Neither Akaso V50 Pro nor GoPro HERO were recommended by experts this month
On 15 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 79 Action Camera expert endorsements , however neither Akaso V50 Pro nor GoPro HERO were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Action Camera received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at GoPro Hero12 Black or other critically acclaimed Action Video Cameras of this month.
For reference, GoPro Hero12 Black received 8 endorsements this month, from PCMag (22 Nov 2024), WIRED (27 Nov 2024) Camera Jabber (1 Oct 2022) and 5 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Action Camera | PCMag  | WIRED  | Camera Jabber  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  | Popular Science  | T3  | TechRadar  | Digital Camera World  | Pocket-lint  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $319 |  GoPro Hero12 Black The GoPro Hero12 Black is a highly praised action camera known for its exceptional video quality, durability, user-friendly interface, and range of accessories, making it a top choice for capturing action-packed moments and stunning footage in various settings. | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 1 |
| N/A | N/A | $120 |  Akaso V50 Pro | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $238 |  GoPro HERO | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Action Video Cameras ranking? It's here
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Akaso V50 Pro nor GoPro HERO were recommended by key experts who publish Action Video Cameras recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Action Camera | PCMag | WIRED | Camera Jabber | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter | Popular Science | T3 | TechRadar | Digital Camera World | Pocket-lint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $319 | GoPro Hero12 Black The GoPro Hero12 Black is a highly praised action camera known for its exceptional video quality, durability, user-friendly interface, and range of accessories, making it a top choice for capturing action-packed moments and stunning footage in various settings. | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $349 |  DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $500 |  GoPro Hero13 Black | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Insta360 X4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | - | 2 | 5 | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [20]
Total expert reviews: 20
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 18
| Highest score by TechRadar | 80 |
| Average score based on 20 reviews | 70 |
| Lowest score by Digital Camera World | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
No expert reviews linked yet for GoPro HERO.
From Seller:
- ABOUT THE SPECIAL EDITION: AKASO partners with Leave No Trace and launches this special edition of V50 Pro action camera. A portion of proceeds from every unit sold will go directly to the Leave No Trace, supporting its mission of protecting the outdoor by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly.
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From Seller:
- 2 inch touch screen: Quickly switch between modes, frame; The perfect shot and check out your footage on the 2 inch touch screen
- Waterproof + durable built tough and waterproof down to 33 feet (10 meter), Hero goes where your smartphone can't to capture every adventure with no worries
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