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First things first. I already own a 4K action camera with the same NOVATEK NTK96660 chip and the same lens system. So, I already knew what I was buying. The SOOCOO 4K has stellar, and I mean stellar vibration reduction in camera. It's spooky how good it is. To me, that is probably the second biggest purchase point besides the 96660 chipset. In fact, it seems better than my previous cam. I'll have to do a side-by-side one day to see. The reason I wanted to purchase this one is that my daughter and I wanted to have a cam with a live LCD screen -- it makes a ton of difference sometimes. So, now to the review. A simple pro/con list should suffice as most of you are likely to know the existing features. I just want to highlight the standouts here. Pros: * NTK96660 chip which allows for excellent overall performance * Sony IMX 078 image sensor for superb colors and top of the line resolution modes for an action cam at this price point * 4K @ 24fps - yeah, good luck finding this speed and res on ANY action cam at ANY price - do yourself a favor and purchase a Class 10, UHS-1 or better high speed MicroSDHC. You will need the write speed for proper 1080p or higher recording. * 20M image stills - that's better than nearly any action cam on the market right now * 2 inch live image LCD screen (not touch screen, but very good resolution) * Crazy excellent gyro stabilization mode * Diving Mode - uses some sort of red light enhancement - I don't dive and haven't tested this but I've heard from others that this is a good thing * Audible alerts (can be useful for some - I turn them off in the menu) * Very easy to understand in-camera menu * Nice lens - not sure of manufacturer, but very nice quality * Wifi - You can connect using a ton of different free recording apps. I believe you can search Soocoo in the app stores as a start. I couldn't test mine as I think I have competing wifi signals from nearby devices that prevent me from getting a good connection. It happens on both of my devices. Cons: * Camera comes with 2 budget Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries that hold a dismal charge - they deplete rapidly and take a while to recharge in-camera since there is no external charger supplied * There are no aftermarket lithium-polymer (Li-Po) batteries that I can find which is the very first upgrade I recommend for these devices. Li-Po batteries provide a substantial increase in filming time. I was disappointed to see that these did not have the Hero 3 battery size like my previous device did. This device takes the SJ cam battery size (SJ4000/SJ5000/SJ6000). If you know of a better battery of this size, please let me know in the comments. * Waterproof case is very hard to open. It's a struggle every time to remember how. However, it does prevent accidental opening of the case while under water, so this can be both a con AND a pro depending on your point of view. * Adapters and mounts, though convenient and very configurable, don't often tighten down very well. Look for better quality clamps elsewhere or use duct tape. You rarely ever go wrong with duct tape. Or bacon. * Battery door bulges out a bit when closed. This is due to the foam used to help keep the battery tightly locked in place. I worry the battery cover may break after repetitive usage. Good luck finding a replacement so be cautious. Bottom line: This camera has it where it counts. In my opinion, the pros far outweigh the cons (though the battery issue irks the crap out of me). With an action cam, you want great video, great color, and great image stabilization. The Soocoo 4K delivers on all three counts. Disclaimer: I have received this product with a discount in return for an honest review. An honest review is what I always give whether positive, neutral or negative. Please, if you like my review and found it helpful, CLICK 'YES'. I welcome all comments too!