If you’re in the market for an action camera with incredible image quality and video quality, the GoPro Hero8 is one of the best options available. This action cam has significant changes compared to the Hero7 Black including built-in mounting clips and added waterproofing. Black GoPro’s are the best action cameras and feature prominently on our best GoPro list.
Why We Like It – GoPro Hero8 Black Review
The GoPro Hero8 Black features a new design with built-in magnetic mounting clips and waterproofing up to ten meters. As expected, the Hero8 Black has even better performance than previous models, and it can also take a wide range of accessories like the media mod, display mod, and light mod. Speaking of accessories, take a look at our review of the 10 must have GoPro camera accessories.
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- Excellent video quality
- Waterproof
- 4K video resolution
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- Expensive
- Average battery life
- Slow Wi-Fi video transfer
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Performance
GoPro cameras are renowned for the amazing performance and the GoPro Hero8 Black continues the tradition. It features a 12 MP sensor for still images and can capture 4K video at an impressive 60 fps. It can also record in 1080p at 240 fps. Video quality is very clear and smooth because of the Hypersmooth 2.0 image stabilization. This camera also has multiple shoot modes like time lapse, SuperPhoto, and LiveBurst. The Hero8 Black is the best action cam on the market and beats the Gopro Hero7 Black and the DJI Osmo Action.
Design
Next on our GoPro Hero8 Black Review, we talk about the design. This new model features new retractable mounting fingers that does away with the old mounting cage. It is also waterproof up to ten meters and is twice as impact resistant as the earlier models. And speaking of impact, check out this video review and see if smash testing a GoPro is a good idea (video). They’ve kept the same boxy design, but have increased the size of the lens cover and added a front-facing microphone. The rear has a 2-inch color LCD screen, while the front gets a monochrome LCD screen showing the status etc. An older design that still holds up well is the GoPro Hero5.
Value
The GoPro Hero8 Black is undoubtedly an expensive camera, but it comes packed full of excellent features. It can record video in 4K at a high frame rate, and can also take 12 MP pictures that look like they deserve an image credit. The Hero8 Black is extremely tough with a metal and rubber body that’s waterproof to ten meters. There’s also Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and the GoPro app to edit content. It can’t compare to the GoPro Hero5 Session, but it still delivers excellent value for money.
GoPro Hero8 Black Review Wrap Up
The GoPro Hero8 Black is one of the best action cameras on the market. It has fantastic image and video quality, as well as great image stabilization. The Hero 8 Black is also very rugged and can endure being dropped or submerged in water. The battery life isn’t great, but the same can be said for most action cameras. Overall, the GoPro Hero8 Black is the best action cam currently available.
