Product Review · Action Cameras · #9 Ranked
Akaso EK7000
Budget · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 74
4K30fps video; 20MP photos; EIS. Reliability leads the card at 92; Features is the softest number at 55.
What you're getting
- 4K at 30fps video recording with 20 MP photos
- Electronic image stabilization (EIS)
- Waterproof to 131 ft (40 m) with the included case
- Two 1050 mAh batteries included, about 90 minutes each
- Built-in Wi-Fi plus wrist remote control included
- 2-inch non-touch display; buttons for navigation
- 170-degree ultra-wide-angle fixed lens
ViperScore breakdown
Should you buy the Akaso EK7000?
The Akaso EK7000 is the $69.99 camera that shows up in every budget search. It shoots 4K30 and 20 MP photos, has electronic stabilization, and ships with two batteries, a wrist remote and a 40 m dive case. It ranks ninth among our ten action cameras and scores below our buy line, mostly because a 2-inch non-touch display and a fixed 170-degree lens make it feel dated next to the V50X. It is a starter camera for a child or a one-time trip, not a serious purchase.
Where it earns its score
- Reliability of 92. The highest Reliability score in the category; it is simple and it keeps working.
- Value of 85 and Satisfaction of 88. Buyers with modest expectations are happy with it.
- Complete kit. Two 1050 mAh batteries, a remote, a case and mounts in the box.
- Built-in Wi-Fi. Transfer clips to a phone without cables.
What to know first
- Features score is 55 and Quality is 62. No touchscreen, 4K capped at 30 fps, basic stabilization and soft low-light video.
- Not waterproof without the case. The body itself is not sealed.
- Warranty is the weakest factor at 55. Standard coverage from a budget brand.
- About 90 minutes per battery. Adequate, and you get two, but the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro runs 4 hours on one.
Our verdict
The Akaso EK7000 scores 74, Buy With Caution. It misses our buy line because Features (55) and Quality (62) are too low, even though owners like it. Spend $30 more on the Akaso V50X (76), which adds a touchscreen and better reliability, or $250 more on the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (87) for a real camera.
Akaso V50X
Questions buyers ask
Is the Akaso EK7000 a good action camera?
It is reliable and cheap at $69.99, but it scores 74, Buy With Caution, because of a non-touch screen, 4K capped at 30 fps and basic image quality. The Akaso V50X is a better buy for $30 more.
Is the Akaso EK7000 waterproof?
Only inside the included case, which is rated to 131 ft (40 m). The camera body is not waterproof on its own.
What comes in the box with the Akaso EK7000?
Two 1050 mAh batteries, a wrist remote control, the waterproof case and a set of mounts.
Ready to check it out?
Akaso EK7000 · ViperScore 74 · Buy With Caution · $69.99
How the other 9 action cameras scored
87DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (Standard Combo)
87DJI Osmo Action 6
84GoPro HERO13 Black
84Insta360 X6
83Insta360 Ace Pro 2 (Standard Bundle)
79Insta360 X4 (Standard Bundle)
76Akaso V50X
75Akaso Brave 8 Lite
69SJCAM C100PRO
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