Is this the BEST Budget 4K Action Camera? AKASO V50 PRO - Review

OK, I must admit, I was very impressed with this 4K action camera due to the value you get for the price. So much is included (hardware & features) for so little a price, and most importantly, the video/photo quality is better than the price suggests. You can find this camera on AMAZON here (apply the coupon shown on AMAZON to get more off the listed price):
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[@marklester5379]

I ordered one because of this review!😊 hope all works well. Thank you

[@akasoofficial]

Thanks for your support and excellent review!

[@eamonnjohnotoole8627]

a very comprehensive review and explanation of how the camera works - many thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad it was helpful!

[@137997311ful]

I've been doing tons of research concerning mini action cams. The way you reviewed this camera, I'm convinced that this one is the one I can video my Bike cycling adventures. Your review was superior by far, Thanks!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It is in the BUDGET camera category which means it will never be as good as a GoPro. If you use it on a bike, I'd suggest you have it on your body or helmet and not your handlebars.

[@enzocharalambous3291]

Hey we have the same name

[@LesSharp]

Please be aware that when you buy these on Amazon, it's very likely that the external mic for the V50X will pop up as a suggested accessory. It does NOT work with the V50 Pro or Pro SE!

[@KD-bk7gd]

But there is an available v50 Pro mic too that does work. Just a heads up.

[@oldmansmith]

Absolutely top notch review 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dalepremo3695]

Well done, Cap'n and thank you so much for doing the review. This was very thorough and I really enjoyed it. You covered pretty much everything it does and under many different conditions. Nothing wrong with this little unit, for sure - especially the price!

[@Kev50027]

Your Veloster has a manual transmission!! +200 geek cred right there! I love your videos, keep up the great work my friend!

[@magicmarker3927]

I've wanted to get an action camera for some time and as a newbie drone user, and on a budget, this one this one sure looks great. Thanks so much CD for making this video and a purchase a no-brainer!

[@aliabdurrahman]

I just bought one on Amazon. I am awaiting delivery. Thank you, this video sealed it for me.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad I could help!

[@RealSuperRando]

Wow, best camera review ever. Thanks so much.

[@dale_ch]

Cap'n - fantastic comprehensive review of a great little Action Cam - I'm thinking this is probably one of your best reviews of a static item to date!! (ie. no propellers or wheels!) This video obviously took you a considerable time time to film and edit, so 5***** and thanks for your time. I found the camera on Ebay UK for £93 inc. shiping which is a pretty good price - I've been considering a DJI Action Cam for a while now - but let's see how this lower cost alternative performs? - not a big risk purchase as I see it at the price, especially with all the included accessories 😍😍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks Dale!

[@Klaatu-ij9uz]

GREAT presentation! Thanx for your efforts. The V50 sounds like a winner!!

[@utahwanderlust700]

I bought one of these about a year ago. I've had it attached to my ATV now for about 2500 miles of offroading. It does great. Best $200 I've ever spent on cameras.

[@L.ACyclingVlogs]

Thank you for this full and complete review of the item.

[@omniinvestments7128]

Oustanding review! Thanks for the walk thru. I got 2 of these today!

[@NJ_Tile_Guy]

Thanks so much for these awesome videos man..much appreciated..Cheers from New Jersey!

[@patmatten]

I thought the same as you capt, at that price, probably not so good! Now I’ve seen your review, I’m definitely going to get one. Thanks for a clear and concise review, with no hype etc. 👍🏻

[@SirBeauJangles]

Pretty comprehensive review Sir, thankyou very much for your efforts on our behalf...

[@johndenardo2184]

Thank you for sharing your input / nice review on the AKASO V50 PRO 👍✨👍

[@LJC450SE]

This is exactly what I was looking for, great review my friend !! , needed a cheap cam to attach to my rc aircraft (edf jets ) - and didn't want to risk using my Gopro 7 Silver .. Thank you ..

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad I could help

[@richardpalmer4594]

Another great video. The Akaso V50X is also an amazing cam for the money.

[@gadreem]

Great review & in depth one, thanks Steve

[@leedonghyeong5201]

Best review!!!!!!!!

