GoPro Hero 9 vs GoPro Max: Which Should You Buy?

[@tzd]

Your GoPro Max footage in this video looks so much better than the Hero 9 side by side. Audio also much better.

[@RebeccaBarison]

Yeh , I also didn’t understand why he said “go for the hero 9 for quality” if the quality seams better with the Max 🤔 now I’m confused which to get 🤣

[@kamalmia388]

@@RebeccaBarison same

[@1KR_B]

@S Tra my audio on my 9 is perfect

[@benjidoggo5405]

Yeah

[@DigitalInvestigationsPro]

He didn’t remove the plastic wrapper over the mic...

[@Ryseptember]

The max footage look so much better . The audio too

[@gabeasher187]

The recent sale of the Hero9 I was able to get the Max for 150 off. So I was pretty happy about that.

[@willandwoody7089]

I have the Max myself and do much blogging with it, I find this side is fine but when underwater it’s absolutely terrible as it seems out of focus because of the lens

[@truthseeker6804]

always best to go for one product that does more than 1 things. i would choose the gopro max.

[@risertenzintashi3243]

Yea but we're not that rich to spent this much for a camera

[@risertenzintashi3243]

That's why I would be very happy even if someone gifts or buys me a GoPro Hero 2018 also

[@thomasmaes6620]

the hero 9 does underwater while the max doesn't. they both do more than 1 thing If you look at it like that.

[@truthseeker6804]

@@thomasmaes6620 all action cameras do one view. 360 camera can do 360 or one view = versatile

[@drstew1]

Oh yeah. Am so happy about this . I bought the Max not knowing half of this. Your up and personal look at these cameras is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing your fndings

[@Collin2377]

3:39 he says that the video quality is always gonna be better with the Hero 9, but when I look at the screen, the video 9 quality sucks. Honestly. What happened to the video ?

[@mybikerides1069]

Thats what I was thinking.

[@TamiyaPhilippW]

I gues he simply mixed up the names ...

[@quinnanderson5700]

Bro you got the labels swapped, the audio is way stronger on the hero9 while the max is quieter. I’m pretty sure same thing happened with your video testing or you got the quality turned down

[@svantewiktorsson]

I think he forgot remove the plastic over the hero9’s mic lol.

[@jamesread-tannock7176]

The Hero 9 microphone seems quite broken? Was all the footage like that?

[@lordapophis93]

Dude, honestly in some situations the Max looked better. I think I would buy the Max over the 9 right now. Currently I just upgraded from the Hero White to the Hero 7 since it was sooooo cheap and still offers really good features. The Hero 8 doesnt seem worth it with the non-replaceable lens either. The Hero 9 looks sick still, but yeah.. I'm on the fence now. Really been digging the reframing and creative possibilities of the Max.

[@vallesjustin101]

What accessories are you using for the max? Mostly gimbal and mount

[@RebeccaBarison]

I didn’t understand why you said “go for the hero 9 for quality” if the quality seams way better with the Max on this videos 🤔 now I’m confused which to get 🤣

[@joetucker6736]

If you pause the video at 3:32, you can see the shadow of the camera he's using on the left side of the screen. It appears to be the same shape as the Hero and not the Max, which makes me think the side-by-side videos are labeled wrong.

[@TimC0x]

@@joetucker6736 u're wrong about it, at your timecode the camera to the right is wider and the camera to the left has a square shape, which means that videos are labeled correctly

[@svantewiktorsson]

Hero9 has better quality but shot raw so the colors aren’t as appealing. You fix that while editing tho. If you look at like the signs or license plate you see the difference clearly. :)

[@cheesecake4648]

@@svantewiktorsson too much trouble going trough editing..

[@EliteElectronicsMA]

Is it me or does this guy look like the Shermanator from American Pie???

[@galaxyyeddy3421]

long neck kid?

[@theriseoftony]

@@galaxyyeddy3421 yes lol

[@mayankyadav3518]

He is Shermanator Lol

[@sokinnlife259]

OMG i was thinking the exact same thing just now xD

[@sokinnlife259]

@@mayankyadav3518 actually Chris Owen is the actual one :P

[@junkyard_boxer8995]

Does the hero 9 overheat quick like everyone says

[@thevagabond8694]

4:47 Dude, the GoPRO MAX 360 (on the left side) picture quality looks far too better than GoPro9... Wasn't it supposed to be the other way around? Look at the pixels on your cheek and head and beard hair. It is so clear on GoPro max 360 Mode. Did you mistakenly give a wrong caption? It would highly appreciate your reply boss. Thanks Sir! Good work. Keep it up!

[@cjbassi1]

What’s better to take snowboarding ?

[@micwang7757]

The max looks more vivid than hero 9. Audio seems better on max too.

