GoPro Hero 11 Black In-Depth Review: 17 Things to Know!

Here's your complete deep-dive into the GoPro Hero 11 Black and how it compares to not just the older GoPro Hero 10 Black, but how well all the new features work! Buy the GoPro Hero 11 here (amzn.to/3RyseTS), link helps support the channel, much appreciated!!!
0:00 Overview & Hero 11 Black Mini
0:38 Pricing & Models
0:58 New Sensor & FOV
1:52 10-Bit Color
2:39 New HyperView Lens
3:30 Horizon Lock
3:59 HyperSmooth Auto Boost
4:58 Night Video Modes
6:04 Superview in 5K/60 & 4K/120
6:35 App Changing Digital Lenses
7:07 Desktop Aspect Ratio Changing
7:29 Photo Mode to 27MP
8:02 Enduro Battery included
8:45 New Easy/Pro Mode Controls
9:24 New Video Management Modes
10:20 Does it overheat?
11:50 Auto Highlight Videos
12:12 Automatic SD Card Cleaning
12:30 Leftover Compatibility Tidbits
13:09 Is it worth the upgrade?
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[@GoPro]

Ray, we’re pumped to see how you’ve put HERO11 Black through the paces so far. Those trail running images are insane! We can’t wait to see what you do next with SuperView, Night Effects and auto highlight videos.

[@Waldo1122]

Thought you were a bot for a moment there, nice to see GoPro in the comments.

[@thatsfixedup2327]

Your products are overpriced and super small incremental upgrades and buggy AF not too mention overheats fast, annoying constant battery size changing.

[@ethanconnelly8794]

Any of the new features going to be available on the 10?

[@voiotv]

Unfortunately no major upgrade. I have the Gopro 9, I didn't see any significant differences to buy the Gopro 11. I was expecting to see a 1'' sensor (for better low light handling and better depth of field) but sadly disappointing. In low light, in the afternoon, its reception is unacceptable.. even the quality of the phones is not enough.. I will also see with the new Dji 3 and compare it

[@SchalkSmit09]

Best comapny ever

[@KarlRock]

I was waiting for your review, yours are the best and most in-depth. Thanks! It doesn’t seem like a huge upgrade from my 10, I’m a vlogger.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!! Just a wee bit behind today on this with all the products this week. 🤣

[@remotedarren]

I’d be upgrading from a GP9, so I’ll upgrade but yes for GP10 and vlogging probably not worth it unless you colour correct. BTW, love your vlogs, Karl. Hoping to get to India and Pakistan next year.

[@asrzillafm]

Hi Karl rock .Visit india .South part visakhapatnam tribal villages u will know more and fir best visual .

[@fallguyjames]

we're gonna see the scammers now in 10bit :)

[@activity1]

@@fallguyjames 😁

[@digiklump]

Love you GoPro reviews. Whenever a new GoPro is released yours is the first channel I check out. You pack so much information into your review that I have to playback at 75% so I catch everything. Keep up the great work really like your stuff.

[@dynamicphotography_]

Dude, you are so good at summarizing the useful info and presenting it.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@jimduyck]

@@Dcrainmaker Sounds a bit like a technical consultant... 🙃

[@TheIronArmenianakaGIHaigs]

I've watched a whole bunch of KZbinrs reviews on the GoPro 11. I think yours is the best hands down. A lot of the other KZbinrs seem to be rattling off talking points. You actually went outside and tested the GoPro through actual situations that GoPro users would like to do.

[@MATIvmr]

Great video, really like watching your vids as there’s no bs and they’re straight to the point what I want to know!! Waiting for AW Ultra in depth review

[@BarryHull]

Just stumbled onto your channel, really enjoy the quick and easy explanations, no wasted fluff. Subscribed, thumbs up.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@noelarg]

Purchased the GP11 this week, this video was absolutely perfect for me in useful and helpful explanations. Thank you for this!

[@ivanm2626]

Really enjoyed how you captured everything so quickly, GREAT video ! I am upgrading from my Hero 3+ (Silver) so this is all very overwhelming to say the least but this video was A+

[@b3hulk]

Always a pleasure watching your videos! No one does reviews like you do!

