GoPro Hero 6 Black
According to the market buzz, this is a BIG step up for the Go Pro. How big? Let's find out in this buying guide.
QuikStories With a Happy Ending
Download the free Go Pro and Quik mobile apps and take advantage of QuikStories, where you can send footage to your phone and let the app automatically edit it into the breath-taking video. Much of the buzz around the Hero6 Black is around this feature.
Twice The Performance
Much of Go Pro's "big step up" has to do with 4K60 and 1080p240 video, capable of delivering twice the performance of its predecessors.
A Sharper Image
The Go Pro Hero 6 Black also promises the best image quality ever, thanks to a brand new GP1 chip which has been optimised with this Go Pro model in mind.
Steady As It Goes
Smooth, stable footage really enhances the viewing experience, and the Go Pro Hero 6 Black delivers there as well, with what they call their most advanced video stabilisation yet.
It's Faster As Well
With 5 GHz Wi-Fi, copying video and photos to your phone is a much faster experience: 3 x faster offload speeds to be precise.
Low Light Is Alright
Another improvement in the Hero 6 Black is enhanced image quality for both video and photos in low-light.
Tougher Than Ever
These upgraded and updated features are housed in a tough and strong body. As a Go Pro is often used in and around water, you'll be pleased to know the Hero 6 Black is waterproof up to 10 metres.
Reviews
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GoPro Hero 6 Black 4K UHD Action Camera, An In-Depth Review
GoPro's 4K and HD action cameras are some of the best known devices of their kind on sale today and with good reason. They excel in their market niche like almost no other competitor.- Awesome
- Fantastic electronic image stabilization
- Visuals on photo and video are better than ever
- Mobile app is great
- Tough
- weather resistant design
- Fits GoPro Hero 5 accessories
- Much faster WiFi transfer
- 4K shooting drains power and memory
- Controls still a bit clumsy
- Pricey 4K action camera
GoPro Hero 6 Black
The GoPro Hero 6 Black improves over the Hero 5 Black on multiple fronts. It's the best action camera you can buy today.- Superb electronic image stabilisation
- Improved image quality
- Higher frame rates and resolution combinations
- Waterproof to 10m without a case
- Voice controls can be a little unreliable
- Most expensive GoPro Hero to date
GoPro HERO6 Black
The GoPro HERO6 Black is the most powerful GoPro to date. It's an update to last year's HERO5 Black, and comes with a host of upgrades and new features. Perhaps the most exciting new upgrade is the ability to shoot 4K video at 60fps, along with Full HD at 240fps.
GoPro Hero6 Black review
The GoPro Hero6 Black instantly becomes the best action camera you can buy based on the specs. 4K at 60fps and super-slow-motion 240fps at 1080p footage in such a small, versatile action camera make it a cinematic marvel.- Durable
- waterproof body
- Slick 4K video at 60fps
- Super-slow-motion 240fps video
- Improved image stabilization
- Much better Wi-Fi transfer speeds
- Still requires patience to operate
- Controls can be cumbersome
- An expensive hobby gadget
GoPro Hero6 Review: The Best Action Camera
GoPro has made some marked improvements with its latest action camera, the $499 Hero6 Black. While the outside looks almost identical to its predecessor, a faster processor inside means you can record 4K video at 60 frames per second (fps) and shoot slo-mo 1080p video at 240 fps.- Impressive image stabilization
- New Touch Zoom feature
- High-resolution images
- video (4K
- 60 fps
- Better images in low light
- Superslick slow motion
- Occasional charging issues
- No improvement to battery life
GoPro Hero6 Black
- Itas perfect for a holiday/travels not because of its wonderful features and quality images both off picture and videos but itas so small and compact that doesnat take much space or to carry with you
- Nil
GoPro Hero 6 Black Review
- Superb electronic image stabilisation
- Improved image quality
- Higher frame rates and resolution combinations
- Waterproof to 10m without a case
- Voice controls can be a little unreliable
- Most expensive GoPro Hero to date
If you look at the GoPro Hero 6 , it's nearly impossible to tell it apart from the Hero 5 , even on close inspection. The older, silver GoPros used to have the model number marked in black text on the front .
- Improved stabilization
- Large selection of slow-mo options
- Greater manual control of exposure
- Upgraded image processor
- Pricier than the Hero 5 at launch
- No update to the design
- File compatibility issues on slow-mo videos
GoPro Hero 6 Black
The GoPro Hero6 Black looks just like the Hero5 Black. It's the same small size and still waterproof to 10 meters (33 feet) with the same ports, controls, battery and same size touchscreen on back.- The GoPro Hero6 Black has groundbreaking electronic video stabilization for the category, a long list of resolutions and frame rates to choose from and overall improved image quality
- Its faster Wi-Fi makes mobile transfers a little less painful
- It's pricey at $500
- £500 or AU$750 and all those extra features and faster performance don't do battery life any favors
GoPro Hero6 Black
The GoPro Hero6 Black is the company's answer to challenges it has been facing in the marketplace. Competing cameras have offered similar video quality and, in some instances, more robust video capture.- Compact, go-anywhere design
- 4K video at up to 60fps
- Strong digital stabilization
- Loads of slow-motion video options
- HDR and Raw photo capture
- Touch screen
- GPS
- Pricey
- QuikStories editing app needs work
- Wi-Fi video transfers are slow and impact battery life
