GoPro Hero 11 Black Review: Great Things Do Come in Compact Sizes

GoPro is a name that you might be familiar with if you are into content creation, outdoor sports or motovlogging. Even if you are someone who doesn’t do anything mentioned above, chances are you might have heard your favourite content creator on YouTube or Instagram mention the word GoPro at some point. For those new to the action camera scene, GoPro is a US-based company that has been making action cameras for many years. The company has launched several iterations of it’s Hero line of cameras over the years, with the latest one being the 

Shot on GoPro Hero 11 Black

Regarding the GP2 SoC powering the GoPro Hero 11 Black, it did feel quite snappy and I was able to record footage almost immediately without having to wait much for the camera to process the last-recorded video. The camera did get slightly hot while recording timelapses but did not seem to have any impact on the footage.

The GoPro Hero 11 Black supports up to 512GB of UHS-3 microSD cards. If you run out of storage and want to shift some data, you can subscribe to the GoPro Quik app’s subscription where for Rs. 499 a year, the app provides unlimited cloud backup for murals, premium editing tools, and access to the GoPro music library. This is not to be confused with the GoPro Subscription, which is not available in India. This service offers unlimited cloud backup for all the footage you capture from your GoPro. 

Verdict

The GoPro Hero 11 Black was launched in India for Rs. 51,500. However, the premium action camera is now available for a slightly lower price on e-commerce websites. Compared to the Hero 10 Black, the new GoPro camera unlocks many new features, courtesy of that improved sensor. While the difference in terms of image quality might not be as significant, the support for various kinds of modes and aspect ratios does enable greater flexibility for creators. 

The GoPro Hero 11 Black might not be my ideal primary camera for photos but for videos, it will certainly replace my ageing Hero 5. This does not mean that the camera shoots bad photos but most smartphone cameras, especially the ones which support optical image stabilisation, would certainly do a better job.

Yes, the new Hero 11 Black looks the same as the Hero 10 Black but why fix something that is not broken, right? But should you upgrade from the Hero 10 Black? Only if you think that the new modes, especially Full Frame, are something that could boost your content creation endeavours. For most others, upgrading from the Hero 10 Black to the new one might not necessarily offer the best value for your money.

If you have anything older than the GoPro Hero 7 Black (Review), I can certainly recommend upgrading to the new Hero 11 Black. You get better displays, much faster processing, more shooting modes, and that new high-resolution sensor.

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