Testseek.com have collected 98 expert reviews of the GoPro Hero4 Black Edition and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for GoPro Hero4 Black Edition.
December 2014
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The GoPro Hero4 Black delivers best-in-class video at resolutions up to 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 120fps. Wide assortment of mounting options from GoPro and third-party manufacturers
Highquality video recording in an exceptionally small package
Easytouse interface
Amazing assortment of mounting accessories
Very detailed images
Excellent mobile app and easy Wi-Fi pairing
Full 4K/24p capability
Huge collection of accessories
4K capture
Slow motion HD capability
Rugged design
ProTune recording
Time Lapse photo option
Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Waterproof to 131 feet with case
Many mounts and accessories available
Includes editing software
The big 4K30 compatibility
Advanced audio algorithm
New "Hilight Tag" button
Smartphone compatibility
Night Photo and Night Lapse
SuperView
Protune
The editors didn't like
Battery life can feel painfully short and due to a redesign you can't use older batteries with the Hero4. No option for in-camera digital image stabilization and it still needs a housing to be waterproof
Battery life still limited to less than one hour with highfps
Abstract: You know how people call every kind of vacuum cleaner a "Hoover", even if it's technically from another brand? These days, GoPro is practically synonymous with action cameras. I can't use any other action cam without someone asking me, "Is that a GoPro?"...
Good 4K/UHDTV mode (30/25/24p), HDTV 1080p at 120 fps, Excellent picture quality for an action cam, Good picture quality in low light, Compact, lightweight design, Sound quality, Lots of features in Android/iOS app
No touchscreen, Short battery life, No Kodak standard screw thread, New battery (which means your old ones won't work in it), Body not waterproof (only with housing), No optical or digital image stabilisation, LCD display not backlit, No mic jack, Few acc
The GoPro Hero4 Black Edition has the best picture quality of any action cam we've ever used. It will win over 4K-minded professionals and amateurs alike, and Protune is a plus. Non-pro users need not go all in for the Black Edition; the Silver Edition wi...
The GoPro Hero4 Black delivers best-in-class video at resolutions up to 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 120fps. Wide assortment of mounting options from GoPro and third-party manufacturers
Battery life can feel painfully short and due to a redesign you can't use older batteries with the Hero4. No option for in-camera digital image stabilization and it still needs a housing to be waterproof
The GoPro Hero4 Silver is still our top choice for most people, but if you need the best video quality with the most shooting options, the Hero4 Black is it....
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Published: 2014-11-08, Author: Ali , review by: techradar.com
4K video at 30fps and 1080p at up to 120fps, fast and effective Wi, Fi connection, sturdy mounting system
No screen for viewing your shots – you'll need a smart device, no zoom
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Compact size, Great build quality, Superior 4K video quality, Strong accessories ecosystem
Heats up during 4K video recording, Battery life is disappointing, Expensive
There is no doubt that the GoPro Hero4 Black is the best action camera money can buy right now, thanks to its superior 4K 30fps video recording capabilities, great performance, and compact yet sturdy body. That said, the battery life is a big letdown, and...
Abstract: You know how people call every kind of facial tissue "Kleenex," even if it's technically from another brand? These days, GoPro is practically synonymous with action cameras. I can't use any other action cam without someone asking me, "Is that a GoPro?" Bu...
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La GoPro Hero4 Black proporciona una de las mejores calidades de video de su categoría a resoluciones de hasta de 4K a 30 cuadros por segundo o de 1080p a 120 cuadros por segundo. Tiene una amplia variedad de opciones de montajes de GoPro y de otras compa
La duración de la batería puede ser demasiado corta y, debido a su rediseño, no puedes usar baterías anteriores con la Hero4. No hay opción para la estabilización digital de imagen en la cámara y todavía necesita una carcasa para poder ser resistente al a
La Hero4 Silver de GoPro sigue siendo nuestra primera opción para la mayoría de personas, pero si necesitas la mejor calidad de video con la mayor cantidad de opciones, la Hero4 Black es una mejor opción, aunque es más cara....