The battery for the HERO9 Black has a 30% longer, 1720mAh capacity in comparison to the previous model’s battery, allowing you to operate the camera for longer periods on a single charge. With 5K30 recording, an 8:7 aspect ratio image sensor and top-shelf video stabilisation, the GoPro Hero 11 Black goes toe-to-toe with the latest flagship Hero 12 across most of its recording specs. I also bought one from them recently and it got stuck in customs for a while, I messaged them and they rang me back straight away and sorted it out. Given the first problem wasn't their fault and the second was dealt with efficiently I would use them again. I've purchase two GoPros and stuff from John Lewis in the past but they seem to have dropped the brand.

This doesn't mean that the Hero 9 Black isn't a fine action camera, just that its upgrades don't necessarily justify the premium over its two predecessors. Again, the Hero 9 Black does take some good quality slow motion clips that are great for breaking up your social media videos.The GoPro Hero 9 Black still comes with a range of new software features, an extended battery life, brand new 5K shooting capabilities, and a front facing display. With high-resolution, high-frame-rate video recording and tough, waterproof construction, GoPro’s incredibly popular line of action cams are the ultimate go-anywhere cameras.

Image stabilization is super important given the active lifestyles most GoPros record, so it's great to see this model improve even further on older ones. But if you tend to shoot most of your video away from action sports, there are better pocketable vlogging options, including the DJI Osmo Pocket and Sony ZV-1. The Hero 11 Black also includes an improved Enduro rechargeable battery, support for 10-bit video, and HyperSmooth 5. Handy new features like HindSight, scheduled captures and the webcam mode all make it the most versatile pocket camera around. And most frustratingly, we found the Hero 9 Black's rear touchscreen to be pretty unresponsive at times.We did also find that the Hero 9 Black has a greater tendency overexpose bright scenes, particularly in the sky, compared to the Hero 8 Black. Use our GoPro comparison tool to compare up to 3 camera models and their features, modes, design and dimensions.

It comes with both front and rear colour displays for easy framing and it’s compatible with a wide range of GoPro Mods and accessories. We'd have loved to see a 4K/120p mode for some crisp slo-mo footage, but that's still only possible at 2. While all these features already combine to offer a powerhouse system, the HERO9 Black is further complete with many other features carried over from previous versions of the camera, some of which have also been enhanced. Only reviews that feature the label "Verified Review" have been checked to ensure that the author actually used or purchased the product.With mixed, intermittent use (shooting video, stills and time-lapses), our Hero 9 Black lasted around 4-5 hours. That's a good list of upgrades that adds more to the value than the Hero 8 Black offered, but you'll find little improvement in 4K shooting here. Another important thing to note would be that the predecessor HERO8's battery is not compatible with the HERO9 Black. It's also important that it attaches to your clothing or gear so you can focus on the moment and leave it to your GoPro to capture the incredible footage. While a full-on action camera, the HERO9 Black makes use of its immense feature set to also let you use it as a webcam and for 1080p Full HD live streaming, providing a comprehensive solution for all your action cam adventures and more in a robust design that’s 33′ waterproof without an external housing required.

That new front color display, while far from perfect, is also a very useful new feature for vlogging or general shooting. There’s a new front display on the Hero9 too, a detachable lens and a reported 30 per cent more battery life. The Hero 8 Black made some big leaps here, and it seems the new model has improved the voice isolation in noisy environments even further, which could be handy if you like to provide live commentary over your action sports adventures. The subscription includes: unlimited cloud storage, total camera replacement, and up to 50 per cent off on GoPro kit.We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them. Using GoPro’s Studio software on your phone or computer, you’re even able to “reframe” your 360 footage after you’ve shot it.