GoPro vs Akaso v50 Pro Motovlog Review- Best Motorcycle Action Camera · Our Test

[@gregtoope]

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[@davidlinscheid2321]

The Akaso did an admirable job, though, yes, not as wide. I think you correct in stating the Akaso is not as great as the GoPro, but for many of us it would be good enough. Thank you for the review. I have had some interest of late in an action camera and have been looking at Akaso products.

[@gregtoope]

yeah ill be testing a new camera from Akaso soon. The Akaso Brave 6 Plus. First look video coming out tomorrow, but waiting on a mic so that I can test while riding. But for most of us, the Akaso cameras are really quite good. I now how 5 of them! 😁

[@darthsk2289]

If u turn off stabilisation you will have it wider

[@marcelvanbodegom]

There is a microphone level setting hidden in the menu. It's under setup, general, control. I have it set to 70%, that reduces the clipping. Your results may vary depending on the wind noise in your helmet. So experiment a little with this setting. Don't place the microphone directly in front of your mouth, place it a little on the side, near your cheek. I also put a dead cat over the foam windmuf, you can buy them in packages of five on Amazon. I paid €85 for my Akaso V50 SE, it was on sale between Christmas and new year. Another €10 for the mic. So as a casual user, I'm pretty happy with this solution. But if you are serious about moto vlogging go the GoPro route.

[@gregtoope]

The sound level is always down around 50% and ive tried all kinds of levels and my mic is always positioned off to the side of my mouth. Positioning is exactly the same as my gopro and insta360 mic. So the issue is either in the auto gain in the camera or the mic itself. But for a budget setup it works fairly well.

[@jenneweiner]

Hey I'd like to ask how he's getting no wind noise? I have the akaso v50x and I have the akaso mic in my helmet with added wind proofing and as soon as I get over 40mph all I hear is crackling and nothing else from wind. I hear absolutely nothing but bike and his voice in this video. He even had his visor up at one point!! Please someone explain. It's really killing my dream to motovlog...

[@marcelvanbodegom]

@Jenneweiner when you plug in the mic, the camera still uses the mic in the camera as well. Channel 1 is the mic in the camera, Channel 2 is the external mic that is placed in your helmet. In your favourite video editing program, set right and left sound both to channel 2. I'm using Davinci Resolve, and this can be done easily in the properties of the video clip.

[@jenneweiner]

@Marcel van Bodegom I did a test to see if it records both at the same time and mine does not. If I have the external mic plugged in when i start recording it will not capture any other sound even if I unplug the external mic. It will just stop recording audio until i plug the mic back in.

[@alistairbrown4730]

Nice video comparo. Does the Akaso V50 pro support external mic?

[@gregtoope]

the audio in this video is from the akaso external mic. So yes. But it has to be the Akaso mic made for the V50 Pro

[@WA7S0N]

Just what I wanted to see! Thanks for helping people make an informed decision. Btw, nice Quad Lock mount. Did you know they released a wireless charger adapter for it? It's amazing. Stay safe out there.

[@gregtoope]

glad the video helped. And yes I saw the wireless quad lock charger. It maybe of interest in the future. Im just a little concerned with how it will do in the rain! But i do love the quad lock system. We have it on both our bikes and our pedal bikes as well.

[@WA7S0N]

@@gregtoope They are waterproof. Mine has been in the rain once with no issues... Although I tend to not ride in the rain if I can avoid it.

[@bushcraftandastronomer.3775]

Very enjoyable video to watch! The Gopro footage was better and smoother but the Akaso was pretty good and audio wasn't much different. For the price of Akaso I'd say it's worth it but gopro is a bit expensive but if your looking for extra quality then gopro wins. I've got Akaso 7000 after your review and I must admit it's pretty good. Is Gopro 8 much different from 7? What difference is between the two? Slow driver I know some drivers are slow hehe

[@gregtoope]

Glad you enjoyed it! The GoPro 8 supposedly has a bit better stabilization, but not much. Which is why I decided to save the money and just get the 7. And agree for the money the Akaso is a great deal at its price. Ill be doing a video of a new camera from Akaso tomorrow. First look at the Akaso Brave 6 Plus. Motorcycle Vlog test with this camera to come later.

