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AKASO EK7000 4K WIFI Sports Action Camera Ultra HD 12MP Waterproof DV Camcorder 170 Degree Wide Angle 2 Inch LCD Screen w 2 4G Wireless Remote Control 2 Rechargeable Batteries 19 Mounting Kits Black
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8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
887
Old Reviews
230
Unverified
94
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4K
RESOLUTION
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VIDEO
1050 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY
Yes
WIFI
Review Analysis - 563 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Camera
160action, price, gopro, cam, accessories
+94%
-6%
" ... An amazing alternative from a very expensive Go Pro camera that is almost similar quality. ... "
" ... The camera itself takes very good quality video, I was pleasantly surprised with it considering the price. ... "
" ... The EZ7000 is an excellent quality camera and easy to use. ... "
" ... It’s an awesome affordable action camera definitely worth it might buy a few more in the future ! ... "
" ... Great images and stills!! ... "
" ... I definitely recommend this camera and I think this is one of the best budget cameras out there right now. ... "
" ... The camera works very well and comes with a handfull of accessories. ... "
" ... Great little action cam. ... "
Price
114money, camera, value, gopro, go pro
+96%
-4%
" ... Great little camera for the price. ... "
" ... But for the money it is ok. ... "
" ... Small, good value! ... "
" ... It is alright for the price. ... "
" ... I recommend this camera to anyone looking for a great quality camera at a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... For the price there is ABSOLUTELY NO DOUBT that this is by so freaking far the best you can get for your buck!!!!! ... "
" ... Very good for the price. ... "
" ... definitely not a true 4K, but that is expected for the price point. ... "
Water Resistance
62water, underwater, waterproof, video quality, snorkeling
+90%
-10%
" ... First off I purchased this product to use on off-roading Adventures and out on the water this summer, so far very impressed with the quality and fitment for something at this price range. ... "
" ... Shot a video under water and received a good quality. ... "
" ... I mounted it on my helmet and recorded mountain biking videos on some very rugged trails at Niagara escarpment. ... "
" ... I have to say, after using it during a couple snorkeling trips the video quality is exceptional. ... "
" ... Can't wait to try it out for underwater discovery. ... "
" ... I had placed the camera in the waterproof casing for the evening. ... I am super pleased with this product and can't wait to try it out for Aurora shots and snorkeling. ... "
" ... Peace of mind to use with the water proof case. ... "
" ... excellent quality, water proof, batteries dont last long. ... "
For Travel
51vacation, wait, upcoming, trips, hiking
+94%
-6%
" ... I got this camera for my trip to Italy, I have tried a few times before my trip and it takes amazing videos, 2 thumbs up ! ... "
" ... Bought it to go snorkeling in an upcoming trip to Mexico. ... "
" ... I did extensive research for action camera as we going to Thailand for vacation and I would like to do some diving videos. ... "
" ... This is my first underwater camera and I can't wait to use it on my trip. ... "
" ... Ordered this to take along on our vacation! ... "
" ... I mounted it on my helmet and recorded mountain biking videos on some very rugged trails at Niagara escarpment. ... "
" ... I absolutely loved this for my mud buggy trip. ... "
" ... Im hoping the battery last for my one month of trips. ... "
Picture Quality
50video, quality, pictures, sound, easy to use
+92%
-8%
" ... The sound quality is very good and uploading the photos to my computer was no problem. ... "
" ... And picture/sound are good ... "
" ... Tried out a couple of pictures and so far so good ... "
" ... Picture good for the $$ spent . ... "
" ... You get execellent quality video and photo. ... "
" ... Sharp picture quality. ... "
" ... Even the picture quality is awesome comparable to other high end cameras and you get the videos straight to your phone. ... "
