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Swann Bolt HD Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Video resolution:1080pBattery life:?Waterproof depth:0 mElectronic image stabilization:noMaximum 4K frame rate:?

Swann Bolt 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.

4.8

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 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 93% of models
Score components

80%

4.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of action-cameras
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 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 84% of models
Score components

30%

3.8

Video

22%

5.5

Photo

14%

4.8

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.8

Battery

11%

4.2

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.6

Display & Design

â–¼Worse than 84% 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
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<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~ £95

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Technical Specifications of action camera Swann Bolt HD

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

30%

3.8

Video

22%

5.5

Photo

14%

4.8

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.8

Battery

11%

4.2

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.6

Display & Design

4.8
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:
Swann Bolt 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
6.3/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

60%

4.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.3
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
?
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
?
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
12 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >48 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, which is higher than that of 25.2% of action cameras and equal to that of 29.9% of action cameras.
Sensor size
?
Main camera aperture
?
Photo resolution
12 MP
Photo resolution
12 MP
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <8 MP – >38 MP
This action camera captures photos at 12 MP, which is higher than 24.3% of action cameras and equal to 35% of action cameras.
Field of view
?
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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
?
Touchscreen
?
Secondary screen
?
Secondary screen resolution
?
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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
?
Battery power
600 mAh
Battery power
600 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >1.9k mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 600 mAh, which is lower than that of 91.9% of action cameras and equal to that of 0.6% of action cameras.
Charging time
?
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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Swann Bolt HD vs the average action camera

246810TotalVideoPhotoDisplay & DesignConnectivity & AudioBatteryRuggedness & Storage
  • Included remote control
    Remote control
    included
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • 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.
  • 12.5 mm shorter
    Height
    32.5 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <40.5 mm – >124.5 mm
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (32.5 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    32.5 mm vs 45 mm
  • Supports voice commands
    Voice commands
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This action camera supports voice commands, the average action camera does not. 30.5% of action cameras include voice command functionality.
  • 2.63x cheaper
    Swann Bolt HD is cheaper than the average action camera (£95 vs £250).
    £95 vs £250
  • 2.63x cheaper
    Swann Bolt HD is cheaper than the average action camera (£95 vs £250).
    £95 vs £250
  • 12.5 mm shorter
    Height
    32.5 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <40.5 mm – >124.5 mm
    This action camera is shorter than the average action camera (32.5 mm vs 45 mm). The average action camera has a height of 45 mm.
    32.5 mm vs 45 mm
  • Included remote control
    Remote control
    included
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This action camera offers better remote control support than the average action camera (included vs accessory).
    included vs accessory
  • 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.
  • Supports voice commands
    Voice commands
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This action camera supports voice commands, the average action camera does not. 30.5% of action cameras include voice command functionality.
  • 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.
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    600 mAh min
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (600 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    600 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 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 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.
    Uses hardware remote control instead of smartphone app 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 6.78x less popular
    Swann Bolt HD is less popular than the average action camera (1 vs 6.8).
    1 vs 6.78
  • 10.1% worse value for money
    Swann Bolt HD has a worse value-for-money score than the average action camera (6.33 vs 7).
    6.33 vs 6.97
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 January 2013.
    2013 vs 2018
  • 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.
    Uses hardware remote control instead of smartphone app control.
  • 600 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    600 mAh min
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <60 min – >162 min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (600 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    600 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

Video reviews

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Third-party reviews

What we like about Swann Bolt HD

  • Affordable entry-level pricing compared to leading brands like GoPro
  • Innovative laser-pointer sight for easy aiming without using a screen
  • Waterproof housing capable of being submerged up to 32 feet
  • Versatile mounting options that are compatible with GoPro accessories
  • Crisp 12-megapixel static photo capture capabilities
  • Smooth 60 frames per second recording mode at 720p resolution
  • Simple user layout requiring no complicated setup configuration

What we don't like about Swann Bolt HD

  • Noticeable drop-off in video quality during low-light conditions
  • Inferior video recording smoothness at 1080p, which tops out at 30 fps
  • Degraded audio performance and muffled pickup when enclosed inside the waterproof housing
  • Small 600 mAh internal battery capacity limits standalone recording time
  • Shallower maximum diving depth limit than previous iterations
  • Narrower 135-degree viewing lens compared to alternative action camera options
  • Absence of an adjustable field of view

Verdict

The Swann Bolt HD is a rugged mini action camera capable of recording Full HD 1080p video at 30 fps and capturing 12MP still images. Key features include a built-in laser pointer for accurate shot targeting, a detachable 1.5-inch LCD screen for live preview, integrated stereo microphones, and expandable microSD storage up to 32GB. Its primary advantages are its native waterproof design capable of submerging up to 32 feet (10 meters) without an external housing, a flexible viewing lens (110° in 1080p and 135° in 720p), and an included multi-bracket mounting kit. However, its notable drawbacks include a relatively brief battery runtime of just 1.5 hours per charge via its 600 mAh battery, a lack of modern high-framerate options, and an aging mini-HDMI and mini-USB connectivity framework.

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