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GoXtreme Reef Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Video resolution:1080pBattery life:90 minWaterproof depth:3 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:0 fps

GoXtreme Reef 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.

4.8

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 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 92% of models
Score components

80%

4.5

Technical score

20%

6.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 92% of action-cameras
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 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 90% of models
Score components

30%

4.6

Video

22%

3.9

Photo

14%

5.4

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.0

Battery

11%

2.9

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.4

Display & Design

â–¼Worse than 90% of action-cameras
6.2

User score

User score
6.2/ 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 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 34 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–¼Worse than 92% of action-cameras
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Technical Specifications of action camera GoXtreme Reef

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 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 90% of models
Score components:

30%

4.6

Video

22%

3.9

Photo

14%

5.4

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.0

Battery

11%

2.9

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.4

Display & Design

4.5
User score
User score
6.2/ 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 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 34 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.
6.2
Popularity
Popularity
3.9/ 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 73% of models
Popularity:
GoXtreme Reef has a popularity score of 3.9 points, which is lower than 73.5% of action cameras.
3.9
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.4/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

60%

4.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.4
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
8 MP
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 8 MP, which is lower than that of 85.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 7.5% of action cameras.
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is larger than that of 18.3% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/3 f
Main camera aperture
f/3
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/3, which is narrower than that of 94.8% of action cameras.
Photo resolution
?
Field of view
?
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Built-in display
?
Screen size
2.7 inch
Screen size
2.7 inch
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2.7 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 96.9% 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
yes
Secondary screen
yes
★ Better than 92% of models
This action camera has a secondary screen. This feature is present on 7.8% of action cameras.
Secondary screen resolution
?
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Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This action camera does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 93.2% of action cameras include Wi-Fi.
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.
Uses USB-A instead of 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
550 mAh
Battery power
550 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 550 mAh, which is lower than that of 93.8% of action cameras.
Charging time
2 h
Charging time
2 h
â–² Better than 41% of models
Market range: <0.95 h – >3.5 h
This action camera charges in 2 h, which is shorter than the charging time of 41.5% of action cameras and equal to the charging time of 27% 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
3 m
Waterproof depth
3 m
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <0 m – >11 m
This action camera is waterproof to 3 m, which is deeper than the waterproof depth of 53.6% of action cameras and equal to the waterproof depth of 2.4% of action cameras.
IP rating
?
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
0 °C
Minimum operating temperature
0 °C
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <-20 °C – >0 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C, which is higher than that of 74.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 22% 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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GoXtreme Reef vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • Secondary screen
    Secondary screen
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This action camera has a secondary screen, the average action camera does not. 8.7% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
  • 35% larger screen size
    Screen size
    2.7 inch
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
    This action camera has a higher screen size than the average action camera (2.7 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    2.7 inch vs 2 inch
  • 2 m deeper waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    3 m
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (3 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    3 m vs 1 m
  • 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
  • 3.13x cheaper
    GoXtreme Reef is cheaper than the average action camera (£80 vs £250).
    £80 vs £250
  • 3.13x cheaper
    GoXtreme Reef is cheaper than the average action camera (£80 vs £250).
    £80 vs £250
  • Secondary screen
    Secondary screen
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This action camera has a secondary screen, the average action camera does not. 8.7% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
  • 35% larger screen size
    Screen size
    2.7 inch
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
    This action camera has a higher screen size than the average action camera (2.7 inch vs 2 inch). The average action camera has a screen size of 2 inch.
    2.7 inch vs 2 inch
  • 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
  • 2 m deeper waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    3 m
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (3 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    3 m vs 1 m
  • 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
  • 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
  • 6,000 ISO lower max ISO
    Maximum ISO
    400 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >6.4k ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (400 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6400 ISO.
    400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 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.
  • 650 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    550 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 (550 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    550 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 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.
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This action camera does not support Wi-Fi, the average action camera does. 92.6% of action cameras offer Wi-Fi support.
  • No smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This action camera does not support smartphone remote control, the average action camera does. 91.6% of action cameras support smartphone remote control.
    Uses hardware remote control instead of smartphone app control.
  • 29.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.2/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    GoXtreme Reef
    the average action camera
    GoXtreme Reef has a lower user score than the average action camera (6.20 vs 8.000).
    6.2 vs 8
  • 9.3% worse value for money
    GoXtreme Reef has a worse value-for-money score than the average action camera (6.38 vs 7).
    6.38 vs 6.97
  • 76.1% less popular
    GoXtreme Reef is less popular than the average action camera (3.85 vs 6.8).
    3.85 vs 6.78
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2 fps lower slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    0 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 fps – >240 fps
    This action camera has a lower slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (0 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    0 fps vs 120 fps
  • No timelapse
    Timelapse function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This action camera does not include timelapse capture, the average action camera does. 94.6% of action cameras include a timelapse function.
  • 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
  • 6,000 ISO lower max ISO
    Maximum ISO
    400 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >6.4k ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (400 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6400 ISO.
    400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 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.
  • 4 MP lower main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
    This action camera has a lower main action camera resolution than the average action camera (8 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    8 MP vs 12 MP
  • 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.
  • 0.2 f narrower main aperture
    Main camera aperture
    3 f
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2 f – >2.8 f
    This action camera has a higher main camera aperture than the average action camera (3 f vs 2.8 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.8 f.
    3 f vs 2.8 f
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This action camera does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average action camera does. 90.6% 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.
  • 28.1% heavier
    Weight
    130 g
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <53 g – >176.8 g
    This action camera is heavier than the average action camera (130 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    130 g vs 101.5 g
  • 46 mm wider
    Width
    105 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <26.5 mm – >71.8 mm
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (105 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    105 mm vs 59 mm
  • 18 mm taller
    Height
    63 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <40.5 mm – >124.5 mm
    This action camera is taller than the average action camera (63 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    63 mm vs 45 mm
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This action camera does not support Wi-Fi, the average action camera does. 92.6% of action cameras offer Wi-Fi support.
  • No smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This action camera does not support smartphone remote control, the average action camera does. 91.6% of action cameras support smartphone remote control.
    Uses hardware remote control instead of smartphone app control.
  • No remote control support
    Remote control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This action camera offers weaker remote control support than the average action camera (no vs accessory).
  • 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
  • 650 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    550 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 (550 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    550 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 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

