Conclusion

The Blackview Hero 2 RF ships with a very generous bundle and, on the face of it, offers good value for money. It compares favorably to GoPro Hero cameras in terms of pricing, and can hold its own against Xiaomi and SJCAM cameras.

Priced at $139, the Hero 2 RF is available for $119 via Gearbest, using the GBHERO2 coupon. In terms of value, it looks like a very good alternative to big brand action cameras – it boasts a good chipset, relatively fast lens and oversized sensor. However, it’s let down by the firmware, which simply lacks a number of features advertised by Blackview. One can only hope that a firmware update will sort this out, but for the time being this means you can’t use burst mode, timelapse and a few other functions.

The addition of an integrated screen and a remote screen will probably appeal to a lot of people who don’t want to film their exploits without a proper viewfinder. With the Blackview Hero 2 RF you get not one, but two decent viewfinders, giving you a lot more flexibility. The big bundle also means you can install the camera pretty much anywhere, without having to order additional accessories. The only thing missing is a silicon lens cap.

We did not like the confusing product specifications – the spec is different on the product retail packaging and the manufacturer’s web site. For example, the retail box claims 2 hours of continuous recording, while the web site claims 1 hour. However, our biggest complaint is the firmware – it shouldn’t be that hard to sort out, yet it would make the camera much more appealing. If Blackview rolls out a firmware update and irons out all the kinks, it could have a winner on its hands.

Blackview Hero 2 RF Pros and Cons

Pros:
Value for money
Very generous bundle
Good sensor performance in low light
Integrated viewfinder, remote viewfinder

Cons:
Firmware lacks a few advertised features
Confusing and inconsistent product spec
Battery life could have been better