DJI Osmo Action 6
Exact average 88.2 · 4 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 91
Image: DJI6 professional reviewers tested the DJI Osmo Action 6, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: battery life. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by Tom's Guide, PCMag, TechRadar and 3 more
The catch: It costs more than rivals and needs app activation.
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What 6 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 95Tom's Guide
Declared the best all-round action camera, with fantastic video, stabilization, audio, battery and waterproofing.
Read Tom's Guide review - 90PCMag
An Editors' Choice action camera with creator-friendly aspect ratios, a variable aperture lens and great battery life.
Read PCMag review - 90TechRadar
Scored highly across the board for sharp footage, strong stabilization and good design.
Read TechRadar review - 88Engadget
Engadget names it the best action camera for night shooting, thanks to its large square sensor and variable aperture.
Read Engadget review - 89est.SlashGear
SlashGear sees a major step forward, with a bigger sensor, variable aperture, strong low light and long battery life.
Read SlashGear review - 77est.Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck says creators gain the most from the square sensor and variable aperture, while casual shooters will barely see an improvement in ordinary 16:9 clips.
Read Notebookcheck review
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Common questions
Is the DJI Osmo Action 6 worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 6 recommend it. It costs more than rivals and needs app activation.
Do critics agree about the DJI Osmo Action 6?
Broad agreement: scores range from 77 (Notebookcheck) to 95 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 18 points across 6 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the DJI Osmo Action 6?
Software and app (2 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the DJI Osmo Action 6?
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 (critic score 90), top pick, narrowly.