Monoprice MHD Action Cam Review: Not Bad for $100
Test Notes
- We dropped and kicked around the cam a bunch to test durability. It occasionally decided to not respond to the record button afterwords, but it always recovered and seemed fine overall.
- The MHD's photos are of better quality than the video, but are only 5 megapixels.
- Battery life is better than other higher-end action cams, at around 3 hours of use.
- The lens is dual-axis, meaning if you mount the MHD upside down, the image will flip itself so it is right side up when you look at it later.
- The rear cap can be an utter pain in the ass to put back on.
- Audio is never great on action-cams, but the MHD's audio is just bad. You can hear it compared to the GoPro's audio in our test video.
Should You Buy It?
If you have a desperate need to throw down right now for a basic, no frills camera, we have no qualms with recommending the Monoprice MHD. Go for it. But tread lightly. If you take longevity and versatility into account, it might be worth saving up for a GoPro Hero3—the White edition is only $199.
Monoprice MHD Action Cam
• Lens Field of View: 120 degrees
• Water Proof: up to 10 meters
• Video: 1920 x 1080 / 1280 x 720 @ 30p
• Photo: 5 megapixels
• Price: $99
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