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AKASO V50 X review: 92 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130Video resolution:4KBattery life:60 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

AKASO V50 X Review: Compare 92 technical specifications, 27 expert and video reviews and 4 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

AKASO V50 X
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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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▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

35%

6.8

Technical score

30%

6.8

List score

25%

8.1

Reviews score

10%

8.3

Sentiment score

▲Better than 70% 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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▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▲Better than 70%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

30%

7.6

Video

22%

6.8

Photo

14%

5.3

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.8

Battery

11%

7.9

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.9

Display & Design

▲Better than 64%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 10
✕
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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▲ Better than 61% of models

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

8.6

Popularity

Grades by review (27)
1 review, with a printed score. 26 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 61%
6.8

List score

List score
6.8/ 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 (4)
List score: in 4 of 83 lists (5%)
▲Better than 83%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the AKASO V50 X

Based on 1 · 27

Reviewers like the generous accessory bundle, good stabilization and great value, but nearly everyone finds the audio poor.
Praised
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Criticised
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What owners say about the AKASO V50 X

Based on 183 owners sharing their experience in online comments

27%positive28%mixed45%negative

Owners praise the sharp, steady footage for its price, but many are frustrated by poor audio and unreliable video.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the built-in microphone sounds distorted, muffled or tinny, and external mics do not help much. Audio files may also play without sound on Mac.44
  • Owners say footage looks grainy, pixelated or noisy, especially in low light and indoors, and 1080p looks poor on newer versions.34
  • Owners say stabilization is weak or jerky at high speed, and some newer units lack the stabilization option in settings entirely.22
  • Owners say the camera is not recognized by a PC over USB, and that files will not transfer or play on phones, or play choppy in some players.16
  • Owners say audio plays too fast or goes out of sync when footage is imported into editing software such as Premiere, although playback is fine.11
  • Owners say the camera freezes or stops recording after a few minutes at 4K, and some report it shuts off or dies unexpectedly.8
  • Owners say newer units differ from older reviewed models, with missing stabilization, lower specs and a changed sensor, so buyers get a different camera.8
  • Owners say the camera asks to format the SD card each time it powers on, and some cards show low-speed errors even with fast cards.6
  • Owners say the screen goes blank or stays stuck after installing firmware updates, and some say a reset did not help.6
  • Owners say water got into the camera during dives to about 20 meters, even though it is sold for diving, and some report it stopped working after getting wet.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of action camera AKASO V50 X

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components:

30%

7.6

Video

22%

6.8

Photo

14%

5.3

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.8

Battery

11%

7.9

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.9

Display & Design

6.8
Reviews score
8.1
List score
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

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
60 fps
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 60 fps, which is higher than that of 20.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 33.7% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video codecs
H.264, H.265
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.264, H.265. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 75.9% of action cameras.
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What reviewers say
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
f/2.4 f
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2.4, which is wider than that of 54.6% of action cameras and equal to that of 5.4% of action cameras.
Field of view
170 °
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera captures a 170 ° field of view, which is wider than 46.9% of Action cameras and equal to 39.5% of Action cameras.
Adjustable field of view
yes
This action camera offers an adjustable field of view. This feature is present on 59.7% of action cameras.
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What reviewers say
Built-in display
yes
This action camera has a built-in display. 21.9% of Action cameras offer this.
Screen size
2 inch
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 29.2% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 41% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
yes
This action camera includes a touchscreen. This feature is present on 64.6% of action cameras.
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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What reviewers say
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
no
This action camera does not include USB Type-C. 47.5% of action cameras use USB-C.
USB version
USB 2.0
This action camera uses USB 2.0, which is slower than the port in 15.6% of Action cameras and the same as in 84.4% of Action cameras.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
60 min
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 60 min per charge, which is shorter than the battery life of 87.1% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 8.1% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,350 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,350 mAh, which is higher than that of 64.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 7.8% of action cameras.
Charging time
3 h
Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
This action camera charges in 3 h, which is longer than the charging time of 75% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 14.3% of action cameras.
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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What reviewers say
Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
This action camera is not rated for underwater use. 47.9% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
?
Minimum operating temperature
?
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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What reviewers say

AKASO V50 X vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • Has microphone input
    This action camera has microphone input, the average action camera does not. 40% of action cameras offer this feature.
  • Has HDR mode
    This action camera supports HDR mode, the average action camera does not. 32.6% of action cameras include HDR.
  • Better video codecs
    This action camera supports better video codecs than the average action camera (H.264, H.265 vs H.264). The average action camera supports H.264 video codecs.
    H.264, H.265 vs H.264
  • 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
  • Included remote control
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This action camera supports RAW photo capture, the average action camera does not. 38.8% of action cameras support RAW formats.
  • Has HDMI output
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 49.2% of action cameras support video-out features.
  • 14.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 61% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (27)
    1 review, with a printed score. 26 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.1
  • 14.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 61% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    8.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (27)
    1 review, with a printed score. 26 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.1
  • Has HDR mode
    This action camera supports HDR mode, the average action camera does not. 32.6% of action cameras include HDR.
  • Better video codecs
    This action camera supports better video codecs than the average action camera (H.264, H.265 vs H.264). The average action camera supports H.264 video codecs.
    H.264, H.265 vs H.264
  • 5 years newer release date
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2024 vs 2019). The average action camera was released in 2019.
    2024 vs 2019
  • 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
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This action camera supports RAW photo capture, the average action camera does not. 38.8% of action cameras support RAW formats.
  • 0.1 f wider main aperture
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2.4 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    2.4 f vs 2.5 f
  • 16.3% lighter
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (82 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    82 g vs 98 g
  • Has microphone input
    This action camera has microphone input, the average action camera does not. 40% of action cameras offer this feature.
  • Included remote control
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • Has HDMI output
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 49.2% of action cameras support video-out features.
  • 150 mAh more battery capacity
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (1,350 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    1,350 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 35 min shorter battery life
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (60 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    60 min vs 95 min
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 1 h longer charging time
    This action camera has a higher charging time than the average action camera (3 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    3 h vs 2 h
  • 10.5% lower list score
    List score
    6.8/ 10
    ✕
    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 (4)
    List score: in 4 of 83 lists (5%)
    6.8 vs 7.6
  • 10.5% lower list score
    List score
    6.8/ 10
    ✕
    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 (4)
    List score: in 4 of 83 lists (5%)
    6.8 vs 7.6
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 35 min shorter battery life
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (60 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    60 min vs 95 min
  • 1 h longer charging time
    This action camera has a higher charging time than the average action camera (3 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    3 h vs 2 h