" ... Love the picture quality and all the accessories it comes with. ... "
Ease of Use
42easy, simple and easy, simple, app, good quality
+98%
-2%
" ... Figuring out the menu is bit of curve but once you know it's pretty easy. ... "
" ... It's simple, but effective. ... "
" ... The video quality was great and the options in the settings were easy to manage. ... "
" ... Very easy to use software. ... "
" ... It is simple and easy to understand. ... "
" ... Very user friendly with good easy to read instructions make it suitable for everyone alike. ... "
" ... The camera was also very easy to navigate and I didn't even need to look at the guide to learn how to use it. ... "
" ... Simple to use and setup. ... "
Battery Life
39battery life, batteries, accessories, 2 batteries, charged
+67%
-33%
" ... The two batteries are remarkable! ... "
" ... Came with many accessories and an extra battery which is so awesome. ... "
" ... The battery life isn't great, but it comes with 2 batteries. ... "
" ... Battery power seems good and one charge lasted for a long time. ... "
" ... Having two batteries is great, they charge fast and easily last for 2-3 dives worth of on & off recorded footage (~20-30mins of recording time per charge). ... "
" ... The battery life is actually pretty good for the price and since it comes with two I cant complain. ... "
" ... Would like to see an option for buying spare batteries. ... "
" ... Comes with lots of accessories for different mounts and the 2 batteries is great! ... "
Resolution
281080p, resolution, fps, 1080p 60fps, video quality
+89%
-11%
" ... This 4K ultra HD camera proved to be very useful on vacation with an overall great experience, easy functionality, high quality camera, integrated wireless network, wide angle lens which proved to be very useful when taking group photos or photos of the underwater atmosphere. ... "
" ... It's 12 mp camera features with 4k at 25 fps and 2.7 k at 30 fps recording. ... "
" ... I recorded a vid in HD and played it back on a 65" tv and the was very impressed with the quality for such an inexpensive camera. ... "
" ... The Newest GoPro can record 4K in 60fps and this is 30fps at 4K but for the price, the fact that you can even record in 4K is amazing! ... "
" ... Good camera, comes with lots to offer and shoots 4K. ... "
" ... The 4K is obviously interpolated, but as an added bonus, the 1080p60 even looks interpolated. ... "
" ... At 1080P 60fps with wifi on, I have gotten about 30 mins out the battery. ... "
" ... Been able to record for 22min in 1080p. ... "
As Gift
23christmas, son, akaso, price, loves
+100%
" ... Gave it to my Grandson for Christmas, he loves it!! ... "
" ... It’s a great gift. ... "
" ... gift - works great - best bang for your buck ... "
" ... I received this as a gift for snowboarding and am overly pleased with the quality of the picture and the functionality. ... "
" ... Awesome gift for he price. ... "
" ... I ordered the AKASO EK7000 as a family Christmas gift. ... "
" ... We even ordered another one as a gift to my brother. ... "
" ... The perfect gift (to myself) that keeps on giving. ... "
Fit
22helmet, mounts, comes, mounting, waterproof case
+68%
-32%
" ... It comes with enough mounts and straps to suit all my needs and more! ... "
" ... It is small and easy to carry around and mount. ... "
" ... I went and bought a chest mount, which works awesome with this unit. ... "
" ... It comes with a number of sturdy mounts, more than I'd ever need! ... "
" ... 1x Helmet Mounts ... "
" ... It also came with several mounts. ... "
" ... It comes with a lot mounts and mount adapters. ... "
" ... This cam I use on my motorcycle helmet. ... "
Delivery
21delivered, product, fast delivery, fast, delivery
+90%
-10%
" ... It was delivered on time, there is plenty of accessories included and it work just as it should for way less money than a go pro. ... "
" ... This is a good product and shipping was really fast and the item is exactly has it was discribe ... "
" ... This is the second one we've ordered. ... "
" ... The product arrived prompt and on time. ... "
" ... Very well packaged and delivered on time. ... "
