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BlackVue DR770X-2CH II Front and Rear Dash Cam vs Vantrue N4S (RC18) Three-Channel Dash Cam

These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.

BlackVue DR770X-2CH II Front and Rear Dash Cam

Drivers planning a hardwired two-camera install run from an app

BlackVue's two-camera DR770X-2CH II records Full HD at 60fps front and 30fps rear, runs from USB-C or a hardwiring cable, and is viewed through BlackVue's app. BlackVue's box list includes the hardwiring cable, but parking mode is not supported on USB-C power. Wi-Fi is 802.11 b/g/n and LTE is an add-on.

Published specifications

  • BlackVue: Full HD 60fps front, Full HD 30fps rear; H.264
  • BlackVue: 139° front, 131° rear diagonal
  • BlackVue: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; GPS + GLONASS; LTE external
  • BlackVue: operating -4°F to 176°F; cut-off about 176°F
  • BlackVue: 12-24V input; supercapacitor; microSD up to 1TB
  • Guide: parking not supported on USB-C power

Strengths

  • Box includes USB-C and hardwiring power options per BlackVue
  • Wide rated temperature range with a high-heat cut-off
  • Cloud Live View, uploads and alerts via hotspot or LTE add-on

Caveats

  • Parking mode needs the hardwiring cable or a separate battery pack
  • No display listed; viewing goes through the app or viewer
  • Wi-Fi listed as 802.11 b/g/n; cloud plan terms not stated in pages read

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Read the full BlackVue DR770X-2CH II Front and Rear Dash Cam guide

Vantrue N4S (RC18) Three-Channel Dash Cam

Drivers wanting front, cabin and rear views with a rear camera mounted indoors

Vantrue's N4S records the road and cabin from one body and the rear from an RC18 camera that the manual calls non-waterproof. The manual gives 1944P front and 1440P cabin and rear, a -4°F to 140°F working range, U3 cards up to 1TB bought separately, and parking modes that need steady power such as Vantrue's hardwire kit.

Published specifications

  • Manual: 2592x1944 front + 1440P cabin + 1440P rear, 30fps
  • Manual: 158° front, 165° cabin, 160° rear; F1.8
  • Manual: RC18 rear camera is non-waterproof
  • Manual: microSD 32GB-1TB, U3 or faster; none in box
  • Manual: supercapacitor; working -4°F to 140°F; 5V 2.4A
  • Vantrue: 12-month warranty, 18 months with registration

Strengths

  • Three views with four infrared lights for the cabin
  • Four parking modes per the listing, including 10-second pre-event motion recording
  • Detailed exact-model manual on Vantrue's site

Caveats

  • RC18 rear camera is not waterproof, unlike the RC09 the product page shows
  • No memory card included
  • Parking mode needs a steady power source such as a separate hardwire kit

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Read the full Vantrue N4S (RC18) Three-Channel Dash Cam guide

How to choose between them

Choose the BlackVue DR770X-2CH II Front and Rear Dash Cam if your situation matches: Drivers planning a hardwired two-camera install run from an app. Its main caveat: Parking mode needs the hardwiring cable or a separate battery pack.

Choose the Vantrue N4S (RC18) Three-Channel Dash Cam if your situation matches: Drivers wanting front, cabin and rear views with a rear camera mounted indoors. Its main caveat: RC18 rear camera is not waterproof, unlike the RC09 the product page shows.

Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.

Primary sources

  1. BlackVue DR770X Series II product specifications (online manual) Source for BlackVue DR770X-2CH II Front and Rear Dash Cam
  2. BlackVue DR770X Series II standard components (online manual) Source for BlackVue DR770X-2CH II Front and Rear Dash Cam
  3. BlackVue DR770X-2CH II installation guide attached to the Amazon listing Source for BlackVue DR770X-2CH II Front and Rear Dash Cam
  4. BlackVue Cloud key features for the DR770X Series II Source for BlackVue DR770X-2CH II Front and Rear Dash Cam
  5. Vantrue Nexus 4S (N4S) product page Source for Vantrue N4S (RC18) Three-Channel Dash Cam
  6. Vantrue N4S user manual V1.7 (English) Source for Vantrue N4S (RC18) Three-Channel Dash Cam
  7. Vantrue N4S manual and firmware page Source for Vantrue N4S (RC18) Three-Channel Dash Cam
  8. Vantrue warranty page Source for Vantrue N4S (RC18) Three-Channel Dash Cam

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