Reviewer note: I'm using the 3.3ft "flexible cable", and I don't know how it compares with the "6.6' semi-rigid cable".

I own several borescopes of varying quality. Some attach to your smartphone, while others have multiple cameras on the end.

This one has to be the most useful of the bunch because of the articulation you get.

The camera comes in a hard protective case, that's actually decent quality.

The screen is detached from the handle to save space, so assembly and disassembly is required before and after use. This is very simply just screwing the connector in place.

The camera already comes with a 32gb microSD card and USB-C charging/data cable.

The screen is bright and clear, and have no issues with its performance.

The buttons directly under the screen gives you access to the camera's settings, rotation, digital zoom, and playback.

The light and record buttons are very conveniently placed on the handle, with easy access with your thumb and index finger.

There's a joystick on the handle, which controls the camera's articulation. It's very intuitive and easy to get used to. My only real complaint about this feature is that you can't lock the camera's position in place; once you lift your thumb, the camera returns to center.

If you aren't used to using a borescope, it may be a little disorienting at first. Even though you are able to rotate the screen viewport, I find it easier to position the camera so it's properly orientated as it enters the area you are looking at.

One strangeness I've noticed is that when you use the screen rotate feature, it actually rotates the text on the screen, too... and it will flip the text in some positions. This seems to be an oversight, as only the camera view should be rotating, not the text on screen. This is a minor issue, but maybe a firmware update can fix it.

Out of the box, the camera is set to record in 720p, but you can switch it to 1080p.

The photos are saved as JPG files, but the videos are AVI and not at all optimized for space or player compatibility. This is a shame, and modern cameras like this should be using modern codecs.

The biggest issue for me, and this goes with nearly all borescopes that have a display, is that the battery is built-in and not designed to be replaced.

For such an expensive device, I really don't want to have to worry about throwing it away or replacing it after a few years because the battery has degraded passed its useful lifespan. Equipping a camera like this with removable 18650 or, 21700 batteries would have been a far more eco-friendly and future-proof design.

At the time fo this review, this camera is listed for $399 less a $140 coupon.