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AKASO Keychain3 review: 92 specs compared

Avg. price:~£120Video resolution:4KBattery life:110 minWaterproof depth:3 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

AKASO Keychain3 Review: Compare 92 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

AKASO Keychain3
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.1

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 67% of action cameras
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 70%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

30%

7.8

Video

22%

6.8

Photo

14%

5.9

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.4

Battery

11%

8.5

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.6

Display & Design

â–²Better than 72%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of action camera AKASO Keychain3

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

30%

7.8

Video

22%

6.8

Photo

14%

5.9

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.4

Battery

11%

8.5

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.6

Display & Design

7.1
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

8.0
Video resolution
4K
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 30% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 30 fps, which is higher than that of 33% of action cameras and equal to that of 31% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
?
Video bitrate
?
Video codecs
?
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Photo resolution
20 MP
Market range: <8 MP – >40 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 20 MP, which is higher than that of 61.6% of action cameras and equal to that of 17% of action cameras.
Sensor size
?
Main camera aperture
?
Field of view
125 °
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera captures a 125 ° field of view, which is narrower than 90.1% of Action cameras.
Adjustable field of view
?
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Built-in display
?
Screen size
?
Touchscreen
?
Secondary screen
?
Flip-out screen
no
This action camera does not have a fully articulated screen. 2.9% of action cameras have a fully articulated screen.
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 93.4% of action cameras.
Bluetooth version
?
GPS
?
USB Type-C
yes
This action camera features USB Type-C. This feature is present on 47% of action cameras.
USB version
?
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Battery life
110 min
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 110 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 57.1% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 1.4% of action cameras.
Battery power
490 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 490 mAh, which is lower than that of 96.1% of action cameras.
Charging time
?
Fast charging
?
Wireless charging
no
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.5% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
3 m
Market range: <0 m – >11 m
This action camera is waterproof to 3 m, which is deeper than the waterproof depth of 56.3% of action cameras and equal to the waterproof depth of 2.4% of action cameras.
IP rating
IPX8
This action camera has an IP rating of IPX8, which is higher than that of 18.2% of action cameras and equal to that of 42.9% of action cameras.
Maximum operating temperature
45 °C
Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C, which is higher than that of 73.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 20.1% of action cameras.
Minimum operating temperature
0 °C
Market range: <-20 °C – >0 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C, which is higher than that of 73.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 23.1% of action cameras.
External memory slot
yes
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.8% of action cameras.
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AKASO Keychain3 vs the average action camera

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  • Has USB Type-C
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 47.2% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • 54.1% lighter
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (45 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    45 g vs 98 g
  • 3 m deeper waterproof depth
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (3 m vs 0 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    3 m vs 0 m
  • 5.5 MP higher main-camera resolution
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (20 MP vs 14.5 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 14.5 MP.
    20 MP vs 14.5 MP
  • Replaceable lens cover
    This action camera has a replaceable lens cover, the average action camera does not. 33.3% of action cameras have a replaceable lens cover.
  • 5 °C higher max operating temp
    This action camera has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (45 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Better IP rating
    This action camera has a higher IP rating than the average action camera (IPX8 vs IPX4). The average action camera has an IP rating of IPX4.
    IPX8 vs IPX4
  • 15 min longer battery life
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (110 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    110 min vs 95 min
  • 5.5 MP higher main-camera resolution
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (20 MP vs 14.5 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 14.5 MP.
    20 MP vs 14.5 MP
  • 54.1% lighter
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (45 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    45 g vs 98 g
  • Has USB Type-C
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 47.2% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • 15 min longer battery life
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (110 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    110 min vs 95 min
  • 3 m deeper waterproof depth
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (3 m vs 0 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    3 m vs 0 m
  • Replaceable lens cover
    This action camera has a replaceable lens cover, the average action camera does not. 33.3% of action cameras have a replaceable lens cover.
  • 5 °C higher max operating temp
    This action camera has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (45 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Better IP rating
    This action camera has a higher IP rating than the average action camera (IPX8 vs IPX4). The average action camera has an IP rating of IPX4.
    IPX8 vs IPX4
  • 45 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (125 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    125 ° vs 170 °
  • 710 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (490 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    490 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 128 GB smaller microSD limit
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (0 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    0 GB vs 128 GB
  • 64 GB less storage
    This action camera has less internal storage than the average action camera (64 GB vs 0 GB). The average action camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 0 GB
  • 45 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (125 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    125 ° vs 170 °
  • 710 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (490 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    490 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 128 GB smaller microSD limit
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (0 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    0 GB vs 128 GB
  • 64 GB less storage
    This action camera has less internal storage than the average action camera (64 GB vs 0 GB). The average action camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 0 GB

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AKASO Keychain3

  • At 45 g it is easy to clip onto a bag or a bike.
  • The IPX8 rating means it is waterproof to 3 m.
  • 64 GB of built-in storage means no card is needed to start.
  • USB Type-C charging uses a common cable.
  • A replaceable lens cover can be swapped after a scratch.
  • Timelapse and loop recording are built in.

What customers don't like about AKASO Keychain3

  • A 490 mAh battery gives only 110 min per charge.
  • Storage stops at the built-in 64 GB, since the microSD limit is 0 GB.
  • There is no continuous autofocus for video.
  • There is no 3.5 mm audio jack for an external microphone.
  • There is no pre-buffer, so a moment that has already passed cannot be saved.

Verdict

At 45 g, the AKASO Keychain3 is light enough to clip to a bag strap and forget. It records 4K at 30 fps, and electronic stabilisation is built in. The 125 ° field of view takes in a wide scene from a small body. The 64 GB of built-in storage means you can start shooting at once. The body is waterproof to 3 m, so a dip in the sea or a rainy walk does no harm. Its 490 mAh battery lasts 110 min, so charge it before a long day. There is no continuous autofocus for video, and there is no 3.5 mm audio jack for a microphone. It suits a hiker or cyclist who wants a camera to clip on and forget, not one for careful video.

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