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GoXtreme Pioneer Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Video resolution:4KBattery life:90 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:noMaximum 4K frame rate:10 fps

GoXtreme Pioneer 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.

5.0

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 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 90% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of action-cameras
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components

30%

3.8

Video

22%

6.5

Photo

14%

4.9

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.0

Battery

11%

6.1

Connectivity & Audio

10%

5.1

Display & Design

â–¼Worse than 78% of action-cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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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    N/A~ £25

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Technical Specifications of action camera GoXtreme Pioneer

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

30%

3.8

Video

22%

6.5

Photo

14%

4.9

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.0

Battery

11%

6.1

Connectivity & Audio

10%

5.1

Display & Design

5.0
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
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
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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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
GoXtreme Pioneer has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 85.5% of action cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

60%

5.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.5
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.
Interpolated 4K.
Maximum 4K frame rate
10 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
10 fps
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 10 fps, which is lower than that of 65.2% 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
?
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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
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
?
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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.
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
90 min
Battery life
90 min
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 90 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 33.5% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 19.5% of action cameras.
Battery power
900 mAh
Battery power
900 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 900 mAh, which is lower than that of 80.6% of action cameras and equal to that of 3.1% of action cameras.
Charging time
3 h
Charging time
3 h
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
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 13.8% 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
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 Pioneer vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5 mm shorter
    Height
    40 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <40.5 mm – >124.5 mm
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (40 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    40 mm vs 45 mm
  • 10x cheaper
    GoXtreme Pioneer is cheaper than the average action camera (£25 vs £250).
    £25 vs £250
  • 6 mm thinner
    Thickness
    24 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <21.1 mm – >42 mm
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (24 mm vs 30 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 30 mm.
    24 mm vs 30 mm
  • 10x cheaper
    GoXtreme Pioneer is cheaper than the average action camera (£25 vs £250).
    £25 vs £250
  • 5 mm shorter
    Height
    40 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <40.5 mm – >124.5 mm
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (40 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    40 mm vs 45 mm
  • 6 mm thinner
    Thickness
    24 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <21.1 mm – >42 mm
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (24 mm vs 30 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 30 mm.
    24 mm vs 30 mm
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
    Interpolated 4K.
    4K vs 5.3K
  • 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.
  • 20 fps lower 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    10 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
    This action camera has a lower 4K frame rate than the average action camera (10 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    10 fps vs 30 fps
  • 300 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    900 mAh min
    â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (900 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    900 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 1 h longer charging time
    Charging time
    3 h
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
    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
  • 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.
    4.0 vs 5.2
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This action camera does not support manual exposure, the average action camera does. 66.1% of action cameras include this feature.
  • 6.78x less popular
    GoXtreme Pioneer is less popular than the average action camera (1 vs 6.8).
    1 vs 6.78
  • 7.8% worse value for money
    GoXtreme Pioneer has a worse value-for-money score than the average action camera (6.47 vs 7).
    6.47 vs 6.97
  • 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.
  • 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).
    Interpolated 4K.
    4K vs 5.3K
  • 20 fps lower 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    10 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
    This action camera has a lower 4K frame rate than the average action camera (10 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    10 fps vs 30 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
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This action camera does not support manual exposure, the average action camera does. 66.1% of action cameras include this feature.
  • 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.
  • 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.
    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
  • 300 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    900 mAh min
    â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (900 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    900 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 1 h longer charging time
    Charging time
    3 h
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
    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
  • 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
  • 96 GB smaller microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    32 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >1k GB
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    32 GB vs 128 GB

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fivelittledoves.com
08/03/2018
Summary of the review
Review and Win: GoXtreme Pioneer Action Cam

Third-party reviews

What we like about GoXtreme Pioneer

  • Affordable entry-level pricing
  • Generous selection of included mounts and accessories
  • Effective 1080p video and 12MP still image quality
  • Includes a 30-meter waterproof housing
  • Built-in WiFi allows seamless smartphone app connectivity
  • Lightweight and highly compact 60-gram design
  • Integrated 2-inch rear display helps set up shots

What we don't like about GoXtreme Pioneer

  • Poor audio recording performance that becomes muffled inside the waterproof housing
  • Subpar battery life with a small 900 mAh capacity
  • Unusable 4K recording limited to a choppy 10 frames per second
  • Lacks a touchscreen interface
  • Reported firmware stability issues causing occasional system freezing
  • Noticeable fisheye lens distortion around the edges

Verdict

The GoXtreme Pioneer is a compact, entry-level action camera featuring a 5MP image sensor that delivers 1080p Full HD video recording at 30fps, 720p at 30fps, and interpolated still images up to 12MP. Measuring 59 x 24 x 40 mm and weighing 60 grams, it is built with a fixed 140-degree wide-angle lens, a 2.0-inch (5cm) rear display, built-in Wi-Fi for smartphone connectivity, and USB 2.0 and HDMI interfaces. Main advantages include its budget-friendly price point, a bundled assortment of mounting accessories, and an included waterproof housing rated for depths up to 30 meters. However, its primary drawbacks are a heavily limited 4K video mode that only records at an unusable 10fps, muffled audio performance when used inside the waterproof casing, and a relatively small 900mAh battery capacity that results in short runtimes.

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