TomTom Bandit

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 329 reviews of TomTom Bandit. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and size. The durability and price are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed comments about the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the TomTom Bandit is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 user reviews of TomTom Bandit from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the battery and portability. The durability and price are also appreciated.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for TomTom Bandit

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of TomTom Bandit from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the image quality and design. Opinions are divided on the reliability. There are some negative views about the portability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

TomTom Bandit

The Bandit is TomTom's first foray into the action-camera market. This may seem like a strange departure for a sat-nav company, but Garmin released its own take on the genre with the VIRB about 18 months ago. Both companies also focus on GPS devices...

Robust and attractive design ; LCD panel makes configuration easy ; Comprehensive remote control via smartphone app

4K only available at 15 frames/sec ; No professional-grade video data rate options

The TomTom Bandit is a well-made and feature-rich action camera, but it might not be enough to tempt you away from the latest GoPro.

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Ali Jennings (techradar.com)

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Shoot great video clips and turn them into action movies

GoPro mount option ; Easy to use ; Quick video edit and upload

Heavier than some rivals ; Needs separate lens cover for waterproofing ; Bullet shape makes some mount options tricky

Built-in motion sensors, GPS, manual tagging and easy operation are only the start of this ground-breaking action camera. The shake-to-edit feature cuts out the pain of editing and lets you upload your movies quickly and without fuss. Action cameras...

Nov, 2018

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TomTom Bandit: can the satnav maker beat GoPro at its own game?

The satnav giant is aiming to shake up the action-camera market with its striking and feature-packed machine

Easy to use ; Fast app streaming ; Create-a-Story feature

Record and stop not together ; Waterproofing needs Dive Lens ; 4K frame rate is poor

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

TomTom Bandit review: Capture action the easy way

TomTom is diversifying and the Bandit sees the Dutch navigation company move into action cameras. We've seen TomTom lend its name to sat nav and sports devices and there's a nod to GPS experience in the TomTom Bandit, but this is really a foray into...

Waterproof out of the box (with a caveat), innovative mounting system, slick app that offers highlights, zero edit options

Regular lens cover traps moisture, low-light performance isn’t great, fairly bulky design

When it comes to action cameras there are a lot of options. GoPro is the dominant force in the market, with a wide range of products to suit the needs of many. The TomTom Bandit sits somewhere close to the GoPro Hero4 Session in terms of tech specs and...

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

TomTom Bandit review

At this point, the action-camera market is pretty crowded. So what do you do if you want to get noticed? Well, other than coming in at a really low price , you go after user pain points. Perhaps the biggest one for most people is what to do with all...

TomTom's Bandit action camera uses built-in sensors to tag all the potential highlights in your clips to make editing easier. Its mobile app lets you quickly create a highlight reel just by shaking your smartphone. Charging and video/photo transfers...

Though video quality is very good from the Bandit, you'll get better results for your $400 from GoPro's Hero4 Silver or Sony's Action Cam X1000V. Mounting plate doesn't securely lock. GPS and other sensor information is only used for tagging. No...

The TomTom Bandit ably addresses several pain points with other action cams thanks to its quick mobile editing, versatile mounting system and removable battery.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Jools Whitehorn (stuff.tv)

TomTom Bandit review

To test the toughest action cams you need the toughest of tests...

The Bandit’s headline feature is its focus on editing and sharing your footage straight from your smartphone.

Jun, 2015

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TomTom has announced its arrival into the action camera market with the introduction of the TomTom Bandit. The Bandit has features also seen in other action cameras, such as a versatile mounting system and a removable battery, but what's it like to use...

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

TomTom's Bandit camera takes you from shoot to share in a shake

Not only does this action cam capture nice video, it does the editing for you and sends it straight to your phone or tablet.

The TomTom Bandit ably addresses several pain points with other action cams thanks to its quick mobile editing, versatile mounting system and removable battery.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

TomTom's Bandit camera takes you from shoot to share in a shake

At this point, the action-camera market is pretty crowded. So what do you do if you want to get noticed? Well, other than coming in at a really low price, you go after user pain points. Perhaps the biggest one for most people is what to do with all the...

The TomTom Bandit ably addresses several pain points with other action cams thanks to its quick mobile editing, versatile mounting system and removable battery.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Andy Walker (gearburn.com)

TomTom Bandit review: solid camera, marvellous app

We get our hands on the TomTom Bandit for a little bit longer this time.

: You know, it’s not often that a gadget comes along and rips up the rule book, but the TomTom Bandit does exactly that. It’s a beautiful mesh of hardware and software, and should serve its user adequately, especially for those who absolutely hate...

Dec, 2015

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