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GoPro Hero8 Black (2019)

GoPro Hero8 Black (2019)
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alaScore 95

29 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews of GoPro Hero8 Black (2019). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and durability. The usability and design also get good feedback. Many are negative about the memory and battery, while there are some mixed comments about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the GoPro Hero8 Black (2019) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Mark Wilson (trustedreviews.com)

GoPro Hero 8 Black: enough to fend off rivals?

 

The best GoPro yet, but others offer better value

Built-in mounting fingers;Minor improvements to video and audio quality;UI now more customisable;HyperSmooth stabilisation works in all resolutions and frame rates

Expensive compared to Hero 7 Black and DJI Osmo Action;Lens cover no longer removable;Mods accessories not yet available

Oct, 2019
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Expert review by : Rich Owen (t3.com)

GoPro HERO 8 Black review: A fantastic, frameless and feature-rich action cam

 

The GoPro HERO 8 Black boasts a new sleek, frameless design and incredible features – but there's one big frustration

Nov, 2020
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Expert review by : Basil Kronfli (stuff.tv)

GoPro Hero8 Black review

 

The action camera to beat

Convenient mounting ; Incredibly stable footage ; Timelapse videos look fantastic

Very good, not fantastic photos ; Still poor lowlight performance ; Small display

If you want the stablest action camera we’ve ever used, you want the Hero8 Black; it may not be cheap, but as with most GoPros, you get what you pay for.

Sep, 2024
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Expert review by : Alex Walker-Todd (techadvisor.co.uk)

GoPro Hero 8 Black Review

 

The Hero 8 Black doubles down on features introduced by its predecessor, while also embracing a new ecosystem of modular accessories that add greater versatility to this already-capable little camera

Mar, 2020
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Expert review by : Daven Mathies (digitaltrends.com)

GoPro Hero8 Black review: The best gets better

 

The Hero8 Black is a solid step forward for GoPro thanks to a new design with an integrated mount, improved user interface, and even better image stabilization. Plus, a new mod system will open up additional creative storytelling tools that take the...

Integrated mount ; Ridiculously good stabilization ; Automatic horizon leveling ; Side access to battery and card ; New "mod" support

Dec, 2019
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Expert review by (engadget.com)

GoPro Hero 8 Black review: Minor redesign, major pay-off

 

GoPro made something of a comeback with the Hero 7 Black, and the Hero 8 builds on that success. While the core camera remains the same, the whole user experience feels much more refined. Some users will be bummed their filters are no longer...

Practical new design ; Improved stability ; Easy to use while maintaining pro features

New design renders some accessories obsolete ; No onboard HDMI port ; Battery life remains “acceptable” ; Front-facing display only available with aftermarket accessory

Oct, 2019
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Expert review by : Chris Foreman (dpreview.com)

GoPro Hero8 Black review: Have action cameras finally hit a wall?

 

While improvements like HyperSmooth 2.0 stabilization are truly impressive, the latest GoPro generation really only offers incremental upgrades – and that's looking like a trend we can count on in the foreseeable future.

Mar, 2020
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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

GoPro Hero8 Black

 

The GoPro Hero8 Black is the company's best action camera to date, offering class-leading stabilization and video quality in a rugged, waterproof body.

Stabilized 4K at up to 60fps. Rugged, waterproof design. Crisp touch LCD. Integrated mount. Improved user interface. USB-C charging. Companion app with automated editing. Promising Mod expansion system.

Wi-Fi video transfer can take some time. Cramped memory card slot.

Bottom Line: The GoPro Hero8 Black is the company's best action camera to date, offering class-leading stabilization and video quality in a rugged, waterproof body.

Oct, 2019
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Expert review by : Adam Weissman (tomsguide.com)

GoPro Hero8 Black review

 

The GoPro Hero8 gets a sleek design makeover, and adds even-better motion stabilization.

Much-improved audio quality ; Intuitive user interface ; Sleeker accessory mounting system ; Media “Mods” add functionality

Battery door is awkward to close ; Lens is no longer removable ; Camera gets hot when shooting 4K

Is it worth it to upgrade from the Hero7? Probably not, especially if you have housings for the previous three generations or have a tendency to break lenses. But if you have the cash and want best in class performance, it’s the best action camera around.

Sep, 2021
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Expert review by : Basil Kronfli (digitalcameraworld.com)

GoPro Hero 8 Black review

 

Super-stabilized video footage make the all-new GoPro Hero 8 Black an action camera that is hard to beat

Superb image stabilization ; Built-in mount that folds away neatly ; Great video quality ; Plenty of modes

Rear screen could be bigger ; No selfie screen ; There are cheaper action cams! ; Lowlight performance could be better

The action camera market may now be a two-horse race since DJI launched the Osmo Action, but when it comes to stabilization, GoPro just took the lead with the Hero8 Black. What’s more, GoPro has innovated with its tried and tested design while still...

Jul, 2021
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