[@deegray3475]

@ 7:00 is some else holding the camera to go from water to the guy??

[@DannyFyffe]

I'm not sure where you get the 9 is better than the Max. Until you showed the photo from the 9 towards the end, the Max looked better by far on my screen. The 9 seemed washed out and had zero contrast. So you might want to check your settings and redo this video.

[@KarlGottshalk]

Max looks and sounds much better here too.

[@Sydney2217]

@@KarlGottshalk Max looked better ? Contrary to your comments on the video

[@dottorcarlone]

The hero 9 looks less contrasty, washed out

[@karthikr2473]

Not sure why but I think max had better color and quality, we're they both from out of camera or color corrected?

[@guidomezzera4717]

Thanks for the video. I think you swapped the two cameras during the quality video samples ...

[@rogervanoverbeek7105]

Great comparison - brief (7 minutes is my max attention span) and to the point.

[@cheesecake4648]

omg 7' attention span...

[@FitWithRyan_]

I resorted at video at gym with my Hero 9 in 5k. Once it downloaded to my iPhone 12 Pro Max you could see the pixels; not as clear as when I just use my phone. What’s the point of 5k of if it’s all pixels? Thanks!

[@nimabbz12]

The max footage and audio seams better than 9. Am I right? does Max has horizontal fix option like 9?

[@DAILYDREAMERAUTO]

Did you color grade the Max quality, or is that raw?

[@danielduesentriebjunior]

Interesting reportage. Agree with tzd, Max looks (and sounds) better. Hero 9 looks kind of anemic. How is this up and down bobbing in the vertical axis comparing Max at 360 with the hero 9 when walking? I bought the hero 9 and would like to use it mostly for hiking footage, but that bobbing is a real downfall. Should I change to a 360 degree camera?

[@nickt9791]

I found this really helpful - main takeaway quality vs. creativity. Thank you.

[@mihai007ro]

What do you advise me? I'm a beginner, I never had an action cam. Hero 9 or MAX?

[@christopher6337]

did he switch the gopro max and hero 9 labels? Because on the Hero 9 label it shows the "360" in the corner

[@ksktest187]

Hi ,nice comparison..is that a wise decision to buy refurbished from Amazon? which of both is going to reduce price sooner in comparison?.Thanks

[@cmeador1984]

Are you sure at 3:20 you don’t have the cameras labeled backward? Max looks much better.

[@johnjrwoods4060]

Just brought the hero max from Best Buy and an sd card as well as. A chest mount and the stick for further shots came out to be around 757.00 totally worth it

[@scottratliff9776]

Where do you get that the hero9 video looks better??

[@adrianbarrera385]

How is the quality of taking a picture or video at night with the 9?

[@paineys3341]

Are you sure you got the labels the correct way round? If so then the Max stomped all over the 9! One point worth mentioning is, the 9 cannot use a external mic without the media mod, the old external mic adapter DOES NOT WORK with the 9! BTW love my Max, allows me to take normal pics and turn them into something special with reframing Great comparison 👍

[@rjkral]

Brits On Tour I was wondering this too: every time the Max looked a lot better to me but I was expecting 9 to trounce Max Hero Mode

[@autteph]

At 3:25 there is a difference in light between both videos.

[@musicandmelodies3599]

Thanks for the video. I was confused between these two.

[@mrmaksimiliano]

Great video. What software do you use to edit videos?

[@modyragab8088]

Hi I would like to know what stick are you using during the video with the 360 max that allow you to move the 360 max around you like that ... thank it’s a great video

[@OpeongoBushcraft]

You do the moving in post edit, thats the beauty of the 360* shot. It's filming all angles all the time.

[@deegray3475]

How did they pull that shot off @ 7:00

[@perrypelican9476]

I prefer the max but for the 2 screens on the hero 9. I do wonder why anyone uses gopros for anything but action stuff, where it is needed. Is it possible to attach another screen to the max, like a smartphone? If so then a max with a screen for vlogging would be nice.

[@OliverGeistbeck]

Great video as always. Once the gopro 9 lens mod is available, could you do another video comparing the stability of gopro max and gopro 9 with the lens mod? Thank you!

[@rjkral]

Carsten B. Great idea. The max mod does look good from what I’ve seen

[@lexvonghoul6996]

Hi I’m having some really annoying issues trying to connect my GoPro max to my wifi network. I’ve tried everything I can think of. It seems to recognise the GoPro as a network and uses that instead of my satire wifi. I’ve tried to remove the Bluetooth and repairing. Nothing seems to work. I only just got this today and I’m starting to worry that I made a big mistake. Also the battery depletes really quick. I haven’t even been using it apart from the menu. It’s down to 30% over a few hours. Do you have any suggestion’s?