[@williamhoenstine5057]

That's the most thorough video camera review I've ever seen - thanks! Only thing you could have provided is the video format (mp4 / AVI / etc?) and the approximate time a battery lasts.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Did I miss the file format? Think it is MP4. Battery is an hour, but the battery is affected by whatever setting that is used for the rear display (brightness, length of time on, etc)

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

Nice! Thank you Captain!! Great review! Looks like a very good, less expensive camera!!

[@daviduk2510]

Great camera, very nicely reviewed. So good I'm on the Amazon UK page about to buy one. I've been unsure which to get in the past so have waited until I see a product with good specifications for a good price. It will do all I need for sure and maybe more considering the functions and assessories that come with it. Hey! I may even open my own channel. Though completion looks tough. My online teaching just got upgraded. Many thanks for your review Captain Drone. A truly great channel always.

[@belovedLion80]

Looks like this will be my first action cam. Thanks as always

[@gardnercalibuso]

Awesome reviews as always... Thank you ☺️☺️☺️

[@KiLLJOY1056]

$39 on Ebay? Oh I absolutely purchased it 😅 that is just so cool, cant wait to stick it on my RC Fishing Boat!

[@1EyeInTheSky]

Great video. I will probably pick one up. I love the wrist band.

[@ShinilPayamal]

Thanks for the video review. Wish big brand makers could learn something from AKASO with regards to giving value for money.🍹👍

[@scottfrost47]

Great job. Very informative.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@dorphen347]

Keep it up! These videos are great!

[@shortcut101]

That's a lot of drones on the background 🤩

[@tb303wpf1]

Actually mine was first, sorry. Lol These look great for the price!! Tons of extras too. Thanks CAP!!

[@ctsteve1967]

you lie

[@HenPapirman]

Great review. I'm still waiting to see what comes next in the upgrade (I know of two things as I contacted them) but I also want to see their next Brave cam. You can have an Akaso external mic

[@AndyFyon]

Excellent review. You caught my attention.

[@lassevassvik2755]

My 6 y.o GoPro is dead, so I followed your recommendation and pressed your Amzn link to England. Will have the packet in 5 days and it was cheap, so Thx for the advice!

[@AgeofRogerio]

Can always count on you for an honest very thorough review Captain. What would we do with out you 👍😁

[@garybee3018]

Great review, thanks....refreshing tracking number.

[@net69flix]

looks great I might have to get this one, thanks

[@highskyes7299]

Looks like a great camara and easy to use i would like to get one great vidio capt

[@GordieK]

great review .... very complete .... yeah I want one ..not sure i need it but I want it ...

[@flywrightdrones]

Very nice video sir, what a great value. Thanks for sharing

[@adriftonthelot4692]

Super presentation as ever . Thanks a lot.

[@richardhalliday159]

I’ve had this camera for a few months now and cannot fault it, I also have a couple of GoPro’s , Xiaomi Y1, and a Mijia and to be honest I’m as impressed with the AKASO, another very similar spec budget buy is the EZVIZ S5 pro which I have and recommend. Nice review by the way, not exactly flying weather but when it is the AKASO is a first class drone strap on. Regards. Richard. Yorkshire. England

[@Big1_]

wow nice review dude, thanks to this video im going to buy this camera. Thanks

[@ChadB]

I've had one for a few months now. Great for the price and you get a lot of accessories. Does well when filming drone videos. Not so great in low light.

[@ctsteve1967]

what is the price

[@yt571423]

Fifteen years ago I bought a USED 3 mp digital camera for $100 that only takes pictures (5 seconds between pictures) and I figured I got a deal, Where is this world going? I also bought a drone you recommended this Christmas and I know in 5 years I won't be able to give it away, but I will have a lot of fun between now and then.

[@TheSaltyExplorer]

I went with the Akaso V50 Elite due to it having 4K60p. So far I'm pretty impressed with these budget action cams from Akaso.

[@jeissonhernandez228]

Should of gone with the akaso v50 pro se , it was even on sale for 120. It also has 4k60 , and it has way better colors and audio quality.

[@ExploreUnderground]

I'm with Jeisson, I have all of the V50 series cams and the elite is the bottom of the list for me. It's still pretty good... but not worth the extra 1/3 the cost. V50 X is the best, V50 PRO SE, then this V50 Pro. I guess the Elite can be next before the V50 - but that's debatable

[@jeissonhernandez228]

@@ExploreUnderground didnt even know there was an x , but I doubt it would have fulfilled my needs regardless. Still nice action cams nonetheless

[@TheSaltyExplorer]

Explore! Underground yeah, well, where were you guys when I was on Amazon at 2am about to click the button? 🤣 I think at the time I had action cam review fatigue and I just finally had to choose something. The reviews are kind of all over the place. But I did get mine bundled with a 3-axis gimbal for $150, so I can’t really complain. I am looking at others though, the X and the SE. I can’t seem to have enough cams now and placing them everywhere and on everything.

