MGCOOL Explorer 4K officially launched: Here are the specs and price


MGCOOL Explorer

MGCOOL finally launches their new 4K action camera MGCOOL Explorer with the slogan “Explore a different world”. The camera is now going on presale at Gearbest and will begin shipping in March. Let’s now have a look at the camera specs!

MGCOOL Explorer

MGCOOL Explorer 4K Specifications

  • Camera: 16MP F2.6 170 degree wide angle
  • Chipset: Allwinner V3
  • Sensor: 1/3.2 CMOS
  • Max External Card Supported: TF 64G (not included)
  • Screen: 2.0inch TFT 320×240
  • Battery Type: Removable
  • Battery Capacity (mAh): 1050mAh
  • Charge way: USB charge by PC
  • Working Time: 80 minutes at 1080P
  • Standby time: 3 hours
  • Charging Time: 2 hours
  • Video Resolution: 1080P(30fps),1080P(60fps),2K (30fps),4K(15fps),720P (120fps),720P (30fps),720P (60fps)
  • Decode Format: H.264
  • Video format: MP4

The MGCOOL Explorer packs an Allwinner V3 SoC with an IMX179 image sensor. It can shoot 4K videos at 15fps, 2K videos at 30fps and 1080p videos at 60fps. The cameras lens also has a wide 170-degree viewing angle to capture as much of the scene as possible.

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The action camera will feature a 2.0-inch screen on the back and built-in WiFi to connect it to your smartphone. With the additional waterproof case it can also be used underwater at depth of up to 30 meters.

Overall the MGCOOL Explorer appears to be a very interesting low budget 4k action cam, MGCOOL is known for this since 2016, with their cameras always bringing a great performance-to-price ratio.

MGCOOL Explorer

If you’re interested in the MGCOOL Explorer you can pre-order it at authorized retailers such as Gearbest for $49.99. For more info about the camera and other MGCOOL products, follow them on Facebook or Instagram.

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18 Comments

  1. Armando Jaleo
    February 23, 2017

    In my opinion, the prize is very good if we take a look to the specs

  2. Jonathan dos Santos
    February 23, 2017

    I would like to see the first reviews

  3. Emi Geek
    February 23, 2017

    Thanks Pierre. Will you do a review of it?

  4. Julio Pedregosa
    February 23, 2017

    I have had good experience with Gearbest. I can recommend it

  5. Emilio Calvo
    February 23, 2017

    RAW format permiss a lot of options. Good for this brand

    • VMortens
      February 24, 2017

      ??? It’s a video camera, not a photo camera. As a photo camera it sucks and not even RAW format is going to help here.

  6. Armando Jaleo
    February 23, 2017

    In my opinion, the prize is very good if we take a look to the specs

  7. Jonathan dos Santos
    February 23, 2017

    I would like to see the first reviews

  8. Emi Geek
    February 23, 2017

    Thanks Pierre. Will you do a review of it?

  9. Julio Pedregosa
    February 23, 2017

    I have had good experience with Gearbest. I can recommend it

  10. Emilio Calvo
    February 23, 2017

    RAW format permiss a lot of options. Good for this brand

    • VMortens
      February 24, 2017

      ??? It’s a video camera, not a photo camera. As a photo camera it sucks and not even RAW format is going to help here.

  11. Lalrindika Ralte
    February 24, 2017

    4k cam at this price. Wow,is there any 4k cam available under this price?

  12. Martin Guptill
    February 24, 2017

    Nice specifications .but is it a touchscreen device?

  13. Akash Gour
    February 24, 2017

    At this price this camera looks like a beast.great one.

  14. Lalrindika Ralte
    February 24, 2017

    4k cam at this price. Wow,is there any 4k cam available under this price?

  15. Martin Guptill
    February 24, 2017

    Nice specifications .but is it a touchscreen device?

  16. Akash Gour
    February 24, 2017

    At this price this camera looks like a beast.great one.