[@Tispellion]

I'm currently searching for my first action camera and this video helped me alot! thank you for the review and I can't wait for the HERO 11 vs Action 3 video!

[@coolbananaboy5075]

Great video - so much info and efficiently given. This video deserves more LIKEs.

[@2091Ted]

Great information! My 11 arrives tomorrow and your vid has been very helpful! Thank you!

[@loganalford4129]

I adore your videos! Everything I want to know and more. Just got one for cycling and I’m so pumped

[@rjkral]

Superb rundown, so thorough, appreciate it very much, great job and presentation!

[@lukavsoundseeker1642]

Every time I look for some kind of tech review, I first check if DC Rainmaker did it. Always so much, so crucial info. You smashed it as always 👌

[@imavinashgautam]

Dude you are one of very few channels that are left in the KZbin world with unbiased review. Looking for detailed review

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Video, I love the way you cover so much information in a short timeframe! Thanks for sharing

[@Rodenphoto2012]

Excellent video, thanks! I just bought mine 2 days ago so I'm learning it now.

[@mattpopovich]

I’ve watched the top 4 hero 11 black reviews, yours is the best. Most detail. Thank you!

[@MollyFitzBrown]

Great overall review! Excited to get out and vlog at Disney World with mine this week!

[@trosencrantz]

Best video yet of in-depth info regarding the new GoPro 11.

[@tennissir1986]

The very best Hero 11 review out there. No Fluff ! Right to the features.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Very useful information, I learned a lot after watching this. Great video, and thanks for sharing Ray.

[@tkennedy5665]

SUCH! A useful video! Learnt some things that no one else has said or written about the 11. I look forward to watching the indepth and 11 vs OA3!

[@pinnaclemainehunters5414]

Great video. Answered a lot of the questions I had. Thanks

[@gobikeyourself]

There's two sources I go to when a new GoPro comes out. You're one of them. All I need to know on point. Thx!

[@AuthenTech]

Best thorough review as always 👍

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks Ben! Appreciate it!

[@steinanderson9849]

wow, I've only seen the online posts, never knew there was a youtube channel! thanks for all the great reviews!!!!

[@temax]

Best video on goPro 11! Thank you! Some very small critic: sometimes I find it difficult to know how you got into a menu, like the night trails for video mode, until I got to it in the time-lapse. Keep dup the amazing work 🤟

[@scarboroughurugby]

Well done. Great report for a newbe. Covered everything I needed.

[@GlobetrotterGranny]

This was SUPER helpful! I’ve been researching which GoPro to purchase and this just helped me pin my choice down. I had already decided that the DJI was not the right choice for me. Thank you!!!

[@TheVikingProject]

As a rookie KZbinr I went for a Insta360 Go2 but it has its limitations, was waiting for this video to show up! Can’t wait for the full video for the ‘noobies’. Thanks man, you’re really handy for the community!

[@Bernhisels_adventure]

Always the single best review of GoPro cameras!!

[@MarkALindeman]

any update on the full deep dive will be out.. just picked one up and looking to figure out all the settings and features, thanks for all your reviews and videos!

[@charlottecunninghammtb]

What a brilliant video. Great information and presented in a nice concise way. Thank you :).

[@piotrkol91]

Nice! Still stuck with gopro5 over here, so all these features sound amazing :D Thanks for the vid!

[@kd_carpangler7501]

Helped me so much! Thanks! 🙏

[@RobertMacCready]

Been a sub for a few years now. Thanks for this great review. Have the 9 and with the media mod, it likes to overheat. I think the 11 will be more forgiving. Look forward to your next GoPro 11 videos. THANKS!!

[@smithe68]

Always wowed by the amount of info you pass on in your videos!

[@Dcrainmaker]

I appreciate that!

[@fastasasloth]

Yeah, so much info I have to watch at 0.5x playback speed :)

[@MainJet158]

The DJI Action 3 looks great also and has all the practical features that make it the better choice. Thanks for the reviews of both!

