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Drift Ghost XL Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Video resolution:1080pBattery life:540 minWaterproof depth:1 mElectronic image stabilization:noMaximum 4K frame rate:0 fps

Drift Ghost XL Review: Compare 96 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the action camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best action cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

80%

5.1

Technical score

20%

8.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 63% of action-cameras
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

30%

3.3

Video

22%

6.6

Photo

14%

4.3

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

7.1

Battery

11%

5.7

Connectivity & Audio

10%

4.7

Display & Design

â–¼Worse than 74% of action-cameras
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 2,319 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 61% of action-cameras
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Technical Specifications of action camera Drift Ghost XL

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

30%

3.3

Video

22%

6.6

Photo

14%

4.3

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

7.1

Battery

11%

5.7

Connectivity & Audio

10%

4.7

Display & Design

5.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 2,319 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which action cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Popularity:
Drift Ghost XL has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than 65.7% of action cameras.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

6.9
Video resolution
1080p
Video resolution
1080p
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This action camera records video at 1080p, which is lower than that of 69.9% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
0 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
0 fps
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 0 fps, which is lower than that of 65.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 34.2% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
30 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
30 fps
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 30 fps, which is lower than that of 77.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 21.2% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video codecs
H.264
Video codecs
H.264
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.264. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 2.4% of action cameras.
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Main camera megapixels
?
Sensor size
?
Main camera aperture
?
Photo resolution
?
Field of view
140 °
Field of view
140 °
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera has a field of view of 140 °, which is narrower than that of 82.2% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
yes
Built-in display
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This action camera has a display. This feature is present on 71.9% of action cameras.
Screen size
?
Touchscreen
no
Touchscreen
no
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This action camera does not include a touchscreen. 57.9% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
Secondary screen
no
Secondary screen
no
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
This action camera does not have a secondary screen. 8.7% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
Secondary screen resolution
N/A
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 92.5% of action cameras.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth version
4
Bluetooth version
4
â–² Better than 48% of models
This action camera supports Bluetooth version 4 which is newer than that supported by 47.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 17% of action cameras.
Bluetooth Low Energy support.
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This action camera does not support GPS. 13.9% of action cameras include GPS functionality.
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
This action camera does not include USB Type-C. 42.2% of action cameras use USB-C.
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Battery life
540 min
Battery life
540 min
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 540 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 100% of action cameras.
Battery power
3,000 mAh
Battery power
3,000 mAh
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh, which is higher than that of 99.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 0.6% of action cameras.
Charging time
2.5 h
Charging time
2.5 h
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
This action camera charges in 2.5 h, which is longer than the charging time of 64.5% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 5.9% of action cameras.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This action camera does not support fast charging. 18.8% of action cameras support fast charging.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 1% of models
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.6% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
1 m
Waterproof depth
1 m
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <0 m – >11 m
This action camera is waterproof to 1 m, which is deeper than the waterproof depth of 48.8% of action cameras and equal to the waterproof depth of 3% of action cameras.
IP rating
IPX7
IP rating
IPX7
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
This action camera has an IP rating of IPX7, which is lower than that of 82.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 4.4% of action cameras.
Maximum operating temperature
40 °C
Maximum operating temperature
40 °C
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C, which is higher than that of 23.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 50.4% of action cameras.
Minimum operating temperature
-10 °C
Minimum operating temperature
-10 °C
â–² Better than 32% of models
Market range: <-20 °C – >0 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of -10 °C, which is lower than that of 31.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 44.7% of action cameras.
External memory slot
yes
External memory slot
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.2% of action cameras.
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Drift Ghost XL vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • 450 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    540 min
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (540 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    540 min vs 90 min
  • 1,800 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery life
    3,000 mAh min
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (3000 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • Replaceable lens cover
    Replaceable lens cover
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This action camera has a replaceable lens cover, the average action camera does not. 31.5% of action cameras have a replaceable lens cover.
  • 12 mm narrower
    Width
    47 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <26.5 mm – >71.8 mm
    This action camera is narrower than the average action camera (47 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    47 mm vs 59 mm
  • 12 mm narrower
    Width
    47 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <26.5 mm – >71.8 mm
    This action camera is narrower than the average action camera (47 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    47 mm vs 59 mm
  • 450 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    540 min
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (540 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    540 min vs 90 min
  • 1,800 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery life
    3,000 mAh min
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a higher battery capacity than the average action camera (3000 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • Replaceable lens cover
    Replaceable lens cover
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This action camera has a replaceable lens cover, the average action camera does not. 31.5% of action cameras have a replaceable lens cover.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This action camera records at 1080p, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    1080p vs 5.3K
  • No electronic stabilization
    Electronic image stabilization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This action camera does not support electronic stabilization, the average action camera does. 64.7% of action cameras support electronic image stabilization.
  • 30 fps lower 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    0 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
    This action camera has a lower 4K frame rate than the average action camera (0 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    0 fps vs 30 fps
  • No touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This action camera does not have a touchscreen, the average action camera does. 57.4% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 30 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    140 °
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (140 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    140 ° vs 170 °
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–² Better than 48% of models
    This action camera uses an older Bluetooth version than the average action camera (4 vs 5.2). The average action camera uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    Bluetooth Low Energy support.
    4.0 vs 5.2
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.
  • No webcam mode
    Webcam mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This action camera does not support webcam mode, the average action camera does. 60.7% of action cameras support webcam mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This action camera records at 1080p, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    1080p vs 5.3K
  • No electronic stabilization
    Electronic image stabilization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This action camera does not support electronic stabilization, the average action camera does. 64.7% of action cameras support electronic image stabilization.
  • 30 fps lower 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    0 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
    This action camera has a lower 4K frame rate than the average action camera (0 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    0 fps vs 30 fps
  • No webcam mode
    Webcam mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This action camera does not support webcam mode, the average action camera does. 60.7% of action cameras support webcam mode.
  • 2 fps lower slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    60 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a lower slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    60 fps vs 120 fps
  • 30 fps lower 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a lower 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (30 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    30 fps vs 60 fps
  • 30 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    140 °
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (140 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    140 ° vs 170 °
  • No touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This action camera does not have a touchscreen, the average action camera does. 57.4% of action cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 25.1% heavier
    Weight
    127 g
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <53 g – >176.8 g
    This action camera is heavier than the average action camera (127 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    127 g vs 101.5 g
  • 5 mm thicker
    Thickness
    35 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <21.1 mm – >42 mm
    This action camera is thicker than the average action camera (35 mm vs 30 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 30 mm.
    35 mm vs 30 mm
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–² Better than 48% of models
    This action camera uses an older Bluetooth version than the average action camera (4 vs 5.2). The average action camera uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    Bluetooth Low Energy support.
    4.0 vs 5.2
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Number of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This action camera has fewer microphones than the average action camera (1 vs 2). The average action camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.
  • 0.5 h longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.5 h
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
    This action camera has a higher charging time than the average action camera (2.5 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    2.5 h vs 2 h

