AKASO review

Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

AKASO sells its own action cameras and a panoramic line at an entry price of €69.99, backed by a 2-year warranty. It suits beginners, travel and sports shooters who want a cheap first camera, and anyone who prefers a focused store with a 30-day returns window.

Key facts

Best for
Cheap first action camera with real warranty cover and a roomy returns window
Price from
€69.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Top video resolution
5k (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Weight (g)
180 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Stabilisation
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
AU, AT, BE, BG, CA, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EC, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, JP, LV, LT, LU, MY, MT, NL, NO, PH, PL, PT, RO, SG, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, US, VN (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
AKASO Tech LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2013 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Action camera, 360 camera
Official website
shopakaso.com

Chargers and power banks

Price from
€69.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
AU, AT, BE, BG, CA, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EC, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, JP, LV, LT, LU, MY, MT, NL, NO, PH, PL, PT, RO, SG, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, US, VN (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
AKASO Tech LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2013 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Action camera, 360 camera

Electronics stores

Free delivery threshold
$99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Return window
30 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
AU, AT, BE, BG, CA, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EC, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, JP, LV, LT, LU, MY, MT, NL, NO, PH, PL, PT, RO, SG, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, US, VN (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
AKASO Tech LLC (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2013 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Departments
Cameras

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
X

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Entry price of €69.99 for the action camera range keeps a first camera within reach.
  • A 2-year warranty, where the action camera field median is 1 years.
  • A 30-day returns window and free delivery above $99 take some risk out of a first order.
  • action camera and 360 camera covers an action camera and a panoramic body from one seller, where JOOAN lists only the panoramic line (360 camera).

Cons

  • Support runs on email, help centre and community, so no phone line is listed for a fault that happens while you are travelling.
  • The store range is cameras, so chargers, power banks and other kit sit outside what this seller covers.
  • Free delivery starts above $99, so a single cheap body can add a delivery charge to the order.

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Who it suits

  • First-time buyers who want a cheap way into action cameras with cover behind the purchase.
  • Travel and sports shooters who want both an action body and a panoramic body from one seller.
  • Shoppers in the listed markets, AU, AT and BE, who value free delivery over $99.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Not for buyers set on a compact camera, since campark lists a compact line (action camera and compact) that AKASO does not carry.
  • Not for shoppers hunting second hand gear, since Defender Cameras lists used cameras (360 camera and used cameras) alongside its panoramic range.
  • Not for anyone who has decided on a panoramic camera alone, since JOOAN lists the panoramic line only (360 camera).

Where it sits among rivals

On price, AKASO sits at 20 of 42 brands in the fields compared, so the entry point is mid table rather than the cheapest shelf around. Warranty reads the other way: 6 of 41 puts AKASO near the front of the brands compared on cover length. The trade-off is plain. AKASO does not try to win on the lowest ticket, and it leans on warranty length and returns instead.

What it does well

Stabilization is fitted on the model listed, which matters most on bikes, boards and handheld footage where shake shows up in the result. The warranty runs 2 years, enough to outlast the first scratch and a good stretch of use after it. The body weighs 180 g, light enough to sit on a helmet or a bar without extra hardware. Those details shape the daily feel of the camera: steadier clips, a light mount and cover standing behind the purchase.

Who runs it

The seller is AKASO Tech LLC, a company registered in the US and founded 2013. It sells AKASO branded bodies rather than passing on other makers' stock, so the name on the box comes from one house. Support runs on email, help centre and community, with a help centre for routine questions, email for anything longer, and a community space for shared setups. For a buyer, those are the practical channels to reach after the order arrives.

How AKASO compares

Where AKASO is available

Available
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does an AKASO action camera cost at entry?+

The action camera range starts at €69.99. That is a single purchase price for the camera itself rather than a promotional opening rate, so nothing renews later. AKASO ranks 20 out of 42 brands on price from, which places it mid field in the comparison.

Is there a plan to renew with AKASO, and what does the price cover?+

The €69.99 entry price buys a camera on its own. The store range is cameras, so the listing stays on cameras rather than bundling a service tier, and there is no renewal step once the body is paid for. Buyers who want the camera and charging kit from a single seller will need two shops.

What warranty comes with an AKASO camera?+

AKASO covers its cameras for 2 years. That length places the brand at 6 out of 41 brands compared on warranty, a stronger showing than its place on price. A camera kept for more than a season or two is where that cover earns its keep.

Can I return an AKASO camera if I do not like it?+

The refund policy allows 30 days to send a camera back, which is a comfortable window to test a body on your own footage. Because the store range is cameras, the returns process is aimed at camera buyers rather than a general electronics audience, so it is worth reading the policy before ordering.

Does delivery cost extra from the AKASO store?+

Free delivery applies above $99. A single entry level body can sit under that line, so the delivery charge is worth checking in the basket before you order one model. The same threshold applies across the countries on the market list, AU, AT and BE.

Which countries does AKASO ship to?+

The store ships to the countries on its market list, AU, AT and BE, and the entity behind it is AKASO Tech LLC, registered in the US. Buyers in those markets are covered by the same delivery and returns terms shown on the store pages. Places outside that list would need a different route.

What kinds of cameras does AKASO make?+

AKASO lists action camera and 360 camera as its range, so a conventional action body and a panoramic body come from the same seller. The listed model records 5k and carries stabilization, which matters for mounted and handheld clips. The store category is cameras, so one shop covers both camera shapes.

How do I get help from AKASO?+

Support runs on email, help centre and community. A help centre covers setup and specification questions, email handles anything longer, and the community space carries shared setups. Buyers who want a phone line for a fault on the first day of a trip will not find one in the stated channels, so email is the realistic route.

Sources

  • shopakaso.com checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Founded, Free delivery threshold, Legal entity, Markets, Products, Departments, Warranty

    “Copyright © 2013 - 2026 AKASO Tech LLC”

  • shopakaso.com/collections/action-camera checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Price from

    “AKASO EK7000 €69,99”

  • shopakaso.com/pages/contact-us checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Support channels

    “Contact Our Support Quick response. Fast resolution. Ready to Serve.”

  • shopakaso.com/pages/privacy-policy checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters

    “write to AKASO Customer Care at 7668 Standish Place Suite B,Rockville,MD 20855 or call 301-670-7335”

  • shopakaso.com/policies/refund-policy checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Return window

    “If at any time within 30 days of receiving your order, you are not 100% satisfied, you may return it to us for a refund. No questions asked.”

  • shopakaso.com/products/akaso-360 checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Top video resolution, Stabilisation, Weight (g)

    “AKASO 360 Action Camera ... 360 Video Resolution 5.7K@30/25/24fps”

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

What changed

  • September 30, 2026: axisScores cost was 8.9, now 9.1

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