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alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews of Xiaomi Yi. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the price.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Xiaomi Yi is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.
Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)
The Xiaomi Yi is a dashboard camera at an unbelievably low price. Costing less than £60, it's incredibly cheap in its class, where alternatives such as the Garmin Dash Cam 35 or RAC 05 GPS are more than twice as much. So what's missing from the Yi to...
The Xiaomi Yi is an unbelievably cheap dashboard camera, although the current Chinese-only menu will put off many.
Expert review by : Ali Jennings (techradar.com)
Cheap action cameras have flooded the market but few come close to the outright quality or price of the market beating Yi
Great video quality ; Easy to use app ; Extensive video options
Waterproof housing extra ; Cover for ports is easily lost ; Not sealed or weather proofed
The Yi action camera stands as a real GoPro alternative. When compared directly to the market leader's features and build quality it might lag behind slightly, but considering the price and quality of its video, the Yi is presently GoPro's most...
Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)
Editors' note: The Yi is now available in a US version exclusively through Amazon for $99.95 . This review is for the Chinese version of the Xiaomi Yi. The cameras are identical, but with the US version, the packaging inserts are in English as is a new...
The Xiaomi Yi Action Cam offers more camera features and better video and photo quality than you'll typically find at its price. It has a removable battery and a standard 1/4-20-inch tripod mount, and the Micro-HDMI port supports live video output...
The instructions and parts of the mobile app are in Chinese, so it'll require some minor guesswork when starting out if you can't read Chinese. No memory card, mounts or housings are included and the Yi isn't waterproof on its own. Battery life could...
The Xiaomi Yi Action Cam's video quality and shooting options are well above those of other cameras in its class, but you'll need to bring your own accessories.
Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)
The Yi's video quality and shooting options are well above other cameras in its class, but you'll need to bring your own accessories.
The Xiaomi Yi Action Cam offers more camera features and better video and photo quality than you'll typically find at its price. It has a removable battery and a standard 1/4-20-inch tripod mount, and the Micro-HDMI port supports live video output...
The instructions and parts of the mobile app are in Chinese, so it'll require some minor guesswork when starting out if you can't read Chinese. No memory card, mounts or housings are included and the Yi isn't waterproof on its own. Battery life could...
The Xiaomi Yi Action Cam's video quality and shooting options are well above those of other cameras in its class, but you'll need to bring your own accessories.
Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)
Among all of the smartphone and wearable tech news that came out of 2015's Mobile World Congress was a surprise from Chinese electronics brand Xiaomi -- the tiny Yi action cam.
The Xiaomi Yi Action Cam offers more camera features and better video and photo quality than you'll typically find at its price. It has a removable battery, a standard 1/4-20-inch tripod mount and the Micro-HDMI port supports live video output while...
The instructions and parts of the mobile app are in Chinese, so it'll require some minor guesswork when starting out if you can't read Chinese. No memory card, mounts or housings are included and the Yi isn't waterproof on its own. Battery life could...
The Xiaomi Yi Action Cam's video quality and shooting options are well above other cameras in its class, but you'll need to bring your own accessories.
Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)
Among all of the smartphone and wearable tech news that came out of 2015's Mobile World Congress was a surprise from Chinese electronics brand Xiaomi -- the tiny Yi action cam.
The Xiaomi Yi Action Cam offers more camera features and better video and photo quality than you'll typically find at its price. It has a removable battery, a standard 1/4-20-inch tripod mount and the Micro-HDMI port supports live video output while...
The instructions and parts of the mobile app are in Chinese, so it'll require some minor guesswork when starting out if you can't read Chinese. No memory card, mounts or housings are included and the Yi isn't waterproof on its own. Battery life could...
The Xiaomi Yi Action Cam's video quality and shooting options are well above other cameras in its class, but you'll need to bring your own accessories.
Consumer review (cnet.com)
For the price, it can't be beat.
Has way more features than a GoPro at the same price level. Under $100. Easy to modify/swap the lens, for enthusiasts. Simple design/package.
Smartphone app has some Mandarin (but mostly English). Plastic USB/HDMI cover is easy to lose. Does not come with any accessories.
Consumer review (cnet.com)
I wanted to get a GoPro, but the Xiaomi Yi seemed like a great compromise for the price. I ordered mine from gearbest.com and got it very quickly and politely. The Yi's box fit Xiaomi's style, as did the wonderful colors of the Camera. The only...
Great Shots, Great Price, Cool Colors!
Lack of Waterproofing
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