Testseek.co.uk have collected 45 expert reviews of the Garmin VIRB Elite and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Garmin VIRB Elite.
March 2014
(78%)
45 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
216 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
78010045
The editors liked
Useful colour screen
Easy to operate
Colourful footage
Good battery life for this kind of device
Good image quality in decent light
Waterproof design
Easy to use
WiFi and smartphone app
Compatible with other Garmin devices (ANT)
Colour LCD
GPS data
Simple operation
Good quality footage
ANT+ sensor and remote connectivity
WiFi functions
Good image quality
The editors didn't like
Screen struggles in dim light
A bit too heavy to mount on a helmet
Memory card hidden underneath battery
1080p video at 30 fps only
Screen isn't backlit
Is hard to see in darker conditions
A little slow to start up
Images lack sharpness and detail when shooting in low light
Published: 2015-07-02, Author: James , review by: titaniumgeek.com
The Garmin VIRB elite is a great video camera. Full stop.Its a passable movie camera due to the sound issues.Its an excellent sports camera given the built in GPS and the ability to use ANT+ sensorsIts a naff electronic gadget when charging the unit prove...
Published: 2015-06-13, Author: Ali , review by: techradar.com
GPS data, Simple operation, Good quality footage
Limited depth waterproofing, Tricky to swap microSD cards, White case marks easily
The VIRB exploits Garmin's GPS expertise, and it's well designed with a simple slide switch to start and stop recording. It arrives with a GoPro mount adapter, and the whole package has been well thought out, though it's only waterproof to 1m without the...
Abstract: Controlling the camera is simple, thanks to the large slide control on its side. If the camera is turned off this will turn it on automatically and begin recording. Similarly, this slider will also stop recording and turn the camera off. There’s also a de...
Good battery life for this kind of device, Good image quality in decent light, Waterproof design, Easy to use, WiFi and smartphone app, Compatible with other Garmin devices (ANT), Colour LCD
A bit too heavy to mount on a helmet, Memory card hidden underneath battery, 1080p video at 30 fps only, Screen isn't backlit, is hard to see in darker conditions, A little slow to start up, Images lack sharpness and detail when shooting in low light
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Published: 2014-02-20, Author: Tony , review by: stuff.tv
Useful colour screen, Easy to operate, Colourful footage
Screen struggles in dim light
The Garmin VIRB Elite is a real rival to the GoPro range, perhaps the biggest they've had to face so far. In fact, given a straight choice between this and the flagship GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition, we'd choose the Garmin. Cripes. It's easy to use, takes ...
ANT+ sensor and remote connectivity, WiFi functions, Good image quality
No live Internet streaming, No zoom
The Garmin VIRB is a capable action camera, but the premium Elite model's ANT sensor capabilities make it a truly unique option that's perfect for serious outdoors action types....
Abstract: The Garmin VIRB Elite has three HD video modes, a long battery life, GPS, Wi-Fi, digital stabilization, photo capture and is water resistant. These features make it a versatile wearable camera for action sports, photography and family use. The camera in t...
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Published: 2014-11-26, Author: Sean , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: Action cameras are about more than just capturing crazy stunts these days — they've become a way to make anything you do look cool. You've probably seen people wave a selfie stick around while riding a bike, or strap a camera to their chest at a sporting ...
Abstract: You can't just do something dangerous and insane these days without filming it for posterity. And while action cameras let us relieve these life-highlights over and over, they aren't all created equal. We decided to see for ourselves which one could handl...
