Action cameras · Ranked #2 of 12 · Best for battery life

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

89
Highly rated
Average of 9 professional reviews
9 of 9 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 9 reviews landedRange 80–95
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 88.6 · 6 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 88

DJI Osmo Action 5 ProImage: DJI

9 professional reviewers tested the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, and 9 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and picture quality.

Reviewed by Expert Reviews, road.cc, Trusted Reviews and 6 more

The catch: Low light is only fair, and the rear screen feels fragile.

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What 9 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 95
    Expert ReviewsThe outlet's top rating, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2024

    A great, reasonably priced action camera with stellar battery life, strong low-light quality and excellent screens.

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  2. 90
    road.ccHands-on review · 2025

    An excellent action camera with great picture, stabilisation and a rugged build, recommended over GoPro and Insta360 rivals.

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  3. 90
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2024

    A very strong, affordable and rugged all-rounder with great battery life, waterproofing and stabilisation.

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  4. 90
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2024

    The reviewer finds it a phenomenal value that fixes its predecessor's battery and app issues and undercuts GoPro's price.

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  5. 85
    EngadgetHands-on review · 2024

    The reviewer sees this as the first DJI action camera that truly rivals GoPro and Insta360, thanks to class-leading endurance and strong low-light results.

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  6. 80
    WIREDHands-on review

    The reviewer rates it one of the best action cameras he has used, with class-leading battery, sharp footage and superb low-light results.

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  7. 89est.
    Motorcycle.comNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    A motorcycle reviewer calls it the new king of action cameras, ahead of GoPro.

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  8. 89est.
    RedShark NewsNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2024

    Impressed by the exceptional battery life, fast charging, audio options and reliability, finding few real shortcomings.

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  9. 89est.
    SingletracksNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2024

    A mountain biker finds it an excellent, easy-to-use upgrade with strong dynamic range, long battery life and handy built-in storage.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Battery life8 of 9
Picture quality3 of 9

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

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Common questions

Is the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro worth it?

Most critics think so: 9 of 9 recommend it. Low light is only fair, and the rear screen feels fragile.

Do critics agree about the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro?

Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (WIRED) to 95 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 15 points across 9 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What is the best alternative to the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro?

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 (critic score 90), top pick, narrowly.