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GoPro alternatives under 100 Euro: Five cheap action cameras at a glance
On the bike, skiing, in the water and in the air. Action cameras are indispensable in many outdoor sports. We present 5 cheap GoPro alternatives.
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Action cameras are among the high flyers in the electronics market. Underwater, in the air, on snow or in the mountains-outdoor fans can hardly do without the pocket-sized cams. We present five cheap GoPro alternatives and their features.
With action cameras, it’s a bit like Bluetooth headphones. A top dog has the segment under control, delivers mostly high-quality, but also correspondingly high-priced products. The US company GoPro has been setting standards for the popular action cams for years-in terms of design, but also technically. With their Hero series, the Americans are omnipresent in the global market of robust cams for outdoor action. The new Hero9 creates videos with a resolution of up to 5K. But as with the AirPods from Apple, the noble cams from California have their price. This has to be cheaper, the competition believes and is working on alternatives to chase GoPro market share. But what can the cheap outdoor cameras for mountain bikers, skiers, divers and co? In the following article we present five GoPro alternatives under 100 euros.
1. AEE Lyfe Silver
The Chinese manufacturer AEE competes with the giant GoPro in Europe with a whole range of cheap action cams. The Lyfe Silver comes with a 1.8-inch display, which is about 4.5 centimeters, making it slightly less comfortable than the LCD screen of competitors in this price segment. Navigation is via touch screen. It films action videos at 4K and delivers images with a resolution of solid 16 megapixels. In addition, time-lapse recordings are possible with the Lyfe Silver. AEE has also integrated a slow-motion function. With housing (included) the camera should be waterproof. According to the manufacturer, the lithium-ion battery is enough for 90 minutes of video action. The Bluetooth-and WLAN-enabled cam is supplied with battery, housing and various brackets. The appropriate memory card (microSD or microSDHC) must be purchased. The AEE Lyfe Silver is available here.
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2. Rollei 6s Plus
The traditional North German camera manufacturer Rollei has also discovered the market for action cameras and offers different models in the lower to medium price segment. The 6s Plus stands out above all due to the extensive accessories that are included in the scope of delivery. In addition to a small remote control, a bicycle and helmet mount, several adapters, an underwater protective housing, a removable battery (850 mAh) and a Velcro strap are part of the overall package. The action camera itself is equipped with a 2-inch display, which can be operated by touch screen. The device has a Micro-USB and micro-HDMI interface. Time lapse and slow motion mode are available for video experiments. Otherwise, the 6s Plus films in four resolutions up to 4K.The maximum battery life is specified as 75 minutes. Here’s the Rollei 6s Plus Action Cam.
3. Renkforce RF AC4K 300
Even more extensive is the accessory package for this action camera with the label Renkforce, a private brand of Conrad Elektronic. Here, in addition to the standard program, buyers will find a special bracket for the frame, an extra suction cup bracket, some cable ties and five Velcro straps in the box. The battery is good with 1050 mAh and thus a maximum of 90 minutes in action mode, a maximum of 128 gigabytes of video and image data are stored on microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC. The touch display has a diagonal of just over five centimeters (2 inches). This device also delivers videos in 4K. According to the manufacturer, the moving images can be transmitted to mobile devices via an app via WiFi in real time, i.e. as a livestream. The underwater housing of the 64 gram lightweight camera is designed to withstand a diving depth of up to 30 meters. It is marked with protection class IP68. The Renkforce RF AC4K 300 is available here.
GoXtreme Rebel
The GoXtreme model, in comparison with the other cameras presented here, “only” films at 30 fps (frames per second) and not even in 4K, but in HD quality (1280 x 720 pixels). Interpolated, i.e. by mathematically calculated intermediate images during post-processing, the resolution increases to Full HD, according to the manufacturer. The display is 2 inches (approx.5 cm) tall and the camera can be remotely controlled via a free app via WiFi with a smartphone. The housing is intended to reliably protect the technology up to a water depth of 30 meters. In addition to the camera body, two housings (underwater and outdoor), various adapters for helmet and bike as well as the battery (900 mAh) and a practical tripod adapter are supplied. The only compatible microSD memory card is not included. USB 2.0 is available as an interface. Here’s the GoXtreme Rebel Action Cam.
5. Lamax X9. 1
This cheap GoPro alternative comes from Czech production. The Lamax X9. 1 films in 4K (at 30 fps) and Full HD resolution (at 60 frames per second). The manufacturer has installed a 2-inch LCD display. The functions of the camera can be controlled via a remote control on the wrist. The image and video data encoded with H. 265 can be transmitted via the in-house app via WiFi to various end devices. The accessories are also impressive. The Lamax X9.1 comes with numerous adapters, outdoor and underwater housings, a battery (running time according to the manufacturer about 90 minutes) and a small bag. As video modes, the Lamax has the standard program Slow Motion and Time lapse on offer. The Lamax X9. 1 is available here.
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