VIOFO A229 Pro vs Vantrue N4 Pro: Which 3-Channel 4K Dash Cam Should You Buy?
Buy the VIOFO A229 Pro 3CH at $379.99 if rear detail matters most: its rear camera records in 2K with a named Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor, and a front CPL filter is included. Buy the Vantrue N4 Pro at $349.99 if you want the same 4K front sensor for $30 less and a 1080P rear camera is enough for your driving.
$379.99 for the VIOFO A229 Pro 3CH (viofo.com, listed as a sale price with no compare-at price shown); $349.99 for the Vantrue N4 Pro (vantrue.com, no compare-at price shown). Prices verified October 25, 2026.
Neither camera shows a discount on its official page: no struck-through price and no promo code was visible for either model. Vantrue's 5% newsletter signup is a subscription offer, not a product discount, and is not counted as a saving here.
Quick verdict
This is a closer fight than the $30 price gap suggests: both cameras record front, cabin and rear at the same time, and both use the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor up front for 4K. The difference is behind you. The VIOFO A229 Pro 3CH ($379.99) records its rear channel in 2K; the Vantrue N4 Pro ($349.99) records its rear channel in 1080P. If a rear plate or rear incident is the evidence you most need, the VIOFO's 2K rear is worth the $30. If the front 4K view is your priority, the N4 Pro gives you the same front sensor for less. See VIOFO's current offers.
Price: neither is presented as a discount
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| VIOFO A229 Pro 3CH | Vantrue N4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (verified Oct 25, 2026) | $379.99 | $349.99 |
| Compare-at price shown | None — listed as a sale price only | None |
| Promo code shown | None | None |
| Price gap | $30.00 more than the N4 Pro | $30.00 less than the A229 Pro 3CH |
Read the VIOFO price carefully: the page calls $379.99 a sale price but shows no original price next to it, so no saving percentage can honestly be claimed. Vantrue's page shows $349.99 with no compare-at price either. The 5% newsletter signup on vantrue.com is a subscription offer for a first purchase, not a discount on the N4 Pro itself, so it is not subtracted here. The A229 Pro family has cheaper configurations on the same VIOFO page — 1CH (front only) at $309.99 and 2CH (front + rear) at $349.99, the same price as the N4 Pro — but those are different channel counts, not the 3CH camera compared in the table above. Telephoto and waterproof A229 Pro editions start from $389.99 and are separate editions, not this comparison.
Specs compared
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| Feature | VIOFO A229 Pro 3CH | Vantrue N4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 3: front + rear + cabin | 3: front + cabin + rear |
| Front resolution | 4K (3840×2160) @30fps | 4K (3840×2160) @30fps |
| Front sensor | Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678, 8MP | Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678, 8MP |
| Rear resolution | 2K (2560×1440) @30fps | 1080P @30fps |
| Rear sensor | Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675, 5MP | 2MP Sony Starvis (IMX model Unconfirmed) |
| Cabin resolution | 1080P (1920×1080) @30fps, IR | 1080P @30fps, 4 IR LEDs |
| Cabin sensor | Sony STARVIS IMX307, 2MP | Unconfirmed — page lists 4 IR LEDs + HDR only |
| HDR | Triple HDR (front + rear + cabin) | HDR on all three channels |
| GPS | Built-in quad-mode (GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS) | Built-in GPS logger |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz | 5GHz |
| Parking mode | Buffered, time-lapse, low-bitrate — hardwire kit sold separately | 24/7 Parking Guard (4 modes) — hardwire kit sold separately |
| Max microSD | Up to 512GB | Unconfirmed — see note below |
| Warranty / returns | 18-month warranty, 14-day returns | Up to 18-month warranty, 30-day returns |
The microSD row needs a warning, not a winner. Vantrue's own N4 Pro page contradicts itself: its Features list says the camera supports up to a 1TB microSD card, while its N4 Pro vs N4 comparison chart says up to 512GB. Until Vantrue fixes the page, treat the lower figure (512GB) as the safe assumption and do not buy a 1TB card for this camera on the strength of the Features line alone. VIOFO's figure is unambiguous: up to 512GB.