" ... The product arrived on time and in perfect conditions. ... "
" ... Showed up 2 days before it was actually supposed to be delivered. ... "
" ... Item got here quicker than expected. ... "
Remote
20control, wrist, videos, wrist remote control, wireless
+80%
-20%
" ... It comes with a remote that you can take videos and photos via the remote. ... The remote is a great addition which can help with lots of things. ... "
" ... Remote works well and picture is good. ... "
" ... RF control is a nice option to have. ... "
" ... The wrist remote control makes it easy and fun to use- it took him no time to figure out :) 2 batteries make it even better! ... "
" ... Remote control is really handy as the camera is iften mounted on the front of my motorcycle. ... "
" ... Also corms with remote control for hands free recording. ... "
" ... we just hoped it had a waterproof remote too . ... "
" ... Thanks for a great piece of technology, the remote is quite nice to have and use. ... "
Build Quality
19durable, accessories, sturdy, latch, waterproof case
+58%
-42%
" ... Looks very durable. ... "
" ... Camera itself feels durable and lightweight. ... "
" ... 1x Bicycle Stand ... 1 x Protective Backdoor ... "
" ... It comes with enough mounts and straps to suit all my needs and more! ... "
" ... Dropped it my mistake and works like a charm. ... "
" ... Well built and sturdy design. ... "
" ... It comes with a number of sturdy mounts, more than I'd ever need! ... "
" ... Very strong and sturdy materials. ... Brought in Iceland and it withstand all the abuse. ... "
Sound Quality
18quality, good, video, picture, ok
+67%
-33%
" ... I found the sound was muffled through the casing but the sound was good when it was out of the casing. ... "
" ... As other reviews sound is ok. ... "
" ... Sound that was picked up when biking on my ebike was kind of excessive . ... sounded more like a motorcycle . ... sound must carry through the handlebars. ... "
" ... During the day I used it while out hiking and when I was watching the video later, it was crystal clear and the sound was perfect. ... "
" ... Compared the quality and sound to the leading brands and this camera does just as well. ... "
" ... Audio options and more. ... "
" ... The camera works as described and sound was clear. ... "
" ... Great 1080 video and really good picture and sound quality. ... "
Video Playback
18videos, quality, takes, video quality, really
+94%
-6%
" ... Also I use it a lot while playing hockey for beautiful videos. ... "
" ... I've only had this for a week or so and used it twice but was impressed with the quality of the videos. ... "
" ... Camera it self makes good 1080p videos. ... "
" ... works well, has a lot of accessories and takes great video ... "
" ... Bought 2 for my kids for christmas and they have been busy making videos. ... "
" ... The video quality was excellent without too much vibration. ... "
" ... I got to try it out now for a few hours and video quality is top notch. ... "
" ... The videos are great . ... "
Marketplace
18thank, seller, received, advertised, good
+83%
-17%
" ... This is the second one we've ordered. ... "
" ... color of the picture is perfect. ... "
" ... Thank you so much! ... "
" ... Comes with tons of accessories and is as exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... The product arrived prompt and on time. ... "
" ... I highly recommend purchasing from the seller and Akaso product. ... Thank you again !! ... "
" ... Bonne qualité d'image, utilisation facile. ... "
" ... Product as advertised ... "
Apps
17apps, connect, phone, download, wifi
+59%
-41%
" ... I give 4 star just because I can find any app's works with it. ... "
" ... Access to apps and remote are a gamechanger and will recommend to others. ... "
" ... easy to connet with the phone by app. ... "
" ... Need to download its app to connect and review images on your smartphone tablet or tablets. ... "
" ... The Google app works well from what I have a seen to control the camera. ... "
" ... The app is also easy to use. ... "
" ... Oh, and the syncing to the android app is a breeze and very handy for getting your pix and bids without having to pull your SD all the time. ... "