[@humbertogaming131]

i watched a mic test of the hero 9 with no mics added and it sounds VERY different to the audio of the hero 9 in this video 5:00

[@cliffordang1690]

Whatching from Philippines..for you which is better to use daily or what so ever or even if you are traveller which is better to buy between hero9 vs Max..

[@lil-cil7784]

I had a question if i film on 360 is it relay evrething arround me not 180 beacuse i see only 180 on your video

[@johann2158]

Especially the comparison in audio was very interesting. Thank you

[@questionmark3666]

? Which one is good for interviewing and filming live events and blog one that is good for all 3!

[@Senorgoon]

For music festivals would you recommend the Hero 9 or the Max?

[@henrikhammaren4118]

Hmm, something must went wrong with the audio test. Did you have something on the 9 that covered the mic?

[@The360Guy]

Nope this is just how it turned out!

[@henrikhammaren4118]

@@The360Guy First, thanks for all your fine reviews! The audio testfrom the 9 in the video sounds is extremely low and thin. Maybe it is in wind mode and that it temporary tries to mute the wind noise, otherwise there must be a oroblem with your unit. The audio of Hero 9 is, in my opinion, very good and works fine for vlogging but here it sounds worse than bad.

[@rjkral]

Henrik Hammaren was wondering too, maybe those stickers?

[@jehan_malallah]

Yes it’s weird i saw another yt videos it not like that it better

[@23KCOutdoors]

I have a fishing channel What camera should I go with

[@drthunda]

Why does the Max look next level compared to the Hero 9?

[@thomasmaes6620]

Did U accidently swap the footage? How does the max look better ?? 🤔

[@ASSEENBYSB]

how's the battery life as far as time frame it lasts

[@laviejolie7185]

which is best to use for a drone?

[@bryanthefishermanbaker4961]

I won a GoPro max 360 I wanted the GoPro 11 I was waiting for the 11 to come out and won the max at a golf tournament should I buy a 11 or do you think the max is all I need new to gopro

[@rallydriver5160]

Which has better horizon leveling?

[@MyYoyo0000]

will the max take up more video storage?

[@assamesegopsop]

Can we use mic adapter in gropro max

[@EnchantedSmellyWolf]

1:33 I'm pretty sure you giggled a bit when reviewing your video editing especially when that guy walking away I'm fast forward! Haha. 😄

[@Sydney2217]

Is the workflow/editing etc better for Insta 360 or Max ?

[@thegangstagentle]

I am an Insta360 One R user for a week now, I am a Newby in 360, The workflow is easy and robust. With the max you receive quite a lot of already edited footage on the camera. I like to have a bit more freedom, this is why I picked the Insta360

[@steve46281]

Great video... I personally think the Max is the better choice of the two especially watching this video

[@AnmolBhatnagar]

can u pls make a color grading tutorial of GP9

[@mrvolksmad]

I've got the 8 was thinking I need the 9 but the max is right for me I'm thinking..

[@nicholassinclair3849]

I’m confused. It seems like the GoPro max has way better quality and sound. Please explain?

[@Trickey1]

Hi How come we can't see the extension stick in the videos ?

[@TMS519]

Go tutorial thank you. I was wondering if you could help me with something else. Im going scuba diving and trying to decide on the hero 9 or the max. Provided i can find a case to take the max deep enough. Which would you choose? Seems like the max would be a cool option since id have the option during editing to view things i may not have even noticed when i was diving. But also have to option to just leave it alone. Do you know the roughly the longest video it can do before the battery dies? A complete dive would probably be an solid hour.

[@bezousek769]

Gopro MAX cant shoot 360 underwater. It looks horibble and unwatchable

[@Solomon866_]

So at 4K what does the max go up to in terms of FPS?

[@dilinapramodya]

Bro ,can go pro fusion record normal video ?

[@walybox]

I have the GoPro max but i can't open the video in my laptop ???

[@CYMotorsport]

a little confusing. so wait: is this max footage with LUTs? or is that out of the box?

[@thedood2059]

As an American I just gotta say, ur accent made this review more trust worthy

[@sverrir]

I have gopro max but there is one problem. I have never been able to have the Gopro Max Exporter work on my Windows 10 desktop computer. I think this camera is better for mac users. The gopro app works fine on my Samsung Galaxy Tab S4.

[@veenabuillard8959]

Whats application you use for the gopro max for make the vidéo

[@mr.mushroomman8521]

Great video! Concise and extremely helpful! Thank you!! I'll be using the Go Pro Max for skimboarding and other action videos! P.S. if your a student you can get 20% off so make sure to search that. Also, leaving a pending purchase in your cart you can get 10% off. Happy Filming! Stay creative!!

[@jesusavila9065]

Can both be combined to get 30% off?

