Reviewers Liked
- Onboard GPS
- ANT+ sensor compatibility
Reviewers Didn't Like
- ANT+ sensors drop occasionally
Garmin Virb XE HD Action Cam
We found the Garmin Virb XE to have more functions than that average shooter will use. It does classic time-lapse images, shoots up-close candid stills, and rolls 1080p high-definition video at 60 frames a second. With thoughtful design, intuitive button layout, and easy to understand menus, Garmin has removed most of the overhead normally involved with operating action cams.
-- As reviewed by Digital Trends
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If you have other Garmin or ANT+ devices that are compatible with the Virb then it's an easy choice. Video quality is exception and although limited to 60fps at full hd the quality at 720p at 120fps is still very good. GPS and motion sensors add an...
By TechRadar onWe found the Garmin Virb XE to have more functions than that average shooter will use. It does classic time-lapse images, shoots up-close candid stills, and rolls 1080p high-definition video at 60 frames a second. With thoughtful design, intuitive button layout, and easy to understand menus, Garmin has removed most of the overhead normally involved with operating action cams.
By Digital Trends onThe VIRB XE is another capable action camera release from Garmin, with a robust build and the ability to superimpose GPS and sensor information onto your...
By Trusted Reviews onThe Virb XE is one of the best-designed and well-equipped action cameras, but it's image quality falls far short of...
By Tom's Guide onIf Garmin's VIRB XE was a vehicle it'd be a Toyota Land Cruiser to GoPro's Subaru WRX.Where the GoPro is a sporty rally vehicle, Garmin's VIRB is a near indestructible tank of a vehicle that'll monster all terrain it encounters.GoPro's 4k video may be a...
By futurefive.co.nz onI really like the VIRB XE. It is more user friendly than the GoPro Sessions, and has a great many improvements of the original VIRB, particularly in terms of the charging, the case, and the general usabilityThe change of design is a shame, but the...
By titaniumgeek.com onGarmin has unveiled its latest action camera in the VIRB X and top-end VIRB XE. It's a world apart from its first VIRB and aims to take on GoPro for the top spot in the action cameras market. But how can Garmin top GoPro? It's all about sensors. Data...
By Pocket-lint onGarmin rivoluziona la propria action cam Virb con questa seconda generazione, che si stacca nettamente dalla prima per design e caratteristiche tecniche, mantenendo e perfezionando quelli che sono stati riconosciuti da tutti come i pilastri portanti:...
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La Virb XE è una delle migliori action cam a livello di design e di accessori, ma la qualità delle immagini è molto lontana rispetto a quella delle...
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Notre sentiment vis-à-vis de la Garmin VIRB XE est plutôt mitigé. La volonté de se démarquer de la concurrence est plutôt bienvenue, notamment sur la prise en main, l'intégration d'un GPS et du Bluetooth, l'étanchéité sans caisson, la connexion à des...
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