" ... The app is easy to use, mind you I had a difficult time to connect at first, but, once I figured it out it was easy to do. ... "
Software Platform
16apps, connect, wifi, syncing, phone
+50%
-50%
" ... the App is terrible!!! ... "
" ... Garbage app works like junk if it works at all ... "
" ... Every time I try to access the videos or pictures on the APP the APP just shuts down. ... "
" ... PURCHASED IN ERROR! ... "
" ... Just note that it does not support facebook LIVE. ... The APP is bit crappy. ... "
" ... I made sure the sound was turned on in the Settings app and still didn't work ... "
" ... I'm not sure if this is a hardware issue in the camera or the app but it will be 1 start until this is resolved ... "
" ... UPDATE - June 2019 ... "
Charging
16batteries, charge, battery, charged, 2 batteries
+56%
-44%
" ... good for an hour from full charge on a warm day ... "
" ... I was blown away with the number of accessories that came with it and fact there were 2 batteries and it’s own charger. ... "
" ... J’ai utilisé mon chargeur de cellulaire pour charger les batteries et ca fonctionne très bien. ... "
" ... Having two batteries is great, they charge fast and easily last for 2-3 dives worth of on & off recorded footage (~20-30mins of recording time per charge). ... "
" ... Battery power seems good and one charge lasted for a long time. ... "
" ... I like how there are many accessories such as all the directional mounts, the 2 batteries and the 2 battery charger. ... "
" ... Battery life seems good and they do include two batteries and charger. ... "
" ... Comes with 2 batteries that can be easily charged by USB. ... "
Product Reliability
14working, couple, sent, months, defective
+36%
-64%
" ... The camera after seeing minimal use for a year just stopped working. ... When it was working it took great video and pics but if i have to buy a new one every year it is a waste financially and environmentally. ... "
" ... PURCHASED IN ERROR! ... "
" ... They sent me a new one since the first one I bought wouldn’t work, second one didn’t work either. ... "
" ... I contacted Akaso regarding faulty equipment. ... "
" ... Not sure if I’ll bother with this again - seems unreliable ... "
" ... UPDATE - June 2019 ... "
" ... couple days later . ... "
" ... It doesn't work at all at its first use. ... "
For Kids
13christmas, year old, loves, daughter, bought
+100%
" ... Son loves it! ... Great Christmas gift to get the young boys outside offline more. ... "
" ... My son uses it snowboarding and loves it. ... "
" ... Bought his for my 10 year old adventurous daughter as a beginner model. ... Otherwise the daughter is very Happy with it and so am I. ... "
" ... Bought 2 for my kids for christmas and they have been busy making videos. ... "
" ... Gave it to my Grandson for Christmas, he loves it!! ... "
" ... I bought this for my son for his 9th birthday. ... "
" ... For my son for Christmas. ... "
" ... Definitely going to buy another for kid's birthday. ... "
Wifi
11connect, app, wi fi, feature, connection
+55%
-45%
" ... The wifi is awesome. ... "
" ... You can use wifi ... "
" ... Great picture and easy wifi connection. ... "
" ... The wi-fi is a great feature if you have the location of the camera where can't reach it. ... "
" ... Easy to trf video via WiFi. ... "
Video Recording
11good, recording, videos, video quality, record
+100%
" ... Camera it self makes good 1080p videos. ... "
" ... Action camera connected to wifi and phone easily, good video quality. ... "
" ... It's 12 mp camera features with 4k at 25 fps and 2.7 k at 30 fps recording. ... "
" ... Good and stable video quality. ... "
" ... I mostly used 720p 60 fps and could record about 8 hours of footage on a 64 gb card ... "
" ... Mounted it on my RC Car and with all the bashing that I did with it, camera holds up good and record good videos. ... "
" ... great little cheap camera, the audio it records isnt the greatest, but the video quality is really good. ... "
" ... The Newest GoPro can record 4K in 60fps and this is 30fps at 4K but for the price, the fact that you can even record in 4K is amazing! ... "
Storage
10sd, micro sd, memory, 32gb, micro sd card
+60%
-40%