[@pedrovazquez7006]

I want it for kitesurfing, but still not sure which to get

[@DigitalSamTV]

Fantastic review mate. If only the Mac had an 8 or 9k Res and gave same quality as the hero 9 in all modes eh... Btw do they take the same battery? Could be good to have both cams and a load of batteries that are interchangeable, then ur covered for any scenario

[@MyIronman8]

the GoPro Max the reframing is badass. so you can technically have it on a pole and you can just walk do whatever you want it records in the 360 and then you get to where you want after you get done and you can pretty much like pan or tilt anywhere you want. like a GoPro it's pretty much you pointed and if you didn't point it to where you want you pretty much lost the footage. if that reframing you pretty much get everything. and then you can simply just look left a little bit and you cannot do that in the GoPro

[@deegray3475]

I think this answers my question at the 7:00 mark where the camera goes from water to guy… Must’ve been on that pole he was comparing the 2 on.

[@bwallis100]

Either you have them mislabeled on the video screen or I’m seeing that the hero max looks WAY better in video and is more vibrant and crisp and the hero 9 looks washed out and really white looking like the contrast is to high or something.

[@roswell266]

yes i agree thought it was just me was even looking at the new 10 but im hearing 20 minutes of videoing it over heats shuts down ahhh looks like im getting max

[@clicks59]

I found a good deal on a Max before I watched this video. The deal that I got on the Max just got better. Thanks

[@ximenola]

The Sherminator?

[@lovely12660]

Awesome video.. quick, straight to the point with the information I’m looking for.

[@bvsraonal]

As always You already give all my answers without asking ❤️ thnk u love

[@TranspersonalAdventure]

Hello, I have a problem with GoPro Max reframe. I follow to covert the video from gallery to media. My mobile is SamsungS5 and when I try to reframe the video always stuck to endless loading phase. Any idea for a solution? ( first thought that I have is that my mobile is old for this technology what do you think?) What mobile do you use? Thank you!

[@i_love_europapark]

I have the Insta One R, the One X, GoPro Max. Now I was thinking about to buy the Hero 9 but I guess there is no need for? The Horizon lock was a great gimmick i already hat with the max, in the rollercoaster videos the people on my insta channel were impressed :D

[@India.stories]

What kind of form factor is insta launching on 28th? It seems similar to the one x from the teasers

[@pruutus]

One X 2

[@allaboututtarakhand]

Hey When I export my 360 video of max from go pro player and export it as an mp4 video(1080P) but when I edit that video on another app like movie maker and when I export it it gets pixelated. can you tell me the reason why and suggest me something?

[@Tokyo_Views]

How is Gopro Max as an action camera vs Gopro9?

[@MTBIKEXC]

Is there a Macintosh desktop app for editing max/360 footage?

[@brieucbealem1454]

There is a mod with Adobe premier, you can fin in KZbin

[@bonecollector6387]

How's the battery tho 😩

[@stevewaite4584]

Nice video. I got the Max today, (since Samsung stopped supporting their Gear 360 camera), for the 360 capability and watch it back with my Oculus Quest. I also share this with my mum who isn't able to get about very well.

[@foodie1945]

After seeing this video I will wait max 2 I hope they will release it soon I need buy one 😊

[@ivanwest3227]

Good video 👍🏼. Did they ever drop Max editing software for PC?

[@tr0nfreak64]

Yep, you can get GoPro Player from their website and you can use the Premiere plugin

[@kamalmia388]

Which one would be better ????

[@farmerhavingfun]

Hello from the Pacific Northwest, USA. :) I've been using GoPro MAX since December last year... I love love love it but the battery is soooooooooo bad. Would like to know if the Hero 9 has better battery life? Thank you, Mr 360 Guy.

[@christopherdillard4063]

Watch the video at 6.30

[@farmerhavingfun]

@@christopherdillard4063 Thank you. :)

[@thevagabond8694]

you are doing excellent reviews by the way !

[@lexvonghoul6996]

The audio for the 9 went really quiet compared to the Max. Also the Max looks so much better compared to the 9. The 9 looks kinda bleached with colour. Maybe that’s down to my iPhone 7 though.

[@et1160]

Great video dude. I dont understand why 48 didn't like it. Also nice city. What city is that?

[@The360Guy]

London!

[@abctheater829]

Why is it the Hero 9 so grey, and the Max gets blacker blacks? Hero 9 may look more professional but also more flat in color. I guess this means the Max can use more light in comparison to lighten up the blacks, but seems to create rich more contrasting colors while the Hero 9 manages to create good images with less light.

[@TheHolyollie]

Let's take a vote coz I got confused too, and I'm about to buy one, but don't know which to buy. GoPro 9 or GoPro Max???

[@martinodallafontana1929]

imma say the MAX

[@LuzCookeUSA]

very informative, love my new gopro 9

[@infinite5785]

What is the best? Max or hero9