Testseek.com have collected 96 expert reviews of the GoPro Hero9 Black and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for GoPro Hero9 Black.
September 2020
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The editors liked
Up to 5K quality at 30fps
Front-facing color LCD
Exceptional video stabilization
Up to 240fps HD slow motion
Time-lapse
Buffering
And HDR imaging
USB-C charging
Strong app support
Compact and waterproof
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Smooth video
Front-facing screen
Intuitive interface
All-new front display
Larger rear display
Excellent image stabilization
20MP photos and 14.7 MP grabs from video
Stable connection to a phone
Easy-to-use app
Crisp 5K footage
A useful front-facing screen
Still rugged build quality
Rugged
Portable design
Impressive video stabilization performance
Lots of frame rate options in FHD
Waterproof
Improved battery life
Color front display for positioning
Large rear display
20-megapixel resolution photos
Amazing image stabilization
Advanced software and GoPro Labs support
One thing is talking about resolutions
But does the new sensor translate to a new-improved image? Mostly
Yes. I say mostly
As my side-by-side testing showed a lot of similarities between the old and the new images. There's still that trademark GoPro “l
The editors didn't like
You'll likely want to carry extra batteries
Subscription service adds recurring costs
Discounted pricing not available from all retailers
Mods are expensive
Not great in low light
Heavy
Larger physical size
Batteries are not backwards-compatible
Touchscreen is laggy
Max Lens Mod costs extra
Hit-and-miss horizon leveling
More expensive than before
Slow HDR processing
Still needs a second battery for heavy use
Poor video quality in low light
Larger than previous GoPro cameras
Larger than before making some accessories redundant
Heavier than the (bigger) Max
No new slo-mo speeds
Summary
GoPro's slogan for the Hero 9 launch is “More everything
” and there really are enough new things here for that to feel fair. GoPro regular
Impressive HyperSmooth capabilities,Big battery really delivers,Design is more durable than previous designs,Colour screen on the front is a major plus
Bigger than predecessors,Touchscreen can still be fiddly,Limited stills photo potential,Low-light hinders quality
Video and still photography quality won't match your flagship smartphone, that's for sure, but GoPro more than makes up for it by offering a camera you could bounce off walls, drown in a river, and take on the shakeiest bike ride - and still deliver aweso...
Longer battery life, Image quality and stabilisation are excellent, Useful front display,
Similar 4K image quality to Hero 8 Black, but with greater contrast, The price jump is significant, Still pretty poor at night,
The GoPro Hero 9 Black's most important changes are to do with ease of use rather than image quality, but there's nothing wrong with that.ProsLonger battery lifeImage quality and stabilisation are excellentUseful front displayConsSimilar 4K image quality...
Touchscreen can be under-responsive, Won't fit some older accessories
If you're looking for the best GoPro Hero camera, end your search, this is it. The refinements made to the overall design, UI and performance all come together to create a solid, versatile action camera – and the Hypersmooth 3.0 stabilisation is second to...
Front screen, Larger rear screen, Higher-capacity battery, Supports Max Lens Mod, 24MP stills
Bulkier compared to Hero8, 5K video feels pointless, Incompatible with Hero8 Media Mod
Only if you don't have a recent GoPro. The Hero9 Black is easy to recommend to new GoPro customers or those upgrading from much older cameras. However, owners of a current GoPro camera shouldn't feel the need to upgrade.Editors' RecommendationsThe best ca...
Published: 2020-09-16, Author: Mark , review by: techradar.com
5K video delivers more detail, Front display is handy for vlogging, Improved battery life, New software tricks
Unresponsive touchscreen, Little improvement to 4K shooting, Still no 4K/120p mode, HEVC files need powerful editing hardware
The GoPro Hero 9 Black is the most powerful and versatile action camera you can buy, but for most people its predecessor offers better value. While the new sensor and front display are useful additions, the changes don't collectively represent a big leap...
Published: 2020-09-16, Author: Mark , review by: T3.com
Massive specs on every front,Potent but easy for beginners to use,Extremely robust build quality,
On the heavier side for some mounts/applications, Voice controls improved but still slightly buggy,
The GoPro HERO 9 Black rocks a front-facing colour screen and boosted specs across the board, yet GoPro has kept complexity to a minimum, meaning pretty much anyone can pick up a HERO 9 Black and shoot genuinely impressive 5k video. That impressiveness is...
Better battery despite two screens, Sharp and stable 5K video, In-device horizon levelling
Overheats after 30 minutes of 5K capture, Slightly narrower field of view than Hero8 Black, Bulkier than the dinky Hero8 Black
Despite the fact the Hero9 Black is a bulkier camera than the Hero8 Black, gets hot when filming 5K video, and you need a Max Lens Mod to match (and better) its ultra-wide predecessor, GoPro's latest is still going to be the best action camera for many. I...
Abstract: Action cameras are small, lightweight, wearable, mountable, portable, and sometimes waterproof camcorders. They're useful because you can mount them to pretty much anything-from skateboards, surfboards, and bicycles, to helmets, body parts, and even your...
Expensive, UI can be sluggish, Average low-light performance
Every year, GoPro tweaks and improves its main Hero line, and the Hero 9 Black is definitely one of its biggest upgrades yet. The front colour display, larger battery, and improved recording resolution all make it just a little easier and nicer to use. Ho...
Two displays, 5K video recording, Smooth stablisation
At Rs 49,500, the GoPro Hero 9 Black has all the tools that one will look in an action camera. This is the action camera that most people will end up buying as it packs in an impressive blend of features. The addition of a secondary screen will appeal to...