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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road.cc
29/12/2021
Summary of the review
2021 Drift Innovation Ghost XL Waterproof Action Camera
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objectif-moto.com
08/12/2019
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

Based on 2,319 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Drift Ghost XL

  • Exceptional battery life lasting up to 9 hours
  • 300-degree rotatable lens allows flexible mounting angles
  • Sleek, aerodynamic profile that sits flush on motorcycle helmets
  • Dedicated dash cam loop recording and event detection features
  • Native IPX7 waterproofing right out of the box without an external case
  • Simple one-touch recording operation

What we don't like about Drift Ghost XL

  • Complete lack of built-in image stabilisation
  • Poor internal microphone quality that catches significant wind noise
  • Substandard low-light performance and video clarity compared to GoPros
  • Flips and freezes reported within the companion smartphone app
  • Flimsy plastic mounting clips prone to breaking over time
  • Limited to 1080p resolution at a maximum of 30 frames per second

Verdict

The Drift Ghost XL is a rugged, bullet-style action camera designed primarily for long-duration recording, featuring a high-capacity 3000mAh battery that delivers up to 9 hours of continuous 1080p video at 30fps. Key characteristics include an IPX7 waterproof rating, a 300-degree rotatable lens for flexible mounting, and a 'Dash Cam' loop recording mode for security use. Its main pros are the industry-leading battery life, aerodynamic profile for helmet mounting, and a 140-degree wide-angle field of view. However, notable cons include the lack of electronic image stabilization (EIS) in the standard model, underwhelming low-light performance, and relatively low audio quality from the internal microphone.

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