Among the many contenders for the title of best cheap action camera are some strong options from US-based manufacturer Akaso – we’ve reviewed the Akaso V50X, and this special version of the V50 Pro is another option with a different sensor and an equally compelling specs sheet.

Initially launched in 2019, the Akaso V50 Pro (US$119.99/UK£119.99, around AUS$156) has recently been refreshed and upgraded – slightly – as the Akaso V50 Pro ‘The Endless Summer’ Special Edition (US$139.99, equal to UK£102/AUS$182), principally for the US market.

It’s the latter we have on test here, which sports a slightly higher resolution 20MP sensor than the original version, which topped out at 12MP.
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