GoPro Hero11 Black Mini

More affordable and versatile than the flagship ; Smaller size and weight ; Fuss-free operation ; No extra batteries to lose

Requires GoPro’s Quik app ; No dedicated photo mode ; Built-in battery ; Gets a little hot when in use ; Very tiny LCD screen

The GoPro Hero 11 Black Mini is the ideal action camera option for anyone who wants to create a video while skiing, cycling, or in any scenario where rear and front displays are not required. The built-in battery is restrictive, but with exceptional...

Small size Effective control system Excellent waterproofing and durability Two mounting brackets Great image quality and stabilization

Non-replaceable battery Lacks rear- and front-facing displays

“The GoPro Hero 11 Mini is no less powerful than its big brother.”

Dual mounting points ; Full Hero11 Black video toolkit ; 5.3K60, 4K120, and time-lapse recording options ; Rugged and waterproof ; Smooth companion app experience ; Tight GoPro cloud integration

Runs very hot ; Short battery life ; No photo mode ; Limited onboard information display

The GoPro Hero11 Black Mini's flexible attachment options should appeal to helmet mount fans, but it makes too many compromises compared with the full-sized Hero11 Black for us to recommend it broadly.