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Midland H5 Pro review: 92 specs compared

Avg. price:~£90Video resolution:4KBattery life:120 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:30 fps

Midland H5 Pro Review: Compare 92 technical specifications and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Midland H5 Pro
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

35%

7.1

Technical score

30%

7.1

List score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 62% of action cameras
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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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
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▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 70%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components

30%

7.5

Video

22%

7.7

Photo

14%

5.3

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.8

Battery

11%

6.8

Connectivity & Audio

10%

8.0

Display & Design

▲Better than 73%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
7.1

List score

List score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 86 lists (1%)
▲Better than 66%
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Ranked #75 of 218 models in Action cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of action camera Midland H5 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Score components:

30%

7.5

Video

22%

7.7

Photo

14%

5.3

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

6.8

Battery

11%

6.8

Connectivity & Audio

10%

8.0

Display & Design

7.1
Reviews score
7.4
List score
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.0
Video resolution
4K
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 30% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
30 fps
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 30 fps, which is higher than that of 33% of action cameras and equal to that of 31% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
60 fps
Market range: <30 fps – >240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 60 fps, which is higher than that of 20.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 33.7% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video codecs
?
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Photo resolution
16 MP
Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 16 MP, which is higher than that of 52% of action cameras and equal to that of 6.8% of action cameras.
Sensor size
?
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 f
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/1.8, which is wider than that of 96.2% of action cameras and equal to that of 3.1% of action cameras.
Field of view
120 °
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera captures a 120 ° field of view, which is narrower than 91.4% of Action cameras and equal to 3.1% of Action cameras.
Adjustable field of view
?
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Built-in display
yes
This action camera has a built-in display. 21.9% of Action cameras offer this.
Screen size
2 inch
Market range: <0 inch – >2.5 inch
This action camera has a 2 inch screen, which is larger than the screens on 29.2% of action cameras and the same size as the screens on 41% of action cameras.
Touchscreen
?
Secondary screen
?
Flip-out screen
no
This action camera does not have a fully articulated screen. 2.9% of action cameras have a fully articulated screen.
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 93.4% of action cameras.
Bluetooth version
?
GPS
?
USB Type-C
no
This action camera does not include USB Type-C. 47.5% of action cameras use USB-C.
USB version
USB 2.0
This action camera uses USB 2.0, which is slower than the port in 15.6% of Action cameras and the same as in 84.4% of Action cameras.
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Battery life
120 min
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 120 min per charge, which is longer than the battery life of 60% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 11.4% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,050 mAh
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% of action cameras and equal to that of 12.7% of action cameras.
Charging time
?
Fast charging
?
Wireless charging
no
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.5% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
This action camera is not rated for underwater use. 47.9% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
?
Minimum operating temperature
?
External memory slot
yes
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.8% of action cameras.
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Midland H5 Pro vs the average action camera

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This action camera has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average action camera does not. 2.3% of action cameras include OIS.
  • 0.7 f wider main aperture
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (1.8 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    1.8 f vs 2.5 f
  • 40.8% lighter
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (58 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    58 g vs 98 g
  • Has HDMI output
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 49.2% of action cameras support video-out features.
  • 25 min longer battery life
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (120 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    120 min vs 95 min
  • 18 mm narrower
    This action camera is narrower than the average action camera (41 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    41 mm vs 59 mm
  • 6.8 mm thinner
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (23 mm vs 29.8 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 29.8 mm.
    23 mm vs 29.8 mm
  • Dedicated bike mount
    This action camera includes a dedicated bike mount, the average action camera does not. 27.5% of action cameras include a dedicated bike mount.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This action camera has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average action camera does not. 2.3% of action cameras include OIS.
  • 0.7 f wider main aperture
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (1.8 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    1.8 f vs 2.5 f
  • 1.5 MP higher main-camera resolution
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (16 MP vs 14.5 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 14.5 MP.
    16 MP vs 14.5 MP
  • 40.8% lighter
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (58 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    58 g vs 98 g
  • 6.8 mm thinner
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (23 mm vs 29.8 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 29.8 mm.
    23 mm vs 29.8 mm
  • 18 mm narrower
    This action camera is narrower than the average action camera (41 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    41 mm vs 59 mm
  • Has HDMI output
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 49.2% of action cameras support video-out features.
  • 25 min longer battery life
    This action camera has longer battery life than the average action camera (120 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    120 min vs 95 min
  • Dedicated bike mount
    This action camera includes a dedicated bike mount, the average action camera does not. 27.5% of action cameras include a dedicated bike mount.
  • 50 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (120 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    120 ° vs 170 °
  • No remote control support
    This action camera offers weaker remote control support than the average action camera (no vs accessory).
  • 150 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1,050 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This action camera has fewer microphones than the average action camera (1 vs 2). The average action camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 6.6% lower list score
    List score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 86 lists (1%)
    7.1 vs 7.6
  • 14 mm taller
    This action camera is taller than the average action camera (59 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    59 mm vs 45 mm
  • 6.6% lower list score
    List score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 86 lists (1%)
    7.1 vs 7.6
  • 50 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (120 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    120 ° vs 170 °
  • 14 mm taller
    This action camera is taller than the average action camera (59 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    59 mm vs 45 mm
  • No remote control support
    This action camera offers weaker remote control support than the average action camera (no vs accessory).
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This action camera has fewer microphones than the average action camera (1 vs 2). The average action camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 150 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1,050 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,200 mAh

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Not graded

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Midland H5 Pro

  • A 1.8 f lens copes well with dim light.
  • Optical stabilisation keeps footage smoother on bumpy rides.
  • At 58 g it clips onto a helmet without weighing it down.
  • The battery is removable, so a spare can be swapped in.
  • Slow motion at 120 fps adds drama to short clips.
  • A microSD card of up to 128 GB gives room for long recordings.

What customers don't like about Midland H5 Pro

  • The 120 ° field of view keeps less of a wide scene in frame.
  • The body is 59 mm tall, the least compact side of the camera.
  • There is no remote control, so the phone does the job.
  • The USB 2.0 port is slow, so copying footage takes longer.
  • The 4K mode runs at 30 fps, so fast motion looks less smooth.

Verdict

Shooting in poor light is where the Midland H5 Pro stands out, thanks to its 1.8 f lens. It suits people who want 4K at 30 fps and a steady picture on a bike or a walk. Optical image stabilisation keeps footage smoother, and at 58 g it is light enough to clip onto a helmet or handlebar. The battery is removable, and its 120 min runtime is a good start for a ride. Slow motion runs at 120 fps, and a microSD card of up to 128 GB fits. The trade-off is the view: 120 ° keeps less of a wide scene in the frame. The body is also 59 mm tall, and there is no remote control, though a phone can take that role. It fits a rider or walker who wants clean footage in dim light.

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