[@paulbeckmann]

Super review as always! Thanks!

[@johnb5482]

I am impressed with how well the stars show up in an urban environment with all of the light pollution. Good job. Gonna try that with my Hero 10. Wish me luck.

[@effie2206]

Always the first place to look for new GoPro products information

[@AlexNaseth]

This video got my sub. I love how much info you got in here. Technical heavy content is awesome.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@IsaacLadd]

As always, the first place I come to when the embargoes drop! Such good content!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@petercallewaert4492]

Very useful review, thank you very much!

[@barswapmedia]

I'm so stoked for the Mini, The 9/10 is noticeably heaver on a helmet to the point that I still use my 8 for FPV helmet cam shots. the Mini is exactly what I have wanted since the Hero 9

[@cubixmovie]

Many thanks! As always: High-quality product test, unaffected by any sponsorship!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thank you!

[@10415153]

Wow every time I open KZbin this week I see a new vid from Ray! (not complaining)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hahaha...it's just a bit crazy around here this week!

[@Xplicit_fpv]

Thanx for this vid. Alot of help

[@ronnoco]

You honestly give such great insight! Thank you

[@mytubthree]

Thanks for the informative video! I have an 8 and was happy to upgrade to the 11. I was sold on the car lights and star trail features, something I was reluctant to get into with DSLR cameras.

[@toddgilman9476]

On topic : Thank you for the feature review and updates over hero 10. With each new release, I really appreciate all the info and examples. Tangentially related : as a triathlete, I really like that shirt.

[@vlightphotography]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏That's the review i needed to decide if it's worth upgrading from my GoPro 10. I see no dropbox link yet, hope you add it soon. Really curious to see what a difference the 10-bit color makes. That would be my main reason to get the GoPro 11.

[@JustinMcQuerry]

VERY eager to see if the 11 Mini is the Session successor we've all been waiting for - great vid, as always!

[@pietrmuffei8874]

As always great video. Thanks for the details. Did I see a wild Desmond in there? Have a nice day 😊

[@skdhrhd]

Super useful video. Thanks!

[@paul_and_ashley]

Great review as always! Curious to see your thoughts on the microphone and clarity of sound versus the 10. I have the microphone mod set up on my 10 now and I find it to be muffled when facing outward. When vlogging and doing resort and room tours, I tend to shoot with the microphone and camera facing the view versus myself and I’d love to hear your feedback on that. GoPro says the 11 has “Enhanced Audio Capture” but that doesn’t tell me if there’s an upgrade there or not.

[@BK42Cycles]

As usual your videos are awesome!!! I'm expecting my GP11 for tomorrow morning ;)

[@krane15]

That was a great and informative guide to the GPH-11B

[@RolandoNispiros]

Thanks for the info. Just got my 11 today.

[@howiedavis303]

Dude awesome video! Thanks!

[@leelameka]

Brilliant review!- Thank you: )

[@BigBadBrodie11]

Loved this video - so many reviews like this take forever to explain what you got concisely into a few minutes - appreciated! Struggling to find your full 45 minute beginners guide to all the features which is love to see - did this get released in the end?

[@DanielAJSokolov]

I am wondering the same thing. Did you find DC Rainmaker's beginner's guide for the Hero 11?

[@anachelseafg8618]

Thank you I love the reviews straight to it

[@slojam100]

And breath!! Excellent review as always.. Now I really need to upgrade from the 7 Thanks

[@dannoringer]

I can always count on your reviews. Thanks for your thoughts !!

[@MTBMOR]

I found your reviews years ago while shopping for a watch. They are awesome! thank you. I've just upgraded to the 11 from the 8 and I am figuring out how to utilize the features. I would buy the mini, but I don't want to toss the camera when the battery dies

[@pmedic523]

I’ve got a hero 4 silver and this is the first GoPro released since I bought mine that I’m actually really excited for. Probably gonna pick one up as soon as I can.

[@encoremultimedia3511]

With your fast talking you get more in one video than some vloggers get in three! Honestly though, great. informative video on a brand new product. I have the GoPro 6...yes, only the 6. So, I am clearly thinking of upgrading and I do edit so the 10-bit color space is amazing!