[@dumpysquirrel699]

Quick question, does the akaso come with a helmet chin mount or do I have to buy a universal one?

[@r12rtpilot]

Great video.....have you used a Purple Panda with the Akaso? Or am I understanding you can only use the proprietary mic.?

[@gregtoope]

as far as i know you can only use the akaso mic.

[@YoshiRambles]

@gregtoope know vid is a bit older (great reviews btw). But with the v50pro, when recording with external mic, does sound record from the external mic only? Or records from both external and internal at same time?

[@gregtoope]

as far as i can remember it actually records both to 2 separate tracks. So if you have an audio or good video editor you can split the channels and just use the internal or external. But its definitely some playing around to get it to work.

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks for the review. Nice to have options if planning to record.

[@gregtoope]

Options are always good! Have a new Akaso review coming out tomorrow, and will do another comparison video on that one soon.

[@jean-pierremartin2520]

Tanks for this review ! I was asking me self if thé camera shut off I’m self after few minutes ! In that case you need to stop and restart the cam for operate the cam ?

[@ishmamchannel]

Hi care to confirm again...ur putting V50 pro or V50 pro SE on board? Ur description mentioned both..thanks....

[@gregtoope]

its the v50 Pro SE. but really no difference between either for these tests as the big difference between the two is that the SE has 4K60. Problem is that in that format there is no Image Stabilization. So I wouldn't use it anyways. Both have the same 4K30 with EIS. And image between the 2 is pretty much identical as well as the audio (with external mic plugged in).

[@ishmamchannel]

@@gregtoope thanks for replying!

[@mayimbe2198]

Hey Creg can you share which shad trunk do you have? Also, which windscreen visor is that ?

[@getoutcampout8548]

Hope you picked up some tins at the brewery? 👍🏽

[@KD-bk7gd]

On my Lamborghini I use a GoPro for the main angle, but use V50 Pro’s for B roll like exhaust shots from a bumper, or risky locations you may lose or damage a camera. When I leave the car parked I leave the Akaso rolling as a sentry just in case it gets stolen. They certainly have their place.

[@BikeBoatandTravel]

Great comparison. I did not see much difference in the video quality between the two going down the road. The game changer for me to pop for the GoPro is the handlebar mounted remote. I have the V50pro and your summation of the remote is bang on..... pretty much useless for the rider as you don't know what is going on with the camera.

[@gregtoope]

yeah, i just love the remote. I usually have the camera on my helmet, but if you had it mounted somewhere else on the bike the remote would be even more useful!

[@entertainmentindia8312]

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

[@nadejda4795]

What MicroSD Cards is better for Akaso V50x?

[@shinzman87]

What do you think about the Akaso vs a Hero 4?

[@crystalbruner7771]

Hey i have some questions. Did you use the cameras mic or a external one? Also do i need to buy anything for the camera? extra i mean like a micro sd card if thats what its called.

[@gregtoope]

you NEED to use an external mic, as the internal will just pick up wind noise. For the AKaso you need their mic, as no other mic will work. And it has to be the mic specific to the V50 pro. In regards to the GoPro you need to buy their USB-C to mic adapter and then buy a mic. And yes you need an micro SD card. No action cams have internal memory at this time. So you need a card. Dont cheap out on this. Get a good card so that you dont have audio video sync issues later.

[@shawnchuha639]

@@gregtoope What sd card do you recommend?

[@gregtoope]

@@shawnchuha639 i usually use Sandisk Extreme Pro Cards

[@stankbagel1265]

You have to go to mic settings to change the microphones volume on the akaso

[@gregtoope]

correct, but the auto gain just cant keep up and you always get a blast of static at the beginning

[@codraven57]

You made the price comparison for these two cameras, but you didn't mention what you get with each camera on the initial purchase. The price gap is even greater!! You can't beat the value per dollar of the AKASO!! Looking forward to the Brave 6 Plus. "Worth It Or Not" has his video of the Brave 6 now, I will see if you both come to similar conclusions of this new AKASO camera.

