This GoPro Alternative Is Currently 21% Off.
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When it comes to action cameras, GoPro may be a well-known brand, but there are high-quality (and often more affordable) competitors that appeal to both amateurs and experienced users. One of these, the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (Essential Combo) , is the #1 bestseller on Amazon and is currently 21% off, reaching its lowest price ever at $269.
This action camera is durable, waterproof (up to 65.6 feet) and can be mounted virtually anywhere. It shoots 10-bit 4K120 video and weighs 5.2 ounces. It’s lightweight yet powerful, with dual touchscreen displays and multiple viewing angle options, including a distortion-free ultra-wide angle. It also records vertical video with creative tools like time-lapse, slow motion, and a tracking mode that keeps subjects centered. Its RockSteady digital stabilization system ensures smooth footage, and while it may slightly narrow the lens’s field of view, the 155-degree ultra-wide angle still provides immersive coverage. Compared to its predecessor , it features a new image sensor with larger pixels, a more efficient processor, OLED touch panels on both displays, and a larger battery.
According to PCMag , which gave it an “Outstanding” rating, its battery life outperforms all other action cameras. The 1950 mAh battery uses a 4nm image processor. While the claimed continuous shooting time is up to four hours, a PCMag tester found that the camera lasted 26 minutes without overheating when shooting 4K at 60 fps, 154 minutes when shooting 4K at 30 fps, and 182 minutes when shooting 1080p at 30 fps. Meanwhile, the GoPro Hero13 only overheated for about half an hour and lasted only 80 minutes when shooting 4K at 30 fps.
While the app features and lens selection may not be as powerful or diverse as those of a GoPro, if you’re looking for an action camera with best-in-class battery life, powerful digital stabilization, and the ability to continuously record without overheating, the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (Essential Combo) is a durable and powerful camera that can compete with rivals like the Hero13. And at under $300, it’s well worth it.