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JVC Adixxion GC-XA2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

0

6.8

User Score

Based on 50 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Small and lightweight action cam.
Water-, shock-, freeze-, and dustproof without a housing.
Full-size SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

Cons:

Some of the controls are mushy and difficult to press.
The battery and SD card compartment is difficult to open.

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Last revision on May 15, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Small and lightweight action cam
Water-, shock-, freeze-, and dustproof without a housing
Full-size SDHC/SDXC memory cards
Removable, rechargeable battery
Built-in Wi-Fi for remote control and livestreaming
1.5-inch LCD
Video quality is overall excellent

Reviewers Didn't Like

Some of the controls are mushy and difficult to press
The battery and SD card compartment is difficult to open
Heavy vibration causes some Jell-O-ey video
Battery life can be brief
Especially if you're using Wi-Fi
Only one mount is included

Expert reviews and ratings

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...

By The Verge on November 26, 2014

After making several improvements and adding a list of new features to its first action cam, JVC's Adixxion GC-XA2 is easily one of the best options for capturing your thrills and...

By cnet on July 14, 2014

The GoPro Hero may be the most well-known and “sexy” camera in the outdoor camera realm, but JVC is offering a very compelling product with the Adixxion series of cameras. The XA1 is still available for purchase, but it's hard to not recommend the XA2...

By Digital Trends on December 03, 2013

JVC's ADIXXION GC-XA2 is a capable Wi-Fi-enabled action camera, with a good range of features for the...

By Trusted Reviews on September 02, 2013

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...

By Gizmodo on April 17, 2014

You can't just do something stupid/dangerous/exciting/awesome/mundane 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...

By gizmodo.in on April 21, 2014

Wer eine Actioncam mit guter Bildqualität sucht und die Format-Extras einer GoPro wie 1440p / 2.7k oder den Protune-Modus nicht braucht, macht mit der JVC XA2 nichts falsch. Bei einem aktuellen Straßen- bzw. Onlineversandpreis ab 250 Euro ist sie...

By slashCAM on March 07, 2014