[@gregtoope]

Sure, but every other video i've done about the Akaso cameras talks about the added mounts. This video was long enough that I didn't feel it was necessary. Plus this was more in regards to a price versus performance for MotoVlogging. But I'll keep it in mind when I do the next MotoVlog camera comparison.

[@codraven57]

@@gregtoope For sure! I am curious as to the cost of all the accessories for the GoPro in comparison to what comes with the AKOSO? I understand that you only get the camera and everything else is extra. Do you have any idea of what that cost would be?

[@gregtoope]

Bryan Gill buying GoPro brand accessories are pricey but on amazon there are some amazing third party accessory packages. Ranging from $20 to $50. I’ve actually bought them previously. I do find that the GoPro accessories are made with better plastic and have less chance of breaking. But hard to beat the price.

[@guillermonavarroable]

Good video friend!!! ....Regards from Costa Rica.

[@gregtoope]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment. Always appreciated.

[@MFauzan5595]

v50 se or v50 pro u which?

[@EmptyRoadVks8]

How to change the video formet in akaso mov to mp4 , I didn't edit my videos in kinemaster, is there any solution

[@josep6600]

what settings do you use for the Akaso

[@gregtoope]

just the standard settings at 4K30

[@oswardg15]

What definition config did you use on the akaso v50pro?

[@gregtoope]

4K30

[@shiftgearuk4374]

What mic you using on the akaso

[@gregtoope]

The actual Akaso mic. Its the only one that works

[@shiftgearuk4374]

@@gregtoope where can I find it and what software can I use to separate audio files

[@mechanixtv3317]

How do you get your mic to work like that? I still can't hear my self when I use the external mic during riding

[@gregtoope]

I have my mic right up on the check pad. On the gopro it works great, on the akaso you have to separate the audio channels as the external is recorded on one channel and the internal mic is on the other.

[@mechanixtv3317]

@@gregtoope oh thanks. But to do that I have to edit it in a computer right? Im just using my phone to edit my videos 😅 just a budget vlogger.

[@gregtoope]

@@mechanixtv3317 yes you would need to have a computer and software that lets you separate the audio tracks.

[@prerakdas1503]

Is this versis . But 650 or 1000?

[@gregtoope]

650

[@SidiBerkongsi]

how to remove or hidden date on screenn for akaso v50 pro? plssss

[@clmfilms8103]

In the settings

[@prerakdas1503]

This is which byke?

[@gregtoope]

2018 Versys 650LT

[@JamesBernae]

Yi lite or v50 pro sir?

[@gregtoope]

sadly i haven't tried the Yi Lite so cant comment on which is better. Hopefully someone here can answer that for you.

[@JamesBernae]

@@gregtoope thank you so much sir

[@stmurphy4356]

Greetings from Croatia, I would ask you for help with advice on what to do. I have an akaso v50x whose picture I am happy with but I can't record the sound, when I put the microphone in my helmet it's scary I tried everything, wrapped the microphone, bought a dead cat, put it behind the cheek in a helmet but nothing helps, would another microphone help, as you have such a good audio please help a little advice. Thanks

[@r12rtpilot]

to my knowledge, the Akasa mic is proprietary....no other mic will work. did you get it sorted, Mate?

[@stmurphy4356]

@@r12rtpilot I ordered an adapter with a micro usb to a 3 pin jack, so I'll try another microphone, and now I've wrapped the akaso microphone in cotton a few times, pulled a finger from a rubber glove and tucked a cheek table in a helmet and now it's ok, you can talk without a voice be clear.

[@stmurphy4356]

@@r12rtpilot i haven't got the adapter yet, i ordered with ali express

[@dorian345]

@@stmurphy4356 what does the adapter do and where can i buy it?

[@stmurphy4356]

@@dorian345 a akaso has a usb micro and you use the adapter to switch from usb to a regular 3 or 4 pin jack and use ordinary microphones, I ordered mna aliexpress but it hasn't arrived yet

[@firdause1706]

Akaso not wide

[@gregtoope]

Definitely not as wide as the GoPro.