Flip Video Ultra

579 reviews

Feb, 2025

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usability (638)
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price (112)
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reliability (11)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 579 reviews of Flip Video Ultra. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the image quality and price. The size and portability also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the memory, while many are less positive about the reliability and zoom.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Flip Video Ultra is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Flip Video Ultra

alaTest has collected and analyzed 500 user reviews of Flip Video Ultra 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. Views about the image quality and price are on the whole positive. The size and portability also get good comments. The reliability and zoom get less positive opinions, while there are some mixed opinions about the memory.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Flip Video Ultra review: Flip Video Ultra

Flip Video Ultra

With its Flip Ultra series, Pure Digital has upgraded the design, video quality, viewing LCD, and software of its lightweight video camera that makes it very easy to capture and share low-resolution video via e-mail and the Web; we also appreciated...

No SD/MMC card expansion slot; don't expect video quality to match that of a MiniDV camcorder's. The Muvee editing features only work with PCs, not Macs.

With improved video quality, a slightly trimmer design, and upgraded software package, the Flip Video Ultra is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the emerging low-end digital camcorder category.

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Flip Video Ultra HD review

Flip Video carved a niche for themselves with point-and-shoot camcorders, and it's a niche which soon got crowded as rival firms offered their own entry-level devices. The launch of the Mino HD late last year kicked things into 720p high-definition,...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Kermit (gadgetnutz.com)

Flip Ultra HD Video Recorder

Not too long ago we reviewed Flip's MiniHD video recorder. Recently Flip released a new version of their Ultra line and now include HD video recording with it

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Michael Kwan (futurelooks)

Flip Video UltraHD Pocket Digital Camcorder Review

When the first Flip hit the scene, people appreciated its simplicity and ease of use. They followed up with the Flip Mino, and people seemed to really like the smaller form factor. And then they released the…

Increased storage capacity allows for 120 minutes of video ; Remarkably easy to use and understand ; HDMI output for instant sharing ; Improved low light performance compared to MinoHD

No included mini-HDMI or USB extension cable ; Only 2x digital zoom, no optical zoom ; Significantly bulkier than the MinoHD

The first Flip Ultra pocket camcorder really changed the game when it came to casual video recording, because it was just so simple and easy to use. The video was better than cell phones, but I'd still say that regular digital cameras were able to...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Jacob Spindel (mobiletechreview.com)

Flip Video Ultra

Suppose you're going for a walk one day, and across the street, you happen to spot Steve Jobs. He's getting out of his top-secret iCar and strapping on his top-secret iJetPack. Sensing the opportunity of a lifetime, you pull our your digital camcorder,...

Convenient and portable design ; simple, fast, and elegant user interface ; nice viewfinder screen ; software installers built into the unit itself ; supports Mac OS X in addition to Windows ; includes TV-out cable ; very high quality video with high...

No optical zoom ; digital zoom limited to 2x ; no lighting

Measuring 4.17" x 2.16" x 1.25" and weighing 4.9 ounces, the Flip Ultra is a small, rectangular unit with an understated appearance. Versions are available in black, white, orange, and pink (but not blue, strangely enough). On the front, you'll find...

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Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Flip Video Ultra

With the likes of YouTube encouraging the point, shoot and share approach, the Flip Video Ultra camcorder looks ideal. Updated with video review.

Like the Vado, the Flip shoots at 640 x 480 and 30 frames/sec, which is great for YouTube compatibility but not so good if you want to burn a PAL DVD of your footage, as that will be running at 25 frames/sec and quality-reducing frame interpolation...

May, 2011

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

Flip Video Ultra Edition camcorder

Ever since "happy slapping" caused a media furore in 2005, video on the move has been in the public eye. But filming with a phone is such a bore and camcorders are too big and expensive. What's the solution? Well Flip Video think they have the answer,...

Simple concept, portable, great fun

No lens cover, limited software shortcuts, audio buzz

This is a concept we like – it is so simple to shoot and share video with this pocketable device. The approach is easier than using a mobile phone and the results are better, so you are more likely to do it. Also, you can go from pocket to filming in...

May, 2008

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Flip Video Ultra review

The Flip lets you shoot and upload video faster than you can say ‘please don't put that on YouTube'. But is it better than the Creative Vado?

The Flip produces better quality YouTube vids than the Vado, and is a better all-round travel companion

Jul, 2008

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The Flip lets you shoot and upload video faster than you can say ‘please don't put that on YouTube'. But is it better than the Creative Vado?

The Flip produces better quality YouTube vids than the Vado, and is a better all-round travel companion

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Flip Video Ultra review: Flip Video Ultra

Flip Video Ultra

No SD/MMC card expansion slot; don't expect video quality to match that of a MiniDV camcorder's. The Muvee editing features only work with PCs, not Macs.

With improved video quality, a slightly trimmer design, and upgraded software package, the Flip Video Ultra is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the emerging low-end digital camcorder category.

Oct, 2007

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