Veho goes after GoPro for the 4K action cam throne
By Gregory Rice|May 26, 2016|Updated October 7, 2026
I enjoy lot of outdoor activities, and sometimes these are great opportunities to capture footage to re-live the experience later. I have had an action camera before, and they are pretty cool little devices for having a lot of fun. I think the main attraction for me is how portable they are without worrying about damage quite as much as you would with a more expensive DSLR. I recently heard about Veho, a company from the UK that has been producing high quality action cameras in an attempt to steal the throne from GoPro, and they piqued my interest.
After checking into them a bit I managed to get ahold of their latest 4K model that was just released this month, the Muvi K2 Pro. This new creation is a step up over their previous pack-leader (the Muvi K2 NPNG), with 4K recording and an upgrade from the XA-7 Achilles chipset to the XA-9 Hercules to amp up the performance. Their goal with this model was to take on GoPro's Hero 4 Silver- but at a more affordable price point ($249.95).
Since there is not a ton of 4K content out right now, a great way to enjoy the UHD capabilities of your TVs and monitors is by creating your own. There are a few different action cams out on the market, and this one by Veho is their 5th iteration of the Muvi K Series, which is designed to be more rugged and have more features than the other lines. One of the features that is present in all cameras from the Muvi K Series is the Android and iOS Veho app, which essentially turns your smart phone into a remote to control all the camera functions for up to 60 meters via Wi-Fi. The popularity of their Muvi K Series has been steadily growing over the past seven years and picking up steam here in America, where there is a large demand for action cameras that can go anywhere, and put the power of capturing professional quality video and images in the hands of the outdoor enthusiast.
G-sensor recording; when a change in gravity or shift is detected by the camera auto-record, after no movement is detected for 3 minutes it stops recording
Time lapse
Single shot
Audio only
Video only
Time delay video recording
Continuous loop
180° rollover recording
Wide angle 140°
Medium angle 120°
Narrow angle 80°
Self-timer
Burst photos: 3/ 1 second, 6/1 second, or 10/1 second
Android/iOS app control for all functions with Wi-Fi
What’s in the box:
Camera
Silicon case
LCD touchscreen pack
1500mAh battery w/ 3hr max continuous record time *depending on the modes
Tripod mount
CMOS protector
Curved adhesive mount
Flat adhesive mount
Right angle mount
USB cable
*note that the 100M waterproof case pictured is not included in the set
In action
Putting this camera through its paces I really got a feel for what Veho was going for. It is pretty easy to navigate through the functions, and the build quality is definitely what you would want from an action camera- it feels sturdy and substantial in your hands. There was an interface point that I think could be slightly improved in that the menu access is limited to the touchscreen (which doesn’t work with a waterproof case), however other than that I think this camera is very user-friendly.
I found that the image quality was excellent, exactly what you would expect from a 4K camera. One of the things that I really liked was that this camera has 10x zoom capabilities, which is not common in other action cameras. It helps to broaden the use, and is a pretty cool touch. Veho has a mountain of different accessories and mounts to help you capture footage anywhere, even 100 meters under the ocean with their beefed-up waterproof diving case.
As action cameras go I found that this was very versatile; the 180° rollover recording allows you to mount the camera upside down if you have limited space and still have your video appear right-side-up when you import/view it. The LCD touchscreen backpack is also removable, if you really want something to fit in a tight space or want to reduce the weight, which can definitely come in handy for long recording sessions.
All-in-all I think that what Veho has done here is really cool; they have taken a stab at producing a rugged, user-friendly, 4K action camera - and succeeded. This model definitely puts them in the limelight for the adventurous crowd looking to get the most from their escapades with top-notch quality without maxing out the budget.
Do you have an epic action-cam experience? Share it and your pictures in the comments below!
I enjoy lot of outdoor activities, and sometimes these are great opportunities to capture footage to re-live the experience later. I have had an action camera before, and they are pretty cool little devices for having a lot of fun. I think the main attraction for me is how portable they are without worrying about damage quite as much as you would with a more expensive DSLR. I recently heard about Veho, a company from the UK that has been producing high quality action cameras in an attempt to steal the throne from GoPro, and they piqued my interest.
After checking into them a bit I managed to get ahold of their latest 4K model that was just released this month, the Muvi K2 Pro. This new creation is a step up over their previous pack-leader (the Muvi K2 NPNG), with 4K recording and an upgrade from the XA-7 Achilles chipset to the XA-9 Hercules to amp up the performance. Their goal with this model was to take on GoPro's Hero 4 Silver- but at a more affordable price point ($249.95).
Since there is not a ton of 4K content out right now, a great way to enjoy the UHD capabilities of your TVs and monitors is by creating your own. There are a few different action cams out on the market, and this one by Veho is their 5th iteration of the Muvi K Series, which is designed to be more rugged and have more features than the other lines. One of the features that is present in all cameras from the Muvi K Series is the Android and iOS Veho app, which essentially turns your smart phone into a remote to control all the camera functions for up to 60 meters via Wi-Fi. The popularity of their Muvi K Series has been steadily growing over the past seven years and picking up steam here in America, where there is a large demand for action cameras that can go anywhere, and put the power of capturing professional quality video and images in the hands of the outdoor enthusiast.
Photo resolution:
What’s in the box:
I found that the image quality was excellent, exactly what you would expect from a 4K camera. One of the things that I really liked was that this camera has 10x zoom capabilities, which is not common in other action cameras. It helps to broaden the use, and is a pretty cool touch. Veho has a mountain of different accessories and mounts to help you capture footage anywhere, even 100 meters under the ocean with their beefed-up waterproof diving case.
As action cameras go I found that this was very versatile; the 180° rollover recording allows you to mount the camera upside down if you have limited space and still have your video appear right-side-up when you import/view it. The LCD touchscreen backpack is also removable, if you really want something to fit in a tight space or want to reduce the weight, which can definitely come in handy for long recording sessions.
All-in-all I think that what Veho has done here is really cool; they have taken a stab at producing a rugged, user-friendly, 4K action camera - and succeeded. This model definitely puts them in the limelight for the adventurous crowd looking to get the most from their escapades with top-notch quality without maxing out the budget.
Do you have an epic action-cam experience? Share it and your pictures in the comments below!