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Venturi Nexus 5s: A two-minute review
I thought the 70mai 4K T800 3 Dash Cam Bundle, which I recently reviewed, was one of the best dash cams I’ve tried in a while. It’s still my first choice, because it’s such a nice package. However, anyone looking to step up to that particular trio of cameras now has the Ventrio Nexus 5s, which goes one better and offers full four-channel coverage. Overkill? Or is there a sensible option now that our highways and byways are served with fewer big drivers? I think I’m going with the sensible one.
The bundle consists of two cameras, with the front-facing unit also boasting rear-facing or cabin-facing lenses. Meanwhile, a second camera mounts on the rear windshield and has a pair of lenses, one of which shoots video out the back of your car while the other lens captures the cockpit from a rear perspective. This means the Ventrio Nexus 5s captures 360-degree coverage using the combined field of view of its lens combo. This is a neat idea.
Vantree’s thinking is that there are a lot of mishaps on his side, so this thorough recording review is meant to cover all points. Another benefit is that interior-facing cameras are useful for keeping tabs on occupants in the back, especially small children and what they’re up to while you’re behind the wheel.
Although the Ventrio Nexus 5s is a bumper bundle, it’s actually easy to organize and manage all the content. It’s up to 5G Wi-Fi for quick and easy file transfers, while there’s a great Ventro app to help with the task. The package also boasts all the latest features and functions, with voice control handy for hands-free operation, while the option to harden the unit to a vehicle will unlock 24/7 parking mode. This is in addition to everyday essentials that include GPS tracking and buffered motion detection. The latter means all four cameras record 10 seconds before, during and after any incident.
Although the Ventrio Nexus 5s dash cam package comes with what you need to get started, including the twin camera unit, all cables, clips and mounting accessories, you can add on. The main camera lens has two levels of hardware kit to diff the light coming in, a wireless remote control unit, and the option of a CPL filter, while you’ll need a 512GB microSD card, given the volume of files produced by the combo.
Ventrio Nexus 5s: Price and Availability
The Ventrio Nexus 5s dash cam is available directly from Ventrio in the US for $399.99, which puts it in premium territory, but seems like a good value given its four-channel capabilities. The Ventrio Nexus 5s Dash Cam can be purchased from Amazon in the UK, currently priced at £299.99. Again, it’s a high price for a dash cam, but the bundle justifies the cost. UK buyers can also buy it direct from Ventro if they prefer, although it’s a bit pricier than Amazon at the moment, at $339.99.
Venturi Nexus 5s: Specs
Video | Front: 2592 x 1944p |
Field of View (FOV) | 158 degree front / 160 degree rear / 158 degree interior / 160 degree rear |
Storage | 512GB, microSD up to cloud |
GPS | yes |
Parking mode | Yes, with permanent power cable, not included |
App support | Vantrio app |
Dimensions | 6.8 x 3.8 x 5.6 inches / 17.5 x 9.7 x 14.3CM |
The weight | 2.42LB / 1.1KG |
Battery | yes |
Ventrio Nexus 5s: Design
My Ventrio Nexus 5s dash cam review unit arrived in a large white box containing the twin camera units that make up the core of the bundle. The front-facing camera is quite a small thing, and I’d imagine it looks a bit clunky in a car with a small windshield, but I tested it in an SUV and it wasn’t a problem.
On the front, the lens extends from the body of the camera unit, while the rear has a rotating internal face lens and a landscape screen. The latter can be used for initial setup purposes, with four buttons at the bottom that you press to cycle through the options.
Once it’s powered down, the same screen provides all the feedback from any camera it’s plugged into. The front-facing lens gets most of the screen real estate, while cabin views, and video captured by the rear-facing lenses are displayed in small boxes within the larger screen. The main screen also shows icons for various features and functions, so I was able to see which ones were working and which ones—Wi-Fi, for example—were turned off. I think the overall look, feel and visual quality here is excellent.
There is a mounting bracket that clicks onto the camera, and then slips into a piece of plastic with a 3M self-adhesive pad that fixes directly to the windshield or to a standard static sheet for easy removal. Usefully, the sticky pad can also be slid off the base to remove the mounting bracket.
Meanwhile, the rear-facing camera unit is a fairly standard barrel-type design, which is slightly larger than some models I’ve tested. It also has a rotating lens for the rear view, so it can be tweaked to get the right view of the road depending on the rear glass slat. I got lucky and found that my guess work during setup was perfect, but if not, the on-screen view can help you make adjustments before you hit the road.
I had to bend over the manual to find the microSD card slot, which is hidden behind the end of the main camera unit. You need to open the circular cover with the orange button, and the card then pops into the slot at the back. Cable-wise, there’s enough length to reach the back end of the vehicle to connect the rear camera, while the main unit has another cable that runs into a standard 12V vehicle power port. An optional hardwiring kit will unlock the usual parking features and functions.
Venturi Nexus 5s: Performance
I was expecting a bit of fuss to get the Ventrio Nexus 5s dash cam up and running, but it was surprisingly straightforward. Plugging it into the 12V power socket in my car, I found setting up the unit quick and easy. It’s a simple step-by-step process during which I set the date, time, and various functionality preferences, although everything seems to be fine by default anyway. When I plugged in the rear camera, the screen was filled with views from all four lenses, which was an impressive sight.
I also got the angle of capture about off, so there was very little need for reconfiguration or adjustment. The cameras themselves offer solid video content from all angles, including all trip details including date, time, speed and so on at the bottom of the screen. I could also hear the capture of stills working every now and again, usually when I hit more pronounced bumps or large potholes, which would automatically trigger the function. All content is stored in its own dedicated folder on the card, which I found easy to navigate from the camera to my phone using the app.
Considering the volume of files produced by the four-lens capture arrangement, file management was also smooth, aided here by the 5GHz wireless transfer capability. Watching the video on my phone, I’d say the overall quality and clarity is up there with some other premium competitors. Performance in low-light conditions as well as reliability, and I was impressed with the detail of choosing these four lenses. In fact, the detail of the cabin was almost impressive for something that is truly a critical exterior-facing video tribute.
One important thing to note is that you’ll need an optional hardwire kit if you want to access the parking monitoring features. That adds to the bundle’s potential, though I found the Ventrio Nexus 5s dash cam to be an impressive proposition out of the box.
Should you buy the Ventrio Nexus 5s?
If you buy it…
If you don’t buy it…
How I Tested the Ventrio Nexus 5s
- I installed the dashcam in the SUV for an initial period of two weeks
- I used it for various day and night trips in all kinds of weather
- I connected it to my phone, and downloaded the recordings to check their quality
Ventrio loaned me a Nexus 5s dash cam and supplied me with everything to test it out, including a microSD card.
I tested the package over a period of a couple of weeks, after plumbing in all the hardware and wiring. Everything I needed was in the box, although the microSD card was an extra that Ventrio also provided. However, I didn’t hard-wire the bundle into my loaner vehicle, and so I was unable to test the additional parking features.
During testing I downloaded the Ventrio app, which proved useful for managing files produced by the four-camera setup. I was using the app on an Apple iPhone 17, and it’s also available for Android devices. I was able to test the usefulness of the 5GHz Wi-Fi when transferring files between the cameras and the app, which helped me transfer multiple files quickly and easily.
- First reviewed October 2025
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