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Head to head
Both record 4K on the road ahead with the same Sony STARVIS 2 front sensor. The difference is what else they cover, and how much space they take on your windscreen.
Updated October 2026 · Based on published specifications and independent tests. How we choose
Best for private cars
4K front and 2K rear with Sony STARVIS 2 sensors on both: the sweet spot of price and picture.
Best for rideshare
Three cameras in one kit: road ahead in 4K, the cabin with infrared, and a 2.5K rear camera.
| Feature | VIOFO A229 Pro | Vantrue N4 Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Front video | 4K at 30 fps, 140° view | 4K |
| Rear camera | 2K (1440p), 160° view | 2.5K (1440p) |
| Cabin camera | Optional 1080p infrared (3-channel version) | 1080p with infrared |
| Front sensor | Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 | Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 |
| Storage | microSD up to 512 GB | microSD up to 1 TB |
| Parking mode | Buffered; needs VIOFO HK4 hardwire kit | Buffered, low-bitrate; needs hardwire kit |
| Wi-Fi / GPS | Wi-Fi and GPS built in | 5 GHz Wi-Fi and GPS |
| Extras | Voice control, HDR, 2.4-inch screen | Voice control, 3.19-inch screen, optional LTE module |
| Price | Check price | Check price |
Front video: a draw on paper. Both use the 8-megapixel Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor at 4K. Expect similar daytime detail from either.
Rear video: close. Both rear cameras record at 1440p with a STARVIS 2 sensor. The Vantrue rear camera is described as waterproof, so it can be mounted outside the vehicle.
Cabin camera: Vantrue. The N4 Pro S is a three-camera kit as standard. The A229 Pro is sold as a two-camera kit, with a separate three-channel version if you want the interior camera.
Size: VIOFO. The N4 Pro S is a large unit with a 3.19-inch screen. The A229 Pro is smaller and sits behind the mirror more discreetly.
Storage: Vantrue. Cards up to 1 TB against 512 GB. With three cameras writing at once, the extra room is useful.
Parking mode: both need a hardwire kit. Each offers buffered parking recording once wired to the fuse box. Neither includes the kit in the standard box.
For a private car, the A229 Pro is the tidier choice: compact, with 4K front and 2K rear video. For drivers who need the cabin recorded, the N4 Pro S is better because the infrared cabin camera is included.
The Vantrue N4 Pro S includes a cabin camera in the standard kit. The VIOFO A229 Pro comes as a two-camera kit; a three-channel version with an interior camera is sold separately.
The VIOFO A229 Pro. The Vantrue N4 Pro S is a larger camera with a bigger screen, so it is more visible on the windscreen.
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