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Midland H9 review: 92 specs compared

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

Midland H9 Review: Compare 92 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Midland H9
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components

35%

7.0

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

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 65% of action cameras
?

Value for money

Value for money
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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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Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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 69% of models
Score components

30%

7.2

Video

22%

6.9

Photo

14%

6.0

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.7

Battery

11%

8.6

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.8

Display & Design

▲Better than 69%
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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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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
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of action camera Midland H9

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components:

30%

7.2

Video

22%

6.9

Photo

14%

6.0

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.7

Battery

11%

8.6

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.8

Display & Design

7.0
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

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Price

8.1
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
14 MP
Market range: <8 MP – >40 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 14 MP, which is lower than that of 50.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 1.7% of action cameras.
Sensor size
?
Main camera aperture
f/2 f
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2, which is wider than that of 68.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 23.1% of action cameras.
Field of view
170 °
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera captures a 170 ° field of view, which is wider than 46.9% of Action cameras and equal to 39.5% 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
?
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
90 min
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 90 min per charge, which is shorter than the battery life of 51% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 19.5% 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 H9 vs the average action camera

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  • Has microphone input
    This action camera has microphone input, the average action camera does not. 40% of action cameras offer this feature.
  • 0.5 f wider main aperture
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    2 f vs 2.5 f
  • Included remote control
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • Allows manual focus
    This action camera supports manual focus, the average action camera does not. 3.7% of action cameras include manual focus modes.
  • Has HDMI output
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 49.2% of action cameras support video-out features.
  • 33.7% lighter
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (65 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    65 g vs 98 g
  • 0.5 f wider main aperture
    This action camera has a lower main camera aperture than the average action camera (2 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    2 f vs 2.5 f
  • Allows manual focus
    This action camera supports manual focus, the average action camera does not. 3.7% of action cameras include manual focus modes.
  • 33.7% lighter
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (65 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    65 g vs 98 g
  • Has microphone input
    This action camera has microphone input, the average action camera does not. 40% of action cameras offer this feature.
  • Included remote control
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • Has HDMI output
    This action camera supports HDMI output, the average action camera does not. 49.2% of action cameras support video-out features.
  • 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
  • 5 min shorter battery life
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (90 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    90 min vs 95 min
  • 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
  • 5 min shorter battery life
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (90 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    90 min vs 95 min

Video reviews

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

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Midland H9

  • The 170 ° lens captures a very wide scene.
  • A microphone input lets you add an external mic for clearer sound.
  • Manual focus gives you control over where the sharp area sits.
  • 1080p at 60 fps makes motion look smoother.
  • Smartphone control and a wrist remote give two ways to operate it.
  • Slow motion at 120 fps adds drama to short clips.

What customers don't like about Midland H9

  • No optical stabilisation, so walking shots look shaky.
  • Battery life of 90 min is short for long recordings.
  • No continuous autofocus, so moving subjects need manual focus work.
  • At 65 g it adds noticeable weight to a helmet mount.
  • Only 30 fps in 4K, which limits smooth motion.

Verdict

Vloggers who want a wide view and a microphone socket should look at the Midland H9. Its 170 ° lens takes in a lot of the scene, which suits close shots and group filming. It records 4K at 30 fps, and 1080p reaches 60 fps for smoother motion. Manual focus lets you set the focus yourself, a useful touch when the camera is fixed. The microphone input lets you plug in a better mic for speech, and the wrist remote and phone app handle the rest. Time lapse and loop recording are both built in. The trade-off is the lack of optical stabilisation, so footage shows more movement when you walk. Battery life is 90 min, which is short for long shoots. It suits a vlogger or a rider who likes a wide view and does not mind some shake.

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