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Garmin Virb XE

alaTest has collected and analyzed 127 reviews of Garmin Virb XE. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and battery. The portability and durability also get good feedback, but many are negative about the zoom and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Garmin Virb XE is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Virb XE

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 user reviews of Garmin Virb XE from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the image quality and size. The portability and durability are also mentioned favorably, but views are divided on the battery. The zoom and reliability get critical reviews.

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reliability, zoom

88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2019

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Virb XE

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of Garmin Virb XE from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Opinions about the design and price are overall positive. The durability and battery also get good feedback, whereas reviews about the image quality and size are mixed.

usability, battery, durability, price, design

74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2019

Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin VIRB XE

 

The VIRB XE is Garmin's latest action camera. Although it may seems odd that GPS manufacturers are now making camcorders, the erosion of their market thanks to smartphones, and the obvious connection between GPS technology and extreme outdoor...

Robust waterproof chassis ; 1440p and high-speed shooting options ; ANT+ and Bluetooth sensor connectivity

Loses video screen of VIRB Elite ; No 4K resolution ; Smaller battery than original VIRB

The VIRB XE is another capable action camera release from Garmin, with a robust build and the ability to superimpose GPS and sensor information onto your footage.

Sep, 2015
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Expert review by : Luke Edwards (pocket-lint.com)

Garmin VIRB XE: Extreme video and data in one package (hands-on) - Pocket-lint

 

Garmin has unveiled its latest action camera in the VIRB X and top-end VIRB XE. It's a world apart from its first VIRB and aims to take on GoPro for

Apr, 2015
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Expert review by : Ali Jennings (techradar.com)

Garmin Virb XE review

 

Garmin's GPS enabled action camera has evolved to capture every nuance of those blood pumping moments

Excellent quality footage ; Captures GPS and motion data ; Pro recording options

Proprietary USB cable ; Limited resolution and frame rate options ; Let down by the software

If you have other Garmin or ANT+ devices that are compatible with the Virb then it's an easy choice. Video quality is exception and although limited to 60fps at full hd the quality at 720p at 120fps is still very good. GPS and motion sensors add an...

Jan, 2016
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Garmin VIRB XE review

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Billed as a successor to the VIRB Elite, the Garmin VIRB XE features a new design, and is one of the few action cameras that is waterproof without an enclosure. It records video at Full-HD quality, and includes image stabilisation as standard. But how...

Dec, 2015
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Expert review by : Lee Crane (digitaltrends.com)

Garmin Virb XE HD Action Camera review

 

Garmin's versatile Virb XE is as advanced or as simple as you want it to be.

We found the Garmin Virb XE to have more functions than that average shooter will use. It does classic time-lapse images, shoots up-close candid stills, and rolls 1080p high-definition video at 60 frames a second. With thoughtful design, intuitive...

Nov, 2015
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

All Round Good Camera

 

Purchased this camera specifically for the GPS video overlays. I'll get to that in a moment but first would like to give my overall impressions of the camera. I have owned many POV cameras and have a very good idea of what I like and don't like. First...

Sep, 2015
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

I like it

 

I have both the Sony actioncams and GoPro Heror 3 and 3+ Black. While I like both, I was looking for more. I think that the VIRB has it. I love the absence of another external waterproof case. I really like the menu's and displays. Picture quality is...

Aug, 2015
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Video and Audio (at low speeds) is great! Data is way off.

 

Here is a link to a video with lots of details on this camera: --------------------If you don't want to watch it, you can read the following:The video and audio (at low speeds) on this camera is fantastic!They data in the overlays is pretty badly off...

Aug, 2015
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Product Specifications

Audio

Built-In Microphone:Y / Yes

Battery

Battery Capacity:0.98 / 980
Battery life (max):2
Battery technology:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery Type:Rechargeable
Video recording time:2

Design

Colour of product:Black
Product colour:Black
Protection features:Water resistant, Waterproof / Water resistant,Waterproof
Waterproof up to:50

Display

Built-in Display:Y / Yes
Display diagonal:2.54
Display Resolution:128 x 128

Features

Accelerometer:Y
Accessories included:Cycling combo mount, Small and large tube mounts, Vented helmet strap mount, Flat and curved adhesive mounts, Standard and vertical mount adapters, Short and long extension arms, Short and long screws
Bluetooth:Y
Colour of product:Black
Main camera sensor:CMOS
Storage Media:Memory Card
Video recording:Y

GPS Performance

GPS (satellite):Y / Yes

Image sensor

Optical sensor size:25.4 / 2.3
Sensor Type:CMOS
Total MegaPixels:12 / 12.4

Lens System

Image stabilizer:Y / Yes

Networking

Bluetooth:Y
GPS (satellite):Y
Wi-Fi:Y / Yes
Wi-Fi standards:802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n / IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T):-10 - 45 / -20 - 45
Protection features:Water Resistant
Storage temperature (T-T):-40 - 85
Waterproof:Y / Yes
Waterproof up to:50

Packaging Content

Bike mount: Yes
Helmet mount: Yes
Included memory card size:16
Manual:Y
Memory Card Included:miniSD
Strap mount: Yes

Picture Quality

Optical sensor size:25.4 / 2.3
Photo mode:Y
Sensor Type:CMOS
Still image resolution(s):12 MP, 7 MP
Total MegaPixels:12 / 12.4

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity:1

Power

Battery Capacity:980
Battery life (max):2
Battery technology:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Video recording time:2

Still image

Photo mode:Y / Yes
Still image resolution(s):12 MP, 7 MP

Storage

Compatible memory cards:MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size:128
Storage Media:Memory Card

Technical Details

Accelerometer:Y
Accessories included:Cycling combo mount, Small and large tube mounts, Vented helmet strap mount, Flat and curved adhesive mounts, Standard and vertical mount adapters, Short and long extension arms, Short and long screws
Bluetooth:Y
Colour of product:Black
Main camera sensor:CMOS
Video recording:Y / Yes

Video

Aspect Ratio:16:9
Full HD:No / Yes
HD type:Full HD / HD-Ready
HD-Ready: Yes
Maximum frame rate:240 / 60
Maximum Video Resolution:1440 x 1080 / 1920 x 1080
Supported video modes:240p, 480p / 480p, 720p, 960p, 1080p, 1440p
Video formats supported:MP4
Video Resolutions:1280 x 720,1440 x 1080,1920 x 1080,1920 x 960 / 480 x 234,480 x 272,720 x 480,720 x 576,960 x 540,1080 x 720,1440 x 1080

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:3.68 / 36.8
Height :4.06 / 40.6
Weight:151.7
Width:7.7 / 77