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Rollei Actioncam 9s Plus review: 92 specs compared

Avg. price:~£80Video resolution:4KBattery life:85 minWaterproof depth:7 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:60 fps

Rollei Actioncam 9s Plus Review: Compare 92 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Rollei Actioncam 9s Plus
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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 54% of models
Score components

35%

6.8

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.8

Reviews score

10%

?

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

▲Better than 54% of action cameras
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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 63% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 63%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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 63% of models
Score components

30%

7.8

Video

22%

4.9

Photo

14%

7.5

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.6

Battery

11%

7.3

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.7

Display & Design

▲Better than 63%
6.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.8/ 10
✕
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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▼ Worse than 64% of models

6.8

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

6.9

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 64%
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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.
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What reviewers say about the Rollei Actioncam 9s Plus

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Reviewers like the image quality, front screen and 4K video, but criticise audio and colours; ease of use splits opinion.
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Technical Specifications of action camera Rollei Actioncam 9s Plus

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 63% of models
Score components:

30%

7.8

Video

22%

4.9

Photo

14%

7.5

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

5.6

Battery

11%

7.3

Connectivity & Audio

10%

7.7

Display & Design

6.8
Reviews score
6.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.9
Video resolution
4K
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 30% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
60 fps
Market range: <0 fps – >120 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 60 fps, which is higher than that of 67.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 20.2% 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
H.264
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.264. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 2.6% of action cameras.
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What reviewers say
Photo resolution
12 MP
Market range: <8 MP – >40 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, which is lower than that of 54.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 24.3% of action cameras.
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is larger than that of 22.7% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/2.8 f
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2.8, which is narrower than that of 54.6% of action cameras and equal to that of 39.2% of action cameras.
Field of view
114 °
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera captures a 114 ° field of view, which is narrower than 95.1% of Action cameras.
Adjustable field of view
?
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What reviewers say
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
yes
This action camera includes a touchscreen. This feature is present on 64.6% of action cameras.
Secondary screen
yes
This action camera has a secondary screen. This feature is present on 25.6% of action cameras.
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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What reviewers say
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
yes
This action camera features USB Type-C. This feature is present on 47% of action cameras.
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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What reviewers say
Battery life
85 min
Market range: <60 min – >162 min
This action camera runs for 85 min per charge, which is shorter than the battery life of 71.4% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 1.4% of action cameras.
Battery power
1,000 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 1,000 mAh, which is lower than that of 75.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 3.9% 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
7 m
Market range: <0 m – >11 m
This action camera is waterproof to 7 m, which is deeper than the waterproof depth of 69.5% of action cameras.
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
60 °C
Market range: <35 °C – >45 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 60 °C, which is higher than that of 98.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 2% of action cameras.
Minimum operating temperature
-10 °C
Market range: <-20 °C – >0 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of -10 °C, which is lower than that of 32.7% of action cameras and equal to that of 43.6% of action cameras.
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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Rollei Actioncam 9s Plus vs the average action camera

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  • 7 m deeper waterproof depth
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (7 m vs 0 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    7 m vs 0 m
  • 30 fps higher 4K frame rate
    This action camera has a higher 4K frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    60 fps vs 30 fps
  • Secondary screen
    This action camera has a secondary screen, the average action camera does not. 26.1% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
  • 20 °C higher max operating temp
    This action camera has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (60 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    60 °C vs 40 °C
  • Has USB Type-C
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 47.2% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • 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.
  • 2.25x cheaper
    Rollei Actioncam 9s Plus is cheaper than the average action camera (£80 vs £180).
    £80 vs £180
  • 2.25x cheaper
    Rollei Actioncam 9s Plus is cheaper than the average action camera (£80 vs £180).
    £80 vs £180
  • 30 fps higher 4K frame rate
    This action camera has a higher 4K frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    60 fps vs 30 fps
  • Secondary screen
    This action camera has a secondary screen, the average action camera does not. 26.1% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
  • Has USB Type-C
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 47.2% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • 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.
  • 7 m deeper waterproof depth
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (7 m vs 0 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    7 m vs 0 m
  • 20 °C higher max operating temp
    This action camera has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (60 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    60 °C vs 40 °C
  • 56 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (114 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    114 ° vs 170 °
  • 0.3 f narrower main aperture
    This action camera has a higher main camera aperture than the average action camera (2.8 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    2.8 f vs 2.5 f
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2.5 MP lower main-camera resolution
    This action camera has a lower main action camera resolution than the average action camera (12 MP vs 14.5 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 14.5 MP.
    12 MP vs 14.5 MP
  • 200 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    1,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 10 min shorter battery life
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (85 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    85 min vs 95 min
  • 31.6% heavier
    This action camera is heavier than the average action camera (129 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    129 g vs 98 g
  • 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
  • 4.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.8/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models

    6.8

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    6.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.8 vs 7.1
  • 56 ° narrower field of view
    This action camera has a narrower field of view than the average action camera (114 ° vs 170 °). The average Action camera has a field of view of 170 °.
    114 ° vs 170 °
  • 0.3 f narrower main aperture
    This action camera has a higher main camera aperture than the average action camera (2.8 f vs 2.5 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.5 f.
    2.8 f vs 2.5 f
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    This action camera has a lower maximum ISO than the average action camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2.5 MP lower main-camera resolution
    This action camera has a lower main action camera resolution than the average action camera (12 MP vs 14.5 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 14.5 MP.
    12 MP vs 14.5 MP
  • 31.6% heavier
    This action camera is heavier than the average action camera (129 g vs 98 g). The average action camera weighs 98 g.
    129 g vs 98 g
  • 6.5 mm wider
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (65.5 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    65.5 mm vs 59 mm
  • 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
  • 200 mAh less battery capacity
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (1,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh.
    1,000 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 10 min shorter battery life
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (85 min vs 95 min). The average action camera offers 95 min of battery life.
    85 min vs 95 min
  • 64 GB smaller microSD limit
    This action camera has a lower maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (64 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    64 GB vs 128 GB

Video reviews

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

9.0
MiniEGO!
≈ estimated
05/09/2021
Hands-on review · walk test and first uploaded footage
Verdict
The Rollei Actioncam 9s Plus is clearly recommended for budget buyers, with image quality that feels high for its class.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Rollei Actioncam 9s Plus

  • A front screen shows the full frame for selfies and vlogs.
  • 4K at 60 fps gives smoother footage of fast action.
  • The remote control is included and still works with the housing closed.
  • The housing is rated waterproof to 7 m.
  • Plenty of mounts and accessories come in the box.
  • The camera is rated for use up to 60 °C.

What customers don't like about Rollei Actioncam 9s Plus

  • Battery life is short, with about 60 to 70 min of 4K in tests.
  • The built-in microphone hisses and picks up wind noise.
  • 4K at 60 fps needs a fast memory card to record properly.
  • Buttons are stiff, and the controls take time to learn.
  • The picture can lean green, so skin tones may look off.

Verdict

Selfies are the reason to look at the Rollei Actioncam 9s Plus. Its front screen shows the full frame while you film. It records 4K at 60 fps, so fast action looks smoother than at 30 fps. Electronic stabilization is on board, and the housing is rated waterproof to 7 m. The camera comes with a remote control and plenty of mounts, and the menus are straightforward enough for less technical users. The trade-off is battery: it is rated for 85 min, but gives about 60 to 70 min of 4K in tests. The built-in microphone picks up wind noise and hisses when turned up, and there is no microphone input. It suits a buyer who wants a selfie screen and smooth fast footage, and who will carry a spare battery.

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