[@AirbornePirates]

Thanks for the review, I have been mega impressed with the GoPro 10 last year

[@ljli]

Cant wait for your comparison b/w the 11 and the osmo action 3!

[@mrkkmf2219]

Very informative! Thank you

[@WiljanWiljan]

Excellent video. Looking forward to a low light test as well as comparison against the new DJI Osmo

[@dwaynepedals]

Awesome review! My next camera for sure. Best part was seeing my favorite Ben & Jerry's ice cream. : )

[@Gamen4Bros]

Upgraded from my 8 black. Great video!!❤

[@nemanjanemanjaa4551]

The only review we need 😁✌️

[@misanthropicmusings4596]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@jmjohnc]

New subscriber here ☺️ Just ordered my first go pro today, and i've been watching your reviews. Waiting for your tutorial for the go pro 11.

[@Cake...]

Massive amount of information that I can wrap my head around! Built in horizon lock is the feature I'm most looking forward to!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@AlenMajetic]

Video editing has been capable of this for years

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@AlenMajetic By doing it on camera or with purpose built apps, you can better utilize the gyro/accelerometer data, getting far better results than post processing typically does in a generic video editor (unless it has access to that data).

[@MrCapediver]

Ray, great info thanks, is full horizon lock available in all resolutions and frame rates? The Max Mod limits this to 2.7k 60fps...

[@blueplanettrips]

wonderful video.. really enjoyed it

[@fernando_dominguez]

Your channel is awesome, the best reviews by far. Please review the Mavic 3 Pro obstacle avoidance when possible and when Skydio decides to release the skydio 3 😂 waiting for that thing

[@henriquemarques3495]

Great Video. Explain everything.

[@shapes2000]

Amazing review and test, you really are fantastic. I noticed image looked much more squashed and distorted on the 11 than the 10 footage. Especially in the running shots. Cheers1

[@NoOverhead]

Great video, dude! Can't wait to upgrade my 9.

[@GeorgeFoxCinematography]

Thanks for the video!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rayurlich]

Fantastic video. Thank you.

[@britneyforever]

Nice review Ray! For the change of aspect ratios in post productions, I've been seeing Insta360 doing it for a while though, isn't something entirely new - Same as Horizon Lock. As someone who owns both Hero 10 and Insta360 X2, it's not really convincing to upgrade though.

[@kemdo123]

Great content thank you

[@yarisTSk]

love your stuff !!!

[@JCCruising]

Awesome review, very well done. I guess it's time for us to upgrade our Hero 7's :)

[@djjoeykmusic]

Great video! Thank you

[@RVAmerica]

Great review. We have the hero 9 and are considering whether or not to upgrade. Thanks for the info. Lynn and Danny

[@wesleyLucas]

Why arent all youtube vidz like this. Stella job bro!

[@slyz5]

Great review!

[@JohnnyB.]

My GoPro10 would overheat 10mins into a POV drive in 4k/60 and it always bummed me out haha Did a poll in my community section and 82% of people said they watch KZbin in 1080p, or the auto-resolution their phone sets based on connectivity (720p-1080p). MOST videos you must choose to watch in 4k to view it in 4k. What i'm looking forward too is the night vision, and if it's improved at all! Great video DC!

[@R0T0Q]

The problem is that shooting in 4k is preferable even if your end product is 1080p, as it gives you the ability to crop shots and maintain 1080p quality

[@robokhod]

Very informative review! I was in doubt if l should buy it right now or wait and test reviews. Thanks, incredibly fast and already reviewed! So I opened my subscription account at GoPro and bought it right away with discount and free memory card 32 Gb before the storage is empty 😁

[@KeeFrHikes]

It's time to upgrade for me - thanks for the video and helping with the decision.

[@alexanderniesporek2627]

As always great job mate! I got my GoPro 10 just 9 months ago and as I can see some pros of the latest version they're just not enough to justify an upgrade... I guess I'll wait another year for GoPro 12 or Osmo Action 4 ... ;)