I was concerned it may lead to battery drainage, plus it may draw attention and risk of a break-in into my vehicle as I park on a street.

I didn't buy the optional GPS receiver module with the unit, but will order it today. The one I am sending back came with the GPS receiver on a long lead, about a metre plus. Too many dangling cables.

I am happy with the cost as it meets my needs.

This is the first time I ever felt a product merited spending time to write a review.
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mountain biker
1.0 out of 5 stars Useless, Don't Buy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2018
Verified Purchase
When I bought the camera it was difficult to use since it never overwrote old footage meaning it would stop recording without warning due to the memory card being full. The process of then clearing the card was then time consuming and difficult with the manual giving little to no help. There would also be gaps in the footage meaning sometimes events could be missed which obviously defeats the point of owning a dashcam!!! Now the camera has broken and will not charge meaning it is now useless. DO NOT BUY, stick to better known brands.
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Francesco
1.0 out of 5 stars Inutile strumento
Reviewed in Italy on February 10, 2017
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Non serve a nulla , tralaltro le istruzioni in italiano non esistono. È stata una vera delusione nonostante si presenti esteticamente carina
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David Hook
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2017
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Product good no mini sum in side had to buy one cost me 30 pound.
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Richard S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Vantrue R2 OnDash Camera...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2017
Verified Purchase
My first dashcam purchase was the Vantrue R1. I had no complaints with it but the suction cup disintegrated and I asked Vantrue about replacing the broken part but was told that it was no longer in production. However, to my surprise they offered me as a goodwill gesture the Vantrue OnDash R2 camera should I post a review. So here is my first ever but probably brief product review.

Basically, having used it for the first time today (26 June 2017) I cannot fault the camera so far.
It is very easy to set-up, is extremely light and unlike the R1, not made of metal so it doesn't get too hot.
Both the picture and sound quality are excellent.
This for me is an essential item and I could not recommend it highly enough at this early stage. I may add to this review any further updates once I completed my road trip in July.
Thank you Vantrue and particularly Tina who has been helpful on a whole new level, by far the best standard of customer service i have experienced in a long time.
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