Save some cash! DJI's best value action camera is $50 off right now for Presidents' Day

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The Osmo Action 5 is still a beast

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro on a selfie stick against a blue sky with a TG presidents' day badge in the bottom left of the image
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Presidents' Day can be a great time to score deals on new tech as manufacturers drop prices to capitalize on the national holiday. And there are some strong deals to be found on the best action cameras, like the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, which is currently $50 off at Amazon.

With the launch of the new Osmo Action 6, you may be thinking that the older model is outdated, but you'd be wrong. I've tested both and, dollar for dollar, I think the Osmo Action 5 Pro is still the best value for money of the two.

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (Essential combo)
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (Essential combo): was $339 now $289 at Amazon

The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro packs huge performance for the money. 4K at up to 120fps, excellent internal audio, strong battery life and beautiful OLED displays. It's waterproof to 65 feet, meaning the OA5 Pro is more rugged than any GoPro.

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Although I'm lucky enough to test lots of new tech, I'm a big believer in the mantra that newer isn't always better. Now, the latest DJI Osmo Action 6 is technically a better camera than the Osmo Action 5 Pro, but I'm not sure the changes warrant the upgrade or extra spend for many people.

Unless you need to switch lenses, I'd personally suggest you save your hard-earned cash and buy the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro. Especially with this deal!

The OA5 Pro packs the same 4K recording, strong internal audio and even uses the same batteries. Its waterproof rating is the same as the newer model, too, at 65 feet. The major differences are that the newer OA6 has slightly boosted internal storage, variable lens aperture and the ability to switch lenses. Will most people need those things? Probably not desperately. While the OA6 will have deliver some slight improvements to video performance, it's minor, and the cameras' core performance is very similar.

This isn't the lowest price I've seen the Osmo Action 5 Pro, but realistically it's only going to drop to rock bottom around the Black Friday sales events in November, so this deal is still worth scooping up if you need an action camera now.

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Peter Wolinski
Peter Wolinski
Senior Editor, Reviews & Cameras

Peter is a Senior Editor at Tom's Guide, heading up the site's Reviews team and Cameras section. As a writer, he covers topics including tech, photography, gaming, hardware, motoring and food & drink. Outside of work, he's an avid photographer, specialising in architectural and portrait photography. When he's not snapping away on his beloved Fujifilm camera, he can usually be found telling everyone about his greyhounds, riding his motorcycle, squeezing as many FPS as possible out of PC games, and perfecting his espresso shots.

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