[@jeissonhernandez228]

@@TheSaltyExplorer I did the exact same thing ! I ordered the v50 elite , then noticed how terrible the audio and video was compared to the cheaper v50 pro se , which made no sense. So I returned it for the v50 pro , which I ended up returning and getting a gopro hero 8. But that's just solely bc I need real 4k with real stabilization.

[@SilverfoxJB]

I have this camera and have bought an Akaso brand mic suitable for this model (and the V50SE) - It cost the equivalent of US$6.94 for use on my helmet ( I bought two as they were so cheap and I have two helmets). It works but I have not tried it on the bikes yet as I only got it this week.

[@randymcneely4983]

At least you did not make us wait until the end. Captain Drone thank you...This old noob needs some quality budget deals. I'll use your link if that helps.

[@magales45]

My opinion is this is best review of this camera, I noticed the drones in the background, have you used on any of the ones you have?. I have a few planes that I would like to put it on., one being the Radian by Horion hobby. Thanks again for a great review.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have not tried this camera on a drone, but I'm sure it would work fine on a plane since it has little weight to it.

[@TheMr3742]

I’m looking for action cams and thank god you made a review.

[@marquepoolejewer3314]

Thank you so much! I just bought one, and I can see from your video that I really need to get it connected to the app. I'm having some difficulty with the length of videos. They run for an hour. Then others turn off after 15 minutes. There doesn't seem to be any reason

[@AJDRAGON01]

Hi, I liked the video, very informative. I have only had mine for a couple of days, but I have found one glitch that could be annoying to some people and that is if the camera is in the hard case and if you bring up the setup screen, you will find that you can NOT exit the setup screen without turning the camera off and then back on, in-order to exit the setup screen. I also don't like that they made the remote into a watch, I personally would have liked it better if it had come with a wrist strap instead. There is one thing I did learn after I got this camera, and that is now I have to get a better computer because my current one can not handle 4K or 2.7K.

[@SeanDIY]

Really cool video. I like how you took something related to drones in a way and expanded a bit. I think I might go with a used GoPro instead. Because of the wifi I wonder if the watch is redundant.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Oh, once you have the remote, you'll have plenty of uses for it when in situations where you are off doing something adventurous that a cell phone would get in the way.

[@williamandersen6484]

Gonna replace WASP 9905; also has watch type remote but no indication of when it’s on. Looks like this has indicator light so you know.

[@firdausmuhidinvlog8223]

Great review 👍👍👍

[@Glenrsi]

Bought mine in December, fantastic camera. Got V50 Pro SE model, even better. Bought the external microphone as well. Works like a charm. Nice video,Steve.

[@user-zb2uv7iq4h]

V50 pro se better than just pro? It is a joke?

[@Glenrsi]

@@user-zb2uv7iq4h Yes it is.

[@user-zb2uv7iq4h]

@@Glenrsi what better? 4 к 60 fps without eas?

[@Glenrsi]

@@user-zb2uv7iq4h What is eas,by the way?

[@user-zb2uv7iq4h]

@@Glenrsi t9 , sorry . EIS

[@robsimpson6225]

Great review again, out of interest, what is the track at the end of your vids? All the best to you....

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Loud & Clear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3Oao2WJjpqKY68

[@katethom8063]

I am needing to live stream from a gym to FB. My first attempt was the EK7000 (which I absolutely love!), but which won't do that, as I now know. Is it possible with the V50 Pro? I though I heard you mention that in your video, but I'd like to confirm it before I order. Thanks!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

When you live stream with an action camera, the live stream depends on your APP. So, download the APP shown in this video and see if it has the ability to livestream to Facebook.