" ... Picture and video quality are pretty awesome and has space for an SD card. ... "
" ... As someone else pointed out, the owners manual states the largest storage card it can handle is 32GB but I have a 64GB card in it and it works fine. ... "
" ... I also purchased a 64GB Ultra SanDisk Micro to go with it. ... "
" ... the product came on time and looks really nice, however please remember you cannot use a sd card beyond 32gb. ... "
" ... The user manual states it takes up to 32 GB SD micro SD cards but a 64 GB card is working for me. ... "
" ... Seemed to be everything it claimed, charged it, bought a memory card, gave it to my grandson ... "
Size
10small, easy, size, et, value
+100%
" ... It is small and easy to carry around and mount. ... "
" ... Compact size makes it easy to take everywhere! ... "
" ... Camera: small compact, good for backpackers carrying light. ... "
" ... It is very small and fits in the palm of your hand. ... "
" ... produit genial,tres compact et performant . ... "
" ... Very versatile in multiple environs. ... "
" ... Small, good value! ... "
" ... Compact et efficace! ... "
Color
9pictures, images, grainy, video quality, picture
+89%
-11%
" ... pictures are not too bad. ... "
" ... Les images sont belles et de belles couleurs. ... "
" ... The blue colour camera is quite nice. ... "
" ... The video quality is great for bright outdoor conditions, it does get a little grainy when it's dark. ... "
" ... color of the picture is perfect. ... "
" ... Good image quality . ... "
" ... Color is nice too. ... "
Product As Described
9product, good, works, received, qualit
+89%
-11%
" ... pictures are not too bad. ... "
" ... Bonne qualité d'image, utilisation facile. ... "
" ... Comes with tons of accessories and is as exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Product as advertised ... "
" ... color of the picture is perfect. ... "
Device Stand
8mounts, mounting bracket, comes, helmet, curved
+75%
-25%
" ... 1x Bicycle Stand ... "
" ... Quality is good but mounting bracket is not super stable and the video shakes. ... "
" ... It comes with a lot mounts and mount adapters. ... "
" ... It comes with a number of sturdy mounts, more than I'd ever need! ... "
" ... It also came with several mounts. ... "
" ... The Item comes with a bunch of attachments to mount. ... "
Device Compatibility
8connect, app, wifi, connecting, issue
+63%
-38%
" ... To connects to your phone for live viewing. ... "
" ... For a full game I use roughly 12GB of data which can be easily stored on your computer. ... "
Controls
7camera, waterproof case, reasons, press, hard
+14%
-86%
" ... - hard to get used to what the buttons do and how to use the camera. ... It goes to sleep, so the buttons you'd use when it was awake to start video are different when it's asleep, means you miss taking some video/snaps. ... "
" ... 1st Camera, when I would press the "UP" arrow button, it would stick and not pop back up, Causing the camera to jump menus like crazy and then automatically turn off. ... "
" ... The only thing that bothers me, is the fact that it stops recording from times to times without me pushing any buttons and I lose some of my experience, I am not sure if the buttons on the waterproof case are the reasons of it from the vibration or it is something else . ... "
" ... Only downside is the buttons are hard to press with the waterproof case on and the little piece of plastic that holds the battery in place broke. ... "
" ... Sometimes the buttons become non-responsive but turning the camera off and on again seems to fix it. ... "
" ... and after not using it for those reasons I try to use it after it has been GENTLY put away and now the buttons dont even work . ... "
Night Photography
7image, low light, camera, video quality, video
+86%
-14%
" ... Camera quality is great just not at night! ... "
" ... Perfect image stabilization, picture quality and low light vision. ... "
" ... Camera: small compact, good for backpackers carrying light. ... "
" ... I tested the camera out at night while driving and the image quality was quite good. ... Inside the house, the camera was very good with good lighting but struggled in low light (as expected) but once I turned on my flashlight, the camera picked up the image no problem. ... "
