GoPro Hero12 Black

20 reviews

Dec, 2024

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usability (4)
durability (3)
performance (2)
reliability (1)
image quality (1)

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size (3)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews of GoPro Hero12 Black. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the water proof and design are overall positive. The performance and durability also get good opinions. There are some critical comments about the low light performance and size, and there are some mixed views about the battery.

usability, durability, performance, design, water proof

size, low-light

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the GoPro Hero12 Black is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 99/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Hannah Davies (trustedreviews.com)

GoPro Hero 12 Black Review

The GoPro Hero 12 Black offers sharp HDR video, impressive image stabilisation and plenty of creative features in a rugged package.

Sharp and vibrant video ; Improved battery life ; AirPod support makes recording audio easier than ever

There are better options for low light ; Still no touch support on the front screen

The GoPro Hero 12 Black offers sharp HDR video, impressive image stabilisation, and plenty of creative features and shooting modes in a rugged, waterproof package. However, the action camera still suffers from many of the same drawbacks as its...

Apr, 2024

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Expert review by : Basil Kronfli (techradar.com)

GoPro Hero 12 Black review: edging closer to perfection

The GoPro Hero 12 Black is a variation on a tried and tested GoPro formula. GoPro has an Apple-like ability to refresh its line without overhauling it to great effect, and this year there isn't much that's new in the way of hardware for the 12 Black....

Great stabilization Versatile mounting options Compatible with existing accessories Bluetooth audio support

Very similar to Hero 11 Black Mediocre battery life Disappointing low-light performance

The GoPro Hero 12 Black is a hardy, handy, ultra-wide action camera with incredible stabilization and an abundance of features. The new external and dual-channel audio tools are useful, and filmmakers will appreciate the addition of 10-bit log capture...

Oct, 2023

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GoPro Hero 12 Black review: better for pros and beginners alike

GoPro refined the best action camera on the market, and it goes by the name of Hero 12 Black

Serious feature upgrades for pros and beginners ; Improved battery life ; Bluetooth audio support for headphones ; Stabilisation enhancements

1/4-20 mounting has its limitations ; Max photo/video resolution hasn't changed

The GoPro Hero 12 Black follows the long line of iterative updates to create the best action camera you can buy today. The new HRD video, the ability to shoot vertical videos, and the significantly improved battery life make the new action cam a...

Sep, 2023

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Expert review by : Luke Baker (pocket-lint.com)

GoPro Hero 12 Black review: The best GoPro yet, but only just

The latest GoPro flagship is a subtle update, has the brand done enough to make it worthwhile?

Way better menu system ; Improved battery life ; GP Log and Timecode Sync ; Built-in tripod thread ; Can pair with Bluetooth earbuds

No onboard GPS ; Minor changes over its predecessor

An array of small upgrades make the GoPro Hero 12 Black the best GoPro to date, but only by a small margin. It's very similar to its predecessor, so existing Hero 11 owners might want to skip this generation, but if you're a new buyer or coming from an...

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Basil Kronfli (stuff.tv)

GoPro Hero 12 Black review: more like version 11.5

Deja vu strikes with this latest action cam, and that's no bad thing. The GoPro Hero 12 Black is seriously streamlined

Crisp footage in bright scenes ; Fantastic stabilization ; Useful new features for pros

Noisy low light video ; Battery life isn’t great ; No magnetic mounting

An iteration rather than a revelation, the 12 Black is nevertheless a seriously powerful and intuitive action camera.

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

GoPro Hero12 Black Review

GoPro reinvented its action camera with the Hero11 Black by adding a first-of-its-kind 8:7 aspect ratio sensor and beginner-friendly Easy Controls. The Hero12 Black refines the experience further, putting more of its features into Easy mode, and adding...

Class-leading video stabilization 10-bit HDR, GP-Log, and SDR video profiles Up to 5.3K60, 4K120, or 2.7K240 recording More useful Easy Controls than on Hero11 Front and rear displays Pro controls and timecode sync Tough, waterproof build Small enough...

Drops long-running GPS feature Only a few headphones support wireless audio feature One battery won't last all day

The GoPro Hero12 Black features an upgraded video engine with pro-level features while still catering to casual filmmakers with ease-of-use improvements, making it the action camera to beat

Nov, 2023

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Expert review by : SCOTT GILBERTSON (wired.com)

Review: GoPro Hero 12 Black

GOPRO IS TO action cameras what Kleenex is to tissues. I can't tell you how many people I have seen with GoPro knockoffs nevertheless refer to their camera as their “GoPro.” For the average person looking to document their life, any small camera is a...

Improved battery life and heat tolerance. Smarter stabilization. Support for Log video. Standard tripod mount. HDR recording option. All your existing accessories work.

Menu system is awkward compared to competition.

That depends on your use case, but in most cases yes. The Hero line has long been our favorite action camera, and I don't see that changing. GoPro's Hero cameras are among the very few cameras that have never let me down. They've never missed a shot...

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

GoPro Hero 12 Black Review: Now With More Pro

The GoPro Hero 12 Black, the company's latest flagship camera, was announced on Sept. 6 and on the surface, it's not drastically different from the Hero Black 11. But what the camera can do and what you can do with it continues to evolve, and most of...

Adding to that, there is unlimited wireless timecode syncing of Hero 12 Black cameras. The Quik app has a QR code that you just show to each Hero 12, and it will sync the time and date between all the Hero 12s you're shooting with. This helps make...

Sep, 2023

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Expert review by : Andy Zahn (slashgear.com)

GoPro Hero 12 Black Review: Fine-Tuned Filmmaking Action Hero - SlashGear

The GoPro Hero 12 Black action camera's video features alone are worth the upgrade price -- but GoPro's photo-capture finesse is improving, too.

Sep, 2023

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Expert review by : Rachael Phillips (creativebloq.com)

GoPro Hero12 Black review: a social media creator's dream

The GoPro Hero12 is an action cam perfect for content creators who will benefit from better battery life and AirPod support

Bluetooth support for wireless audio ; Ability to record vertically ; Exceptional video and photo performance ; Dual lens

Battery could be better ; Difficult to access ports

The GoPro Hero12 is a wide-action camera ideal for content creators who work across various platforms as it offers the opportunity to film in vertical and horizontal formats. While the battery on this camera has improved from previous models, it’s...

Jan, 2024