Expert reviews

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Third-party reviews

Based on 34 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about GoXtreme Reef

  • Intuitive menu navigation makes it highly suitable for children and teenagers.
  • Dual-display design featuring a front screen makes framing selfies easy.
  • Affordable price point compared to high-end action camera alternatives.
  • Attractive and visually appealing external product design.

What we don't like about GoXtreme Reef

  • Severe water leakage issues often lead to permanent device failure on the first underwater use.
  • Unreliable physical buttons that routinely freeze or fail to trigger the shutter underwater.
  • Poor overall build quality resulting in a lack of long-term durability.
  • Software errors cause user settings to completely wipe after powering off the device.
  • Mediocre picture and video resolution quality.

Verdict

The GoXtreme Reef is a compact, dual-screen underwater action camera featuring an 8MP CMOS sensor that captures interpolated still images up to 24MP and records Full HD 1080p video at 30fps. Key characteristics and advantages include its native waterproof design down to 3 metres without requiring an additional housing, a 4x digital zoom, built-in anti-shake image stabilization, and a dual-display setup featuring a 2.7-inch rear LCD alongside a 1.8-inch front screen optimized for selfies. On the downside, the camera is limited to a small 550mAh exchangeable battery, lacks native 4K video capabilities, supports storage only up to a 32GB microSD card, limits continuous video clips to 29 minutes, and suffers from reported structural vulnerabilities regarding underwater button operations and cheap plastic casing seals.

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