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Miofive S1 vs Vantrue E1 Pro
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Miofive S1 ranks higher (#3 vs #4 of 8) and scores better on night video, heat & reliability, easy install. Vantrue E1 Pro wins on video quality, app & wi-fi.
The biggest complaint about the Miofive S1 is bluetooth and wi-fi connection problems; for the Vantrue E1 Pro it's noisy night video. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Miofive S1 | Vantrue E1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in dash cams | #3 | #4 |
| Price tier | $ | $$ |
| Type | Front only | Front only |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 12% | — |
| Overall score | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Video quality | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Night video | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Heat & reliability | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| App & Wi-Fi | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Easy install | 4.0 | 3.5 |
Price tiers: $ under $100 · $$ $100–250 · $$$ over $250. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
Miofive S1
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection problems
Amazon's review summary says connectivity is problematic, with multiple owners reporting Bluetooth and Wi-Fi issues. Wirecutter also ran into some connectivity issues, though nothing unusual for the category.
- Stops working for some owners
Amazon's summary says functionality gets mixed feedback, with some owners saying it completely stops working for no reason.
- Cheap-feeling build
Wirecutter says it lacks the fit and finish of other cameras it tested: the mount feels cheap and the buttons seem flimsy.
Source: Wirecutter (dash cams)
Vantrue E1 Pro
- Noisy night video
Tom's Guide saw noise and grain at night and couldn't read plates on oncoming traffic; the PlatePix plate-enhancing mode helps a little but darkens the picture.
Source: Tom's Guide review - Fiddly controls and a tiny screen
Tom's Guide found the three-button menu fiddly, the 1.54-inch screen too small for playback, and the protect button needs two presses. Wirecutter also says the small screen makes it a little harder to use.
Source: Tom's Guide review, Wirecutter (dash cams) - Runs very hot
Tom's Guide says it runs extremely hot, even with the display asleep. It had no problems in a one-week test but questions long-term reliability.
Source: Tom's Guide review
Who should pick which
Pick the Miofive S1 if
4K on a budget
Cars with short windshields
Hot climates on a budget
Skip it if: You want a rear or cabin camera (look at the S1 Ultra); You care about a solid build and mount; You need a dependable phone connection
Pick the Vantrue E1 Pro if
Small windshields or a discreet look
4K and GPS around $150
Daytime detail
Skip it if: You want rear or cabin coverage; You drive mostly at night on unlit roads; You like a big screen to review clips
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