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GoXtreme Impulse Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Video resolution:4KBattery life:60 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

GoXtreme Impulse 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.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 57% of action-cameras
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

30%

6.2

Video

22%

6.4

Photo

14%

4.9

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.1

Battery

11%

6.2

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.4

Display & Design

â–²Better than 56% of action-cameras
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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–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £95

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Technical Specifications of action camera GoXtreme Impulse

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

30%

6.2

Video

22%

6.4

Photo

14%

4.9

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.1

Battery

11%

6.2

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.4

Display & Design

5.8
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–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
GoXtreme Impulse has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 85.5% of action cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.1
Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
â–² Better than 36% of models
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 36.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
â–² Better than 42% of models
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 30 fps, which is higher than that of 41.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 24.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
120 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
120 fps
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 120 fps, which is higher than that of 60.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 20.5% 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
16 MP
Photo resolution
16 MP
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
This action camera captures photos at 16 MP, which is higher than 64.1% of action cameras and equal to 5.8% of action cameras.
Field of view
170 °
Field of view
170 °
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera has a field of view of 170 °, which is wider than that of 44.9% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
?
Screen size
2 inch
Screen size
2 inch
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 35.1% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 33% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
yes
Touchscreen
yes
â–² Better than 43% of models
This action camera includes a touchscreen. This feature is present on 57% of action cameras.
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
N/A
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
60 min
Battery life
60 min
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 60 min per charge, which is shorter than the battery life of 86.6% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 7.3% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,050 mAh
Battery power
1,050 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,050 mAh, which is lower than that of 61.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 11.9% of action cameras.
Charging time
?
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
Not waterproof m
Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This action camera is not rated for underwater use. 51.8% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
30 with housing/case.
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
?
Minimum operating temperature
?
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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GoXtreme Impulse vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • 2 fps higher slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    240 fps
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • Included remote control
    Remote control
    included
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    Wireless wrist remote is included.
    included vs accessory
  • Has HDMI output
    HDMI output
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 43.1% of action cameras support video-out features.
    Built-in Micro HDMI port.
  • 60 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    120 fps
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (120 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    120 fps vs 60 fps
  • 2 MP higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    16 MP
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
    This action camera has a higher photo resolution than the average action camera (16 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera captures 12 MP photos.
    16 MP vs 12 MP
  • Dedicated bike mount
    Dedicated bike mount
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This action camera includes a dedicated bike mount, the average action camera does not. 22.8% of action cameras include a dedicated bike mount.
  • 4 mm shorter
    Height
    41 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <40.5 mm – >124.5 mm
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (41 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    41 mm vs 45 mm
  • 2.63x cheaper
    GoXtreme Impulse is cheaper than the average action camera (£95 vs £250).
    £95 vs £250
  • 2.63x cheaper
    GoXtreme Impulse is cheaper than the average action camera (£95 vs £250).
    £95 vs £250
  • 2 fps higher slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    240 fps
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • 60 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    120 fps
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a higher 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (120 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    120 fps vs 60 fps
  • 2 MP higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    16 MP
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
    This action camera has a higher photo resolution than the average action camera (16 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera captures 12 MP photos.
    16 MP vs 12 MP
  • 4 mm shorter
    Height
    41 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <40.5 mm – >124.5 mm
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (41 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    41 mm vs 45 mm
  • Included remote control
    Remote control
    included
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    Wireless wrist remote is included.
    included vs accessory
  • Has HDMI output
    HDMI output
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 43.1% of action cameras support video-out features.
    Built-in Micro HDMI port.
  • Dedicated bike mount
    Dedicated bike mount
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This action camera includes a dedicated bike mount, the average action camera does not. 22.8% of action cameras include a dedicated bike mount.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • Fixed field of view
    Adjustable field of view
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This action camera does not offer an adjustable field of view, the average action camera does. 56.1% of action cameras offer an adjustable field of view.
  • 30 min shorter battery life
    Battery life
    60 min
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (60 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    60 min vs 90 min
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    30 with housing/case.
    0 m vs 1 m
  • 150 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,050 mAh min
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1050 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 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
  • 6.78x less popular
    GoXtreme Impulse is less popular than the average action camera (1 vs 6.8).
    1 vs 6.78
  • 64 GB smaller microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    64 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >1k GB
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    64 GB vs 128 GB
  • 6.78x less popular
    GoXtreme Impulse is less popular than the average action camera (1 vs 6.8).
    1 vs 6.78
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • Fixed field of view
    Adjustable field of view
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This action camera does not offer an adjustable field of view, the average action camera does. 56.1% of action cameras offer an adjustable field of view.
  • 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
  • 30 min shorter battery life
    Battery life
    60 min
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (60 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    60 min vs 90 min
  • 150 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    1,050 mAh min
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1050 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    30 with housing/case.
    0 m vs 1 m
  • 64 GB smaller microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    64 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >1k GB
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    64 GB vs 128 GB

Third-party reviews

What we like about GoXtreme Impulse

  • Native 4K resolution recording at 30fps
  • Generous 170-degree ultra-wide viewing angle
  • Convenient 2-inch built-in touch screen display
  • Wireless smartphone connectivity via integrated Wi-Fi module
  • Versatile creative shooting modes including time-lapse and slow-motion
  • Equipped with an HDMI video output port
  • Removable and replaceable battery design

What we don't like about GoXtreme Impulse

  • Audio recording quality from the integrated microphone is poor
  • Performance drops significantly in low-light environments
  • Build quality feels less robust and more plastic-heavy than premium brands
  • Lacks advanced hardware-based image stabilisation
  • Companion mobile app can feel redundant or unnecessary to some users

Verdict

The GoXtreme Impulse is a budget-friendly action camera capable of recording real 4K video at 30fps and capturing 16MP interpolated images via its 12MP sensor and 170° ultra-wide angle lens. Its main characteristics include a 2-inch rear touch screen, built-in WiFi for smartphone control, and a removable 1050mAh battery, with versatile shooting modes like time-lapse, slow motion, and burst. Key pros are its extensive out-of-the-box accessory kit, including a 30m waterproof housing and a wrist remote, as well as its clear high-definition output via HDMI. However, notable cons include limited high-frame-rate options for 4K and a restricted external memory capacity of only 64GB.

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