" ... The video quality is great for bright outdoor conditions, it does get a little grainy when it's dark. ... "
Design
7like, good, yet, sturdy, durable
+100%
" ... Looks good so far. ... "
" ... Looks very durable. ... "
" ... It looks like everything is there. ... "
" ... Well built and sturdy design. ... "
" ... It looks good, works fine,but I haven't tried it outside yet . ... "
" ... lots of mounts, still playing with it but looks interesting ... "
Setup
6well, use, simple, setup, instructions
+100%
" ... Packaged well, many extras included in terms of mounts, with easy to use instructions. ... "
" ... Simple to use and setup. ... "
" ... Works well, easy to use and simple instructions to follow. ... "
For Running
5biking, record
+100%
" ... I bought this to record sports and training sessions with friends. ... "
" ... bought for biking. ... "
" ... Bought it for use riding a motorcycle and possibly for hunting. ... "
" ... I enjoy biking these days. ... "
" ... this one work fine finally and ready to run. ... "
For Fun
5lot of fun, vacation, use, summer, lots
+100%
" ... Was so much fun. ... "
" ... Had lots of fun with this Akaso EK7000 over the summer! ... "
" ... Having a lot of fun with it, can't wait to do adventures with it! ... "
" ... I've fooled around with it in the pool and around the neighbourhood and it's a lot of fun. ... "
Packing
5first, delivery
+100%
" ... The package includes ... "
" ... First thing first the delivery was express, high-quality packaging and great finishing. ... "
" ... Comes in great packaging. ... "
" ... Actual product and packaging it came in at was exceptionally awesome. ... "
" ... The packaging was on point - very professional. ... "
Returns
4returned, days, contacted, company, back
-100%
" ... I contacted the company to ask if they had any suggestions. ... "
" ... I will be returning this. ... "
" ... Sending it back ... "
" ... I have returned and will be getting refund for BOTH ... "
Features
4gave, comes, price, operate, light
+100%
" ... Comes with many different types of mounting features. ... "
" ... I gave it a 4 star-rating simply because I haven't tried all its features. ... "
" ... Being a senior I was a little worried if I would be able to figure out how to operate the camera and utilize the features however I was happy to see everything was relatively easy to operate. ... "
" ... It gets the job done and comes with a lot of accessories and features at a reasonable price. ... "
Ports
4transfer, port, pc, cable, run
+50%
-50%
" ... Charging port was dislodged and rattling around inside charging dock. ... "
Lens
4wide, still, angle, camera
+100%
" ... 1x Lens Cloth ... "
" ... *** Note that the lens film protector was still on during my photos XD ... "
" ... Can go under 100 Feet(30m) "Waterproof Camera" and have a super Wide-Angle Action cam with Burst Photo. ... "
" ... Nice wide angle shots. ... "
Comfort
4palm, like, even, wrist, wear
+50%
-50%
" ... basically feel like I was ripped off from buying this terrible product . ... "
" ... Camera is quite shakey / jumpy when worn on head or chest rig. ... "
User Manual
3good, use, instruction
-100%
" ... didnt get a manual . ... "
Memory
364gb, size, purchased, micro, memory
+67%
-33%
" ... you should buy a 64Gb or 128 Gb maximum. ... "
" ... I also purchased a 64GB Ultra SanDisk Micro to go with it. ... "
Overall performance
3works, price, gets, features, done
+100%
" ... This one does the job . ... "
" ... Works perfectly but there is cheaper ones on wish that does the exact same job ... "
" ... It gets the job done and comes with a lot of accessories and features at a reasonable price. ... "
Refresh Rate
360, 1080p, resolution
+67%
-33%
" ... The videos are smooth in 60 fps depending on resolution. ... "
" ... 1080P 60 FPS what more do you want. ... "
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Specifications
Battery
Battery Capacity: 1050 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Camera
Video: No
Body
Size: 393.7 meters
Display
Resolution: 4K
4K
RESOLUTION
No
VIDEO
1050 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY
Yes
WIFI