[@Jodyrides]

Great video, well explained, I was ready to buy one now until you said, there’s no way to hook up an external microphone. I need this for a recording while riding a motorcycle. I’m using a prism tube and a hero three right now, with external microphones that I keep wrapped in foam in the air pockets of my helmet, and it works well at cutting down on wind noise. So I need a camera with external microphone, and I’m shopping for one that has Stabilization , Which neither of my cameras have

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Audio, in a helmet, is hit and miss. GoPros or DJI Action 4 cameras are good and can accept external audio. Here is an older video of mine on motorcycle filming. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIHIc6CBes-LppIsi=K4KPLc7kbs9-1fSh

[@Steve_J]

You convinced me, I pulled the trigger on one. I got mine for $58 😁😎😉

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Nice price!

[@Emuspaul]

Very tempting. I like the wrist control. My Sony actioncam has wrist control with video feed. I use it for picture-in-picture and audio synced to my drone video. But I want better audio, so I am looking at the Gopro Max with extra microphones.

[@snafu6548]

I was excited! Until you said it had no option for a external microphone, which is a deal breaker. (sigh) I've used my older GoPro for many many many car videos, and the wind noise alone distroys the video. With a lapel mic clipped to the rear license plate, the clear exhaust notes make all the difference.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I've been corrected on that many times in the comments. It can use an external mic. Have a look through the viewer comments and you'll find links to the mic.

[@revolutionsallit2472]

I really would like if you make a video on the Eachine e520s. I have one and I want to attach a gimbal to it. Please make a video on it if you know how.🙏🙏

[@RobertSnopek]

I've done some research and this is the action cam I'm going to order but I would really like to get a chest and head mount. I do not want to use the waterproof casing with these mounts, so is it possible to mount the naked camera to these mounts?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Not sure, I have passed this camera on to my nephew.

[@oneshothooligan6279]

Decent for $35 off ebay refurbished better then my older gopro cameras . wont worry to much if I lose it it on on a quad.

[@jessearruda7979]

I just learned about Native vs Upscaled 4k the hard way. I bought this Akaso to match my 4k drone footage, but turns out these Akaso are just Upscaled 1080p and not real 4k. I was wondering why the video is so pixelated and worse than my iPhone, and that was why. DJI Osmo Action is gonna be the way to go to actually get real 4k at a decent price.

[@edisonareis]

Yeah baby yeah ! Groovy

[@gacnz]

Great review thank you....I might even get one of these to replace my earlier Yi Action Cam ☺️👍

[@ExploreUnderground]

I like the V50 pro more than my YI lite. So if you have an original YI action cam, you cant go wrong with the V50 pro. I'd go a step further to the PRO SE or V50 X

[@gacnz]

Explore! Underground Thanks for the feedback ☺️👍

[@ExploreUnderground]

No problem. I know CAPTAIN drone is good for getting back to lots of comments, but I'm bored and have all the V50 line up, (and have used them all quite a bit) so might as well answer some questions haha

[@AdrianoCasemiro]

Nicely done, Cap. Now, if it's not too much to ask, take it to the park, in a nice sunny day, strap it to an FPV drone and fly it for a pack or two. Then replace it for a Gopro 7 and repeat the flight so we can see the difference in flight time and video quality. I love small good enough cameras that are not a Gopro. Because I'm not made of money and I crash a lot. Greetings from Brazilian summer, my friend.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I would never compare a budget camera against a GoPro Hero 7 or 8.... that is like comparing a Honda Civic against a Porshe. Both will get you to your destination, but why is a bit more refined.

[@AdrianoCasemiro]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 me neither, Cap. The point here is to verify how longer you can fly on a lighter camera. At the cost of some video quality, of course, but at a quantifiable amount.

[@codraven57]

I have this exact camera and love it! From someone that has the GoPro 7 & 8 that says this camera is a good product for a good price and that is has great value, I'm impressed. I have it, I love it, and will never waste my money on over priced under valued GoPro products.

[@rogerthat9174]

I am tempted... But I just purchased a iPad mini 5 for my drones. And accessories ( screen protector and Smart Cover ). So the wife banned me from amazon. (. For the time being ).

[@markpulling12]

I thought akaso did make a mic to plug into this but I might be thinking about another akaso model... really hoping this does external mic as I do motorcycle reviews and wanted to get this . anybody managed to get a mic to work ? Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, there is a mic for this model.

[@baton689]

Thanks for your video. Can you please advise me to adapt a gimbal to the V 50 pro for kitesurfing? This means waterproof for camera and gimbal.

