Vantrue S1 Pro Max

Should you buy the Vantrue S1 Pro Max?

The Vantrue S1 Pro Max is the Vantrue you buy when you want front and rear coverage but not the interior camera of the N4S. It records 4K front and 2.5K rear on Sony STARVIS 2 sensors with HDR, includes GPS, and adds PlatePix mode for sharper plates at night. It replaces the discontinued N2X. At $249.99 it lands between the 70mai A810 and the Viofo A229 Pro, and its Reliability score is what keeps it from ranking higher.

Where it earns its score

• Satisfaction leads at 84. Owners get strong footage, a working app, and GPS without hunting for add-ons.
• 2.5K rear resolution. Higher than the 1080p rear on the 70mai A810 and the Rexing V1P, which makes rear plates more readable.
• PlatePix night vision. A dedicated mode that adjusts exposure to keep license plates legible under headlight glare.
• Built-in GPS. Speed and route are logged with the footage, no extra module needed.

What to know first

• Warranty is the weakest ViperScore factor. A 55 score means the same short coverage as the rest of the category.
• Reliability is 77. The lowest Reliability score among the dual-channel cameras we rank; the Viofo A229 line scores 86 here.
• Parking mode needs a hardwire kit. Sold separately.
• Priced above the 70mai A810. $30 more for a slightly better rear camera and a lower overall score.

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