Two more honest gaps. First, stock: VIOFO's page shows an Add to Cart button and says it normally ships within 2 business days, but does not print the words “In Stock.” Vantrue's page view read showed no stock wording and no Add to Cart button in the extracted view — that is not evidence it is sold out, only that stock could not be confirmed from the page, so confirm availability before ordering. Second, naming: Vantrue's page headline reads “Nexus 4 Pro” while its URL, browser title and product line call it the N4 Pro. They are the same product page; this article uses N4 Pro throughout.
Who should buy which?
- Buy the VIOFO A229 Pro 3CH if rear evidence matters: 2K rear recording, a named IMX675 rear sensor and an included front CPL filter, for $30 more.
- Buy the Vantrue N4 Pro if the front 4K view is the priority and 1080P rear is enough: the same IMX678 front sensor, HDR on all channels and 24/7 Parking Guard for $349.99.
- Buy the A229 Pro 2CH instead if you do not need a cabin camera at all: front + rear only at $349.99, exactly the N4 Pro's price — but that is a two-channel camera, not the three-channel comparison above.
- Already set on VIOFO? See our VIOFO A329S guide for the newer flagship line before deciding.
Sources and review method
- VIOFO A229 Pro 3CH official page — $379.99 sale price (no compare-at price, no code); 4K front IMX678 + 2K rear IMX675 + 1080P cabin IMX307; triple HDR; quad-mode GPS; dual-band Wi-Fi; up to 512GB microSD; parking mode requires a hardwire kit sold separately; front CPL included, rear CPL sold separately; ships normally within 2 business days; read October 25, 2026. Same page lists A229 Pro 1CH $309.99 and 2CH $349.99.
- Vantrue N4 Pro official page — $349.99 (no compare-at price, no code); 4K front IMX678 + 1080P cabin (4 IR LEDs) + 1080P rear (2MP Starvis, IMX model not stated); HDR on all channels; 5GHz Wi-Fi; GPS; 24/7 Parking Guard requires hardwiring (kit sold separately); ships fast from local warehouses; page headline reads “Nexus 4 Pro”; microSD maximum stated as both 1TB (Features) and 512GB (comparison chart); read October 25, 2026.
- Purchase links: none shown. The affiliate catalog holds no verified ASIN for the A229 Pro 3CH configuration or for the N4 Pro, so this article uses official-store prices only and no Amazon button. A catalog ASIN exists for the A229 Pro 2CH, but it is a different configuration and was deliberately not used for the 3CH price.
- Semrush US keyword data (October 19, 2026): "viofo a229 pro vs vantrue n4 pro" 20 searches/month, CPC $0.45, commercial intent.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, the VIOFO A229 Pro or the Vantrue N4 Pro?
The Vantrue N4 Pro at $349.99 is $30 cheaper than the VIOFO A229 Pro 3CH at $379.99 (verified Oct 25, 2026). Note the A229 Pro 2CH (front + rear only) is also $349.99 — the same price as the N4 Pro — but it has no cabin camera.
Which has the better rear camera?
The VIOFO A229 Pro 3CH: its rear channel records in 2K with a named Sony STARVIS 2 IMX675 sensor, versus 1080P with an unnamed 2MP Sony Starvis sensor on the Vantrue N4 Pro. Both front cameras share the same Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 4K sensor.
Do these dash cams need a hardwire kit for parking mode?
Yes, both. VIOFO's parking modes require its HK4/HK6 hardwire kit, sold separately and not in the standard box. Vantrue's 24/7 Parking Guard likewise requires hardwiring, with kits sold separately.
What microSD card size does the Vantrue N4 Pro support?
Unconfirmed: Vantrue's N4 Pro page says up to 1TB in its Features list but up to 512GB in its comparison chart. Until Vantrue corrects the page, 512GB is the safe assumption. The VIOFO A229 Pro 3CH supports up to 512GB without ambiguity.
Is the Vantrue Nexus 4 Pro the same camera as the N4 Pro?
Yes. Vantrue's product page at vantrue.com/products/n4-pro headlines the camera as “Nexus 4 Pro” while its URL and browser title call it the N4 Pro. They are one product page, and this article uses N4 Pro throughout.