[@hangingwithchris1240]

I love this action camera I just got mine 1 month ago

[@mainaccount-theszmommy3470]

Ok im buying this now.. lol. Can i add your link to my description box as my source for an in-depth review of this cam?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Certainly, thank you!

[@bigosnation]

Besides the camera. I am now looking into the Hyundai Veloster. Car has some nice lines. Do u enjoy driving it?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Mini is 7 years old and still works as good as the 1st day.

[@JonR35]

The v50 pro batteries are impossible to find in any brand now

[@noelnilannyatmin4764]

The sound was good but gopro more better may be because gopro big in size so the size of the mic is big and got better frequency on recording.

[@liambarnes86]

Do you have the link and possibly a code for it on amazon Australia? Just looking at my first drone purchase also and any suggestions on the eachine e520s? Love the channel !! Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Sorry no link or code.

[@stevepallent8298]

would be good to see what it does in low light

[@fredrikelfdahl3830]

Would be nice if you could follow up this video with some information on which drones you can attach this video cam on.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

For budget drones and camera drones, you'd have to just strap it on with elastics.

[@kaelstokes5804]

Great info, Do the watch comes with the camera?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes

[@theviewchaser6718]

Wow great i just bought the dji osmo action and i own the akaso brave 4 which also has a remote theyre both nice

[@ExploreUnderground]

The Brave 4 is junk compared to the V50 Pro line (stay away from the Elite) I've went through every Akaso cam on the market, best is the V50 X, then the V50 Pro SE, then this Pro, then the rest are no longer on my radar.

[@mikesaerial]

i see why captain drone doesn't review drones anymore because of snow LOL! anyways im also tempted with this action cam . its a bang for a buck indeed

[@adventureswithwoodswoman804]

I just bought it new to action camera's 1 min in screen goes dark...can you help me figure out how to stop screen from going dark while recording thx

[@campademics14]

good day! are you using akaso external mic in this video?

[@subcon959]

In UK, it's £120 on Amazon, but currently you can apply a £20 voucher on the ELITE model and get it for the same price as the PRO.

[@ExploreUnderground]

Dont do it! Stay away from the Elite. Go for the X or SE

[@clmfilms8103]

@@ExploreUnderground why stay away from the elite? I was going to get the elite over the pro...

[@247earnings2]

Just purchased the camera and gimbal. Hope they are compatible. Will the camera fit on the action hat?

[@janmateo]

I guess it was capable for an external microphone using a micro usb cord as show in the picture in amazon website

[@entertainmentindia8312]

Can we turnoff screen of v50 pro while recording......To save battery......

[@MrTmiket0007]

I love all your videos, I just don't understand how come is so inexpensive for what it does??? 🤔🤔🤔

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Technology is coming down in price.

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thank you Captain for the reply, keep up with the awesome work, I am also enjoying the beautiful Canada winter from Montreal 🇨🇦😂

[@stefedwards2934]

Awesome camera for the price👍🇬🇧

[@IM35461]

I tried when when they first came out and was a bit disappointed. 1. When screen goes off for power save you had to press one of the two buttons to wake it up and the click action of the buttons got recorded on the video. Watching you video it looks like the buttons no longer make a physical click. Touching the screen would not wake it up. 2. H265 codec mode did not work and it still recoded in H264. This may also have been fixed?

[@MagicBiscuitShow]

Captain D, just got mine from Amazon an hour ago. Bought it on your recommendation-video. The Batts are charging at present ... surprised that they didn't charge them prior to shipping. Will give you my take on it after I get a chance to try it out... Cheers, Chuck : +)

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

For a BUDGET camera, it is not half bad for everyday shooting like in my review.

[@caseyp8675]

Captain drone, sorry I don't know your name I do subscribe and enjoy your videos thank you. I'm wondering if you recommend a video editing software and is it free? Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

There are so many free programs out there. The best of the free ones is DA VINCI RESOLVE. Lots of KZbin videos out there that explain how to use it. Probably the most powerful free video editing software available.

[@jessearruda7979]

I just learned about Native vs Upscaled 4k the hard way. I bought this Akaso to match my 4k drone footage, but turns out these Akaso are just Upscaled 1080p and not real 4k. I was wondering why the video is so pixelated and worse than my iPhone, and that was why. Now I gotta go get me a DJI Osmo Action lol.

[@garyezard7512]

Nice camera capt