MGCOOL Explorer ES Action Camera Review: A Good Camera at Affordable Price

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MGcool Explorer ES Action camera is the latest device launched by MGcool. This camera is the advancement of their previous models MGcool explorer and MGcool Explorer ES. The most exciting territory of this camera is its price, it is priced at a surprisingly low cost i.e. $32.99.

In the box, you get MGcool Explorer ES with a waterproof case, a camera bracket, a camera clip, a USB cable, a bicycle stand, a pair of helmet base, an adaptor, a user guide and a warranty card. Let’s know more about this action camera.

Design

A small portable action camera with some out of the box features, The build quality is good, the plastic used provides extra durability to the camera, The looks of the camera are good and gives a premium feel while using. The 2.0” LCD display is good and comes in handy while viewing HD pictures and videos.

Specifications

MGcool Explorer ES consists of a 16 megapixels camera and is paired with Allwinner V3 SoC processor that comes from Sony, this processor is capable of recording videos at a resolution of 3200*1800 @ 15fps and 1080p i.e.(1920*1080) HD videos @ 60fps. The 170-degree angular lens would let you capture amazing pictures and stunning videos. The camera consists of an H.265 compression mode.

Memory & Battery

No internal storage has been allotted in this action camera but TF memory card can be used and memory can be expanded up to 64 GB, but It only supports a class 10 memory card otherwise the camera won’t record.

The MGcool Explorer ES is powered by a 1050 mAh battery which can be charged in approximately 2 hours or so with the given 5V/1A Adapter, that lets you record a 1080p video for 80 mins.

Connectivity & Water resistance

MGcool Explorer ES comes with an integrated Wi-Fi mode, which lets connecting to the camera very easy. Data transfers are stable & impressive. The application for this camera is available on both the play stores.

The MGcool explorer pro is water resistant up to 30 meters and was running absolutely fine underwater. The dustproof and waterproof protective cases let you explore different environments.

Key Features

The MGcool Explorer ES does have features like time lapse, Autofocusing and recording high-resolution videos, which makes the camera an extremely strong competitor in the field of action camera at a low price. Another key feature is the accessories provided with this camera, you get a bunch of equipment like a waterproof case, camera bracket, bicycle stand and a pair of Helmet base.

Verdict

The MGcool Explorer ES Action camera is flooded with high-end features and the best part is you can avail all these at a very cheap price of $32.99 only. For those who cannot spend much but need a good action camera at a nominal price, Go for it. MGcool has tied up with e – commerce sites such as Banggood and Gearbest to promote the device.

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