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Papa's Custom Cars
≈ estimated
01/08/2025
Hands-on review · accessories, mounts and mic test
Verdict
AKASO V50 X is worth buying at a low cost, ideally with the accessory kit, though its built-in mic is weak.
9.0
Todd Tinkers with Tech
≈ estimated
16/03/2025
Hands-on review · one-week snorkeling test in Maui
Verdict
AKASO V50 X delivers good underwater footage at a budget price, with no real complaints after a week of use.
4.0
Barrys motorcycle rides
≈ estimated
28/05/2023
Hands-on review · helmet and sound tests
Verdict
AKASO V50 X takes decent pictures, but its sound quality is too poor to recommend for motorcycle vlogs.
8.0
The Adventures of Lario
≈ estimated
03/01/2023
Hands-on review · road test and settings walkthrough
Verdict
AKASO V50 X is a good action camera for the price and is recommended for its intended use, though sound and flaws remain.
8.0
TJ.RC. UK
≈ estimated
12/02/2022
Hands-on test · stabilization, microphone and walking tests
Verdict
AKASO V50 X's stabilization works very well for walking, but extreme movements look jerky and its internal mic is weak.
4.0
GeezeRider
≈ estimated
31/12/2020
Long-term test · support and firmware problems
Verdict
AKASO V50 X is not ready for release in its current state, as audio and defects make it hard to recommend.
7.0
JDrama Media
≈ estimated
18/10/2020
Audio test · vlogging, stabilization and battery checks
Verdict
AKASO V50 X's stabilization and battery are fine, but its built-in microphone is the main concern.
8.0
Neil Lopez
≈ estimated
02/07/2020
Hands-on review · footage and microphone tests
Verdict
AKASO V50 X is a decent budget camera for beginners, but vloggers should add an external microphone.
7.0
Dreki
≈ estimated
04/10/2019
Hands-on review · image, stabilization and microphone tests
Verdict
AKASO V50 X is a solid starter camera with flaws, best if the microphone and 1080p do not matter to you.
9.0
Redskull
≈ estimated
10/08/2019
Hands-on review · daytime and night samples, stabilization tests
Verdict
AKASO V50 X is the best Akaso camera tested so far, with strong daytime stabilization but weaker night footage.
9.0
Snipeoff
≈ estimated
19/07/2019
Hands-on review · test shots, stabilization, menu walkthrough
Verdict
AKASO V50 X is a clear improvement over the V50 Pro, with strong image quality, stabilization, and easy menus.
8.0
Love Your Home
≈ estimated
28/08/2024
First look · unboxing and quick audio test
Verdict
AKASO V50 X is a handy small action camera, though the video only covers unboxing and a quick test.
More graded video reviews (2)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.7
drekitech.com
✓ explicit
02/10/2019
Hands-on review · Daytime and night
Verdict
The Akaso V50 X is a solid starter 4K camera with near gimbal-smooth walking footage, but its microphone is too quiet and 1080p looks poor.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about AKASO V50 X

  • 4K 30 fps footage is bright and detailed in daylight.
  • Electronic stabilisation keeps walking and running footage steady.
  • Buttons and the touchscreen still work with wet hands or gloves.
  • A microphone input lets you connect a better external mic.
  • At 82 g it is light enough to wear on a helmet or harness.
  • A remote control is included, and the Wi-Fi app shows live view.

What customers don't like about AKASO V50 X

  • The battery lasts 60 min, so a day out needs several batteries.
  • Charging takes 3 h.
  • The built-in microphone sounds muffled and weak in wind.
  • Image quality drops noticeably in low light.
  • Stabilisation crops the picture and narrows the view.

Verdict

A 60 min battery is the first thing to know about the AKASO V50 X, and it is the main limit. Charging takes 3 h, so a spare battery is worth having for a day out. In daylight the 4K 30 fps footage is bright and detailed, and electronic stabilisation keeps walking shots steady. The 170 ° field of view takes in a wide scene, and at 82 g the body is easy to mount on a helmet. Buttons and the touchscreen still work with wet hands or gloves. The built-in microphone sounds muffled, so use the microphone input if sound matters. Night footage is grainy, and the stabilisation crops the picture. It suits a beginner who films in daylight, rides or walks, and wants a light, well-equipped camera for everyday clips.

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