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ION Air Pro 2 HD Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Video resolution:1080pBattery life:150 minWaterproof depth:10 mElectronic image stabilization:noMaximum 4K frame rate:0 fps

ION Air Pro 2 HD 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.

4.3

Overall score

Score
4.3/ 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 98% of models
Score components

80%

4.3

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 98% of action-cameras
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 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 93% of models
Score components

30%

2.3

Video

22%

5.2

Photo

14%

6.9

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.9

Battery

11%

4.8

Connectivity & Audio

10%

2.1

Display & Design

â–¼Worse than 93% of action-cameras
?

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

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Best prices

    N/A~ £200

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Technical Specifications of action camera ION Air Pro 2 HD

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

30%

2.3

Video

22%

5.2

Photo

14%

6.9

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.9

Battery

11%

4.8

Connectivity & Audio

10%

2.1

Display & Design

4.3
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:
ION Air Pro 2 HD has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 85.5% of action cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

60%

4.3

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

5.9
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
12 Mbps
Video bitrate
12 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
This action camera has a video bitrate of 12 Mbps, which is lower than that of 97.6% of action cameras and equal to that of 0.8% of action cameras.
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
14 MP
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 14 MP, which is higher than that of 57.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 1.9% of action cameras.
Sensor size
1/2.5"
Sensor size
1/2.5"
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.5", which is smaller than that of 84.6% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
?
Photo resolution
14 MP
Photo resolution
14 MP
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
This action camera captures photos at 14 MP, which is higher than 61.2% of action cameras and equal to 1% of action cameras.
Field of view
180 °
Field of view
180 °
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera has a field of view of 180 °, which is wider than that of 86.4% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
no
Built-in display
no
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
This action camera does not have a display. 72.6% of action cameras have a display.
Screen size
0 inch
Screen size
0 inch
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 0 inch screen, which is smaller than the screens on 86.6% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 13.4% 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
N/A
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Wi-Fi connectivity
?
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
150 min
Battery life
150 min
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 150 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 82.9% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 4.9% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,200 mAh
Battery power
1,200 mAh
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh, which is higher than that of 48.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 4.4% 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
10 m
Waterproof depth
10 m
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <0 m – >11 m
This action camera is waterproof to 10 m, which is deeper than the waterproof depth of 66.3% of action cameras and equal to the waterproof depth of 23.5% of action cameras.
IP rating
IPX8
IP rating
IPX8
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
This action camera has an IP rating of IPX8, which is higher than that of 19.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 39.7% of action cameras.
Maximum operating temperature
?
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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ION Air Pro 2 HD vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • 9 m deeper waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    10 m
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (10 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    10 m vs 1 m
  • 60 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    150 min
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (150 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    150 min vs 90 min
  • 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 Mini HDMI port.
  • 2 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (14 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    14 MP vs 12 MP
  • 10 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    180 °
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a higher field of view than the average action camera (180 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    180 ° vs 170 °
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX8
    â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
    This action camera has a higher IP rating than the average action camera (IPX8 vs IPX4). The average action camera has an IP rating of IPX4.
    IPX8 vs IPX4
  • 2 MP higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    14 MP
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
    This action camera has a higher photo resolution than the average action camera (14 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera captures 12 MP photos.
    14 MP vs 12 MP
  • 2 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (14 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    14 MP vs 12 MP
  • 10 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    180 °
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a higher field of view than the average action camera (180 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    180 ° vs 170 °
  • 2 MP higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    14 MP
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
    This action camera has a higher photo resolution than the average action camera (14 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera captures 12 MP photos.
    14 MP vs 12 MP
  • 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 Mini HDMI port.
  • 60 min longer battery life
    Battery life
    150 min
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (150 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    150 min vs 90 min
  • 9 m deeper waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    10 m
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (10 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    10 m vs 1 m
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX8
    â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
    This action camera has a higher IP rating than the average action camera (IPX8 vs IPX4). The average action camera has an IP rating of IPX4.
    IPX8 vs IPX4
  • 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
  • 80% lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    12 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
    This action camera has a lower video bitrate than the average action camera (12 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    12 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • 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.
  • Lower sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/2.5"
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/2.5", lower than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/2.5" vs 1/2.3"
  • 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 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
  • 18.9% worse value for money
    ION Air Pro 2 HD has a worse value-for-money score than the average action camera (5.86 vs 7).
    5.86 vs 6.97
  • 6.78x less popular
    ION Air Pro 2 HD is less popular than the average action camera (1 vs 6.8).
    1 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
  • 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
  • 80% lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    12 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <19 Mbps – >130 Mbps
    This action camera has a lower video bitrate than the average action camera (12 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    12 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • 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
  • Lower sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/2.5"
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/2.5", lower than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/2.5" vs 1/2.3"
  • 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 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 manual ISO control
    Manual ISO
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This action camera does not allow manual ISO control, the average action camera does. 84% of action cameras include this feature.
  • 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.
  • Does not have a display
    Built-in display
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This action camera does not have a display, the average action camera does. 72.1% of action cameras have a display.
  • 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
  • 5 older release date
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This action camera is older than the average action camera (2013 vs 2018). The average action camera was released in 2018.
    Released in June 2013.
    2013 vs 2018
  • 7 mm thicker
    Thickness
    37 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <21.1 mm – >42 mm
    This action camera is thicker than the average action camera (37 mm vs 30 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 30 mm.
    37 mm vs 30 mm
  • 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.
    Needs an optional Wi-Fi pod accessory.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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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Third-party reviews

What we like about ION Air Pro 2 HD

  • Waterproof out of the box down to 10 metres without needing an external housing
  • Simple operation via a single button and a physical recording slider switch
  • Built-in vibration alerts to easily confirm when recording starts and stops
  • Good daylight video quality with crisp 1080p resolution and rich, natural colours
  • Ultra-wide 180-degree lens captures an expansive field of view
  • Solid battery life offering up to 2.5 hours of recording time
  • Upgraded 14-megapixel sensor delivers sharp still photos
  • Includes a standard 1/4-inch tripod mount and an external microphone jack

What we don't like about ION Air Pro 2 HD

  • Very poor internal microphone audio quality that suffers heavily from wind noise
  • Highly unstable, slow, and laggy mobile app and desktop software
  • Changing core settings requires a connection to a computer or smartphone via the Wi-Fi accessory
  • The internal battery is non-removable and cannot be swapped in the field
  • Using the Wi-Fi PODZ accessory drains the battery significantly faster
  • The included mounting system is bulky and tedious to configure compared to competitors
  • Low-light video performance can be grainy with noticeable discolouration
  • Limited out-of-the-box mounting options as only one adhesive helmet mount is provided

Verdict

The iON Air Pro 2 HD is a lightweight 130-gram action camera featuring a 14-megapixel CMOS sensor capable of recording Full HD video at 1080p at 30fps or 720p at 60fps through an ultra-wide 180-degree field of view lens. Key advantages include its rugged design that is waterproof up to 30 feet (10 meters) without requiring an external housing, a simple one-touch vibration-guided recording slider, dual-file recording for quick sharing, a 3.5mm external microphone jack, and a solid battery life delivering up to 2.5 hours of continuous recording. However, the camera suffers from mediocre built-in audio quality, a non-removable internal battery, lack of an integrated LCD display, and relies on a sluggish, laggy companion mobile app for altering advanced camera settings.

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