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Rollei Youngstar Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Video resolution:720pBattery life:90 minWaterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:noMaximum 4K frame rate:0 fps

Rollei Youngstar 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.

4.5

Overall score

Score
4.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

80%

4.1

Technical score

20%

6.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of action-cameras
4.1

Technical score

Technical score
4.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

30%

3.0

Video

22%

5.5

Photo

14%

4.8

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

3.4

Battery

11%

2.1

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.5

Display & Design

â–¼Worse than 96% of action-cameras
6.1

User score

User score
6.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 124 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 94% of action-cameras
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Technical Specifications of action camera Rollei Youngstar

Technical score
Technical score
4.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

30%

3.0

Video

22%

5.5

Photo

14%

4.8

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

3.4

Battery

11%

2.1

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.5

Display & Design

4.1
User score
User score
6.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 124 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.
6.1
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Popularity:
Rollei Youngstar has a popularity score of 5.1 points, which is lower than 68.1% of action cameras.
5.1
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

4.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.2
Video resolution
720p
Video resolution
720p
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This action camera records video at 720p, which is lower than that of 98.8% 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
?
Video bitrate
?
Video codecs
MJPEG
Video codecs
MJPEG
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
This action camera supports the following video codecs: MJPEG. Its codec support is less advanced than that of 98.2% of action cameras.
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Main camera megapixels
?
Sensor size
?
Main camera aperture
f/3.1 f
Main camera aperture
f/3.1
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/3.1, which is narrower than that of 95.8% of action cameras.
Photo resolution
?
Field of view
135 °
Field of view
135 °
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
This action camera has a field of view of 135 °, which is narrower than that of 88.1% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
yes
Built-in display
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This action camera has a display. This feature is present on 71.9% of action cameras.
Screen size
?
Touchscreen
yes
Touchscreen
yes
â–² Better than 43% of models
This action camera includes a touchscreen. This feature is present on 57% of action cameras.
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
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.
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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
440 mAh
Battery power
440 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 440 mAh, which is lower than that of 96.3% 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
Not waterproof m
Waterproof depth
Not waterproof m
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This action camera is not rated for underwater use. 51.8% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
10 with housing/case.
IP rating
?
Maximum operating temperature
?
Minimum operating temperature
?
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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Rollei Youngstar vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • 54.7% lighter
    Weight
    46 g
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <53 g – >176.8 g
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (46 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    46 g vs 101.5 g
  • 10x cheaper
    Rollei Youngstar is cheaper than the average action camera (£25 vs £250).
    £25 vs £250
  • 3 mm thinner
    Thickness
    27 mm
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <21.1 mm – >42 mm
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (27 mm vs 30 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 30 mm.
    27 mm vs 30 mm
  • 10x cheaper
    Rollei Youngstar is cheaper than the average action camera (£25 vs £250).
    £25 vs £250
  • 54.7% lighter
    Weight
    46 g
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <53 g – >176.8 g
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (46 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    46 g vs 101.5 g
  • 3 mm thinner
    Thickness
    27 mm
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <21.1 mm – >42 mm
    This action camera is thinner than the average action camera (27 mm vs 30 mm). The average action camera has a thickness of 30 mm.
    27 mm vs 30 mm
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    720p
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This action camera records at 720p, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    720p 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
  • 35 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    135 °
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (135 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    135 ° vs 170 °
  • 760 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    440 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 (440 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    440 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 31.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.1/ 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
    Rollei Youngstar
    the average action camera
    Rollei Youngstar has a lower user score than the average action camera (6.08 vs 8.000).
    6.08 vs 8
  • 13.2% worse value for money
    Rollei Youngstar has a worse value-for-money score than the average action camera (6.16 vs 7).
    6.16 vs 6.97
  • 32.1% less popular
    Rollei Youngstar is less popular than the average action camera (5.13 vs 6.8).
    5.13 vs 6.78
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    720p
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This action camera records at 720p, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    720p 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
  • 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.
  • Worse video codecs
    Video codecs
    MJPEG
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This action camera supports worse video codecs than the average action camera (MJPEG vs H.264). The average action camera supports H.264 video codecs.
    MJPEG vs H.264
  • 35 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    135 °
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <128 ° – >360 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (135 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    135 ° vs 170 °
  • 0.3 f narrower main aperture
    Main camera aperture
    3.1 f
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2 f – >2.8 f
    This action camera has a higher main camera aperture than the average action camera (3.1 f vs 2.8 f). The average action camera main camera aperture is 2.8 f.
    3.1 f vs 2.8 f
  • 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.
    2013 vs 2018
  • 3 mm wider
    Width
    62 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <26.5 mm – >71.8 mm
    This action camera is wider than the average action camera (62 mm vs 59 mm). The average action camera has a width of 59 mm.
    62 mm vs 59 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.
  • 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).
  • 760 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    440 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 (440 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    440 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 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.
  • 1 m shallower waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    0 m
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >11 m
    This action camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (0 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    10 with housing/case.
    0 m vs 1 m
  • 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

Based on 124 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Rollei Youngstar

  • Excellent value for money as an entry-level camera
  • Extremely lightweight body weighting only 46 grams
  • Compact size suitable for mounting onto children's bike helmets
  • Comes with essential accessories including a waterproof case and helmet mount
  • Intuitive and easy operation ideal for kids or beginners
  • Decent 720p video and wide-angle vision for casual day use

What we don't like about Rollei Youngstar

  • Very poor battery life lasting roughly 60 to 90 minutes
  • Audio becomes heavily muffled and stuffed when inside the waterproof housing
  • The touch screen responsiveness can be highly inconsistent and laggy
  • Lacks a standard tripod mount screw directly on the camera body
  • Limited to 720p resolution without true high-definition capabilities
  • Prone to condensation forming inside the protective casing during active use

Verdict

The Rollei Youngstar is a compact, entry-level action camera equipped with a 5.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and a 135° wide-angle fixed-focus lens (f/3.1). It captures HD video at 720p/30fps and features a 2.0-inch LCD touchscreen for navigation, 4x digital zoom, and a rechargeable 440mAh lithium-ion battery. Its main pros include its extremely lightweight 46g body, simple operation, and the inclusion of a 10m waterproof housing and bike mount. However, notable cons include its low video resolution compared to modern 4K standards, limited 32GB microSD support, hit-or-miss touchscreen responsiveness, and a short actual battery life that often falls significantly below the rated 90 minutes.

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