GoPro vs. Yi 4k vs. Akaso 4k

Looking for the best GoPro alternative? I test out two cheap GoPro competitors, the Yi 4K+ Action Camera and the Akaso EK7000 Pro and compare them to the GoPro Hero 7 Black.

See what image quality is like underwater to find out if these cameras are as waterproof as they say. I'll also show you what the HyperSmooth image stabilization looks like, what accessories you get, and how long the batteries last on these budget action camera alternatives. But if you really want the best GoPro, should you wait for the GoPro Hero 8, or get the Hero 7 Black, Hero 7 Silver or the White edition instead?

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[LexySavvides]

Thanks for watching! Which action camera do you like the most?

[supjay]

so the bike test were not mounted equally 4:26

[Gravage]

I think the stabilization would be the sticking point for me. An action cam with shaky footage is pretty less than ideal.

[jtoeicer]

You should have used AKASO V50X or V50Pro. Even though it's the same company, those 2 units have way better quality making it closer that 200$ camera.

[Kev]

Would you do a video like this for drones? Compare a DJI or Parrot to a budget drone?

[matthewcharo]

While I appreciate the work that went into this I do believe the video stabilization test was not done properly. The yi+ was on a flimsy metal rod that was also held higher up than the other two. It's definitely going to shake more than the other two in that sort of situation....

[St_yo]

I have the Akaso V50 Pro. It's a step up from the one she reviewed here. It performs much better. Think I paid $109 for it on a sale. It's nice and gets the job done. I don't have too many complaints about it. But as an owner of it, my advice to someone would probably be to just keep saving and get the Gopro Hero 7 Black. Yes, it's more expensive but this isn't life-changing money we're talking about. It'll be a few hundred bucks more. Given you'll probably have the camera for quite some time, you simply can't beat that picture and better yet stabilization. Another perk is that with the stabilization gorpo has now, the need for gimbals (cheap ones are at least $100) is no longer a thing.

[JorgePereiraTech]

Well done Cnet! Video and editing were excellent! Lexy, you were awesome!!

[WhoCaresWinsAgain]

I have the Akaso V50X and am very happy with it. I found a firmware bug with the camera and nearly returned it to Amazon but contacted Akaso who responded within a few hours on email with a fix that worked. Ie download a new version of the firmware. The camera cost about £80 on Amazon comes with everything you could ever want in the way of hardware. The wrist remote is great on an ebike. The mounts are well made and sturdy, the 4K is smooth as is the image stabilisation and gyro mode. I have no links to Akaso I’m just a user but if I had to buy a camera again I’d have no hesitation in going for the V50X especially as it’s about $100ish on Amazon. Customer service was excellent and much better than I expected. I recently took some slow motion 4K shots and they worked out really well of a fast moving steam train. ps I’m a photographer so have a good eye for image quality!

[daa]

Very professional. Not subjective at all. "The Akaso makes me wanna throw up"/"The Akaso is hot garbage".

[alrestivo]

This is the best action camera comparison there is on youtube that only Lexy Savvides can make possible. Thank you for all the hard work you do for us.

[AdyCapoeira]

Hi! The stabilisation test was not made properly! Gopro and the cheap one were at the bottom where there's little vibrations, while the Yi 4k+ was on a stick where shaking was way more! I'm not taking any sides because I own both gopro and Yi 4k+, but I know that 4k+ has way better EIS than you showed in this video!

[drumskas]

Thank you so much for your video, it helped me decided and helped me drop my idea of getting the akaso, I was almost ready to go with this one til you came up with this video

[michellegreen]

All three cameras looked fine. Thanks 4 your review

[pfendi]

4:56 “...definitely not as smooth...” what do you mean? Looks prefect to me! 😅

[swipper]

Thanks Lexy! Not in the market for an action cam, but I really enjoy watching your reviews!

[Asthbendriel]

An action camera is on my checklist of things to buy, and since I do a lot of MTB stabilization and image quality are my two main needs. This video helped me a *lot* to make my mind on the one I need to buy in the end, this is one of the most extensive, informative and fun review I've seen on the matter, if not the best, thank you very much for that 😁👍

[borisbold]

Thanks for your comparisons. I've been shopping for a new action cam and your video covered a lot of the bases.

[svbdo]

Very nice review Lexy !!! I am favor of YI 4K, as the best value for money action camera now. BTW, are you from Greece or Cyprus ?

[joyjoy]

When is over saturated, blow out color becomes the benchmark?