GoPro Hero 11 Black
Announced September 14, 2022
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
GoPro Hero 11 Black remains a top-tier action camera that introduces a versatile 8:7 sensor and improved 10-bit color for greater creative flexibility. While it retains the familiar rugged design of its predecessor, the inclusion of the Enduro battery and advanced stabilization features makes it a highly capable tool for both new users and existing fans.
Weighted from 35 reviewer scores
Pros
- Highly effective HyperSmooth 5.0 stabilization and horizon lock
- Included Enduro battery with improved cold-weather performance
- 10-bit color depth for better grading flexibility
- Versatile 8:7 sensor for flexible cropping
- Intuitive interface with simplified Easy Mode
Cons
- Weak performance in low-light conditions
- Incremental hardware updates compared to the previous generation
- Distortion and warping at the edges of wide-angle modes
- Subscription required for certain features and editing tools
- Heat management issues during constant use
- Launch price $499 (USD)
- Sensor 27.6MP Smaller than 1-inch CMOS
- Video 5.3K 59.94p 4K 120p
- Stabilization In-body IS
What the Reviewers Say
All 35 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 8/10
GoPro has not introduced any flaws or made any type of big design change, which can only mean that I would recommend buying it once again.
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I think regardless, this is still absolutely a very viable piece of kit to buy.
- WIRED 9/10
[I] still think that, for most people, the Hero 11 Black is the best action camera to buy.
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The GoPro Hero 11 Black marries impressive video quality with excellent features, best-in-class stabilisation, and a new 8:7 sensor to make it an excellent creator tool.
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The Hero 11 Black might not have wildly improved the line's lowlight performance, but with its new 8:7 sensor, a simplified interface, and improved horizon leveling, it's upgraded GoPro's offering in a meaningful way.
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The GoPro Hero11 Black is the best action camera you can buy, capturing 5.3K60 footage with fantastic stabilization in a rugged, waterproof build.
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With a much larger sensor, top-of-class image stabilization and a great editing app, the GoPro Hero11 Black should be your choice if you want the best action camera around. However, those who plan on mounting a camera to a helmet may prefer the smaller Hero11 Mini.
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The GoPro HERO11 Black is an impressive action camera with a lot of fun features.
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When you factor in strong competition from the likes of DJI and Insta360, both of which have new rivals in their lineup, the arrival of the HERO11 makes this possibly the best time to be in the market for an action camera ever.
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For me, I will switch over to this camera mostly for the increased SuperView frame rates as well as some of the minor features, but I think for most people if you have a Hero 10, you're probably good as is.
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Seeing as the Hero 10 Black was already our favourite action camera, the Hero 11 is extremely easy to recommend.
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While GoPro’s overall image quality remains solid as ever, the Hero 11’s new sensor presents video makers with even greater creative freedom both through cropping flexibility and the new super-wide HyperView mode.
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With its excellent dynamic range, reliable image quality in well-lit scenes, and versatility, though, it’s still our choice for best action camera of 2022.
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The Hero 11 Black is a good camera or a great camera, depending on your skill level and how you intend to use it. For new creatives, especially those who have never worked with a professional camera before, this action cam is definitely worth considering.
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If you are looking for an all round action camera for traveling or sports, I can definitely recommend Hero 11. If you want to save some money or you don't need a taller sensor, Hero 10 is still a great option.
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The Hero 11 is definitely the best GoPro camera I’ve ever used. I have been pleasantly surprised with how much of an awesome all-round content creation device this can be; it’s certainly not just for sports or action shots.
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So if you've been holding out and you haven't upgraded to the 10 for example, the 11 is going to be a huge upgrade for you.
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If you haven’t bought into GoPro yet, like me, then the Hero 11 makes a more compelling case. Its gimmicks likely won’t be worth hundreds of dollars to most, but its potential as an action cam is as strong as ever.
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If you need a new action camera, the GoPro HERO11 Black is a solid choice.
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The larger 1/1.9” sensor delivers a tall 8:7 aspect ratio – a middle ground between the 16:9 (for YouTube and widescreen TV formats) and 9:16 (social media and smartphone formats).
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I think if you've got anything lesser than a Hero 7, this might be a considerable upgrade, but anything later than that, I think you're not really missing out on anything groundbreaking per-se.
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[T]here’s little doubt, given how hard-as-nails and highly advanced it is, that this little Black beauty was built for those who like to grind-up the Great Outdoors [...] it’s existence is really for adventurers, extreme sports indulgers [...]
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Well-known as an action camera for capturing on-the-go video, the GoPro is popular with those involved in sports, underwater activities, capturing vacation footage, and a host of other use cases.
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You get a 2.27-inch touchscreen LCD at the back and a 1.4-inch preview screen up front. But what we liked best is its compact yet rugged build.
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The GoPro Hero 11 Black is an action camera that does a lot of things right. Powered by the new 8:7 sensor, the Hero 11 is capable of taking higher-end photos and videos with ease.
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The GoPro HERO11 Black is a nice update to the already good GoPro HERO10 Black and uses the same GP2 processor that we got last year, and I like that because it really did help with performance.
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[S]ometimes when I'm recording stick cam footage or b-roll footage, the camera's rolling for over an hour, and I have not had a single problem with it.
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If you’ve been holding out on a GoPro up to this point, you should go out and buy the GoPro Hero 11 black and the GoPro subscription service at GoPro.com.
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If you want a single lens really high quality GoPro or action camera, yeah, absolutely.
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The Hero 11 Black introduces a few capabilities that drastically improve my chances of getting the shot, and other features that ensure the shot will be superior to anything my intermediate skill-level typically affords.
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I had zero expectations for this. It's blown me away so far by its usability, by the functionality, literally straight out of the box, zero problems.
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The GoPro Experience has been getting better and better (no more freezing – yay!), and it’s legit one of the nicest cameras to use on the market now.
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The GoPro Hero11 Black is an overall great camera if you like shooting high-quality everyday videos, whether in portrait or landscape, with that ultrawide perspective.
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We want to make this distinction that for vlogging, GoPro is our go-to and favorite and best action camera, but that is because we vlog.
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To break it down, when it comes to design and feel, it's just like the past few GoPros, but when it comes to actual video quality and performance, it's probably the best one.
