Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
AKASO vs Petcube
What sets them apart
| Compare | AKASO ReviewVisitVisit |  Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €69.99 | $26.99 |
| Top video resolution | 5k | 1080p |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| 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 | US, CA, AU, NZ, GB, DE, FR, CH, NO, DK, SE, FI, IE, BE, NL, PL, AT |
| Weight (g) | 180 | Not confirmed |
| Stabilisation | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Warranty is higher at AKASO: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only AKASO offers Community.
- Founded is lower at Petcube: 2012 vs 2013.
- AKASO is available in 22 more countries.
- Products: only AKASO offers Action camera.
- Markets: only AKASO offers BG, HR, CY.
- Markets: only Petcube offers NZ.
Our verdict on each
AKASO
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.
Petcube
Petcube is a US company with a single product type, 360 camera, aimed at people who want to watch pets indoors rather than film action. It suits households that value an entry price of $26.99 and simple room coverage, and buyers who are content with 1080p video.
Score breakdown
| Area | AKASO | Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry price of €69.99 ranks 20 of 42 brands, with a 2-year warranty behind it. | 9.8HigherEntry price of $26.99 places Petcube at 5 of 42 on price from, mid-table rather than cheapest. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherReturns of 30 days, free delivery above $99, and a range of action camera and 360 camera. | 8.4The range covers 360 camera only, so the choice is narrow, and video tops out at 1080p. |
| Trust | 8.8US entity AKASO Tech LLC, founded 2013, with support on email, help centre and community. | 8.9HigherSupport runs on email and help centre from Petcube, Inc., a US entity founded in 2012, shipping to US, CA and AU. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | AKASO | Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Available in 16 countries for both. Additional countries for AKASO: 23. Additional countries for Petcube: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | AKASO | Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| Action and 360 cameras | 10 of 34 | 11 of 34 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | AKASO | Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Action camera, 360 cameraCovers more | 360 camera |
| Legal entity | AKASO Tech LLC | Petcube, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2013 | 2012Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Electronics stores
| Fact | AKASO | Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Cameras | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery threshold | $99 | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | AKASO | Petcube | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (g) | 180below the median | Not confirmed | 189.75 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsabove the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 1.5 years |
Median across 39 listed brands.
Pros and cons
AKASO
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.
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.
Petcube
Pros
- Ships to US, CA and AU, so the store reaches well beyond a single market.
- 360 camera is the only product type, so the range asks for one decision rather than a long spec sheet comparison.
- The 1080p ceiling suits a camera left running indoors, where coverage matters more than fine detail.
Cons
- The range is a single product type, 360 camera, so there is no higher tier to step up to when one room is not enough.
- The entry figure of $26.99 sits above JOOAN at $13.99, so the cheapest camera in this group is elsewhere.
- A warranty of 1 year places Petcube at 18 of 41 on length, putting the cover toward the shorter end.
Who each suits
AKASO
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).
Petcube
Who it suits
- Pet owners who want a camera pointed at a room and are comfortable with 1080p video.
- Buyers comparing like with like in the same camera format, where Defender Cameras also lists 360 camera and used cameras.
- Shoppers weighing $26.99 against JOOAN at $13.99 rather than shopping by spec sheet.
Who should look elsewhere
- Outdoor and action filming, where CamPark's action camera and compact are the closer fit for movement and mounting.
- Anyone wanting higher resolution footage than 1080p, where the category's higher tiers sit.
- Buyers after the lowest entry figure in this group, since JOOAN starts at $13.99.
Current offers
Petcube
Current offer
Discount code
5% OFF your next order: 5% off next order
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | AKASO | Petcube |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Ecuador | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
| Hungary | Yes | No |
8 of 40 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
AKASO
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.
Petcube
How much is the cheapest Petcube camera?+
Petcube lists an entry price of $26.99, and that is the starting figure for the range rather than a bundle price. It is not the lowest here: JOOAN starts at $13.99, so buyers on the smallest budget have a cheaper option in the same comparison group.
What resolution does Petcube record?+
The listed ceiling is 1080p for the 360 camera in the range, and it is not a spec that leads the field. 17.9% of the brands on this site sit at that same level, while a larger share go higher, so buyers chasing detail should widen the search.